Here’s a brief update of Latest Nigerian News from Nigerian Newspapers of Wednesday 27th September 2023.
1. New CBN Governor Pledges to Address Forex Obligations and Enhance Bank’s Integrity:
- The newly appointed Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, has committed to prioritizing the resolution of the apex bank’s unsettled foreign exchange obligations. During his Senate screening on Tuesday, Cardoso also promised to strengthen transparency, improve corporate governance, and uphold confidence in the autonomy and integrity of the bank.
2. Naira Marley Speaks on Mohbad’s Death and Plans to Assist Police Investigation:
- Nigerian music star Azeez Adeshina Fashola, popularly known as Naira Marley, has commented on the death of his former record label signee, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji, also known as Mohbad. Naira Marley stated that the circumstances surrounding Mohbad’s death would be revealed in due time. He also expressed his intention to return to Nigeria to assist with the police investigation into the matter.
3. NLC and TUC Direct Shutdown of Economy Over Unmet Demands:
- The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have instructed their affiliates and members to stage a nationwide shutdown of the economy on Tuesday, October 3, 2023. This action is in response to the federal government’s failure to meet their demands. The Presidents of both organizations, Joe Ajaero and Festus Osifo, made this announcement after an emergency National Executive Council meeting.
4. Speaker Decries Insecurity, Acknowledges Government’s Efforts:
- The Speaker of the House of Representatives voiced concern over the precarious security situation in Nigeria. While acknowledging the government’s efforts in addressing these challenges, Speaker Tajudeen Abbas emphasized that the security situation remains a significant concern. He made these remarks on the first day of plenary after a legislative break.
5. Federal Government Approves Acquisition of Attack Helicopters for Nigerian Army Aviation:
- The federal government has granted approval for the acquisition of an initial fleet of 12 MD 530 F Cayuse attack helicopters. This move aims to operationalize the Nigerian Army aviation unit effectively and address the nation’s security challenges. Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, announced this development in Abuja on Tuesday.
6. Gunmen Attack Polytechnic, Injure Students, and Abduct Another in Nasarawa State:
- Gunmen carried out an attack on the Isa Mustapha Agwai I Polytechnic in Lafia, Nasarawa State, on Tuesday. During the attack, one admission seeker and two students were shot, and a female student identified as Ajoke, an ND II student of Science Laboratory Technology, was abducted.
7. Lagos Labour Party Governorship Candidate Rejects Tribunal Ruling:
- The governorship candidate of the Labour Party in Lagos State, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has rejected the judgment of the election petition tribunal affirming the victory of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. Rhodes-Vivour argued that the tribunal’s judgment indicated an erroneous interpretation of constitutional provisions in the electoral process.
8. Market Chairman Abducted Amid Sit-At-Home Tensions in Anambra State:
- Assailants abducted Chief Enibe Francis, the Chairman of Mgbuka Amazu Market in Onitsha, Anambra State, under circumstances believed to be related to a recent sit-at-home order. The assailants reportedly assaulted him before forcibly taking him away in a vehicle. The destination remains unknown.
9. Special Adviser Calls for Reduction of Bureau de Change Operators:
- Tope Fasua, the Special Adviser to the President on Economic Affairs, has urged the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to reduce the number of bureau de change operators in the country from over 5,000 to approximately 200. Fasua, a prominent economist and CEO of Global Analytics Consulting, made this recommendation during an economic policy event organized by the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
10. Landlord Allegedly Scalds 11-Year-Old Girl with Hot Water in Ogun State: – A landlord identified as Michael has been accused of pouring hot water on an 11-year-old girl known as Princess in Mowe, Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State. The incident, which occurred on Saturday, has raised concerns about the girl’s welfare.
