In this post, we digest some top stories that make up the front pages of major Nigerian newspapers on Tuesday, 10 September, 2024, and provide key advocacy asks.
Ajaero Arrested, Released, CSOs Condemn Action – ThisDayLive
President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Joe Ajaero, who was arrested in the early hours of yesterday by the Department of State Service (DSS), was released late last night on bail.
We call on President Tinubu to direct the SSS to end the harassment, intimidation, and attack on the rights of Nigerians.
Flood displaces thousands in Maiduguri, cuts off 12 Yobe Council areas from state capital – Vanguard
Thousands of residents in Maiduguri, Borno state capital and parts of Jere local government area are now stranded and displaced following the collapse of the dyke and overflow of Alau Dam which is about 10kms away from the metropolis.
With the knowledge that Borno received N1.68 billion in June 2024 as ecological funds, we call on the Governor of Borno State to urgently deploy emergency relief measures and expedite efforts to avoid flooding disasters and prevent further displacement and suffering of affected residents.
High transport fare: Students trek, others boycott schools – Daily Trust
Many students in different parts of the country have resorted to trekking to school due to the significant increase in transportation costs occasioned by the recent fuel price increase.
The Tinubu-led government must urgently implement measures to reverse the fuel price increase, in order to ensure affordable transportation and access to education for all students.
Enugu, Bayelsa, A’Ibom lead as Mpox spreads to 21 states – Punch
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention says 55 confirmed Monkeypox cases have been recorded out of 935 suspected cases across 39 local government areas in 21 states, and the Federal Capital Territory.
We call on the NCDC to intensify public health education, surveillance, and other efforts to curb the spread of Mpox across affected states and prevent further outbreaks.
