Breaking Nigeria News Today Sunday, November 05 2017

Nigeria breaking news

This is a roundup of some of the breaking news in Nigeria for Sunday, November 05 2017

2019: I’m ready for Atiku, others- President Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has thrown an open challenge to his All Progressives Congress, APC, to free the space for other leaders of the ruling party who are eyeing his seat in the 2019 contest. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar leads the pack of APC chieftains who have shown interest in the next presidential election.

Exclusive details of discussions at the Tuesday’s National Executive Committee, NEC, meeting of APC obtained from three prominent members of the party’s National Working Committee, NWC, who attended the meeting, show that the President threw the challenge soon after the well attended NEC meeting kicked off and motions were being moved for consideration by party leaders.

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National Assembly in fresh plot to remove Magu

The National Assembly has launched a fresh plot to sack the Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ibrahim Magu.

The lawmakers requested the removal of Magu at a dinner with President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday night.

There were indications that the Assembly might use the exit of Magu as a condition for the consideration of all outstanding appointments in the Senate.

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Twin Explosion Rocks Enugu

Reports reaching Naija News reveals that twin explosions just hit Enugu Saturday morning as residents filled out to cast their votes in the Local Government election holding today in the State.

The explosions occurred simultaneously at Coal Camp in Enugu North Local Government Area and Obeagu in Enugu-South Council Area.

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2019: Only Nigerians will determine my fate – Atiku

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has said that only Nigerians will determine his fate because of his interest in acts that will help deepen democracy in the country. The ex-VP’s spokesman, Mr Paul Ibe said his boss stands with Nigerians on whatever that will make the country and her democracy better.

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Dino Melaye Attacked In Kogi, pelted him with stones, pure water sachets

Dino Melaye, Senator representing Kogi West was attacked on Saturday, during Kabba Day Celebration by hoodlums who pelted him with stones, pure water sachets and other dangerous objects, including charms.

Kogi state governor Yahaya Bello, who was already at Kabba for the occasion, refused to show up at the venue following a security report of the incident.

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Many Nigerians Weep As MMM Announces A “RESTART

Ponzi scheme MMM has officially announced a “RESTART” of the system, leaving many Nigerian participants wailing with thousands and millions of Naira trapped in the scheme.
In a message posted on the home page of participants Saturday morning, the scheme said that it had struggled to stay afloat after going on a break in Dec. 2016 but had been forced to do a system restart.

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