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Nigeria Breaking News, Today, Thursday, 23rd, January 2020.
This a round-up of some breaking news, Today, Thursday, 23rd, January 2020.
Trump Speaks On Why He Banned Nigeria From US Visa access
American president, Donald Trump has added Nigeria and six others to his travel ban list.
According to Trump who spoke at a news conference at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland yesterday, Trump said the expansion which will be announced “very shortly” is as a result of happenings around the world.
Tinubu Finally Breaks Silence On Amotekun (Full Statement)
The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has finally broken his silence on the establishment of Operation Amotekun.
It will be recalled that Amotekun is the code name given to the security outfit set up by governors of the South-West zone to combat security challenges in the region.
Buhari Reacts As Trump ‘Plan’ To Impose Travel Ban On Nigeria
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday refused to react to speculations that United States President, Donald Trump, plans to place a visa restriction on Nigeria.
Naija News reports that Trump is set to sign an executive order expanding visa restrictions to seven countries.
Just In: Unknown Gunmen Assassinate Top APC Chieftain
Unknown gunmen on Wednesday killed a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, Alhaji Babatunde Oreitan.
Sources said Oreitan, who is one of the leaders of the party in Ona Ara local government, was murdered in his home located at Oremeji Agugu area of Ibadan.
Reactions Trail Killing Of Abducted CAN Chairman By Boko Haram.
Lawan Andimi, chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Michika LGA of Adamawa state, have been killed by members of Boko Haram group.
Naija News recalls that Andimi was abducted early January when the insurgents attacked his village.