Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things to know this Wednesday, Morning, September 20

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

1. Appointment of Special Advisers and Assistants: President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of 18 Special Advisers and Senior Special Assistants to support the implementation of the Federal Government’s “Renewed Hope” agenda.

2. Evidence Against Ismail Mustapha (Mompha): The EFCC admitted more documents as evidence against Ismail Mustapha, popularly known as Mompha, in a court hearing related to money laundering charges.

3. Investigation into Mohbad’s Death: Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has requested the involvement of the Department of State Services (DSS) in investigating the death of singer Mohbad.

4. Atiku Abubakar’s Supreme Court Appeal: Atiku Abubakar, the PDP presidential candidate in the 2023 election, has approached the Supreme Court seeking the nullification of the Presidential Election Petition Court’s judgement, which upheld Bola Tinubu’s victory.

5. Meeting Between Presidents of Nigeria and South Africa: President Bola Tinubu met with President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa in New York ahead of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) commencement.

6. Atiku Abubakar’s Call for Opposition Protection: Atiku Abubakar has urged the ruling APC-led Federal government to refrain from harassing or intimidating opposition party members using security agencies.

7. Arrest Approval for Senator Ahmad Muhammad Bulkachuwa: Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court approved the arrest of Senator Ahmad Muhammad Bulkachuwa for publicly claiming to influence his wife’s judicial decisions.

8. Olusegun Obasanjo’s Warning Against Coups: Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has cautioned against conditions that encourage coups in Africa, emphasizing the need to address the concerns of the youth.

9. Nigeria Labour Congress Ultimatum: The NLC has issued an ultimatum to the Federal Government, demanding the fulfillment of their demands by Friday, threatening to embark on a strike if not met.

10. Peter Obi’s Supreme Court Appeal: Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate, has filed an appeal at the Supreme Court challenging the judgement of the Election Petition Tribunal that upheld Bola Tinubu’s victory.