Nigeria Breaking News For Today July 9, 2017

This is a roundup of all the breaking news in Nigeria for July 9, 2017.

Late Isiaka Adeleke’s Brother Defeats Aregbesola’s Candidate

Ademola Adeleke, representing the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the just-concluded Osun West Senatorial District election, has been declared winner after leading in nine out of the 10 local governments in the district.

Ademola who enjoyed the people’s sentiments for his late brother Isiaka Adeleke, defeated his APC opponent, Mudashiru Hussein, polling a total of 97, 280 votes.

Mr. Hussein came a distant second with a total of 66, 115 votes.

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Yar’Adua Was Poisoned By Abacha’s Killer Squad – Obasanjo

Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo claims that Gen. Sani Abacha tried to kill the late Shehu Musa Yar’Adua the late Moshood Abiola, and himself while they were in in prison.

Obasanjo revealed on Saturday at a dinner program organized by an inter-denominational Christian organization, Christ The Redeemer’s Friends International of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Lagos Province 39 Chapter.

He claimed that he was saved by the divine as he was next in line after Yar’Adua was poisoned by Abacha’s killer squad.

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Goodluck Jonathan Enjoys Heroic Welcome In Kano State

Two years after leaving office, former President Goodluck Jonathan still enjoys heroic welcome wherever he goes.

Jonathan who visited Kano State on 8th of July, was received by Residents Of Kano State while on a condolence visit to Governor Umar Ganduje over the demise of Danmasanin Kano Amb. Dr. Yusuf Maitama Sule.

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