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Top Headlines in Nigerian Newspapers for Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Good morning! Here’s a summary of today’s top stories from Nigerian Newspapers:
- Nationwide Strike: Organized Labour, comprising the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), has announced an indefinite nationwide strike commencing on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, following an emergency meeting held in Abuja on Tuesday.
- Healthcare Initiative: President Bola Tinubu appointed Dr. Abdu Mukhtar as the National Coordinator of the Presidential ‘Unlocking Healthcare Value-Chain’ Initiative, located within the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare. The appointment aims to attract significant investments into Nigeria’s healthcare system, as announced by the President’s spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale.
- Appeal Court Victory: The Appeal Court in Abuja confirmed the electoral victory of Barrister Simon Bako Lalong, Minister of Labour and Employment and former Plateau state governor, as the senator representing Plateau South Senatorial District. Lalong contested on the All Progressives Congress (APC) platform.
- Naira Strengthening: The Presidency revealed that President Ahmed Bola Tinubu’s administration is working on policies to fortify the Naira. Tope Fasua, a Special Adviser to the President on Economic Matters, made this disclosure during the “Cowries to Cash” lecture and lunch in Abuja on Tuesday.
- Election Measures: Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, announced the prohibition of vehicular movement, as well as movement via waterways in Imo, Kogi, and Bayelsa, starting from Friday. These measures are part of efforts to ensure free, fair, and credible elections in these states.
- FX Backlog Clearance: Foreign airlines and other businesses have been instructed by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to clear their foreign exchange (FX) forwards backlog by coordinating with their banks, confirmed by a senior CBN official.
- Katsina Bandit Attack: A fresh attack by armed bandits in Sayaya village, Matazu Local Government Area of Katsina State, resulted in the death of at least five people and several others sustaining injuries. The attack occurred on Monday night and was confirmed by an unnamed security official on Tuesday.
- Anambra Communal Violence: A middle-aged man is feared dead, and five others have been injured as irate youths went on a rampage in Iyiowa-Odekpe Community, Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State. The violence was triggered by the recent Iyiowa-Odekpe landlords’ association election, resulting in the destruction of over 30 vehicles, 20 buildings, and property estimated at over N100 million.
- SDP Protest: Members of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) staged a protest at the Police headquarters in Abuja, condemning the killing of three policemen and some party members in Anyigba, Kogi State. The protest was led by the SDP’s gubernatorial candidate in the November 11 election, Muritala Yakubu Ajaka.
- Legislator’s Victory: The Appeal Court in Lagos affirmed the election of Ibori-Suenu Erhiatake, who represents Ethiope East/Ethiope West Federal Constituency in Delta State. She is the daughter of the former Governor of Delta State, Mr. James Ibori, and was elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, defeating candidates from other parties.
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