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Latest News In Nigeria, September 24, 2022: Top 10 Headlines For Saturday

Latest News In Nigeria, September 24, 2022: Top 10 Headlines

Welcome to AllNews morning roundup of the top 10 latest Nigerian news today, Saturday, September 24, 2022.

Strike: ASUU Files 14-Ground Appeal Against Court Order

As threatened, the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has filed an appeal against the ruling by the National Industrial Court (NIC) last Wednesday.

Justice Polycarp Hamman ordered the striking lecturers to call off the ongoing seven-month-old strike and resume. Read more here.

Nnamdi Kanu Hasn't Eaten In Days — Lawyer

Nnamdi Kanu's legal team has disclosed that the embattled IPOB leader has not eaten anything in the past 48 hours, demanding his immediate release from DSS custody.

Speaking in a statement on Friday, Kanu's lead lawyer Ifeanyi Ejiofor stated that his client's inability to eat is traceable to his deteriorating health. Read more here.

Governor Bello Inaugurates 32-Year Development Plan

Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has inaugurated a 32-years plan (2023 – 2055), stating that while the current New Direction blueprint is a medium term plan, the ‘32-year Development Plan’ is a prospective plan that would facilitate the state’s developmental aspiration on a long term basis.

Bello disclosed that the plan for the future of Kogi is optimised to harness the massive advances in human development which are inevitable over the next three decades. Read more here.

Woman Who Assaulted Police Orderly Detained In Suleja Prison

A magistrate’s court sitting in Wuse, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja has detained Prof Zainab Abiola in Suleja Prison over the assault and brutal treatment of Inspector Teju Moses, a police orderly attached to her.

The professor was arraigned alongside her domestic aide Rebecca Enechido on Friday and was accused by the police of attempting to commit culpable homicide. Read more here.

Nigeria Has Earned $890 Million From Non-Oil Exports, Says CBN

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor, Godwin Emiefiele has announced that non-oil export revenue increased by $890 million in 2022.

As part of the events planned for the UN General Assembly, Emefiele made this statement on the sidelines of the Nigeria International Economic Partnership Forum. Read more here.

Richarlison Stars For Brazil To Thrash Ghana In World Cup Warm-Up

Brazil forward Richarlison scored a brace to claim a 3-0 win over Ghana in a World Cup warm up on Friday.

Paris Saint-Germain defender Marquinhos opened the scoring with a glancing header to the back of the net from a corner kick taken by Barcelona winger Raphinha. Read more here.

Skit Maker Sabinus Throws Shade At Nigerian Airport Workers [Video]

Skit maker Sabinus has taken a jab at Nigerian airport staff following his encounter in the Dubai airport.

While at the airport, the award-winning comedian posted a short clip to Instagram in which he compared his interactions with airport staff to those he had in Nigeria. Read more here.

Nigeria, Finland To Work Together To Expand ICT Sector — Onyeama

Nigeria will work with the Finnish government to develop the Information, Communication, and Technology (ICT) sector in the nation, according to Foreign Affairs Minister Geoffrey Onyeama.

Onyeama shared this information with Finland's Foreign Minister, Pekka Haavisto, at a private meeting on Thursday in New York. Read more here.

Mele Kyari Appeals To International Community To Join Nigeria In Fight Against Oil Theft

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited's group managing director, Mele Kyari, has urged other nations to support Nigeria in its fight against oil theft.

Speaking on Thursday at the Nigeria International Economic Partnership Forum in New York, Kyari advised investors to treat any Nigerian oil obtained through unauthorised means in the same way as blood diamonds were recent. Read more here.

Hurricane Fiona Hits Bermuda, Move Towards Canada

Hurricane Fiona pounded Bermuda with heavy rains and winds on Friday as it swept by the island.

Authorities in Bermuda opened shelters and closed schools and offices ahead of Fiona. Bermuda Premier David Burt sent a message urging residents to "take care of yourself and your family. Let’s all remember to check on as well as look out for your seniors, family and neighbours.” Read more here.

These are the Latest News in Nigeria headlines this morning. Visit our website www.allnews.ng for more latest news in Nigeria and worldwide.

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