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Nigeria Breaking News, Today, Thursday, 21st, November 2019
This is a Round-up of some breaking news for Today, 21st, November 2019.
Social Media Bill Passes Second Reading In The Senate
The social media bill on Wednesday passed the second reading in the Senate. The bill is expected to restrict cyberspace falsehood against Nigerians if passed into law.
The Senator representing Niger East Senatorial District, Musa Mohammed Sani, had proposed the bill in the National Assembly.
President Buhari Signs Executive Order 009
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday signed Executive Order 009 to end open defecation in Nigeria by 2025.
The new order signed by Buhari states, “That by this Order, Nigeria is committed to being open defecation-free by 2025.
Verifying Sowore’s Sureties Illegal, Falana Tells DSS
Constitutional and human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), has kicked against the move by the Department of State Services (DSS) to verify sureties of Omoyele Sowore.
Sowore has been in detention since August 3 when he was arrested over for a planned #RevolutionNow protest across Nigeria.
Oshiomhole vs Obaseki: APC Sends Strong Delegation To Edo (Full List)
The national leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has sent a high powered delegation to resolve the crisis rocking the Edo State chapter of the party.
Naija News reports that the National Chairman of the APC, Adams Oshiomhole and Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State have been at loggerheads.
Bayelsa: Mass Defection May Hit PDP Soon – Chekwas Okorie
The National Chairman of the United Progressive Party (UPP), Chekwas Okorie, has said the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) would witness massive defection of its leaders.
Naija News reports that the National Electoral Commission (INEC), had declared David Lyon the winner of the Bayelsa Governorship Election.
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