Top 10 Must-Know Stories For Wednesday Morning

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1. **Debt Forgiveness Request**
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on lenders to provide debt forgiveness for developing nations. He emphasized the need for the recovery of funds lost to corruption and illicit financial flows, stating that returning these funds to their countries of origin is a key principle of the United Nations Convention against Corruption……CONTINUE READING 

2. **APC Responds to PDP’s Rejection of Edo Election Results**
In response to the Peoples Democratic Party’s rejection of the Edo governorship election results, the All Progressives Congress has urged the opposition to reconsider its decision to contest the election outcome. The APC warned that pursuing this action would be a waste of both time and resources.

3. **Businessman Re-Arrested for Drug Trafficking**
Christian Ogbuji, a 48-year-old businessman described as an “unrepentant kingpin,” was re-arrested by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency on Tuesday for alleged drug trafficking. Ogbuji had previously been detained at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport on May 10, 2023, after arriving from Uganda with 93 pellets of cocaine weighing 1.986 kg.

4. **Army Chief Highlights Security Challenges**
Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, Chief of Army Staff, identified inadequate funding, insufficient manpower, and a lack of a robust industrial base as key challenges facing the Nigerian Army in tackling the nation’s security issues. He also noted that there is a poor understanding of security among the Nigerian populace.

5. **Female Soldier Discharged After Harassment Allegations**
The Nigerian Army announced on Tuesday that it has discharged Private Ruth Ogunleye, a female soldier who accused Colonel I.B. Abdulkareem of sexual harassment. The Army stated that her discharge was on medical grounds following an investigation, ensuring she retains her rights to pension and other lifelong benefits.

6. **Defence Minister Challenges Zamfara Governor**
Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, challenged Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal to swear on the Holy Quran to prove his innocence regarding banditry in the state. Matawalle made this assertion during an appearance on Channels TV’s Sunrise Daily, rejecting the governor’s claims that linked him to the banditry issue.

7. **Judge Recuses Herself from Nnamdi Kanu’s Trial**
Justice Binta Nyako has recused herself from the trial of Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Her withdrawal occurred on Tuesday after Kanu accused her of failing to comply with Supreme Court orders during an oral submission.

8. **Court to Rule on NDDC Chairman’s Appointment**
Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled a ruling and judgment for October 31 in a case seeking the removal of Mr. Chiedu Ebie, the Chairman of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), over claims of wrongful appointment.

9. **Nigeria’s Unemployment Rate Rises**
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reported that Nigeria’s unemployment rate has increased by 1.2 percentage points to 5.3% year-on-year. This announcement coincided with the Central Bank of Nigeria’s decision to raise the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) by 27.25%.

10. **Protest for Justice for MohBad**
Nollywood actor and human rights advocate Yomi Fabiyi is organizing a peaceful protest to demand justice for the late singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, also known as MohBad. Fabiyi announced via Instagram that the protest is scheduled for Monday, September 30, 2024, at the Lagos State House of Assembly.