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Nigeria Breaking News Today, Wednesday, 7th, August, 2019
This is a roundup of some breaking news in Nigeria for Today, Wednesday, 7th, August 2019.
COZA: How Police Forced Me To Sign Letter Countering Rape Case – Busola Dakolo
Celebrity photographer, Busola Dakolo, who is the wife of Nigerian singer, Timi Dakolo, says she was forced by police at gunpoint to sign a document countering her rape allegations against Biodun Fatoyinbo, the founder of Commonwealth of Zion Assembly(COZA).
Naija News recalls that Mrs. Dakolo had alleged that the pastor had sexual relations with her when she was 16 going on 17 in Ilorin, Kwara state.
DSS Arrest: Falana To Defend Sowore In Court
Human rights and constitutional lawyer Femi Falana (SAN), says he will defend Omoyele Sowore in court should the Federal Government decide to arraign him over “Revolution Now” protest.
Naija News reports that Falana said this while speaking at an event organised by the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) on Tuesday, August 6.
Gov Akeredolu Threatens To Level A Community In Ondo State (Audio)
The Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu has been caught in an audio recording where he threatened to destroy Ikale land in Okitipupa Local Government Area of the state.
According to Daily Post, the Governor made this threat at the palace of Abodi of Ikale land, Oba George Faduyile, where he condemned the monarch over the communal clash at Ago-Alaye between the Ikales and the people of Araromi-Obu in Odigbo Local Government Area of the state.
DSS Arrest: Court Sets Date To Decide On Sowore’s Detention
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, has set Thursday, August 8, to give judgment on the application filed by the Department of State Services(DSS), seeking to detain Omoyele Sowore, the convener of Revolution Now movement, for 90 days pending the conclusion of its investigation.
Naija News reports that the Counsel to the DSS, G. O. Agbadua, in an exparte order with number: FHC/ABJ/CS/915/19, told the presiding judge, Justice Taiwo Taiwo, that a video clip evidence was also attached to the application.
Shehu Sani Speaks On Why The APC Shouldn’t Be Scared Of Revolution
The former lawmaker representing Kaduna central senatorial district, Shehu Sani, has opined that since the All Progressives Congress (APC) administration which brags as being progressive, should have no fear of revolution.
This the senator said while reacting to the clampdown of protesters by the police protesters across the country yesterday.
PDP’s Suspension, Family Upbringing – Reps Minority Leader
The Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Hon. Ndudi Elumelu, has said his suspension by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was part of family upbringing.
He made this known while speaking to newsmen after visiting former Head of State, Ibrahim Babangida.
You Were Behind Nigeria’s Greatest Heist, Buhari Group Slams Atiku
The Buhari Media Organisation (BMO) has berated former Vice President Atiku Abubakar for attacking the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari.
Naija News reports that the Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) had slammed the federal government over a United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) report which stated that 46 per cent of Nigerians were living in poverty.
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