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Nigeria Breaking News Today Tuesday, June 19 2018
Nigeria breaking news
This is a roundup of some of the breaking news in Nigeria for Tuesday June 19 2018.
Ex-PDP Chairman Makarfi, Declares Interest In 2019 Presidential Race
A former national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party and ex-Kaduna State governor, Ahmed Makarfi, says he will contest for Nigeria’s presidency in 2019.
Makarfi who made his intention known while speaking with journalists in his residence in Kaduna said he has consulted with stakeholders in the party and has informed them of his ambition.
Buhari To Sign Budget Wednesday
A presidential source has revealed that President Muhammadu Buhari will sign the 2018 budget into law on Wednesday by 11am.
Recall Femi Adesina, special adviser to the president on media and publicity, had told state house correspondents that the president would sign the budget this week.
Jonathan Starved Niger Delta Of Funds – Ekere
Managing Director of Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Dr. Nsima Ekere has accused former President Goodluck Jonathan of poor funding of the interventionist agency during his administration.
The NDDC boss said Jonathan refused to channel the huge funds meant for the commission for the development of the Niger Delta to it main purpose, despite the fact that he hails from the region.
Ekiti poll: If You Lose, Accept Defeat In Good Faith, Atiku Tells APC
Atiku Abubakar, former Vice President, and People Democratic Party (PDP)‘s Presidential aspirant has urged the All Progressive Congress (APC) to accept the outcome of the July 14 elections in good fate, if they lost in Ekiti State.
Atiku, who made this known while visiting Gov. Ayo Fayose in Ado Ekiti, said that losing an election to a rival party should be seen in the light of the concession to defeat by former President Goodluck Jonathan in 2015.
Senator Murray-Bruce Blasts Buhari For Always Criticizing Past Leaders
Nigerian Senator, Ben Murray-Bruce representing Bayelsa East constituencyalso known as the commonsense senator, has once again slammed President Muhammadu Buhari over his continual accusation of Nigerian past leaders.
Naija News learnt Senator Ben Bruce, took to his Twitter page on Saturday to call out President Muhammadu Buhari, warning the president to stop throwing blames on his predecessors and focus on his government.
Fayemi’s Democratic Credentials Good For Ekiti – Group
Ekiti Recovery Movement (ERM), an interest group, has called the governorship ambition of Dr. Kayode Fayemi of the All Progressive Congress (APC) to be supporter by all the people of Ekiti State.
The group added that since Fayemi was part of the Nigerians who fought for the recognition of the elections of June 12 1993, he has the democratic credentials to lead the state.
