Nigeria News
Nigeria Breaking News Today, Monday December 10, 2018
Welcome to the Naija News live breaking news update for December 10 2018.
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. We will also update you on pictures, video, tweets and comments covering the latest happening across Nigeria.
If you have some information you can contact us via mail: [email protected]
Atiku Vs Buhari: I am Not Neutral – Obasanjo Insists
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, has clarified his stand between the choice of President Muhammadu Buhari and his former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar,insisting that he is not neutral in the battle of who becomes Nigeria’s president in 2019.
The former president made this known while reaction to report in the media that he was now neutral in the choice of a suitable candidate to lead the country.
President Buhari Sets Up Committee on Autonomy For State Legislature, Judiciary
President Muhammadu Buhari has set up a Presidential Implementation Committee on Autonomy of State Legislature and State Judiciary in accordance with the 4th Alteration to the 1999 Constitution.
The committee was created to ensure the actualization of the autonomy granted to the legislature and judiciary at the State level.
SERAP Drags Buhari To Court Over Non-Investigation Of Ganduje Bribery Videos
A group, Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sued President Muhammadu Buhari for not ordering investigation of the bribery allegations against Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State as alleged in the widely circulated video clips.
Naija News recalls that President Buhari last month promised that the videos will be investigated but since then the court had ruled on two occasions that the Kano State house of assembly has no power to investigate the Governor, over the bribery allegations.
Nnamdi Kanu Releases 6 ‘Facts’ To Prove President Buhari Has Being Replaced By Jubril Of Sudan
Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, has maintained that President Muhammadu Buhari has been ‘replaced’ by an impostor known as ‘Jubril Aminu Alsudani’.
The IPOB leader in his submission, listed 6 ‘facts’ to support his position.
Zamfara Governorship: EFCC Looking For Charges Against Dauda Lawal – Activists Tell Buhari
Pro-democracy activists have called on President Muhammadu Buhari to call the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to order accusing the agency of interfering in Zamfara State politics.
In a statement issued yesterday, the activists, under the aegis of the Zamfara Unity Forum, alleged that the anti-graft body had been contracted by politicians to intimidate and humiliate Mallam Daudu Lawal, whom the national leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has nominated as the consensus governorship candidate of the party.
Why Nnamdi Kanu’s ‘Facts’ On Buhari And Jubril Of Sudan Can’t Be Taken Seriously – Arewa Youths
The Arewa Youth Consultative Forum, AYCF, has reacted to the claims by Nnamdi Kanu that President Buhari is not cloned but replaced by a body double.
The group on Sunday, rubbished the claim by the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, saying Kanu is a drug addict whose statements can’t be taken seriously.
Legislative Aides Accuse Saraki, Dogara, Omolori Of Illegal Diversion Of Unpaid Allowances
Some legislative aides to federal lawmakers have written a petition to the Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibrahim Magu, demanding an investigation into “criminal diversion of their budgeted legitimate entitlements.”
We r alleging criminal diversion of budgetd funds at @nassnigeria by collusion of management led by @CNA_Omolori n leadership led by @bukolasaraki and @YakubDogara that led to unpaid entitlements of Legislative Aides
@officialEFCC swing into action NOW!#WeAreAidesNotSlaves pic.twitter.com/x2oB422VSn
— Governor (@seguntomori) October 9, 2018
Ogun State: Buruji Is An Agent Of APC, Adebutu Remains Our Governorship Candidate – PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has insisted the senator representing Ogun East, Senator Kashamu Buruji is a desperate paid agent of anti-democratic forces working to cause confusion, trigger violence and bloodletting in the 2019 general election and derail our hard-earned democracy.
The party also accused Senator Buruji of printing and selling fake PDP nomination forms to members of the public, in violation of the provisions of the Electoral Act and the PDP constitution, which vest such powers only on the party’s National Working Committee.
Shehu Sani Accuses President Buhari Of Intimidating Opposition Members
Senator Shehu Sani representing Kaduna Central in the upper house of the National Assembly, has accused President Muhammadu Buhari of using the instrument’s of the state to intimidate opposition ahead of the 2019 general elections.
In times like this, it’s impossible to divorce the freezing of the account of Peter Obi from partisanship.This act is inimical to the image of the Government and that of the country.The ruling establishment should demonstrate that they can win without persecuting the opposition.
— Senator Shehu Sani (@ShehuSani) December 9, 2018
Falana Warns EFCC Against Sealing Of Suspects’ Assets
One of Nigeria’s most prominent lawyers, Mr Femi Falana (SAN),has once again called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to stop sealing up assets belonging to suspects of financial crimes.
Naija News understands the Senior Advocate of Nigeria gave the advice in Ikeja at the presentation of ‘Compendium of High-Profile Corruption and Financial Crimes Cases in Nigeria.’
Cloned Buhari Rumour: A Threat To Buhari’s Re-election?
While the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration is doing everything possible to have a soft landing at the 2019 elections, plots, threats, accusations and strategies from oppositions seem to be on top of their game.
Naija News recalls that since the President announced his interest in a re-election, effort of oppositions and other threats seems to have tripled.
APC Chieftain In Kebbi State Decamps To PDP, Take Supporters With Him
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Danko-Wasagu area of Kebbi State, Alhaji Dan Musa Ribah, along with his supporters, have dumped his party for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
The PDP Chairman in Kebbi, Alhaji Haruna Saidu disclosed this in Ribah, Danko Wasagu local government area of Kebbi State at the weekend when receiving the defectors at a rally in Ribah area of the state.
2019: Agbakoba Wants NASS To Override Buhari And Enact 2018 Electoral Act
One of Nigerian most prominent lawyers, Dr. Olisa Agbakoba has asked the Nigerian Senate to override President Muhammadu Buhari’s decision and enact 2018 electoral act.
In other words, @inecnigeria is ready to deploy electronic technology for 2019 elections, and only requires that the Electoral Act provides a legal framework. I hereby urge the distinguished and members of @nassnigeria to override @NGRPresident and enact 2018 Electoral Act.
— Dr. Olisa Agbakoba SAN (@oagbakoba) December 10, 2018
President Buhari Lauds Nigerians For Saving $21 Billion From Food Importation
President Muhammadu Buhari has lauded Nigerians for helping to save $ 21 Billion from food importation in the last 3 years.
Nigeria saved $21bn on foreign food importation in 2018!
Wow!
— Sola Salako Ajulo (@purrples) December 9, 2018
According to President Buhari, Nigeria has been able to curb its excessive taste for foreign products which has not only saved the country $21 billion but has also positioned it for food self-sufficiency.
Just In: Amosun And Buhari In Closed Door Meeting
President Muhammadu Buhari is currently in a closed door meeting with the Governor of Ogun state, Ibikunle Amosun at the Presidential villa.
Amosun who arrived the villa earlier today and went straight to the President’s office. It’s unclear the purpose of the meeting but its believed to be closely related to the current crisis rocking the party.
