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Nigeria Breaking News Today, Tuesday, 5th February 2019
Welcome to the Naija News live breaking news update for February 05, 2019.
Keep in touch with all the very latest news headlines from across Nigeria today.
We will be bringing you regular updates throughout the day of all the breaking news and events from across Nigeria.
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See The Mammoth Crowd That Welcomed Atiku In Zamfara (Photos)
A massive crowd of cheering supporters mobbed the Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, in Zamfara on Monday.
Naija News reports that Abubakar, a former Vice President of Nigeria, held his Presidential campaign in Zamfara on Monday, where he pledged to improve security in Zamfara, northern Nigeria, if elected Nigeria’s President on February 16, which is the nation’s Presidential election.
What Atiku, PDP Chairman Said In Zamfara
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has pledged to improve security in Zamfara, northern Nigeria, if elected Nigeria’s President on February 16, which is the nation’s Presidential election.
Naija News reports that Abubakar, a former Vice President of Nigeria, made this comment on Monday in Zamfara at his presidential campaign.
Boko Haram Attacks Adamawa Community
Suspected members of the Boko Haram sect on Monday night, February 4, attacked a community in Michika local government area of Adamawa state, northern Nigeria.
TheCable quoted a source as saying that the insurgents stormed the town at night. Residents fled into the bush and nearby mountains to avoid the wrath of the insurgents.
Over 50 Retired Generals, Jonathan’s Ex-Minister, Others Endorse Buhari
Thirteen major generals and twelve brigadier-generals have endorsed President Muhammadu Buhari ahead of the February 16 Presidential election in the country.
Naija News reports that Caleb Olubolade, a retired Navy captain and minister of police affairs under former president Goodluck Jonathan, also endorsed the President for a second term.
How Lobbyists Got Atiku ‘Temporary Waiver’ To Enter US
The travel ban on the Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, was waived temporarily by the US state department after lobbyists mounted a campaign among congressional lawmakers, a report has said.
Naija News recalls that Abubakar, a former Vice President of Nigeria, entered the United States for the first time in 13 years last month.
Gov. Ambode Set To Present Lagos State 2019 Budget, Date Revealed
Governor Akinwunmi Ambode is set to present the 2019 budget of Lagos State to the House of Assembly on Tuesday.
Naija News reports that the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, had met with the governor, party leaders and members of the State Assemblyon Sunday, where the conflict between the governor and the lawmakers was resolved at a special Governor’s Advisory Committee (GAC) meeting held in Marina, Lagos.
Obanikoro Reveals What Made Him Join APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives candidate for Eti OsaFederal Constituency, Lagos State, Babajide Obanikoro, has disclosed that he joined the ruling party because its leaders know how to win elections.
Speaking on Monday during a debate at the Civic Centre, Lagos, Babajide noted that his father, Musiliu Obanikoro, is his godfather.
Oby Ezekwesili Reveals Next plans After Leaving ACPN
Co-covener of the BringBackOurGirls movement, Dr. Oby Ezekwesili, has disclosed that she will go back to her work as a public Policy expert having quit the 2019 presidential race.
Naija News had reported that the former presidential candidate of the Allied Congress Party of Nigeria (ACPN) Dr. Oby Ezekwesili has officially resigned her membership of the party.
2019 Elections: PDP Denies Rift Over Campaign Funds
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential Campaign Organisation (PPCO) on Monday dismissed reports of a rift in the party over campaign funding.
In a statement by its spokesperson, Kola Ologbondiyan, PPCO described as “laughable, infantile and diversionary, reports being sponsored by the All Progressives Congress(APC) that there are disagreements in the PDP over the handling of our Presidential campaign funds.”
