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Nigeria Breaking News Today, Tuesday December 25, 2018
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Why 2019 Budget May Not Be Ready Till After General Elections – Lawmakers
There are indications that Nigeria’s 2019 budget may not be passed by lawmakers in the National Assembly till after the general elections in the country next year.
According to the lawmakers, work will resume on the budget estimates at the committee levels when they resume sitting in January 2019, however the process may not be concluded till after the general elections.
Boko Haram Attacks Military Base In Yobe State
A military base located in Kukareta village under Damaturu local government area of Yobe state, was reportedly attacked by Boko Haram terrorists, Monday evening.
Heavy gunfire was reported at the location while residents of the area are said to be fleeing into bushes for fear of been killed in the attack.
Deji Adeyanju: Intervene Now To Save Our Democracy, Saraki Tells Buhari
President of the Senate, Dr. Bukola Saraki has called for the urgent intervention of President Muhammadu Buhari in the continued detention of activist, Mr. Deji Adeyanju.
In a statement on Sunday via his official Facebook page, Saraki said the decision of the Kano magistrate court to remand Adeyanju in prison till February 2019, has presented Nigeria’s democracy in bad light.
2019: Buhari To Flag Off Presidential Campaign In Akwa Ibom On Friday
President Muhammadu Buhari, has promised to flag off his campaign for second term bid in Uyo, capital of Akwa Ibom on Friday, 28 December .
Naija News learnt Sen. Ita Enang, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on National Assembly Matters (Senate) made the disclosure yesterday evening while briefing newsmen in Uyo.
APC Government Promises Are Aspirations – Fashola
The minister of power, works, and housing, Babatunde Fashola, has said that the promises made by the All Progressives Congress (APC) are aspirational, and not necessarily the reality.
According to the minister, 1,000MW of power have been generated every year since the inception of President Muhammadu Buhari administration.
2019: Why We Chose Buhari As Our Presidential Candidate – APM
Alhaji Yusuf Dantalle, the National Chairman of Allied Peoples Movement, APM, have stated the reason why the party decided to pick President Muhammadu Buhari as its presidential candidate in the 2019 election.
Governor Ibikunle Amosun led the APM party officials to the Presidential Villa on Monday where they presented a letter of adoption to President Buhari.
Shehu Sani Reacts To Refusal And Later Acceptance Of Buhari’s Use Of Akpabio’s Stadium
The lawmaker representing Kaduna Central district at the upper legislative chamber of the National Assembly, Senator Shehu Sani, has warned governors with the tendencies of denying opposition political parties the use of Stadium and public places for campaigns to desist from such.
He however said the news that the Akwa Ibom State Governor, Udom Emmanuel has rescinded his earlier decision to stop President Muhammadu Buhari and his All Progressives Congress, APC, from using the Godswill Akpabio Stadium was a welcome development.
#2019Budget: Buhari’s Body Language ‘Highly Disturbing’ – GDPN
“President Muhammadu Buhari’s body language towards the 2019 general elections is disturbing” were the words of Grassroots Development Party of Nigeria (GDPN) National Publicity Secretary, Barrister Yelwa Abubakar.
Speaking in Abuja today, she said just like every other presidential candidate, the 2019 general election would determine whether Buhari will continue or not.
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