Nigeria News
Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things to know this Thursday, Morning, September 21
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers:
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The Kano Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has ruled in favor of the All Progressives Congress (APC), overturning the victory of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf from the March 18 election.
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The Ekiti State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) plans to expel former Governor Ayodele Fayose from the party, citing anti-party activities.
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Dr. Umoh Michael, a young doctor, died after allegedly working a 72-hour non-stop shift at Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Idi-Araba.
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A court in Chicago has instructed Chicago State University to provide all documents concerning Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu’s enrollment to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar within 48 hours.
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The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) expressed dissatisfaction with the ongoing conflict between Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki and his Deputy, Philip Shaibu.
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The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, stated that there will be no grand celebration for the 2023 Independence Day anniversary.
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The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kayode Ariwoola, swore in nine Justices of the Court of Appeal, urging them to conduct themselves well.
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Former presidential spokesman, Femi Adesina, clarified that the Nigerian media deliberately misquoted his statements during his tenure with former President Muhammadu Buhari.
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The Bauchi State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal upheld the victory of Governor Bala Mohammed of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the March 18th governorship election.
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Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, recently appointed special adviser to Vice President Kashim Shettima on political matters, disclosed his support for the Labour Party (LP) challenging President Bola Tinubu’s electoral victory at the Supreme Court.