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Newspaper Headlines: Lagos governorship election tribunal to deliver judgment Monday

byAyomikunle Daramola
September 24, 2023 7:47 am

The dailies report the federal government as saying that about 4,000 inmates are unable to pay fines to regain their freedom.

Punch reports that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) is planning a total strike as the federal government engages the union again on Monday. The newspaper says the Lagos state governorship election petition tribunal will deliver judgment on Monday, September 25.
Guardian says the federal government has launched a national talent export programme designed to create at least one million jobs in the next five years. The newspaper reports that troops of the Nigerian army uncovered a gun manufacturing factory in Kafanchan, Jema’a LGA of Kaduna.
Nation reports that thirty-three people were killed in a petrol warehouse fire at Seme Krake, a Beninois town on the border with Nigeria. The newspaper says the tribunal judges in Kano have accused supporters of the New Nigeria Peoples’ Party (NNPP) of threatening their lives.
Independent details how the administration of Yahaya Bello has achieved economic growth and transparency in Kogi. The newspaper says the Lagos State Parks and Garages Administrators (LASPAGA) has warned the Trade Union Congress (TUC) to stop its protest scheduled for Monday, September 25 over interference of the state government in the activities of the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN).
Tribune reports that the house of representatives is set to consider a bill seeking to establish the National Youths Welfare Scheme Fund. The newspaper says the federal government has stated that over 4,000 inmates are unable to pay fines to regain their freedom.
Daily Trust details how states endowed with solid mineral resources in Nigeria are yet to harness them for the benefit of their people. The newspaper reports that UNICEF said 48% of out-of-school girls in Nigeria are from the north-east and north-west.

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