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Nigeria Breaking News,Today, Thursday, 10th October 2019
This is a roundup of some breaking news in Nigeria for Today, 10th October 2019
Buhari Fumes Over World Bank, IMF Statistics About Nigeria
President Muhammadu Buhari has lamented that the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and other foreign bodies have been publishing inaccurate statistics about Nigeria.
Naija News reports that the President said this on Wednesday, shortly after meeting with the presidential Economic Advisory Council (EAC).
Sex For Marks: Senate Proposes Five Years Jail Term For Culprits In Schools
The Nigerian Senate has proposed a five five year jail term for all sexual predators in all Nigerian tertiary institutions.
Naija News understands that the legislator revisited the sexual harassment bill after the recent BBC revelation of sex for marks scandals that indited two University of Lagos Lecturers.
Why Budget 2020 Is Not Sustainable – Senator Abaribe
The Minority Leader of the Nigerian Senate, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, says the budget 2020 proposal is not sustainable because debt servicing is higher than capital expenditure.
Naija News reports that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Senator made this comment at the commencement of a debate on the general principles of the 2020 budget on Wednesday.
Osun Assembly Okays Adeleke, Akande’s Son, Others As Commissioners (Full list)
The Osun State House of Assembly has confirmed the list of Commissioners and Special Advisers. nominees sent to the House by Gov. Gboyega Oyetola.
Naija News recalls that the list was submitted to the lawmakers in the Assembly by the Secretary to the State Government Prince Wole Oyebamiji.
Fani-Kayode Speaks On North Supporting Igbo Presidency
Femi Fani-Kayode, former minister of aviation has said that the north will never support the idea of Igbo Presidency come 2023.
Naija News reports that the former aviation minister made this known on his handle on a microblogging site, Twitter.