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Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things to know this Thursday, Morning, September 21

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

  1. 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.

  2. The Ekiti State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) plans to expel former Governor Ayodele Fayose from the party, citing anti-party activities.

  3. Dr. Umoh Michael, a young doctor, died after allegedly working a 72-hour non-stop shift at Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Idi-Araba.

  4. 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.

  5. The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) expressed dissatisfaction with the ongoing conflict between Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki and his Deputy, Philip Shaibu.

  6. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, stated that there will be no grand celebration for the 2023 Independence Day anniversary.

  7. The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kayode Ariwoola, swore in nine Justices of the Court of Appeal, urging them to conduct themselves well.

  8. Former presidential spokesman, Femi Adesina, clarified that the Nigerian media deliberately misquoted his statements during his tenure with former President Muhammadu Buhari.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

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