Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things to know this Thursday, Morning, September 28

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

1. The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to averting a nationwide strike, countering earlier declarations by labor unions regarding their intent to strike due to unmet demands.

2. Afeez Fashola, known as Naira Marley and the head of Marlian Music, has addressed accusations linking him to the untimely demise of Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as MohBad, stating they were resolving their differences before MohBad’s tragic passing.

3. The National Assembly Election Petitions Tribunal in Enugu upheld the election of Senator Kelvin Chukwu of the Labour Party in a suit filed by the former Governor of the state, Senator Chimaroke Nnamani.

4. The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) conducted airstrikes destroying hideouts of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra/Eastern Security Network (IPOB/ESN) in Imo and Anambra States.

5. The Chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Lagos State Council, MC Oluomo, warned the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) against interfering in the union’s activities.

6. The Accountant General of the Federation (AGF), Oluwatoyin Madein, denied allegations of falsifying her age and receiving cash inducements for postings in the Treasury House.

7. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on National Assembly Matters (Senate), Senator Abdullahi Gumel, stated that the new management team for the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is aimed at rescuing the image of the apex bank.

8. Afenifere criticized former President Olusegun Obasanjo for allegedly ridiculing the Yoruba traditional institution at a recent public event in Iseyin, Oyo State.

9. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) awarded the hosting rights for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations to Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania, dashing hopes of Nigeria and Benin Republic co-hosting the event. Morocco secured the rights to host the 2025 edition.

10. Nigerian singer, Ahmed Ololade, also known as Asake, revealed that his decision to pursue a music career over dancing was influenced by his financial ambitions.