Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things to know this Wednesday, Morning, September 27

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

1. Dr. Pedro Obaseki, a notable member of the PDP and Director of Research and Documentation for the party’s Presidential Campaign Council, is calling for disciplinary action against former Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike.

2. Obaseki accuses Wike of being a serial betrayer and leading a group of governors in anti-party activities during the February 25 presidential election.

3. The Senate has initiated the examination of Dr. Olayemi Cardoso for the role of Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).

4. Four nominees for the position of CBN Deputy Governor – Mrs. Emem Nnana Usoro, Mr. Muhammad Sani Abdullahi Dattijo, Mr. Philip Ikeazor, and Dr. Bala M. Bello – are also undergoing scrutiny along with Cardoso.

5. The Gombe State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal upheld Governor Inuwa Yahaya’s victory in the March gubernatorial 18 poll, dismissing the petition by the PDP for lack of merit.

6. Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) leaders have announced plans for an indefinite strike starting on Tuesday, October 3, and have urged state chapters to organize nationwide protests.

7. The Federal Government has declared a public holiday on Wednesday, September 27th, in observance of this year’s Eid-ul-Maulud celebration.

8. The Nigerian Army has begun the 86 Regular Recruits Intake (RRI) for Non-Tradesmen and women, commencing with online registration from September 25 to October 10, 2023.

9. The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer has reassured the public that the autopsy of the late singer Mohbad was conducted transparently and without any foul play.

10. The APC has refuted claims of covertly reintroducing fuel subsidy, stating that the government’s intervention aims to ensure price stability and predictability in the fuel market, not a reinstatement of subsidy.