TopNaija latest news updates for today, 28th Oct 2024

Good morning, Nigeria, and welcome to Topnaija.ng latest Nigerian news updates, including the newspaper headlines for today, Monday, October 28, 2024.

BREAKING: University workers to begin nationwide strike on Monday

Members of the non-teaching staff unions in the Nigerian universities are set to embark on a nationwide indefinite strike on Monday over withheld salaries.

This was contained in a circular addressed to all branch chairmen in the universities and inter-university centres. Read more here.

BREAKING: Asari Dokubo announces new alliance with Northern Nigeria

Asari Dokubo recently declared he intends to form a political alliance with northern Nigeria.

This statement followed his disappointment with President Bola Tinubu, whom he supported in the 2023 elections but now accuses of betrayal. Read more here.

Tinubu’s cabinet re-shuffle, a deliberate evaluation process – Presidency

Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to the President has revealed that the President Tinubu’s cabinet re-shuffle was part of a deliberate evaluation process, rather than a sudden move.

Speaking on Channels Television’s “Sunday Politics,” Bayo Onanuga revealed that Tinubu personally informed the recently dismissed ministers of his decision in a respectful manner during a private meeting. Read more here.

Lagos to dialogue with developers, owners of distressed buildings

The Lagos State Government has said that it would soon arrange a dialogue meeting with developers and owners of distressed buildings on how best to address the redesign and remodelling of such structures.

TopNaija News reports that this was disclosed by the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr.Oluyinka Olumide, in Alausa over the weekend. Read more here.

Senator Ndume calls for further cabinet shake-up

Senator Ali Ndume has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu further dismiss more ministers because the are underperforming.

In a statement over the weekend, Ndume acknowledged the reshuffle’s benefits but suggested that more “missing in action” ministers should be removed to improve overall government efficacy.

He also advised Tinubu to expand on his “de-dollarisation” initiative by positioning Nigeria to join BRICS, noting that this could reduce dependency on the U.S. dollar, benefiting Nigerian businesses, particularly those engaged in trade with China, and ease pressure on the naira. Read more here.

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