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Nigeria Breaking News Today Wednesday, February, 20, 2019
This is a roundup of some of the breaking news in Nigeria for Today, Wednesday, February 20, 2019
Biafra: Nnamdi Kanu To Hold Nationwide Broadcast, See Date And Time
The leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, is set to hold a landmark broadcast on Radio Biafra.
In a post on microblogging site, Twitter, Nnamdi Kanu revealed that the broadcast would be done today (Wednesday) 8 pm ‘Biafra’ time and 7 pm United Kingdom time.
Fani-Kayode Reveals Why Extra-judicial Killings Comes Naturally To Buhari
Former Minister of Aviation Femi Fani-Kayode has stated that ordering soldiers to participate in extra-judicial killings comes naturally to President Muhammadu Buhari.
Elections In Nigeria: Army Says It Has Discovered Fraud And Sabotage Plan
The Nigerian Army said on Tuesday that they had uncovered a vast plan of fraud and sabotage ahead of the February 23 legislative and presidential elections.
“Credible intelligence available to HQ 6 Div NA has uncovered an unholy plan by some political actors within its AOR to arm and sponsor miscreants in addition to using military-like fatigue dress for deception to cause pandemonium at polling stations…” reads a statement on Tuesday, February 19.
Dino Melaye Condemns Buhari’s Statement On Ballot Box Snatchers
Senator Dino Melaye (PDP-Kogi West) has faulted President Muhammadu Buhari‘s statement ob Ballot box snatchers.
During a caucus meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Buhari had stated that ballot box snatchers would pay with their lives.
#2019: How PDP Plan To Rig The Election On Saturday- Garba Shehu
Garba Shehu, a presidential spokesman, has alleged that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has perfected plans to rig the elections.
Shehu said this in reaction those attacking the president’s comment on ballot-snatchers.
Atiku Reveals Why Buhari Met Governors Of Adamawa, Borno, Kaduna
The PDP Presidential Candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has disclosed President Muhammadu Buhari met Governors of Borno, Adamawa and Kaduna States, to inform them of a plan to postpone elections in their states.
In a statement on Tuesday by Atiku’s Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, the former vice president said the federal government was trying to get the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to carry out the plot.
Why Buhari Needs To Call Council Of State Meeting – Gov Dickson
Governor Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa State has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to convene an emergency meeting of the Council of State.
Speaking to newsmen in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital, the governor noted that the meeting was needed to discuss issues around the postponement of the general elections and the modalities to ensure credible polls.
How Atiku Conceded Defeat To Buhari – Oshiomhole
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole, has declared that the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar. has conceded defeat.
The former Edo State governor stated this while reacting to Atiku’s claim that two geopolitical zones, South-South, and South East were his strongholds.
EFCC Arrests Atiku’s Lawyer
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a lawyer to the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar.
Naija News reports that the lawyer to the candidate, Uyiekpen Giwa-Osagie, was picked up by the EFCC operatives during the late hours of Monday, February 18 over allegations of money laundering.
