Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things to know this Saturday, Morning, September 23

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

1. Bandits raided Sabon-Gida community, Zamfara State, abducting over 24 students from the Federal University of Gusau, with most being females.

2. 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.

3. Enugu State Governorship Election Tribunal affirmed Governor Peter Mbah’s victory and dismissed allegations of NYSC certificate forgery.

4. The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) announced a nationwide indefinite strike due to the government’s failure to meet their demands.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. The Department of State Services (DSS) refuted claims of arresting a judge who ruled on the 2023 Kano State gubernatorial election.

8. The Plateau State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal in Jos upheld the election of Governor Caleb Mutfwang, declared the winner by INEC.

9. 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.

10. 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.