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Nigeria Breaking News Today, Thursday December 06 2018
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Oshiomhole Predicts What Will Happen To Obasanjo And Atiku, Come 2019
National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress APC has launched a fierce attack on former President Olusegun Obasanjo over his support to Atiku Abubakarwho is the presidential candidate of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party PDP in the 2019 general elections.
According to Oshiomhole, both Obasanjo and Atiku would be divinely punished at the polls in February, saying Atiku’s political infidelity would be his main downfall at the polls.
46 Political Parties Back Atiku To Defeat Buhari
The President Candidate of the People Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has been adopted officially by the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) as its presidential candidate in the 2019 election.
Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola, Chairman of the coalition and a former Governor of Osun State, said this on Wednesday in Abuja at the opening of a meeting of the national chairmen of the parties involved.
I Would Concede Defeat To Winner In 2019, There Are More Important Things To Do With My Life – El-Rufai
Kaduna State governor, Mallam Nasir El-rufai, has said there are more important things to use his life for than just being the governor of the state.
He stressed that he would leave the position if he is defeated in 2019 governorship election in the state.
How Evans The Kidnapper Almost Killed Chairman Of Young Shall Grow Motors
The police have yesterday narrated how Kidnap Kingpin Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike (alias Evans), attacked and almost killed the Chairman of Young Shall Grow Motors, Chief Vincent Obianuju.
Onwuamadike is standing trial alongside Joseph Emeka, 29, Chiemeka Arinze, 39, and Udeme Upong, 43, on a seven-count charge of murder, attempted murder, conspiracy to commit kidnapping, attempt to kidnap, and sale and transfer of firearms.
President Buhari Returns To Nigeria From Poland
President Muhammadu Buhari, yesterday returned to the country after attending the World climate change seminar in Poland.
He was received on arrival by senior government officials.
The President had departed the shores of Nigeria from the Abuja international airport on Saturday, December 1 to attend the 24th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP24) under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) which held between December 2-4, 2018.
Fire Destroys Section Of Benue State Government House
Benue State Government House in Makurdi yesterday suffered a minor fire accident, which temporarily paralyzed activities within the compound.
Though the fire did not claim any life, eyewitnesses say workers were scared, forcing them to abandon work for a while until assurances were given on their safety.
PDP National Chairman, Secondus Warn INEC Against Rigging 2019 Elections
The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) Prince Uche Secondushas cautioned the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, against rigging the 2019 election in favour of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC warning that the electoral umpire will not get away with such act.
He said INEC successfully rigged the election in favour of the APC in the Ekiti and Osun governorship, saying such is capable of putting the nation in crisis.
2019: Buhari Group Says Atiku Policy Document, ‘Not People-Friendly’
The policy plan of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar has been criticized by the Buhari Campaign Organisation, BCO.
The BCO claimed that the policy plan showed no remorse and was not people-friendly.
JAMB To Begin Sales Of UTME Form January, 2019
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board is set to begin sales of its forms and registration for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) by January 2019.
JAMB Governing Board Chairman Dr. Emmanuel Ndukwe disclosed this at an event to celebrate some workers of the board, who retired in Abuja.
ANAN Advises Buhari To Hasten Up Process Of 2019 Budget
Dr Samuel Nzekwe, a former President, Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN), has advised the Federal Government to expedite action in presenting the 2019 budget proposal to the National Assembly.
Nzekwe gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ota, Ogun state.
ASUU Strike: FG, Union To Hold Another Meeting On Dec 10
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige, on Wednesday, said he would step in to the current face off between the Academic Staff Union of Universities and the Ministry of Education.
According to the minister, the intervention is to find an end to the ongoing strike action embarked upon by the union.
ASUU Strike: Chris Ngige Defends ‘No Work, No Pay’ Policy
Minister of Labour, Senator Chris Ngige has faulted the reaction of human rights lawyer Femi Falana’s (SAN) on implementation of the “No work, no pay” policy of the Federal Government.
He said every employer has the right to withdraw pay for workers while on strike in accordance with International Labour Organisation (ILO) conventions and the Nigerian labour laws.
2019: GDPN Withdraws From CUPP Endorsement Of Atiku’s Presidential Ambition
The Grassroots Development Party of Nigeria, GDPN, has denied that it is a part of the endorsement of the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party,PDP, Atiku Abubakar by the Coalition of United Political Parties, CUPP.
The party submitted that it has not picked Atiku as its consensus presidential candidate for 2019.
Just In: Ex-Oyo State Governor, Ladoja Dumps ADC For ZLP
A former governor of Oyo State, Senator Rashidi Ladoja today, officially announced his defection from the Africa Democratic Congress (ADC) to the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP).
He said his decision to leave ADC was as a result of the injustice in the party.
Biafra: IPOB Warns Asari Dokubo To Stop Attacking Nnamdi Kanu
The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has slammed an ex-leader of Niger-Delta militants, Asari Dokubo, over his comments on Nnamdi Kanu’s position on the 2019 elections.
IPOB deputy leader, Uche Mefor, in a statement on Wednesday, said Dokubo should keep the lectures on how to achieve the group’s objectives to himself.
Ganduje Bribery Video: Court Rules That House Of Assembly Has No Power To Investigate The Governor
A Kano High Court presided over by Justice A.T. Badamasi today granted an Order of Injunction restraining Kano state House of Assembly Investigative Committee from further investigating the alleged $5 million bribe involving Kano state Governor, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje.
The Court which earlier ordered the state House of Assembly to maintain the status quo ante, pending the determination of the originating summon, filed by the National Coordinator of Lawyers for Sustainable Democracy in Nigeria, Bar. Mohammed Zubair, ruled in favour of the plaintiff.
Presidency Reacts To American Comedian ‘Jimmy Kimmel’s Joke About Buhari’s Alleged Cloning
The presidency has reacted to the joke made by American popular comedian, Jimmy Kimmel on President Muhammadu Buhari ‘alleged death and being ‘cloned’ and replaced by one ‘Jubril of Sudan’.
For some weeks now, Buhari had been under media speculations, after pro-Biafran leader, Nnamdi Kanu, in his message to world, said President Buhari was ‘dead’ and has been replaced by a Jubril Aminu Al-Sudani, as a double.
Bad Politicians Would Be Prosecuted Even If They Defect To APC – Keyamo
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Festus Keyamo , has noted that despite attempts by corrupt politicians to defect from other parties to the All Progressives Congress, the wicked would not go unpunished.
According to Keyamo, under President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration, every corrupt politician would be prosecuted.
APC Crisis: You Should Learn How To Talk – Okorocha Slams Oshiomhole
Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State has replied the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Adams Oshiomhole, saying he needs lesson on how to talk.
Okorocha, while lambasting Oshiomhole over his recent comments on some leaders and members of the party over their grievances on the outcome of the party primaries, said the chairman needs to learn to talk in a dignifying manner.
Lawmaker Speaks On Threats To Buhari’s Return As President In 2019
A lawmaker, Mr Victor Akande has expressed optimism that President Muhammadu Buhari will return as President in 2019 elections, adding it would be a time of harvest for Nigerians.
Akande, representing Ojo Constituency 1 in the Lagos State House of Assembly, made the remark in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos today.
House Of Reps Deny Alleged Plans To Impeach Osinbajo
Allegations that Rep members were collating signatures to impeach the Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, has been denied by the spokesman for the House of Representatives and Chairman of the House Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Abdulrazak Namdas.
Namdas said yesterday, that he is not aware of such process in the House.
2019 Elections: I Respect The Feelings Of Nigerians, Says President Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday in Abuja said he understands the yearnings of Nigerians and strongly believes in the collective dream for a greater country, assuring that all will be done to ensure that results of 2019 elections reflect the will of the people.
Receiving Letter of Credence from Ambassador of Finland to Nigeria, Dr Jyrki Juhani Pulkkinen, President Buhari said Nigerians reserved the right to elect leaders at various levels in 2019, and all efforts will be made to safeguard the integrity of the process.
Two new military bases attacked by Boko Haram in Nigeria
Jihadist group Boko Haram has attacked two new military bases in northeastern Nigeria, killing one and wounding several others, security sources told Nigeria News on Wednesday.
On Tuesday evening, fighters of the Islamic State group in West Africa ( ISWAP ), a branch of Boko Haram affiliated with the Islamic State (IS), attacked a base in Gudumbali, near Lake Chad, injuring two soldiers.
Breaking: House Of Reps Approve June 12 As Democracy Day
The House of Representatives has approved that June 12 be marked as Democracy Day in Nigeria.
Naija News reports that Democracy Day in Nigeria is recognized and marked on the 29th of May every year.
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