Here’s a brief update of Latest Nigerian News from Nigerian Newspapers of Friday 22nd September 2023.
- On Thursday, President Bola Tinubu urgently filed a motion to halt the release of his academic records by Chicago State University (CSU) to Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Tinubu seeks to postpone the implementation of the self-effectuating order compelling CSU to comply with Atiku’s subpoenas until Monday.
- Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, publicly appealed to Governor Godwin Obaseki for forgiveness, acknowledging that he might have made mistakes as a human being. Shaibu’s plea was made during a press conference on Thursday, emphasizing the importance of a successful administration in the state.
- The Senate has urged the police to conduct a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba. The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Creative Economy, Elisha Abbo, made this statement during a condolence visit to Mrs. Adebose Olumuyi (Mohbad’s mother) in Lekki, Lagos, accompanied by Tonto Dikeh and Iyabo Ojo.
- The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has revoked 165 land titles in Abuja, including those owned by prominent Nigerians. The decision, signed by FCT Permanent Secretary Olushade Adeshola, cites violations and breaches of the terms of land development rights as the reason for the revocations.
- The National and State Assembly Tribunal in Jos, Plateau State, has nullified the elections of three Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) lawmakers. Those affected include Remvyat Nanbol, Agbalak Adukuchill, and Happiness Akawu, representing Langtang central, Rukuba/Iregwe, and Pengana constituencies in the State House of Assembly.
- Nigerians residing in the United States received an invitation from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to invest in Nigeria’s economy. Speaking at a Town Hall meeting in New York, President Tinubu highlighted the business opportunities available in Nigeria for the Nigerian diaspora.
- The Enugu State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal upheld the victory of Governor Peter Mbah of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the March 18 governorship election. The tribunal, chaired by Justice Kudirat Morayo Akano, also dismissed allegations of over-voting and BVAS bypassing in a petition filed by the Labour Party (LP) candidate, Chijioke Edeoga.
- The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), in collaboration with national security agencies, is intensifying efforts to secure the safe release of eight prospective corps members abducted in Zamfara State while en route to the Orientation Camp in Sokoto. NYSC Director-General, Brigadier-General Yushua Ahmed, made this announcement during an interactive session with the House of Representatives Committee on Youth, led by Martin Esin.
- In Zamfara State, two suspects, Bilal Haruna and Mansur Haruna, are currently in custody at the Tudun Wada Police Station in Gusau town for their alleged involvement in the killing of Voice of Nigeria reporter, Hamisu Danjigba. The suspects are the nephews of Danjigba’s elder brother, Malam Haruna.
- Protesters and fans of the late Nigerian singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba (Mohbad), were reportedly dispersed with teargas at Lekki Tollgate, Lagos State, on Thursday night. The demonstrators had organized a candlelight procession to honor the late singer.
