Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things to know this Wednesday morning, June 5

Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things to know this Wednesday morning, June 5

• National Assembly Complex Gates Reopened: The gates of the National Assembly complex have been reopened by parliamentary workers, allowing access for lawmakers, staff, and visitors. This comes after the gates were locked in solidarity with a strike by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) demanding a new minimum wage.

• Invalidated Certificate at LASU: Lagos State University (LASU) confirmed that a certificate found at a “suya” spot was invalidated in 2013 due to an error in the bearer’s name. The surname was incorrectly written as ABISOYE instead of ABIOYE.

• PSC Recruitment List Released: The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved and released a list of 10,000 successful applicants for recruitment into the constable and specialist cadres of the Nigeria Police Force. The recruitment process aimed to ensure fairness and equity across the country’s 774 local government areas.

• NLC and TUC Call Off Strike: The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have called off their industrial action. TUC president Festus Osifo confirmed the development and mentioned that a statement will be released shortly.

• Goodluck Jonathan on Judiciary: Former President Goodluck Jonathan emphasized the importance of a fair judiciary in reducing the number of politicians resorting to legal battles over election outcomes. He made these remarks during the inauguration of a new High Court Complex in Asaba, Delta State.

• IPDC Concerns in Benue State: The Idoma Proactive Diaspora Coalition (IPDC) expressed concern over the distribution of appointments and projects in Benue State, highlighting an imbalance favoring the Tiv ethnic group under Governor Hyacinth Alia’s administration.

• Organised Labour on Wage Increase: The Trade Union Congress (TUC) and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) stated they would reject any minimal increase to the current ₦60,000 wage offer proposed by the tripartite committee. TUC President Festus Osifo made this clear on Channels Television’s “Politics Today”.

• APC Reports Aregbesola’s Activities: The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State reported the anti-party activities of former Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, to the National Executive Committee. This was disclosed by the party’s Secretary, Kamorudeen Alao, following a stakeholders meeting.

• Senator Abdul Ningi’s Reinstatement: Senate President Godswill Akpabio welcomed Senator Abdul Ningi back to the Senate after his three-month suspension. Ningi had been suspended for claiming that the 2024 budget was padded and unfairly skewed against the North.

• CBN Denies License Revocation Rumors: The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) denied reports that it was set to revoke the licenses of Unity Bank, Keystone Bank, and Polaris Bank. The CBN urged the public to dismiss the report as fake news via its official X account.