Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things to know this Saturday, Morning, September 30

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

1. Aviation Workers Announce Nationwide Strike Aviation employees, including pilots and engineers, have issued a notification regarding an indefinite nationwide strike set to commence on Tuesday, October 2, 2023. The strike is in response to the surge in petrol prices and aligns with the ongoing strike declared by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC.

2. Cee-C Emerges Champion of BBNaija Innoson Task Cee-C emerged as the champion of the #BBNaija Innoson Task, securing an Innoson Ikenga MPV and becoming part of the Innoson family. The Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (ATSSSAN), the National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers (NAAPE), and the Association of Nigerian Aviation Professionals (ANAP) confirmed their intention to participate in the strike.

3. Managing Director of Water View Hotel Passes Away Adeniyi Ojo, the Managing Director of Water View Hotel in Ilorin, Kwara State, was found lifeless in a hotel room. The police are conducting an investigation into the matter.

4. Federal Government Summons Emergency Meeting Over Nationwide Strike The Federal Government has called for an emergency meeting with the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) to avert the planned nationwide strike set to start on October 3, 2023.

5. Tribunal Invalidates Victory of Hon. Okey Mbah in Enugu State The National and State Assembly Election Petitions Tribunal in Enugu State invalidated the victory of Hon. Okey Mbah, a candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in the March 18 House of Assembly election for Nkanu East constituency.

6. Retired Major-General Abducted in Imo State A retired Major-General identified as Maj Gen RC Duru (rtd) was ambushed and abducted by unknown gunmen in the Orji General area of Owerri North Local Government Area, Imo State.

7. Ondo State High Court Grants Leave in Deputy Governor’s Suit An Ondo State High Court granted leave to the deputy governor of Ondo state, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, to serve all processes filed in the suit on the state House of Assembly, its speaker, Olamide Oladiji, and the Clerk, Benjamin Jaiyeola.

8. Young Community Developer Falls Victim to ‘One Chance’ Syndicate in Abuja Ms. Greatness Olorunfemi, a prominent community developer and a member of the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) Network, fell victim to a heinous act perpetrated by the dreaded ‘One Chance’ syndicate in Abuja. Urgent calls for action and safety measures have been made.

9. Sam Larry and Mohbad Altercation Rooted in Unsettled Debt Nigerian socialite Balogun Olamilekan Eletu, known as Sam Larry, shed light on the altercation between him and the late singer Mohbad, revealing that it revolved around an unsettled debt of N2 million.

10. Terrorists Abduct 31 Individuals in Niger State Terrorists abducted a total of 31 individuals from the Tsohon Kabula and Zagzaga communities within Niger state’s Munya local government area. The abductions took place on Thursday, September 28, 2023.