Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things to know this Wednesday, Morning, November 8

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

1. The Appeal Court in Abuja has upheld the tribunal’s ruling confirming Simon Lalong as the Senator representing Plateau South, overturning the initial declaration of Senator Napoleon Bali of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) as the winner.

2. The Canadian High Commission in Abuja has temporarily suspended its operations due to a fire incident at its premises on Diplomatic Drive.

3. Organized Labor has declared an all-encompassing and indefinite nationwide strike starting on November 14, 2023, following an emergency meeting of the National Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) in Abuja.

4. Students of Imo State University (IMSU) protested against Governor Hope Uzodinma during his campaign visit, citing issues like a four-day power outage, which was reportedly caused by a strike in solidarity with NLC president Joe Ajaero.

5. The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has imposed restrictions on vehicle movement and waterway transportation in Imo, Kogi, and Bayelsa to ensure transparent elections, and he has prohibited state security outfits from operating during this period.

6. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has revised its list of candidates for the Bayelsa State governorship election, reinstating Timipre Sylva’s name representing the All Progressives Congress (APC) following a court order.

7. Former federal lawmaker and Vice-Presidential Candidate Senator Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed accused President Bola Tinubu of drug dealing in a recent interview.

8. The Presidency, through the Special Adviser to the President on Economic Matters, Tope Fasua, has stated that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is working on economic policies to strengthen the Naira and dispel speculations of its devaluation.

9. The President of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), Festus Osifo, clarified that the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, was in Imo State not for politics but to fight for the rights of aggrieved workers.

10. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, refuted reports suggesting that the governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodinma, is blocking the release of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), and accused these reports of being aimed at undermining the governor’s chances in the upcoming election on November 11.