Latest Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Monday, 18th December, 2023 can be accessed below. 

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1. Why New Minimum Wage Is Yet To Kick Off – Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has emphasized the need for a fair and implementable new minimum wage in Nigeria. He highlighted the importance of considering the financial capacity of each state, particularly those with fewer resources. While assuring collaboration with states and labor unions, Tinubu mentioned the federal government’s commitment to a provisional increase in the federal minimum wage to N35,000 for a six-month period.

2. Everybody Knows I Won 2023 Presidential Election – Peter Obi

Peter Obi, the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, claimed that he won the 2023 presidential election, citing Nigeria as a unique place where uncommon things happen. Obi expressed his desire to see Nigeria work but emphasized that he is not desperate to be President.

3. Kano: APC Denies Secret Meeting With Tinubu To Influence Outcome Of Supreme Court Judgment

The Kano State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) dismissed rumors of a secret meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to influence the outcome of a Supreme Court appeal filed by Governor Abba Yusuf of the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP).

4. Wike vs Fubara: ‘It Is Father And Son Quarrel’ – Commissioner Who Recently Resigned Opens Up On Rivers Crisis

Emeka Woke, a recently resigned Commissioner, described the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State as a father and son quarrel. He cautioned against making unguarded statements or taking sides, urging supporters to avoid threats of violence.

5. Tinubu Reveals Results Of Trips To UAE, Saudi Arabia, Others

President Bola Tinubu highlighted positive outcomes from his recent trips to the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and other foreign countries. He mentioned securing a $500 million deal with Germany for renewable energy projects and a $116 million French investment in the I-DICE program, creating start-ups and jobs.

6. I Am Deeply Aware Of The Impact Of Current Economic Crisis On Nigerians – Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu acknowledged the severe impact of the economic crisis in Nigeria on citizens and assured practical steps to improve conditions. He urged Nigerians not to exploit the situation for abnormal profit and emphasized ongoing efforts to provide relief, including the conditional cash transfer.

7. Aiyedatiwa Didn’t Suspend Akeredolu’s Chief Of Protocol, Freeze Local Govt’s Accounts — Ondo Govt

The Ondo State government denied reports that the acting governor, Lucky Ayedatiwa, suspended Akeredolu’s Chief of Protocol and froze local government accounts. The Commissioner of Information and Orientation clarified that no such actions were taken.

8. ‘You Are Holding Family Meetings’ – Pro-Wike Speaker Blasts PDP Lawmakers In Rivers

Lawmakers under Martins Amaehwule’s faction in the Rivers State House of Assembly described decisions reached by the four-member Assembly led by Edison Ehie as null and void. Amaehwule accused Fubara of supervising the demolition of the State House of Assembly.

9. NLC Denies Plan To Embark On Fresh Strike

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) dismissed as “absolutely fake” a purported circular directing state councils to embark on a strike on December 18, 2023. The NLC General Secretary, Comrade Emma Ugbaja, denied knowledge of such a strike and advised workers to ignore the circular.

10. Wike Must Live With Consequences Of Making Fubura His Successor – Lukman

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, must live with the consequences of supporting Siminalayi Fubara as the Governor of Rivers State, according to Salihu Lukman, a former APC NWC member. Lukman called for an end to the power tussle between Wike and Fubara for the benefit of the state’s people.