Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things to know this Tuesday, Morning, December 12

Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers:

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 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.