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Nigeria Breaking News Today, Wednesday, 14th, August, 2019
This is a roundup of some breaking news in Nigeria for Today, Wednesday, 14th, August 2019.
How God Used Technology To Make Me President – Buhari
Muhammadu Buhari, Nigeria’s President, says God used technology to make him Nigeria’s President in 2015.
Naija News reports that President Buhari made this comment while addressing leaders from five Local Government Areas of Daura Emirate, who paid him a visit as part of Eid El-Kabir celebration on Tuesday, August 13.
Northern Groups Roast Tinubu Over Role In Buhari Govt
Bola Tinubu, the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nigeria’s ruling party, has been described by northern groups, as a man of double standards with regard to his role in causing the present high political polarization in Nigeria and the deterioration of trust in the current administration.
Naija News reports that this description was made by the Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) in a statement issued on Tuesday, August 13 by Abdul-Azeez Suleiman, the CNG spokesman
‘Herdsmen’ Kill Kogi Head Of Hunters And His Son
Suspected herdsmen have killed the Chairman of Bunu Hunters and head of the vigilante, Suku community in Kabba-Bunu Local Government council of Kogi State, Caleb Oshe and his son, Sunday Oshe..
Reports monitored by Naija News stated that the suspected herdsmen invaded the residence of the Chairman of the vigilante in Suku at about 3 am on Tuesday, August 13. It was learned that the suspected herdsmen broke into his house and gunned him and his son down before escaping from the scene
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El-Zakzaky: Shiites Make Strong Accusation Against Buhari Govt, American Agents
Naija News had reported earlier that the Shiites leader arrived India alongside his wife for medical treatment after they were granted leave by a Kaduna High Court. El-Zakzaky was accompanied to India by some family members and security operatives.
Buhari Reveals Who Will Be Nigeria’s Agriculture Minister
Muhammadu Buhari, Nigeria’s President, says he will appoint a “minister who knows agriculture and its role in providing jobs and growing our economy” as the country’s Minister of Agriculture.
Naija News reports that President Buhari made this known while addressing leaders of various communities from five Local Government Areas of Daura Emirate, who paid him a visit as part of Eid El-Kabir celebration on Tuesday, August 13.
Group Challenges Tinubu Over Rumoured Presidential Ambition
A group, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council (OYC), Worldwide has challenged the national leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu over his alleged 2023 presidential ambition.
This was made known in a statement on Tuesday by the Secretary-General of the group, Mazi Okwu Nnabuike.
Naija News understands that the statement by the group said the Igbos will be mobilized in the Southwest to thwart any plan by Tinubu to lead the country
President Buhari Reveals Fresh Plans For ‘Poor Nigerians’
Muhammadu Buhari, Nigeria’s President, says his “Next Level” administration, “will fight for the poor.”
Naija News reports that President Buhari made this comment while addressing leaders of various communities from five Local Government Areas of Daura Emirate, who paid him a visit as part of Eid El-Kabir celebration on Tuesday, August 13.
President Buhari said the votes he received during the 2019 Presidential election, shows that Nigerians know and understand his mission
