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Nigeria Breaking News Today, Tuesday December 11, 2018
Welcome to the Naija News live breaking news update for December 11 2018.
Keep in touch with all the very latest news headlines from across Nigeria today
We will be bringing you regular updates throughout the day of all the breaking news and events from across Nigeria. We will also update you on pictures, video, tweets and comments covering the latest happening across Nigeria.
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Omokri Attacks Garba Shehu Over Statement On Raid Of Atiku’s Sons’ Residence
The presidency have been blasted over reports that the account of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, vice presidential candidate, Peter Obi, was frozen.
Reno Omokri, a former aide to ex- President Goodluck Jonathan reacting, Omokri slammed Shehu for going against Atiku who fed him for 16 years, while as his spokesman.
EFCC Denies Arresting Atiku’s Sons
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has denied claims that it apprehended sons of Presidential Candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar.
Mr Tony Orilade, EFCC’s Acting Spokesperson, made the denial in a statement in Abuja, on Monday.
How I Won The 2015 Presidential Election –Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has revealed that his Party, the All Progressive Congress (APC) won the 2015 Presidential election due to the glaring endemic corruption that engulfed the country” during the regime of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) government.
The president made this disclosure while declaring open the Corruption Risk Assessment training for heads and senior officials of Anti-Corruption Agencies in the African Union on Monday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
Strike: Chris Nigige Speaks On partial Agreement Between ASUU And FG
According to Chris Ngige, the Minister Labour and Employment, the federal government and the striking Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) have reached a partial agreement.
Ngige made the announcement yesterday, at a reconciliation meeting aimed at finding ways of resolving the strike which commenced on November 5.
I Am A Senator For Akwa-Ibom State, Not Just Ikot Ekpene – Akpabio
Former Akwa Ibom State Governor, Senator Godswill Akpabio has said that he will continue to speak for the people of the state till he dies.
The Senator, who represents Ikot Ekpene at the National Assembly, spoke at Ukana,in Essien Udim council at the weekend, adding that he represents the three senatorial districts of the state.
Nigerian Police Speaks On Investigating Alleged Attempted Assassination Of Fr Mbaka
The Enugu State Police Command has commenced a full scale investigation into alleged attempted assassination of the Spiritual Director of Adoration Ministry Enugu, Nigeria (AMEN),Fr. Ejike Mbaka.
Naija News recalls that Mr Mbaka, a well known catholic priest, on December 6, alleged that there was an attempt to assassinate him. Mr Mbaka, claimed that some unidentified gunmen fired gun shots at his vehicle, in transit within Enugu.
President Buhari Appoints His Wife As Member Of Committee Against Drug Abuse
President Muhammadu Buhari, has given his wife, Aisha, a new appointment as a member of the Presidential Advisory Committee on the Elimination of Drug Abuse.
As earlier reported by Naija News, the President also appointed a former Military Administrator of Lagos, Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa, retd, as the chairman of the committee.
Card Readers Will Be Used In 2019 Elections – INEC Chairman Confirms
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will use card readers during the 2019 general elections but ruled out the electronic transmission of results.
This is coming days after President Muhammadu Buhari’s rejection of the Electoral Act amendment bill sent to him by the National Assembly.
2019: Miyetti Allah Speaks On Picking Between Buhari And Atiku
The Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, Fulani socio-cultural association, has said it will soon decide who to back between President Muhammadu Buhari and his main opposition, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar.
The National President of the organisation, Alhaji Bello Abdullahi Bodejo, and National Secretary, Engr. Saleh Alhassan, made the declaration, yesterday, in Abuja at a news conference.
‘Why The Man In Aso Rock Is Not Buhari We Voted For’ – Bolaji Abdullahi
Former Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress Bolaji Abdullahi explained why the Muhammadu Buhari, Nigerians voted into power in 2015, is not the same president today at Aso Rock.
Abdullahi, who was part of the ruling party’s mass defection, asked Nigerians to leave the Buhari train, adding that the man who presides over the nation’s affairs today was not the leader that Nigerians had endorsed in 2015.
Why Senator Joshua Dariye Is Still Receiving Salary And Allowances Despite Being In Prison
It has been revealed that Senator Joshua Dariye is still receiving the N750, 000 salary and N13.5m monthly running cost from the National Assembly, six months after his conviction by a Federal Capital Territory High Court.
Dariye, who represents Plateau-Central Senatorial District, is still been paid the allowances because his seat had yet to be declared vacant by the leadership of the National Assembly, Naija News gathered.
APC: See How Fayemi Defeated Oni In Court Over Ekiti Governorship Primary
A Federal High Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti, the Ekiti state capital, has nullified the case of a former governor of the State, Segun Oni challenging the result of the APC primaries in Ekiti.
Press release
Eligibility Suit: Fayemi appeals for calm after court victory
..says Ex-Gov Oni did the right thingEkiti State Gov. @kfayemi has appealed to his supporters and entire members of the @EkitiAPC in the state to see d eligibility suit instituted by ex-Governor Oni.. pic.twitter.com/AmJnzxbVom
— 💀 (@GoodLegacy12) December 10, 2018
Defection: APC Chairmen Dump Party, Declare Support For Gov. Emmanuel
Some chieftains of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, who held different offices in Akwa Ibom state, have declared their support for Governor Udom Emmanuel and the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Naija News understands.
I am deeply disgusted by Senator Godswill Akpabio's rant over Gov. Udom Emmanuel. Statements like 'he was nothing before I made him" are sickening. I hope Akpabio is disgraced at the polls in 2019. Udom was your chief of staff you found him worthy, now the selfish change…
— alex ogundadegbe (@alexogundadegbe) December 10, 2018
Just In: Uproar In Senate As Lawmakers Disagree Over EFCC Nominees
The Senate chamber has been thrown into a rowdy session as lawmakers disagreed over the confirmation of four new members of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
The members are Ndasule Moses, Lawan Mamman, Galadanci Najib and Adeleke Adebayo Rafiu.
Doyin Okupe’s Arrest: APC Witch-Hunting Opposition – PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP has demanded the immediate and unconditional release of its chieftain, Doyin Okupe, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.
Naija News reports Okupe is spending his second day in EFCC custody over allegations of mismanagement of funds during his time in office as a presidential aide.
2019: Uche Nwosu Speaks On What He Will Do To Buhari After Dumping APC For AA
Son- in law to Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State, Uche Nwosu who recently defected to the Action Alliance (AA), has restated that no amount of cheap blackmail will dissuade him and his followers from supporting President Muhammadu Buhari’s reelection.
Nwosu who left the All Progressives Congress (APC) after he failed to emerge its candidate in the governorship primaries, stated that the circumstance that forced him to dump the APC has nothing to do with President Buhari.
NLC, TUC Place Governors Owing Workers On ‘Watch List’
The Nigeria Labour Congress is to liase with the International Trade Union Congressto place names of governors in the states where workers are being owed salaries and pensions for several months on a “watch list”.
NAN reports that the ITUC which is the world’s largest trade union federation was formed on November 1, 2006, out of the merger of the International Confederation of Free Trade Unions and the World Confederation of Labour.
INEC Boss Speaks On The Need To Break The Chain Of Vote Buying First In Primaries
Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mahmood Yakubu, says vote buying needs to be eradicated first during primaries before it can be eradicated during main elections.
Naija News Understands Mahmood said this on Monday during a public hearing organized by the National Assembly on improving electoral processes in Nigeria.
2019: Wike Speaks On Why Nigerians Should Vote Out Buhari, APC
Governor, Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has called on Nigerians to vote out the President Muhammadu Buhari-led All Progressives Congress, APC, in 2019.
The reason the Governor gave was that the APC-led Federal Government has failed to use the resources at its disposal to improve the lives of the people.
Ibrahim Murtala, APC Rep In Buhari’s State Decamps To PDP
A member of the House of Representatives from Katsina State, Ibrahim Murtala, has defected from the All Progressives Congress to the Peoples Democratic Party.
Murtala, who is representing Matazu/ Musawa Federal Constituency, announced his defection in a letter read by the Speaker, Mr Yakubu Dogara, on the floor of the house on Tuesday.
