Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things to know this Sunday, Morning, October 29

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

1. Tribute to Fallen Hero: Miss. Mbanengen Ankyôv, a valiant police constable who lost her life during the Oturkpo robbery, was laid to rest in her hometown, Tse-ankyôv, with a somber ceremony.

2. Concerns Over Judicial Salaries: Retired Supreme Court Justice Musa Dattijo Muhammad expressed concern about the salary structure for justices in Nigeria during his valedictory court session in Abuja.

3. IPOB Denies Terrorist Label: The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) vehemently denied being a terrorist organization, following the annulment of their proscription by Justice A. Onovo of Enugu High Court.

4. Passing of Alaba Lawson: Chief Alaba Lawson, former National President of NACCIMA and Iyalode of Yorubaland, passed away in Abeokuta, Ogun State.

5. New Managing Director for BIPC: Raymond Asemakaha has been appointed as the Managing Director of Benue Investment and Property Company Limited (BIPC) by His Excellency, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia.

6. Medical Students’ Protest: Medical students from Benue State University protested at the government house, citing concerns about classmates’ withdrawal and overcrowding.

7. Election Petition Tribunal Ruling: The Election Petition Tribunal invalidated Destiny Enabulele’s election as the Ovia South West constituency representative in Edo State, following a challenge by the APC candidate.

8. Notorious Thug Surrenders: Abba Burakita, a notorious thug in Kano, voluntarily surrendered himself to the state Commissioner of Police, along with his followers and weapons.

9. Violence in Anambra: The “Lion Squad,” an unknown group, has caused chaos and loss of lives in the Ogwuaniocha community of Anambra State, leading to protests by local women.

10. Aisha Yesufu’s Critique: Socio-political activist Aisha Yesufu criticized former President Goodluck Jonathan for his recent visit to President Bola Tinubu in the wake of the Supreme Court’s verdict affirming Tinubu’s election.