What You Need To Know On Wednesday Morning: 10 Major Headlines

What You Need To Know On Wednesday Morning: 10 Major Headlines1.ASUP Announces Nationwide Polytechnics Shutdown by December 2....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Comrade Abubakar J. Abdullahi, Chairman of the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) at Kaduna Polytechnic, has declared a shutdown of all polytechnics across Nigeria by December 2. This action follows the Federal Government’s failure to meet the union’s demands.

2.President Tinubu Set to Depart for State Visit to France

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is scheduled to leave Abuja on Wednesday for a state visit to France, following an invitation from French President Emmanuel Macron. The visit aims to strengthen bilateral ties between Nigeria and France.

3.Port Harcourt Refinery Begins Crude Oil Processing

The Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC) in Rivers State has officially resumed crude oil processing. The announcement was made by Olufemi Soneye, spokesperson for the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), on Tuesday.

4.Yahaya Bello Detained by EFCC, Set for Arraignment

Former Kogi State governor Yahaya Bello, who was detained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) after his arrival at their Abuja office on Tuesday, is expected to be arraigned in court today. He was accompanied by three lawyers when he arrived.

5.CBN Increases Monetary Policy Rate to 27.50%

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) raised the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) from 27.25% to 27.50% on Tuesday. The move is aimed at combating the ongoing inflationary pressures on the Nigerian economy, as explained by CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso after the Monetary Policy Committee’s meeting.

6.Ogun Assembly Summons Dangote Cement Management Over Plant Compliance

The Ogun State House of Assembly has passed a resolution summoning Dangote Cement Company’s management to provide the plant’s master plan, including facilities such as a trailer park and drainage system, to ensure they meet international standards.

7.53 Suspected Drug Dealers Arrested in Lagos Raid

The Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Enforcement Unit (Lagos Task Force) arrested 53 suspected drug dealers and street urchins in a Tuesday raid. The arrests were made at their hideouts and were confirmed by the agency’s spokesperson, Gbadeyan Abdulraheem.

8.Court Strikes Out Suit Against EFCC’s Attempt to Arrest Governor Sanwo-Olu

The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed the suit seeking to prevent the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) from arresting Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu after his tenure ends. The motion to discontinue the case was filed by Sanwo-Olu’s legal team.

9.DSS Demands Retraction from #EndBadGovernance Protestor

The Department of State Services (DSS) has issued a demand for a retraction from Khalid Aminu, a protestor involved in the #EndBadGovernance movement. The DSS alleges that Aminu made false claims about being mistreated in their custody during his arrest in August.

10.NiMet Forecasts Sunshine and Hazy Weather Across Nigeria

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted sunny and hazy conditions across Nigeria from Wednesday to Friday. The forecast includes moderate dust haze in the northern region, with local visibility dropping to less than or equal to 1,000 meters.

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