Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things to know this Wednesday, Morning, December 4

Tinubu’s Social Media Aide Disassociates Him and Atiku from Intels Ownership

• Dada Olusegun, Special Assistant to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Social Media, clarifies the lack of involvement by Tinubu and Atiku Abubakar in Intels ownership.

Atiku Denies Ties to Intels Amidst Contract Cancellation Controversy

• Atiku Abubakar, responding to claims of benefiting from the Intels contract decision, asserts no connection to the oil and gas logistics company.

Presidential Aide Explains Presence of 1,411 Delegates at COP28 Climate Change Summit

• Temitope Ajayi, Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu, offers reasons for the large Nigerian delegation at the COP28 Climate Change Summit in Dubai.

SERAP Urges Senate President to Reject N15 Billion Residence for Vice President

• SERAP calls on Senate President Godswill Akpabio to reject the proposed N15 billion residence for Vice President Kashim Shettima and scrutinize wasteful spending in the 2023 and 2024 budgets.

Government Announces N125 Billion Presidential Palliative Programme for Fuel Subsidy Removal

• The federal government plans to disburse funds under the N125 billion Presidential Palliative Programme to alleviate the impact of fuel subsidy removal, according to the Minister for Industry, Trade and Investment.

Troops Arrest Three Soldiers in Maiduguri for Alleged Ammunition Theft

• Operation Desert Sanity apprehends three soldiers in Maiduguri for allegedly stealing ammunition, conducting a concealed operation along Njimtilo Road.

Atiku Reiterates No Connection to Intels Amidst Contract Controversy

• Atiku Abubakar emphasizes his lack of association with Integrated Logistic Services Nigeria Limited (Intels) in response to claims regarding contract cancellation benefits.

Senate Approves Appointments of Federal Civil Service Commission Members

• The Senate approves Professor Tunji Olaopa as Chairman and other members of the Federal Civil Service Commission, solidifying their appointments.

Nigerian Army Condemns Unprovoked Attack on Troops During Nasarawa Protest

• The Nigerian Army denounces an unprovoked attack on troops and patrol vehicles during a protest along Lafia-Makurdi Road in Nasarawa State.

Court of Appeal Affirms Siminalayi Fubara as Rivers State Governor

• The Court of Appeal upholds Siminalayi Fubara of the Peoples Democratic Party as the Governor of Rivers State, dismissing the petition filed by APC’s Patrick Tonye-Cole.