Good morning. Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers:
1. Why SERAP, BudgIT, Others Sued Tinubu Over RECs Appointment
- Say INEC Requires Impartiality Fundamental To Integrity Of Nigeria’s Elections
- Seek Annulment Of Alleged APC Members As RECs For INEC
The appointment of some Resident Electoral Commissioners (REC) for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) seems to have landed President Bola Ahmed Tinubbu into hot waters READ MORE
2. Falana Calls For Review Of Judgements Sacking Govs
- Political Class Must Learn To Comply With Court’s Decision
Following the sacking of Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State; Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State and Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State by the Appeal Court, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, has called for a review of the judgements of the appellate court. READ MORE
3. Nigerians Warned To Brace Up For Hunger As Food Shortage Reaches 5.7 Million Metric Tonnes
African Exchange (AFEX ), a primary player in the country’s thriving agricultural sector has warned Nigerians to brace up for acute hunger while disclosing that the country’s food shortage has hit a whopping 5.7 million metric tonnes. READ MORE
4. 58 New SANs To Be Inaugurated By CJN On Nov 27
The 58 lawyers who have been bestowed with the ranks of Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs) will be inaugurated by Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, on Monday, November 27, 2023, at the main Courtroom of the Supreme Court, as part of the programmes lined up for the 2023/2024 Legal Year of the Court. READ MORE
5. APC Kicks As PDP Sweeps All Taraba Local Council Poll
In a landslide victory, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has swept all the seats in the just concluded local government council election held in Taraba State on Saturday while the All-Progressives Congress has described the election as a sham. READ MORE
6. After Appeal Court’s Sacking, Mutfwang Appeals For Calm, Heads To Supreme Court
Following his sacking by the Appeal Court, Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has called on his fans to maintain calm while describing the judgement that removed him as the state’s governor as a temporary setback. READ MORE
7. World Cup Qualifier: S’Eagles Still Searching For First Win After Another Draw Against Zimbabwe
Nigeria’s Super Eagles is still searching for her first victory after rallying to hold Zimbabwe to a 1-1 draw in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matchday two fixture at the Huye Stadium, Butare, on Sunday afternoon. READ MORE
8. NPA to Clamp Down on illegal Container Stripping
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has issued a stern warning against the illegal stripping of containers along the port access road. READ MORE
9. Petroleum Tanker Drivers Begin Nationwide Protest, Threaten to Exit NUPENG
The Petroleum Tanker Drivers (PTD) have threatened to exit its umbrella body, the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), if its President Williams Akporeha and General-Secretary, Afoloabi Olawale, did not resign. READ MORE
10. Deal Between Israel, Hamas For Hostages Release Expected In Coming Days-Envoy
A deal between Israel and Hamas for the release of a substantial number of hostages will take place in the coming days, the Israeli ambassador to the US, Michael Herzog has expressed hopes. READ MORE
