BREAKING NEWS IN NIGERIA This Afternoon, Monday, November 23
Brainnews returns this afternoon with the latest, breaking and trending news stories across Nigeria.
Below is the top news stories you need to read:
1. We’re Not Thinking Of Strike Yet Over Petrol Price And Electricity Tariff – Labour
Following the walk out on Federal Government by Organised labour during a meeting to resolve the issues of Petroleum price increase and electricity tariff, Labour has said there was no strike option on the table.
Addressing newsmen on Monday in Abuja, Deputy President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Joe Ajaero, maintained the walk out was an expression of anger given government’s insincerity to the issues under contention. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL DETAILS..
2. Former Bauchi Commissioner, Hassan Dies In Car Crash
Dr. Zuwaira Hassan, a former Commissioner of Health in the administration of Mohammed Abubakar, has died in a car accident.
The Nation gathered that the accident was said to have occurred on Monday morning at Zaranda village, about 36 kilometers away from Bauchi metropolis. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL DETAILS..
3. Nigerian Army: Why We Initially Denied Our Personnel Were At The Lekki Tollgate
Brigadier-General AI Taiwo, the Commander 81 of the Military Intelligence Brigade, has explained why the military initially denied its personnel involved in the October 20 shooting at the Lekki tollgate.
Recall that shortly after the incident on October 20, the Nigerian Army via its Twitter handle, denied the involvement of its officers. CLICK HERE FOR FULL DETAILS..
4. Gov Akeredolu Sacks Ondo Attorney-General, Kola Olawoye
The Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, has terminated the appointment of the state Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Kola Olawoye.
In a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary, Segun Ajiboye, Governor Akeredolu, expressed his gratitude to the former Commissioner for his service in his cabinet and wished him well in his future endeavor. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL DETAILS..