Here’s a brief update of Latest Nigerian News from Nigerian Newspapers of Friday 29th September 2023.
1. TUC Deputy President Tommy Etim Challenges Government on Strike Threat:
- Tommy Etim, the National Deputy President of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), criticized the Federal Government’s efforts to prevent Organized Labor from initiating an indefinite nationwide strike starting next Tuesday, through legal means. Etim emphasized that labor leaders would not yield to government threats and were prepared to face imprisonment in their quest for improved conditions for Nigerian workers.
2. Atiku Files Motion in U.S. Court Over Release of Tinubu’s Academic Records:
- Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, submitted a fresh motion to the United States Court, urging it to counter President Bola Tinubu’s request to block Chicago State University from disclosing Tinubu’s academic records.
3. Lagos Police Arrest Socialite Sam Larry Amid Mohbad’s Death Investigation:
- The Lagos State Police Command has apprehended the controversial Lagos socialite, Balogun Eletu, popularly known as Sam Larry, as part of an ongoing investigation into the circumstances surrounding the demise of singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, aka Mohbad. SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the Lagos State Police Command Public Relations Officer, confirmed the development on Thursday night.
4. Ex-APC Vice Chairman Meets with Party Veterans for Reform:
- Former Vice Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (North-West), Mallam Salihu Lukman, held a meeting in Abuja with two former national chairmen of the party, Bisi Akande and Adams Oshiomhole, to discuss the necessity of reform within the APC. Lukman issued a statement after the meeting, highlighting their deliberations on internal party matters.
5. Supreme Court Upholds Senator Athan Achonu as LP Candidate for Imo Election:
- Jubilation erupted at the Labour Party’s secretariat in Abuja following the Supreme Court’s Thursday decision to affirm Senator Athan Achonu as the legitimate candidate for the November 11 election in Imo State. Achonu aims to become the first physically challenged governor in Nigeria, representing LP in the upcoming off-season election.
6. PDP Kaduna Governorship Candidate Urges Supporters to Remain Law-Abiding:
- Isa Ashiru, the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kaduna State, issued a personal statement urging his party’s supporters to uphold the law while pursuing the appeal process. Ashiru assured the people of Kaduna that he would continue to pursue the mandate they bestowed upon him to its logical conclusion.
7. Plateau State Tribunal Removes Two PDP Lawmakers from Office:
- The Plateau State election petition tribunal in Jos has removed two members of the State House of Assembly, Hon. Maren Ishaku and Timothy Datong, who represented Bokkos and Riyom constituencies, respectively. These lawmakers were elected under the banner of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the last general election.
8. NLC Leadership Uncertain About Meeting Date With Government Over Strike:
- The leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) announced it has not yet scheduled a meeting date with the federal government that could potentially lead to the suspension of the planned strike set to commence next Tuesday. Organized labor reiterated its commitment to mobilize all affiliates and members nationwide to ensure full compliance with the strike declaration until their demands are met.
9. NUPENG and ASSBIFI Prepare for October 3 Industrial Action:
- Members of the Nigerian Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) and the Association of Senior Staff of Banks, Insurance, and Financial Institutions (ASSBIFI) have been alerted about an impending industrial action scheduled to begin on October 3. NUPENG President Williams Akporeha urged branches and units to ensure full compliance by establishing compliance and monitoring teams in all operational locations.
10. NEC Urges Labor Leaders to Delay Strike and Engage in Negotiations: – The National Economic Council (NEC) advised labor leaders to postpone their planned strike and give the government more time to address their concerns. NEC, an economic advisory body comprising federal agencies, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), and governors, chaired by the Vice President, encouraged labor to engage with governors to seek solutions to their grievances arising from the subsidy removal.
