Naija News: Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Thursday, 28th September, 2023

Top Headlines from Naija News, Thursday, 28th September 2023:

1. The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to preventing a nationwide strike, countering an earlier declaration by labour unions.

   The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) had previously announced their intention to embark on a nationwide strike due to the Federal Government’s failure to meet their demands.

2. Afeez Fashola, known by his stage name Naira Marley and head of Marlian Music, has addressed accusations linking him to the untimely demise of Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as MohBad. He clarified that they were in the process of resolving their differences before the tragic passing of the ‘Peace’ crooner on September 12 at the age of 27.

   The late MohBad, a former member of Marlian Music, had previously alleged in various clips that he was assaulted by groups allegedly sent by Naira Marley and his associate Samson Eletu, also known as Sam Larry.

3. The National Assembly Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Enugu, on Wednesday, upheld the election of Senator Kelvin Chukwu of the Labour Party in a suit filed by the former Governor of the state, Senator Chimaroke Nnamani.

   IDOMA VOICE reports that Chukwu represents Enugu East Senatorial District in the National Assembly, which Nnamani had represented in the Senate for two tenures.

4. Some camps used as hideouts by the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra/Eastern Security Network (IPOB/ESN) in Imo and Anambra States have been destroyed by airstrikes from the Nigerian Air Force (NAF).

   The airstrikes which were executed by the Air Component of Operation UDO KA II destroyed the IPOB/ESN hideouts in Mother Valley Orsumughu in Nnewi South Local Government Area of Anambra State and Aku Ihube in Okigwe Local Government Area of Imo State, on Tuesday, September 26.

5. The Chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Lagos State Council, Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, has warned the leadership of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) against interfering in the union’s activities.

   Recall that the NLC President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, had called for the release of the NURTW National President, Tajudeen Baruwa, and some of his executive members arrested by the Nigeria Police Force (NPF).

6. The Accountant General of the Federation (AGF), Oluwatoyin Madein, has denied the allegations that she falsified her age prior to her appointment to head the Treasury House.

   Madein also refuted the claims that she received cash inducement in posting accountants to various Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs).

7. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on National Assembly Matters (Senate), Senator Abdullahi Gumel, has said the appointment of the new management team for the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is to rescue the image of the apex bank.

   IDOMA VOICE reports that Gumel disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja, stressing the CBN’s image has been severely battered.

8. The Yoruba socio-cultural and political organization, Afenifere has knocked former President Olusegun Obasanjo for what it termed a ridicule of the Yoruba traditional institution as a recent public event in Iseyin, Oyo State.

   The group while referring to the incident on September 15, 2023, in which Obasanjo ordered some traditional rulers to stand up and then sit down during a road commissioning in Oyo State hosted by Governor Seyi Makinde said the former Nigerian leader subjected those next in rank to the gods (igbakeji orisa) to ridicule.

9. Hopes of Nigeria and Benin Republic co-hosting the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations were dashed as the Confederation of African Football (CAF) opted to award the hosting rights to Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. The decision was revealed following the CAF executive committee meeting held on Wednesday.

   In another significant development, Morocco emerged victorious in securing the rights to host the 2025 edition of the AFCON finals. This marks Nigeria’s continued absence as a host since their last staging of Africa’s premier football competition in the year 2000, where they shared hosting duties with Ghana.

10. Popular Nigerian singer, Ahmed Ololade, also known as Asake has disclosed that his choice to pursue a music career over dancing was motivated by his financial ambitions.

    In a recent interview, Asake clarified that he opted for a music career because he was uncertain whether dancing alone could fulfill his financial aspirations.