Nigeria Breaking News Today Monday, September 17 2018

This is a roundup of some of the breaking news in Nigeria for Monday, September 17 2018.

Just In: Adesoun Allegedly Travels Out Of Nigeria

Almost 24 hours after her resignation as finance Minister, Kemi Adeosun has traveled out of the country, sources close to her have said.

Mrs Adeosun, finance minister since November 2015, stepped down from office on Friday after owning up to parading a forged youth service scheme certificate.

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EFCC Did Not freeze Adelekes’ Accounts – Spokesman

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has denied freezing the bank accounts of Sen. Ademola Adeleke and those of his family members, including popular musician, Davido.

Adeleke is the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the Sept. 22 governorship election in Osun.

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Kwara Youths Hold Mass Rally for Saraki’s Presidential Ambition

Thousands of Youths from various associations and groups at the weekend embarked on a rally in support of presidential ambition of the Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki in Ilorin, Kwara capital.

The rally was led by Olarewaju Oba, an aspirant into House of Representatives for llorin/Asa Federal Constituency, under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

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Tinubu’s Candidate, Sanwo-Olu Declares His Intention To Run Against Ambode

Babajide Sanwo-Olu has formally declared his intention to slug it out against incumbent Governor of Lagos state, Akinwunmi Ambode for the ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos state.

He announced his bid on Sunday during a political rally held at City Hall, Lagos.

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Adamawa APC Adopts Gov Bindow Rejects Buhari’s In-Law

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Adamawa State has adopted the state Governor, Jibirilla Bindow, as its candidate for the 2019 governorship election.

The state APC chairman Ibrahim Bilal, mocked all others aspiring to challenge the Governor’s seat, describing them as mere jesters.

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David Mark Has A lot To Offer Nigeria – IBB

Former military head of state, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, yesterday held a closed door meeting with Senator David Mark, at his Hill top mansion in Minna, Niger State.

Mark who is a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential aspirant, was in Minna to brief Babangida about his political ambition.

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