Here’s a brief update of Latest Nigerian News from Nigerian Newspapers of Thursday 28th September 2023.
1. Minister Nyesom Wike Terminates Appointments of 21 FCTA Heads:
- Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has issued immediate termination notices for the appointments of 21 heads of parastatals, agencies, and government companies under the FCT Administration (FCTA). This decision was communicated through a statement from the Office of the Minister, directed by Anthony Ogunleye.
2. INEC Warns of Security Threat to November 11 Governorship Elections:
- The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has raised concerns about a security threat to the upcoming governorship elections scheduled for November 11 in Imo, Kogi, and Bayelsa states. INEC emphasized the need for the government to address the prevailing insecurity to ensure the conduct of free and credible elections.
3. Afenifere Urges Obasanjo to Apologize to Oke-Ogun Traditional Rulers:
- The pan-Yoruba socio-political organization, Afenifere, has called on former President Olusegun Obasanjo to issue an apology to the traditional rulers of Oke-Ogun for actions that brought them ridicule during his visit to Iseyin two weeks ago. In a communique after a meeting in Ondo State, Afenifere also appealed to Nigerians to support the administration of Bola Tinubu in its efforts to reposition the country.
4. DSS Arrests Women Suspected of Supplying Arms to Bandits:
- Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have apprehended two women believed to be involved in supplying arms and ammunition to bandits in Kaduna, Niger, and nearby regions. The suspects, identified as Rashida Umar and Rukaiya Ladan, were arrested in Fadan-Karshe, Sanga Local Government Area in southern Kaduna.
5. Woman Faces Arrest for Allegedly Killing Husband with Pestle:
- The Ondo State Police Command has announced plans to arrest a middle-aged woman, Mrs. Tayelolu Solomon, for her alleged involvement in the killing of her husband, Mr. Felix Solomon. The incident occurred when Tayelolu reportedly struck her 67-year-old husband with a pestle while he was asleep in the GRA area of Ondo town, Ondo State.
6. TUC Deputy President Affirms Upcoming Strike, Criticizes Government:
- Tommy Etim, the National Deputy President of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), stated on Wednesday that nothing would deter the impending labor strike, emphasizing that Nigerian workers were disillusioned with the Federal Government. Etim noted that the unions had given the government ample time to address their demands and that workers would not accept further deception.
7. Food Prices Surge by 31% in Ebonyi and Abia States:
- Ebonyi and Abia states have recorded a significant increase in food prices, with a 31% surge observed over the past 12 months from July 2022 to July 2023. This data is based on an analysis of the ‘Selected Food Price Watch,’ a monthly report published by the National Bureau of Statistics.
8. Ebonyi PDP Vows to Appeal Court Judgment on Governorship Election:
- The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ebonyi State has expressed its intent to appeal the court’s decision upholding the election of Francis Nwifuru as the Governor of the state. The party has encouraged its supporters to remain calm and peaceful while expressing confidence in reclaiming its mandate through the appellate court.
9. Labour Party Supports NLC and TUC Strike for Improved Working Conditions:
- The leadership of the Labour Party has declared its support for the proposed indefinite strike by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) to advocate for better working conditions. The party has affirmed its backing for any legitimate means employed by Nigerian workers to press for their demands.
10. Road Crash on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Claims One Life and Injures 14: – A fatal road accident occurred on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in the early hours of Tuesday, resulting in one fatality and injuries to 14 individuals. The incident took place when a tire of a Volkswagen minibus, transporting passengers, came loose, leading to a collision with a Toyota Camry car in the vicinity of Long Bridge by Hogan Guard area.
