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Nigeria Breaking News Today,Wednesday, November, 14, 2018
Welcome to the Naija News live breaking news update for November 13 2018.
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We will be bringing you regular updates throughout the day of all the breaking news and events from across Nigeria.
Why Osinbajo Must Explain The N5.8bn He Released For NEMA – Reps
The House of Representatives have insisted that Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, must answer questions over the “illegal approval and disbursement of the N5.8 billion” to the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA).
Chairman of the House Committee on NEMA, Ali Isa (PDP, Gombe) disclosed this yesterday,while briefing newsmen at the House of Representatives in Abuja.
Ganduje Bribery Allegation: Kano Assembly Bows To Court Pressure, Suspends All Investigations
All investigations into allegations that Abdullahi Ganduje, governor of the state, collected bribe from contractors has been suspended by the Kano state house of assembly
The is following a court order, after a group known as Lawyers For Sustainable Democracy in Nigeria, had asked the court to compel the assembly to stop probing.
PDP Cannot Afford Atiku’s Campaign – APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has alleged that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is facing hardship in raising funds for the campaign of Atiku Abubakar, its presidential candidate.
Through its deputy national publicity secretary, Yekini Nabena, the party today said due to the stringent measures put in place by the current administration, the PDP is in a dilemma on how to source funds to run Atiku presidential campaign.
Kwara PDP Governorship Candidate, Atunwa Finally Admits Not Observing NYSC
The Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate in Kwara State, Razak Atunwa, has formally admitted that he has two university degrees, but failed to present himself for national service in a blatant violation of the Nigerian Constitution, Premuim Times report.
It will be recalled that Naija News had earlier reported last month that Mr Atunwa did not participate in the national youth scheme as required by law, but instead procured a forged certificate of the National Youth Service Corps.
Allegation of illegal arms possession: FG applies to try Dasuki in absentia
The Federal Government on Tuesday applied to the Federal High Court in Abuja to continue the trial of the former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki in absentia.
Naija News recalls that Dasuki has berated the Federal Government over his continued detention and disobedience to various court orders that admitted him on bails.
2019: Abia APC Berates Calls For Oshiomhole’s Removal
Hon. Donatus Nwankpa, the Abia State chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has criticized some party leaders over the call for the removal of Mr. Adams Oshiomhole as the national chairman of the party.
Naija News understands that some APC members spearheaded by Imo State Governor, Owelle Rochas Okorocha, have been calling for the removal of the National Chairman of the party due to their objections to the conduct of the party primary elections.
Atiku Is Using Saraki To Instigate Senators Against Buhari – BMO
The Buhari Media Organisation (BMO) has accused the leadership of the Senate of acting a script by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, on the Social Investment Programme (SIP) of the President Muhammadu Buhari administration.
BMO, in a statement by its Chairman, Niyi Akinsiju and Secretary, Cassidy Madueke, claimed that the probe ordered by the senate is an attempt to cast aspersion on the social welfare scheme through unwarranted accusations.
