September 22, Top National News You Need To Know

The past 24 hours has recorded interesting events both on local, state, national and international scene. Below are top trending news.

Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State have alleged that Governor Kayode Fayemi supported Godwin Obaseki, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the just concluded Edo State governorship elections. Obaseki, who joined the PDP after he was denied the APC ticket, defeated Osagie Ize-Iyamu of the APC to win Saturday’s governorship election.

 

The Ondo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has disagreed with opposition political parties that it would lose the October 10 governorship elections as the party did in last Saturday’s polls in Edo State. It said the scenario in Edo was different from what currently obtained in Ondo State. Spokesman for the party, Alex Kalejaiye, said the Ondo APC was united and that all stakeholders were working towards ensuring electoral victory of the party’s flag bearer, Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu.

 

The Anambra State police command has arrested a three men who allegedly abducted and raped a 24-year-old makeup artiste under the pretext of securing a job for her. According to a statement released by the spokesperson of the state police command, SP Haruna Mohammed, the suspects identified as Ekwugha Innocent Chinazo 25, Chidiebere Ogoegbunam 24 and David Nnaemeka,19, allegedly raped the victim repeatedly while in captivity despite collecting N400,000 ransom from her relatives.

 

Big Brother Naija, BBNaija housemate, Nengi on Sunday night gave reasons she refused to accept Ozo’s proposal to her. Ozo during his stay in the Lockdown house made advances at Nengi, proposed a relationship but was rejected. Nengi insisted every time, saying she was not ready for a relationship. Laycon during a conversation with Nengi asked why she refused to have a relationship with Ozo despite their closeness.

 

A generator explosion in Calabar, Cross River State capital has claimed the life of a 300 Level student of the University of Calabar, Umo Aniekpeno, who was reportedly burnt to death It was gathered that the student of the department of Human Anatomy, faculty of Basics Medical Sciences, died after the generator exploded at her parents’ house at the weekend.

The Imo State governor, Hope Uzodinma, have denied issuing a press release rejecting the outcome of the Edo State Governorship Election. The reaction from Government House media reads as follows; The Press Release that Gov.Uzodinma Rejected Edo Election Is Fake.

 

Juventus manager, Andrea Pirlo, has admitted that forward, Cristiano Ronaldo will be rested this season as the 35-year-old helped his team to beat Sampdoria in their first Serie A fixture on Sunday night at home. Juventus started their quest for a 10th consecutive Serie A title with a 3-0 victory against Sampdoria at Allianz Stadium in Pirlo’s first competitive match in charge of the Turin club.

 

Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State has reacted to the reports of two separate attacks launched by yet to be identified persons against security agents and dispossessed them of their arms. The Governor in a statement released by the Honorable Commissioner for Information, Chief John Okiyi Kalu directed security agencies in the state to ensure that perpetrators of the attacks are apprehended immediately and the arms recovered.

 

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has launched a massive investigation into foreign exchange transactions by 71 companies after preliminary reviews raised suspicions of possible infractions and contravention of extant foreign exchange laws and rules. Sources close to the apex bank yesterday confirmed the investigation of many leading companies in key sectors of the economy including healthcare, food manufacturing, agriculture, oil and gas, energy, financial services and trading, among others.