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1. Sam Larry has been arrested over an ongoing investigation into the circumstances leading to the death of 27 year old singer, Mohbad. report by, naijanews.
2. Nigeria has been noted to be one of the leading countries of hotspots of mobile cyber threats in the world, according to new research published by Kaspersky. report by, independent NG.

1. Vice President Kashim Shettima, presides over a meeting of the National Economic Council, at the presidential villa in Abuja.
2. Lagos state has ordered the immediate closure of Ladipo Market, and Mushin, for several environmental offenses such as reckless waste disposal, unhygienic premises, and non-payment of waste bills.
3. In a last-minute bid to avert the planned nationwide strike beginning on October 3rd, the Federal Government has summoned an immediate meeting with the top officials of the NLC, and TUC.

1. The Labour Ministry denies reports that, President Tinubu, will announce new minimum wage on Oct 1st 2023. Report by, Ripples Nigeria.
2. The ongoing fluctuations in the Naira exchange rate, have led to a concerning situation at the seaport, where importers have left thousands of fairly used vehicles abandoned. Report by, Nairametrics.

1. Four Nigerians were sentenced on appeal to between eight and 18-years’ imprisonment by the Val-de-Marne Assize Court in France, for aggravated pimping in an organized gang, and human trafficking, with young Nigerian girls forced into prostitution as their victims.
2. The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has denied entering into any pact with the Federal Government, to suspend its proposed indefinite strike, slated to commence from October 3rd.
3. The Federal Government has declared October 2nd, a public holiday to celebrate Nigeria’s 63rd Independence Day.

1. Just five days after its debut on Netflix, the million-dollar film, “The Black Book,” has achieved a remarkable milestone, by rising to the number one position worldwide on Netflix. report by, Nairametrics.
2. Nigeria has lost its joint bid with the Benin Republic to host the African Cup of Nations in 2027, while Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania, have been named joint hosts of the tournament. Report by, Politics Nigeria.

1. : In the midst of the most severe diphtheria outbreak in recent global history, UNICEF Nigeria is sounding the alarm about the urgent need for widespread vaccination.
2. The aviation and banking industries support the Nigeria Labour Congress, as they announce plans to embark on a nationwide strike, starting October 3, 2023.
3. The former vice president, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, has been appointed chairman of the board of directors, for Climate Action for Africa.

1. The Senate, and the House of Representatives, will resume plenary on Tuesday, after a six-week annual recess. Report by, Channels TV.
2. The Federal Government through the Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, said it has constructed approximately 260 dams across Nigeria, as well as impounded nearly 70 billion cubic meters of water, for various purposes. Report by, The Independent NG.

1. Leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC), will by 3 pm today, hold a joint briefing to declare a nationwide indefinite strike.
2. The Minister of State for Environment, Kunle Salako, says the courageous decision by Bola Tinubu’s administration to remove fuel subsidy has reduced the country’s consumption rate by about 33 per cent.
3. A Federal High Court in Abuja, on Tuesday restrained the Ondo State House of Assembly from impeaching the Deputy Governor, Mr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, over alleged gross misconduct.

1. The NDDC Fast-Tracks Key Bayelsa, and Rivers Link Road, for Commissioning next month. Report by, The News Nigeria.
2. Speaking at a church event in Leicester, UK, on Sunday September 24th, Pastor Bakare, alleged that the late Mohbad was associated with evil people, while he was alive. The cleric also maintained that Mohbad reaped the reward of his actions, while he was alive. Report by, Politics Nigeria.

1. ASUU has warned that about 50% of Nigerian university students, may drop out of school, if the Nigerian government fails to stop the continuous fee hike, in universities.
2. Lagos Governorship Elections Tribunal has Dismissed Rhodes-Vivour, and Jandor’s Petition, against the election results that sustained Sanwoolu's nomination, as the governor of Lagos state.
3. The Lagos State Government through the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has sealed the Oyingbo and Alayabiagba markets in Lagos Mainland due to environmental issues.

1. The Federal Government has launched a “National Talent Export Programme’’, designed to create at least one million jobs over the next five years. Report by, Daily Nigerian.
2. The Federal Government through the Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, has said it intends to collaborate with Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX,) to stimulate Tech startup listings. Report by, Nairametrics.

1. MC Oluomo, has warned the lagos state chapter of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), against its planned protest.
2. The federal government has secured investment opportunities, with an estimated $55.2 billion in investments planned by 2030, to enhance Nigeria's oil and gas.
3. The federal government has been urged to carry out extensive findings, regarding the missing 200 billion naira of oil revenues.

1. The US Department of State, has advised Americans to reconsider traveling to Nigeria, “due to crime, terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping, and armed gangs. Report by, The Vanguard NG.
2. The World Bank has approved a new $700 million loan, to bolster education and empowerment initiatives, for adolescent girls in Nigeria. Report by, Nairametrics.

1. Ethiopian Airlines Group officials are eagerly anticipating the green light from Nigeria’s new administration, to grant approval for their partnership with Nigerian Air, to move forward.
2. The National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives has disclosed that the suspected nurse who injected the late Mohbad, was not their member.
3. The West African Examinations Council says, plans to introduce the Computer Based Test mode in the administration of its examinations, are at an advanced stage.

"Breaking News"; The Police explain their reason for using tear gas, to disperse Mohbad sympathizers, and Goodluck Jonathan awarded the symbol of peace honour. This and More, are the latest news developments in Nigeria. This is a quick summary list, of Nigeria's News Headlines from News Scroll. I am Lola, and Today is September 22nd, 2023. Here are top News Headlines, filtered from multiple sources.

1. The NNPC Limited has officially enrolled as a participant in the United Nations Global Compact, making it the inaugural state-owned oil company, to align with this worldwide initiative. Report by, Nairametrics.

2. Former President Goodluck Jonathan, has been awarded the ‘Symbol of Peace’, among recipients of the maiden edition of ‘100 Most Notable Peace Icons in Africa’. Report by, The Nation Online.

Our final 3 headlines are as reported by Punch News, The Guardian NG, and Daily Post.

1. The Lagos state police command has said it dispersed sympathizers who gathered to mourn the death of late singer, Mohbad, to forestall the recurrence of the EndSARS saga.

2. The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has revoked lands in Abuja belonging to Peter Obi, and a former governor of Cross River State.

3. US Court grants tinubu's request, to delay the release of his school records to Atiku Abubakar.

This Rounds Up the News Updates in Nigeria, via News Scroll.

1. The Central Bank of Nigeria has shifted a meeting of its Monetary Policy Committee, where the benchmark interest rate would have been decided, without stating the date of a new meeting. Report by, Premium Times.
2. The Lagos State Police Command has exhumed the body of Moh-bad. Report by, Vanguard NG.

1. President Bola Tinubu has warned world leaders at the ongoing 78 United Nations General Assembly edition, that fighting climate change in Nigeria, and Africa, must be done on its own terms.
2. The Transport Secretariat of the Federal Capital Territory Administration has assured residents of Abuja, of adequate security when the Abuja Light Rail begins its operations.
3. The Former Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to President Muhammadu Buhari, Femi Adeshina, has confessed that the ex-president expressed regrets, about some of the decisions he took while in office.

1. President Bola Tinubu called for more direct investments in Africa, during his speech at the United Nations General Assembly, in New York on September 19th. Report by, Nairametrics.
2. Dangote Refinery is set to begin refining petrol by November 30th 2023, says the group’s executive director, Devakumar Edwin. Report by, Politics Nigeria.

1. A US court grants Atiku’s request, for the release of Tinubu's academic records.
2. China Cuts Back on Loans to Nigeria, and Other African Countries, as Defaulters Increase.
3. Nigeria's court has extended bail to 69 individuals, who were apprehended last month, during a police operation targeting what authorities labeled a "gay wedding."