Nigeria News & Trending Naija News Today 29th November 2023

DailyNaijaInfo has compiled the top 10 Nigeria News Headlines and Naija News from Nigerian newspapers. This means that Nigeria News and Trending News Today on NewsOnline Newspapers –Wednesday 29 November 2023 can be accessed below.

Nigeria News Roundup: Wednesday, 29th November 2023

1. Emefiele’s Bail Woes Continue: The former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, faces potential incarceration through the Christmas and New Year celebrations as he failed to meet bail conditions on Tuesday.
2. Jega Calls for INEC Unbundling: Prof. Attahiru Jega, former Chairman of INEC, advocates for the unbundling of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to enhance its effectiveness. This suggestion was made during a Citizens’ Town Hall on Electoral Reform in Abuja.
3. Nasarawa State Assembly Speaker Sacked: The Court of Appeal in Abuja has nullified the position of the Speaker of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Ibrahim Balarabe, declaring the PDP candidate, Hon. Sa’ad Abdullahi Ibrahim, as the rightful winner of the Umaisha/Ugya State Constituency election.
4. Tinubu Seeks Senate Approval for Borrowing: President Bola Ahmed Tinubu requests Senate approval to borrow $8,699,168,559 and €100 million for critical projects. The letter was read during the Senate plenary on Tuesday.
5. Tinubu Heads to COP28 Climate Summit: President Tinubu departs for Dubai to attend the COP28 Climate Summit, focusing on the theme “Unite, Act, and Deliver.” The summit aims to address climate issues, and Tinubu is set to deliver a national statement on Nigeria’s stance.
6. Police Officer Killed in Delta State: Suspected herdsmen allegedly kill Deputy Superintendent of Police, Sunday Okoebor, in Asaba, Delta State. The suspects were paraded at the 63 Brigade headquarters on Tuesday.
7. Tinubu Identifies Priorities: President Tinubu highlights job creation, hunger eradication, and the fight against corruption as priorities for his administration. He urges Nigerians to support the “Renewed Hope Agenda” to unlock the nation’s economic potential.
8. Ondo Deputy Governor’s Resignation Saga: The political crisis in Ondo State escalates as Deputy Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, is expected to sign an undated resignation letter per an agreement reached during a reconciliation meeting brokered by President Tinubu.
9. Court Upholds Rivers State Governor’s Victory: The Appeal Court in Lagos dismisses Tonye-Cole’s petition challenging the victory of Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, declaring Fubara as the legitimate winner of the March 18 polls.
10. Army Condemns Attack on Troops: The Nigerian Army condemns an unprovoked attack on troops and patrol vehicles during a protest along Lafia-Makurdi Road in Nasarawa State. The protest stemmed from the Court of Appeal’s ruling on the state’s gubernatorial election.

Stay tuned for more updates on Nigeria’s evolving news landscape.