Nigeria News
Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things to know this Tuesday, Morning, December 12
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers:
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CBN Suspends Processing Fees on Large Cash Deposits Until April 2024
- The Central Bank of Nigeria announces a temporary halt to processing fees for substantial cash deposits, affecting individual and corporate accounts.
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Rivers State Assembly Members Defect to APC, Initiate Impeachment Proceedings
- A faction of 27 lawmakers in Rivers State Assembly, led by Martin Amaewhule, defects from PDP to APC, citing internal party divisions and launching impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara.
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President Tinubu Visits Maiduguri Amidst Political Developments
- President Bola Ahmed Tinubu departs for Maiduguri as political dynamics unfold, leaving from the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja.
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PDP Calls for Fresh Elections in Rivers State Amidst Lawmakers’ Defection
- The Peoples Democratic Party urges INEC to conduct immediate elections for 27 state constituencies in Rivers State following the defection of lawmakers to the APC.
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Senate President Akpabio Suggests Potential PDP Defections to APC
- Senate President Godswill Akpabio hints at possible defections of senators and governors from PDP to APC during his birthday celebration in Uyo.
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APC Chieftain Responds to Leadership Questions in Rivers State
- APC’s Eze Chukwuemeka Eze addresses the ongoing leadership dispute in Rivers State, commenting on the roles of Rotimi Amaechi and Nyesom Wike.
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Ohanaeze Ndigbo Alleges Obstruction in Nnamdi Kanu’s Release
- Ohanaeze Ndigbo claims that Southeast governors, senators, and Igbo leaders are hindering the release of Nnamdi Kanu, alleging political motives ahead of the Anambra governorship elections.
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NYSC Foundation Distributes N6 Million in Loans to Former Corps Members
- The NYSC Foundation provides financial support to 15 former corps members to enhance their businesses, emphasizing the goal of promoting self-employment and job creation.
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FAAN Warns Against Touts, Urges Customers to Exercise Caution
- The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria cautions customers against patronizing touts, emphasizing the importance of dealing directly with the official channels.
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Jay Boogie’s Rediscovery of Faith After Botched Surgery
- Controversial influencer Jay Boogie shares a spiritual journey following complications from a botched surgery, expressing gratitude for divine intervention in an interview with Chude Jideonwo.