Here’s a brief update of Latest Nigerian News from Nigerian Newspapers of Tuesday 26th September 2023.
1. Senate to Screen CBN Leadership and Deputy Governors Nominees:
- Today, the Senate is set to conduct screening interviews for Dr. Olayemi Cardoso, the acting Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, and four nominees for the positions of CBN Deputy Governors. The outcome will determine their confirmation to lead the apex bank for the next five years.
2. NLC Accuses Government of Delay in Post-Subsidy Palliatives Negotiations:
- The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has criticized the Federal Government for alleged delays in negotiating post-subsidy palliatives for workers, four months after the fuel subsidy removal. In response, the organized labor has scheduled an emergency National Executive Council meeting for today to decide on their next course of action.
3. President Tinubu’s Request for Limited Release of Academic Records:
- President Bola Tinubu has submitted a request to United States District Judge Nancy Maldonado, seeking an order for Chicago State University to protect his confidential information, including admission records and transcripts. He has asked that only his certificate be released to the legal team of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. The motion was filed by President Tinubu’s lawyer, Christopher Carmichael.
4. Court of Appeal President Expresses Concern Over Election-Related Lawsuits:
- On Monday, the President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem, expressed her concern about the high volume of election-related lawsuits in Nigeria. She emphasized that this situation is preventing judges from addressing other cases, including those related to the economy. Justice Dongban-Mensem noted that the 2023 general elections alone generated 1,209 petitions, requiring the establishment of 98 panels of judges to handle them.
5. Lagos State Election Tribunal Upholds Governor Sanwo-Olu’s Victory:
- The Lagos State Governorship Election Tribunal has confirmed the re-election of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. The petition filed by the Governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Olajide Adediran (Jandor), challenging the victory of Sanwo-Olu and his Deputy, Obafemi Hamzat, was dismissed.
6. Ondo Deputy Governor Seeks Court Intervention in Impeachment Process:
- Mr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the Deputy Governor of Ondo State, has approached the State High Court in Akure to halt the impeachment process initiated against him by the State House of Assembly. In the filed suit, Mr. Aiyedatiwa has requested that the court suspend the impeachment process until his legal case is heard and decided.
7. Federal Government Declares Public Holiday for Eid-ul-Maulid:
- The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, September 27, 2023, as a public holiday to commemorate Eid-ul-Maulid, which marks the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW).
8. Fire at Supreme Court Building Does Not Affect Election Petition Documents:
- Dr. Festus Akande, the Director of Press and Information of the Supreme Court, has clarified that the fire incident that occurred on Monday morning at the Court’s building did not impact the documents related to the presidential election petition. A section of the apex court was affected by the fire.
9. APC Responds to Criticism of Government Propaganda:
- The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticized Phrank Shaibu, Special Assistant on Public Communications to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, for his claims of the government using propaganda to deceive Nigerians. Shaibu’s statement, titled ‘The 10 lies of the APC-led federal government,’ targeted President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
10. Search Underway for Kidnapped Benue Commissioner: – The Benue State Police Command has initiated a search operation for the kidnapped State Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Mr. Matthew Abo. He was abducted on Sunday by gunmen, and the police are working diligently to secure his release.
