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Nigeria Breaking News Today Monday, September 10 2018
This is a roundup of some of the breaking news in Nigeria for Monday, September 10 2018.
President Buhari’s Aide, Abba Kyari Under EFCC Investigation
Abba Kyari, the Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, is currently under investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for an alleged contract scam Punch Reports.
The Spokesperson for the EFCC, Mr. Wilson Uwujaren, said this in a text message sent to our correspondent on Friday.
Ekiti Not Owing N117bn, Fayemi Making Excuses For Impending Failure
The Ekiti State Government has refuted allegation that outgoing Ayodele Fayose‘s government has indebted the state through bonds and commercial loans as alleged by the governor elect, Dr. Kayode Fayemi.
Lere Olayinka, the Special Assistant to the governor on Public Communications and New Media, made the position of the state government known in a press statement made available to Naija News on Sunday in Ado Ekiti
National Assembly May Suspend Resumption Till October
Members of the National Assembly have called for a postponement of their resumption earlier stipulated for Setember 25.
The lawmakers, who spoke with Punch, called on the leadership of both chambers to extend their resumption from stipulated date to the second week of October.
Presidency Speaks On Corruption Allegation Against Buhari’s Chief Of Staff, Kyari
The Presidency has reacted to allegation that President Muhammadu Buhari’s Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari, was involved in a fraud worth N29 million so as to award a contract.
Garba Shehu who is presidential spokesman denied the claim that Kyari held private meetings with the person making those allegations.
Shekarau Speaks On How He Was Forced Out Of PDP
A former Governor of Kano state, Ibrahim Shekarau, has revealed details of what led to his exit from Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
He revealed that the immeadte past governor of Kano state, Rabiu Kwankwaso, also and the National Chairman PDP, Uche Secondus force him out of the party.
Presidency Attacks Punch Newspaper Over Publication Against Abba Kyari
The presidency on Saturday released a statement criticising one of Nigeria’s leading newspapers, Punch over a publication reporting an alleged involvement President Muhammadu Buhari’s Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari, in a N29 million bribe scandal.
Garba Shehu, presidential spokesman in a statement on Saturday stated that the presidency took offence with the Newspaper publication which he described as improbable and outlandish.
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