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Nigeria Breaking News Today, Wednesday May 23, 2018
This is a round-up of breaking news in nigeria today, Wednesday May 23, 2018
Buhari Queries Obasanjo Over $16bn Power Project
Trouble might be looming for former President Olusegun Obasanjo following President Muhammadu Buhari’s decision to querry the spending of $16 on power project during his administration .
Buhari who received the Buhari Support Organization led by the Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Customs Service, Ahmed Ali did not mention Obasanjo’s name, but asked where was the power after a former president claimed to have spent $16bn on the project.
Ogundeji Impeached As Deputy Speaker Of Ondo State House Of Assembly
Ondo State House of Assembly,Deputy Speaker, Hon. Iroju Ogundeji has been impeached, Naija News understands.
Ogundeji who represents Odigbo state constituency 1 was impeached at plenary earlier today.
My Hands Were Tied Behind My Back And I Was Put In Solitary Confinement – Melaye
Embattled Senator Dino Melaye, has revealed some details of what transpired between him and security operatives while he was in police custody.
The Kogi Senator revealed that a team of 200 fully armed policemen was unleashed against him, further stating that his arms were tied and he was put in solitary confinement.
Mace Theft: Omo-Agege And Ndume Appear Before National Assembly Probe Panel
Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, the lawmaker representing Delta Central Senatorial District, is before the joint Senate and House of Representatives ad hoc committee set, in respect to the invasion and the mace snatching at the chamber.
President Buhari In Closed Door Meeting With Senate Committee On IGP Ibrahim Idris
President Muhammadu Buhari is currently holding a closed door meeting with some senators at the Presidential Villa, Abuja over the ongoing saga between the lawmakers and the police boss, Ibrahim Idris.
S’South Group Accuses Buhari Of Frustrating Shekarau’s Presidential Bid
A political Pressure group the Amalgamated South South Forum for Ibrahim Shekarau have expressed their displeasure over the constant harrassment of a former governor of Kano State, Dr. Ibrahim Shekarau, allegedly by the president Muhammadu Buhari led administration with the use of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.