Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things to know this Wednesday, Morning, November 15

NLC and TUC Demands: The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) have presented their demands to the President Bola Tinubu-led government, although the specific details of these demands are not outlined.

Nationwide Strike Over Assault: The organized labour unions initiated a nationwide strike in protest of the assault on NLC President Joe Ajaero. The strike action affected various sectors across the country.

Arrest of Murder Suspect: Troops from Operation Safe Haven arrested Yakubu Shanano for allegedly murdering a mobile police officer in Plateau State. Shanano was apprehended along with 14 other suspects involved in criminal activities during Operation Hakorin Damisa IV.

National Assembly Complex Sealed: The National Assembly complex was sealed by officials from the NLC, preventing access to Nigerian legislators and other individuals. This action was in response to the assault on NLC President Joe Ajaero in Imo State.

Extension of Validity for Old Naira Notes: The Central Bank of Nigeria announced its intention to extend the validity of the old N200, N500, and N1,000 notes indefinitely, working to vacate a court ruling on the matter.

Abduction of Local Government Chairman: Amina Audu, the suspended chairman of Okpokwu LGA in Benue State, was reportedly abducted along with two others by gunmen believed to be Fulani herdsmen on the Makurdi – Naka road.

Inherited Liabilities: President Bola Tinubu disclosed that his administration inherited serious liabilities from Muhammadu Buhari’s government, emphasizing deficits in port, power infrastructure, and agro-allied facilities.

INEC Denies Manipulation: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) refuted reports of manipulating accredited figures of voters in the Kogi Governorship Election results uploaded on the INEC Result Viewing (IReV) portal.

NLC’s Response to Court Order: NLC’s General Secretary, Emmanuel Ugboaja, responded to calls for the union to obey the court order restraining the industrial action, stating that union members are not politicians who can be asked to go to court.

TCN Distances Itself from Blackout Claims: The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) distanced itself from a viral publication claiming a nationwide electricity blackout was imminent due to the NLC and TUC’s industrial action. Many labor affiliates complied with the strike directive.