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Nigeria Breaking News,Today, Wednesday, 2nd October 2019

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2 October 2019

8:47 AM

BREAKING: APC Supporters Barred As Judge Rules On Obaseki’s Certificate Case

This is a roundup of some breaking news in Nigeria for Today, 2nd October 2019

Bafarawa Accuses Tinubu Of Causing Problem In APC

The former Governor of Sokoto State, Attahiru Bafarawa, has stated that the crisis in the ruling All Progressives Congress was stirred by the desire of the National Leader of the party, Bola Tinubu, to fully control the party.

Bafarawa, while speaking with Guardian further stated that the “insincerity” of Tinubu and other APC leaders was responsible for the crisis in the party.

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Buhari Upgrading SIPs To Ministry – FG

The Communications Manager of the Social Investment Programmes (SIPs), Justice Bibiye, has said the SIP programme of President Muhammadu Buhari administration was being upgraded to a full ministry status.

In a statement signed on Tuesday and made available to newsmen, Bibiye said it would the take-off as the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development.

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Budget 2020: Buhari Fixes Date To Present Appropriation Bill To NASS

The Presidency has disclosed that President Muhammadu Buhari will next week present the 2020 Appropriation Bill to a joint sitting of the National Assembly.

Naija News reports that the administration of Buhari had promised to return Nigeria to the January-December budget cycle.

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Presidency Speaks On Buhari Seeking Third Term

The Presidency has denied reports in some quarters that it has plans to amend the Constitution regarding the two-term limit for Presidents which will enable President Muhammadu Buhari, seek a third term in office.

Naija News reports that the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, quashed this rumour in a statement on Tuesday night, October 1.

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