Here’s a summary of Newspaper Headlines Today from major Nigerian newspapers
1. President Tinubu in Lagos for Festivities
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu arrived in Lagos State on Wednesday, December 18, to celebrate Christmas and New Year. He landed at the Presidential Wing of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport at 3:23 PM.
2. Preferred Bidders Announced for Oil Blocks
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has unveiled TotalEnergies Exploration, MRS Oil and Gas Limited, Sahara Deepwater Resources, and 20 others as preferred bidders for 25 oil blocks.
3. Economic Stimulus Gains Momentum
During the presentation of the 2024 budget to the National Assembly, President Tinubu highlighted positive economic responses to government stimulus measures. He noted that the 2025 budget would focus on targeted fiscal stimulus and non-inflationary spending.
4. Governor Abba Yusuf Addresses Cabinet Reshuffle
Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf refuted claims linking the recent cabinet reshuffle to political motives. The shakeup affected key positions, including the Chief of Staff, Secretary to the State Government, and five commissioners.
5. Naira Depreciation Worsens
The Naira fell to N1,670 per dollar in the parallel market on Wednesday, down from N1,665 the previous day. In the official market, it depreciated to N1,545 per dollar.
6. Lagos Taskforce Arrests 27 for Street Begging
The Lagos State Environmental Taskforce has apprehended 27 individuals for engaging in street begging. The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, confirmed the arrests via his X account.
7. NAFDAC Closes Shops Over Fake Products
NAFDAC has shut down 150 shops at Eziukwu Market, Abia State, for selling fake and expired products worth N5 billion. The operation, conducted on December 16 and 17, also saw the destruction of the seized goods.
8. PDP Expels South-East Vice Chairman
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oguduokwor Ward, Ebonyi State, has expelled its South-East National Vice Chairman, Ali Odefa. The ward chairman, Onyeka Ovuta, announced the decision during a press briefing on Wednesday.
9. Stampede Claims Lives in Ibadan
A tragic stampede at a children’s funfair in Ibadan on Wednesday reportedly claimed over 30 lives, with several others injured. The incident occurred at Bashorun Islamic High School.
10. Arrest Over Ritual Killing in Delta State
The Delta State Police Command has arrested Destiny Ogbeh, an apprentice native doctor, for the ritual killing of an eight-year-old boy, Progress Agidi. The incident took place on November 14 in Owa Alero, Ika North-East Local Government Area.
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