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The Punch reports that the Rivers chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has threatened industrial action over the political crisis rocking the state. The newspaper says Abdullahi Adamu, former national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), said he has decided to resign from active politics.

The Guardian reports that some leaders of socio-cultural groups and civil society organisations (CSOs) in Nigeria have advised President Bola Tinubu to watch his steps, noting that some of his actions erode the people’s confidence in him. The newspaper says Lucky Aiyedatiwa, acting governor, has ordered that the accounts of the 18 LGAs and 33 local council development areas of the state be frozen.

Daily Trust reports that air passengers are facing increasing discomfort over the high cost of tickets ahead of the Christmas and New Year celebrations. The newspaper reports that UN Women said $1.5 trillion has been lost globally as a result of violence against women.

Daily Independent reports that analysts hope that the 2024 budget will be properly implemented for the benefit of the people. The newspaper says university administrators in Nigeria are in panic mode over the exodus of academics to foreign countries.

THISDAY reports that Taoreed Lagbaja, chief of army staff, has asked field commanders to improve efforts in tackling insecurity and protecting civilians during operations. The newspaper reports that the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has disbursed N1.7 billion to over 42,000 depositors in failed banks.