Here’s a brief update of Latest Nigerian News from Nigerian Newspapers of Wednesday 8th November 2023.
- Organized Labor Initiates Nationwide Strike from November 14, 2023 In a joint announcement following an emergency meeting held in Abuja on Tuesday, the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) declared an indefinite nationwide strike, commencing on Tuesday, November 14, 2023.
- Dr. Abdu Mukhtar Appointed as National Coordinator of Healthcare Initiative President Bola Tinubu has appointed Dr. Abdu Mukhtar as the National Coordinator of the “Unlocking Healthcare Value-Chain” Initiative, which falls under the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare. The appointment, aimed at attracting substantial investment into the nation’s healthcare system, was announced by the President’s spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, on Tuesday.
- Appeal Court Upholds Simon Bako Lalong’s Victory as Senator The Appeal Court in Abuja has affirmed the election victory of Barrister Simon Bako Lalong, who currently serves as the Minister of Labour and Employment and is a former governor of Plateau state. Lalong contested the election under the All Progressives Congress (APC) and now represents Plateau South Senatorial District.
- President Tinubu’s Administration Focuses on Strengthening Naira The presidency has revealed that President Ahmed Bola Tinubu’s administration is actively developing policies to bolster the national currency, the Naira. This was disclosed by Special Adviser to the President on Economic Matters, Tope Fasua, during the “Cowries to Cash” lecture and luncheon in Abuja on Tuesday.
- Vehicle and Waterway Restrictions Imposed for Election Security The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has announced the restriction of vehicular movement and the use of waterways for transportation in Imo, Kogi, and Bayelsa. This measure, effective from Friday, is part of the security measures put in place to ensure free, fair, and credible elections in these states.
- Foreign Exchange Backlog to Be Cleared by Business Owners Foreign airlines and other business owners have been instructed to clear their foreign exchange (FX) forwards backlog by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). A senior CBN official confirmed this directive on Tuesday.
- Bandit Attack Claims Lives in Katsina State In a tragic incident, bandits armed with sophisticated weapons attacked Sayaya village in Matazu Local Government Area of Katsina State, resulting in the loss of at least five lives and several injuries. The attack occurred on Monday night and was confirmed by an unnamed security official on Tuesday.
- Violence Erupts in Anambra Community Over Landlords’ Association Election Irate youths went on a rampage in Iyiowa-Odekpe Community, Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State, triggered by the recent landlords’ association election. This led to the feared death of an unidentified middle-aged man, and five others sustained various degrees of injuries. Additionally, over N100 million worth of property, including 30 vehicles and 20 buildings, were destroyed.
- SDP Members Protest Policemen and Party Members’ Killing Members of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) staged a protest at the Police headquarters in Abuja, decrying the killing of three policemen and some party members in Anyigba, Kogi State. The protest was led by the party’s gubernatorial candidate for the November 11 election, Muritala Yakubu Ajaka.
- Appeal Court Confirms Erhiatake’s Election Victory in Delta State An appeal court in Lagos has upheld the election victory of Ibori-Suenu Erhiatake, a member representing Ethiope East/Ethiope West Federal Constituency of Delta State. Erhiatake, who was elected under the Peoples Democratic Party, secured the win against candidates from the New Nigeria People’s Party, All Progressives Congress, and All Progressives Grand Alliance.
