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Nigeria Breaking News Today Friday, September 7 2018
This is a roundup of some of the breaking news in Nigeria for Friday, September 7 2018.
Panic Over Abuja Earth Tremor, FEMA Ask Residents To Relax
The Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)has assured Abuja residents of safety despite the earth shaking recorded in some areas.
Some of its environ, namely Mpape and Maitama districts of Abuja experienced some vibrations in the earth Wednesday evening and Thursday morning, which caused residents to panic.
Be Careful How You Talk To Buhari – Adesina Tells Atiku
A statement by former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar that President Muhammadu Buhari is “power drunk” has been condemned by Femi Adesina, presidential aide.
Abubakar, who is a presidential aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), was quoted as saying Buhari is “very uncompromising, power drunk (and) will not be ready to leave power without a fight.”
Boko Haram: Buratai Reorganizes Operation Lafiya Dole
As 2019 elections draw near, the Nigerian Army has commenced the reorganization of Operation Lafiya Dole in the North East, fighting Boko Haram Terrorists (BHT).
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai said the made this known Today in Abuja, during a meeting at the Army Headquarters Abuja, with Principal Staff Officers (PSOs), General Officer Commanding (GOCs) and Operational Commanders.