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Nigeria Breaking News Today, Friday, May 17, 2019
This is a roundup of some of the breaking news in Nigeria for Today, Friday, May 17, 2019
Biafra: Nnamdi Kanu Kicks Against Buhari’s Inauguration
The leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, says President Muhammadu Buhari doesn’t deserve to be sworn in for another term as Nigerian President because he does not have the required academic qualifications.
Naija News reports that the secessionist leader made this known on Thursday, May 16, during what he tagged a “live global address.”
Buhari Visits Prophet Muhammad’s Tomb (Video, Photos)
President Muhammadu Buhari paid a visit to the tomb of Prophet Muhammad in Madinah.
Naija News understands that this comes as the President had on Thursday embarked on his trip to Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah (Lesser Hajj).
Gov Fayemi Denies Sacking Ekiti ‘Workers’
Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State has denied his administration sacked any genuine staff of the state public service.
In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Olayinka Oyebode, Fayemi explained that he was only correcting the fundamental error of his predecessor, Ayo Fayose.
Osun Gov’ship Election: Scandals Surrounding Adeleke Embarrassing – APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has said the scandals surrounding Senator Ademola Adeleke‘s personality and qualifications were embarrassing for the state.
The party, in a statement issued by its Director of Publicity, Research and Strategy, Kunle Oyatomi, said the state is too big for Adeleke to govern.
Kano Emirates: Gov. Shettima Speaks On Ganduje, Emir Sanusi’s Rift
The Governor of Borno State, Kashim Shettima, while speaking on the crisis rocking the Kano Emirate stated that the governors cannot openly interfere in the rift.
Shettima spoke on how governors from Northern states secretly met to put an end to the tension over Kano Emirate.
Biafra: Nnamdi Kanu Speaks On Why Buhari Traveled Out Of Nigeria
The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, has accused President Muhammadu Buhari of traveling out of Nigeria to attend to his health.
Recall that Naija News reported that President Buhari traveled to Saudi Arabia following an invitation from the kind of Saudi Arabia and Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, Salman Bin Abdulaziz.
Jonathan, Primate Okoh Reacts To Insecurity In Nigeria
Nigerians have been called on by the former President, Goodluck Jonathan, to pray and support the Federal Government to put an end to kidnappings, terrorism, and banditry in Nigeria.
He stated that insecurity in the country has become worrisome, he added that it has been in the country before now but has taken a wider dimension.
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