Good morning dear esteemed readers!Your essential roundup of major news across Nigeria, featuring updates on anti-corruption probes, security incidents, and political developments.
1. ICPC Summons Dangote Over Farouk Petition: The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has invited businessman Aliko Dangote to provide more information regarding his petition against the former head of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Alhaji Farouk Ahmed. The investigation formally commences tomorrow.
2. Fatal Road Crash Claims 12 Lives in Kogi: No fewer than twelve people have died and two were injured in a fatal road accident involving an 18-seater bus along the Ejule/Enugu highway in Kogi State. The crash occurred late Friday night in the Idah Local Government Area.
3. President Tinubu Arrives in Lagos for Holidays: President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Lagos State for the end-of-year holidays, concluding a three-state official tour that included earlier visits to Borno and Bauchi on Saturday.
4. Lagos Police Arrest Wife for Staging Own Kidnapping: The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 26-year-old housewife, Misturah Bada, and an accomplice for allegedly faking her kidnapping and extorting N2.5 million from her husband who resides in South Africa. Investigations revealed the kidnap report was staged.
5. Kebbi State Denies Role in Malami’s Ordeal: The Kebbi State Government has denied responsibility for the petitions leading to the ongoing detention of the former Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), stating the petitions did not originate from the state.
6. Tambuwal: Terrorists Are Criminals, Not Religious: Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu Tambuwal, has stated that terrorists do not represent any religion but are common criminals targeting citizens of all faiths across the country.
7. Police Arrest Suspect for Shooting Officers in Ondo: The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a man identified as Nwabali for allegedly shooting and injuring police officers at a checkpoint in Ipele, Owo Local Government Area. Two officers and a woman were injured in the attack.
8. APC Releases Schedule for Congresses, Convention: The All Progressives Congress (APC) has released a detailed schedule for its upcoming nationwide ward, local government, state, and zonal congresses, culminating in a national convention, as announced by the National Secretary.
9. ADC Calls for Suspension of Amended Tax Laws: The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called for the immediate suspension of Nigeria’s new tax laws, alleging critical sections were modified after being passed by the National Assembly and assented to by the President—a move it describes as a constitutional breach.
10. NNPP Re-elects Ahmed Ajujia as National Chairman: The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has re-elected Dr. Ahmed Ajujia as its National Chairman. He was returned unopposed through voice votes at the party’s National Convention held in Abuja.
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