Nigeria News
Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things to know this Saturday, Morning, September 23
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers:
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Bandits raided Sabon-Gida community, Zamfara State, abducting over 24 students from the Federal University of Gusau, with most being females.
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Plateau State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal in Jos dismissed the APC’s petition against Governor Caleb Mutfwang’s election, upholding the PDP’s valid congress and sponsorship of the candidate.
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Enugu State Governorship Election Tribunal affirmed Governor Peter Mbah’s victory and dismissed allegations of NYSC certificate forgery.
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The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) announced a nationwide indefinite strike due to the government’s failure to meet their demands.
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The Presidency corrected its claim about President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ringing the closing bell at NASDAQ, acknowledging it was based on inaccurate third-party information.
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The US government warned its citizens against traveling to Nigeria due to increased crime, terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping, and cultism, particularly in Level 4 risk states.
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The Department of State Services (DSS) refuted claims of arresting a judge who ruled on the 2023 Kano State gubernatorial election.
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The Plateau State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal in Jos upheld the election of Governor Caleb Mutfwang, declared the winner by INEC.
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The federal government, led by President Bola Tinubu, approved a 35% and 25% salary increase for staff in federal tertiary institutions, effective from 1st January 2023.
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The Federal University of Gusau saw six of the abducted students rescued in a military operation led by Brigade Commander Brigadier General Sani Ahmed in the forest near Tsafe Local Government Area.