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Nigeria Breaking News Today Thursday, February, 28, 2019
This is a roundup of some of the breaking news in Nigeria for Today, Thursday, February, 28, 2019
Breaking: Buhari, Osinbajo Receive Certificates Of Return From INEC
President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo have been presented certificates of return by the Independent National Electoral Commission. The presentation was done on Wednesday at the International Conference Center, Abuja, venue of the result collation for the 2019 presidential elections.
The presentation was done on Wednesday at the International Conference Center, Abuja, venue of the result collation for the 2019 presidential elections. Osinbajo was first to collect his certificate of return after which President Buhari took his turn. Both men were accompanied by their wives, Dolapo and Aisha respectively
Day 49: RCCG Fasting Prayer Points For 28th February 2019
he Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) today, the last day in the month of February concludes its annual fasting and prayer. RCCG, which is one of the largest Pentecostal church in the world, is headed by Pastor Enoch Adeboye.
Atiku Speaks On Outcome Of 2019 Presidential Election, Reveals Why He Won’t Congratulate Buhari
Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, has thanked Nigerians for voting for him and his party in Saturday’s election. Despite losing the election to Muhammadu Buhari of the All Progressives Party, Atiku stressed the need to work for the greater good of the country.
Despite losing the election to Muhammadu Buhari of the All Progressives Party, Atiku stressed the need to work for the greater good of the country.As earlier reported by this online platform, INEC boss, Mahmood Yakubu, while announcing the final results early on Wednesday morning, said Buhari polled 15,191,847 votes to defeat his rival, Atiku Abubakar who polled 11,262,978 votes.
UK Reacts Over INEC Results
The United Kingdom Government has reacted to the results collated and announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Naija News reports that the UK government confirmed that the results of the elections were authentic.
Naija News reports that the UK government confirmed that the results of the elections were authentic.According to the British Minister of State for Africa, Harriet Baldwin, the results obtained through the civil society Parallel Vote Tabulation process were consistent
You All Are Ignorant, Gov. Ganduje React To Those Questioning Kano Votes
Abdullahi Ganduje, Kano state government has reacted to those questioning the votes cast for President Muhammadu Buhari in Kan. Ganduje who spoke when he visited Buhari at the presidential villa in Abuja today, said such people are “unserious and ignorant” of the state’s politics.
Buhari, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), polled 1,464,768 votes in Kano ahead of Atiku Abubakar, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) who polled 391,593 votes. Buhari got his highest votes from Kano. Ganduje had promised to deliver 5 million votes for the president. The governor said the low turnout of voters was the reason he could not deliver on his promise
Anambra REC Reveals Real Reason He Declared Ifeanyi Ubah As Winner
The Returning Officer for Saturday’s Anambra South senatorial election, Prof Meshach Umenweke, has written the Independent National Electoral Commission recanting his earlier declaration of the candidate of the Young Progressives Party, Ifeanyi Ubah, as the winner of the poll.
Naija News recalls that the chairman of Capital Oil and Gas was declared winner Anambra South Senatorial ticket on the platform of the Young Progressive Party (YPP) polling 87,081 votes on Monday. In the letter, he claimed the election was inconclusive. He also said he was forced to declare businessman Ubah the winner to save his life
Tinubu Reels Out Lists Of Things Buhari Would Do In His Second Term
All Progressives Congress, APC‘s National Chairman, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has described the February 23rd presidential election as ‘a fair and honest exercise that permitted the full expression of the sovereign will of the Nigerian people.’
Tinubu in a congratulatory message said that Nigerians have given Buhari a clear, indisputable mandate to lead for another four years, adding that the president will install peace where there is unrest, tackle corruption, among others.
He also noted that by re-electing President Buhari, Nigerians have shown that they believe Nigeria should move forward to its better future instead of returning to the mistaken ways of our past.
Female Robber Arrested In Edo
An angry mob in Edo has apprehended a female youth identified simply as Faridat, for allegedly stealing in the Etsako West Local Government Area of the state.Naija News reports that the middle-aged Faridat was apprehended by the mob at the scene where she allegedly stole a mobile phone.
Reports made available to Naija News revealed that Faridat was apprehended with the mobile phone she allegedly stole during an operation involving herself and her boyfriend.
Bode George Reveals How Tinubu May Cause Another Civil War
A former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bode George, has warned the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, against harassing Igbo residents in Lagos.
In a statement he personally signed and made available to reporters on Wednesday, George said the action of the APC National Leader could trigger another civil war. He condemned the recent use of thugs, hired urchins and low-lives allegedly used to harass and unleash mayhem on the people of the South East in Lagos.
See How Nigerian Celebrities Are Reacting To President Buhari’s Victory
Several Nigeria celebrities have reacted to the victory of President Muhammadu Buhari of the All Progressives Congress as the winner of the 2019 presidential election.
One of Nigeria’s most notable celebrity/actress, Joke Silva has sent a congratulatory message to President Muhammadu Buhari on his victory in the recently heard general election.
While some celebrities might not be too excited about the victory of the incumbent president, Muhammadu Buhari, one celebrity who appears thrilled and has congratulated him is Joke Silva.
