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Nigeria Breaking News Today Monday, February, 18, 2019
This is a roundup of some of the breaking news in Nigeria for Today, Monday, February 18, 2019
You’ll Not Return To The Senate, Prophet Temitope Aduroja Tells Shehu Sani
Senator Shehu Sani will not return to the Nigerian Senate, Prophet Temitope Aduroja, who predicted Goodluck Jonathan’s defeat in 2015, as well as the postponement 2019 general elections, has said.
Naija News reports that Prophet Aduroja made the predictions in his twenty-eight prophecies for the year 2019 which he released last month.
Nigerians React As Customs Official Shoots Man Dead Over ‘₦5,000 Bribe’
A storm of mixed reactions has greeted viral videos were officials of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) were accused of killing an unarmed civilian.
Naija News had reported earlier that the ugly incident took place at the Shagamu interchange along Lagos-Ibadan expressway on Sunday.
Customs Reacts To Video Of Official Shooting Man Dead Over ‘₦5,000 Bribe’
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reacted to viral videos were its officials were accused of killing an unarmed civilian.
Naija News had reported earlier that the ugly incident took place at the Shagamu interchange along Lagos-Ibadan expressway on Sunday.
APC Lists 7 Conditions INEC Must Meet Before Saturday’s Re-Scheduled Elections
The All Progressives Congress presidential campaign council has demanded greater openness and transparency in the activities of the Independent National Electoral Commission ahead of Saturday’s rescheduled presidential and National Assembly elections.
While commenting on the postponement of the February 16 elections, the APC expressed disappointment over the events that led to the eventual postponement.
#NigeriaDecides: Femi Falana Reveals Individuals Responsible For Election Postponement
Constitutional lawyer Femi Falana (SAN) has accused the federal government and some political parties of being responsible for the postponement of the election by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
In a statement on Sunday, he stated that there are provisions for which an election can be postponed, but that the reasons stated by INEC were not one of them.
#NigeriaDecides: How Buhari, APC, Amina Zakari Sabotaged INEC’s Efforts – PDP
The main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused President Muhammadu Buhari and the APC of sabotaging the efforts of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) operations using Amina Zakari.
In a statement on Sunday by its spokesperson, Kola Ologbondiyan, PDP claimed Amina Zakari alongside other commissioners were used to sabotage the electoral commission’s operations.
Niger APC Senatorial Candidate Is INEC’s Contractor – Mahmood Yakubu Confirms
The national chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC),Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has confirmed that one of the candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nigeria’s ruling party, is a contractor with the commission.
Naija News reports that the contractor in question is Mohammed Musa, APC’s candidate for the Niger East senatorial district seat.
Buhari To Replace INEC Chairman, Yakubu with Amina Zakari
The coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has revealed alleged plans by the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration to suspend the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mahmood Yakubu.
In a statement obtained by Naija News, CUPP alleged that the President is already making plans to suspend and replace the INEC chairman with Amina Zakari as the acting chairman of the electoral umpire.
