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What To Know This Thursday: 10 Important Updates
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1. **CDS Warns Against Election Crisis in Edo**
Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, warned those planning to disrupt the upcoming Edo governorship election on Saturday. He emphasized the military’s presidential mandate to ensure a free, fair, and credible election in the state……CONTINUE READING
2. **Labour Party Faction Criticizes Obi, Otti Over Leadership Crisis**
The Labour Party, led by Julius Abure, expressed frustration with party members who sought refuge before the 2023 elections but are now at odds with the leadership. The faction particularly criticized Peter Obi and Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, for their involvement in the current leadership dispute.
3. **Yahaya Bello Denies EFCC’s Wanted Status**
Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello claimed he voluntarily appeared at the EFCC headquarters to answer questions about alleged mismanagement of ₦80.2 billion. However, the EFCC refuted his claims, stating that Bello remains wanted.
4. **FG Enforces ₦70,000 Minimum Wage Across Sectors**
The Federal Government has instructed private-sector recruitment agencies to comply with the newly introduced ₦70,000 minimum wage. The FG emphasized that both public and private sector employers must adhere to this to reflect the current economic realities.
5. **Lagos Policeman Rape Allegation Under Investigation, Says AIG**
Adegoke Fayoade, the Assistant Inspector General of Police for Zone 2, Onikan, assured the public that the rape allegation against a Lagos policeman is being thoroughly investigated. Fayoade recently assumed his position after serving as Commissioner of Police in Lagos.
6. **Osun Police Arrests Seven Over Sale of Human Parts**
The Osun State Police Command has apprehended seven individuals for allegedly trafficking human body parts and water used to bathe corpses. Among the suspects are two mortuary attendants, Johnson Daniel and Adetunji Okunade, who were reportedly involved in the illegal trade.
7. **Nigerian Army Neutralizes Terrorists in Kaduna Sting Operation**
The Nigerian Army announced that troops successfully ambushed and neutralized terrorists in Kaduna State. During the sting operation, the soldiers intercepted terrorists attempting to move from Niger to Kaduna, seizing weapons and other logistics.
8. **APC Accuses INEC Officials of Election Compromise in Edo**
The Edo State All Progressives Congress has accused three INEC officials of attempting to compromise Saturday’s governorship election. The party alleged that these officials were working on plans to manipulate the election results in the state.
9. **Peter Obi Vows to Prevent Election Rigging in Edo**
Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, vowed to ensure that those attempting to rig the Edo governorship election would face resistance from the electorate. Obi made this statement during a rally in Benin for LP candidate Olumide Akpata.
10. **Diarrhoea Outbreak Claims 10 Lives in Adamawa**
At least 10 people, mostly women, children, and the elderly, have died from an outbreak of acute diarrhoea in Yola North and Yola South, Adamawa State. The death toll may rise as more victims are in critical condition at local hospitals.
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