Nigeria Breaking News, Today, Wednesday, 8th, July, 2020

This is a round-up of some-breaking news in Nigeria, Today, Wednesday, 8th, July 2020

Security Operatives Search Magu’s Abuja Residence

The Karu, Abuja residence of Ibrahim Magu, the embattled boss of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) was searched by security operatives on Tuesday evening.

It is understood that the search is connected with the ongoing investigations into allegations of corruption levelled against Magu.

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Kwara Govt Confirms Chief Of Staff To Governor Died Of COVID-19

The Kwara State government has confirmed the death of Aminu Adisa Logun, the Chief of Staff to the Kwara State Governor, Abdulrazaq Abdulrahman.

The State government announced in a press release on Tuesday evening that Logun died from COVID-19 complications, few hours after his test result returned positive.

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Buhari Appoints 11 Judges For FCT High Court, 3 CCB Members (Full List)

President Muhammadu Buhari has sent nominees’ list of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court Judges to the Nigerian Senate for confirmation.

Naija News reports that the President who sent the list on Tuesday also asked the Senate to confirm three members of the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB), a statement by Ezrel Tabiowo, Special Assistant (Press) to President of the Senate said.

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VIDEO: Wike Reveals APC Plans For Edo Gov’ship Election

Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of plotting to use security agents during the Edo governorship election.

The Rivers State governor made this known on Tuesday during the inauguration of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Campaign Council for the Edo State Governorship Election.

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Ondo 2020: House Of Assembly Serves Deputy Governor Impeachment Notice (Photos)

Lawmakers of the Ondo State House of Assembly on Tuesday served an impeachment notice on the State Deputy Governor, Agboola Ajayi.

Naija News understands 14 of the 26 members of the Assembly signed the notice on Tuesday, while nine voted against the decision.

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