Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things to know this Monday Morning, September 18

Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers:

1. New General Overseer of Fountain of Life Church: Jimmy Odukoya, first son of late Pastor Taiwo Odukoya, is the new General Overseer of the Fountain of Life Church in Ilupeju, Lagos. He has also assumed the role of Chairman of the Board of Trustee of the Church.

2. Presidential Appointments: President Bola Tinubu appointed 26 Senior Special Assistants (SSAs) and Advisors to serve in various capacities, addressing key issues in Nigeria.

3. Tragic Incident in Kaduna: The Kaduna State Police confirmed a tragic incident on September 15 in Dogon Noma-Unguwan Gamu community, Kajuru Local Government Area. Suspected bandits were responsible for two deaths and the abduction of three individuals.

4. Ministerial Appointments: President Bola Tinubu nominated Dr. Jamila Bio Ibrahim as the Minister of Youth and Mr. Ayodele Olawande as the Minister of State for Youth, pending Senate confirmation.

5. Nasarawa State Collaboration: Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State clarified his visit to Minister Nyesom Wike, stating it was for collaboration between Nasarawa and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

6. President’s UNGA Attendance: President Bola Tinubu departed for the United States to attend the 78th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

7. PDP Allegations: Atiku Abubakar’s camp alleged that President Tinubu’s administration plans to use propaganda disguised as state policies. This follows misinformation regarding the UAE visa ban.

8. Curfew in Osun State: Governor Ademola Adeleke declared a curfew in Orolu and Irepodun local government areas of Osun State due to a communal clash over a land dispute.

9. NLC Meeting with Federal Government: The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) leadership was invited to a meeting by the Federal Government regarding its planned strike.

10. Calls for Prosecution of CBN Management: Human rights lawyer Femi Falana urged the Federal Government to prosecute the suspended governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, and CBN management for incitement and culpable homicide related to the 2022 cash crunch.