Latest News in Nigeria Today Wednesday 26th June 2019
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target=_blank>The number of people living with poverty in Nigeria is frightening, Emir Sanusi II cries
The Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, Tuesday declared that Nigeria was on the verge of bankruptcy, if subsidy on petroleum products and electricity tariff was not withdrawn.
Sanusi, who spoke at the 3rd National Treasury Workshop organized by office of the Accountant General of the Federation in Kano, advised President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration to withdraw subsidy and utilise the funds in development projects such as education, health and infrastructure.
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target=_blank>Ekiti appoints Emir Sanusi as EKSU Chancellor
Ekiti state government has appointed the Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, as the Chancellor of the state-owned Ekiti State University (EKSU), Ado Ekiti.
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target=_blank>Benin-Ore chopper : NCAA identifies owner, commences investigation
Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, yesterday said it had commenced investigation into the circumstances surrounding the unscheduled diversion of Helicopter owned by Tropical Arctic Logistics Ltd.
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target=_blank>Again, PDP accuses FG of plot to hurt Governor Ishaku
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has for the umpteenth time fingered the Presidency for blame in the alleged recent invasion of the Abuja residence of Taraba state governor, Darius Ishaku.
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target=_blank>Tinubu, Yoruba leaders meet Buhari in Aso Rock over killings in South West
NATIONAL leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and some leaders of the Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere yesterday met with President Muhammadu Buhari on the rising rate of insecurity in the South West.
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target=_blank>Wole Soyinka breaks silence on plane seat incident
Victor Ogunyinka
There has been an overwhelming debate as to what transpired between Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, and a ‘young man’ that asked for his seat before a flight.
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Media Mogul, Mo Abudu, shared a mail from Professor Wole Soyinka on her Instagram page, where the Nobel Laureate gave a short explanation on the incident he described as “very minor”.
Mo Abudu, explained that the content of the mail was shared after she got the approval of Wole Soyinka.
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target=_blank>The solution to humanity’s problem – Tuface Idibia
In continuation of his 20-years on the stage anniversary celebration, acclaimed Nigerian Afro-pop music legend, Innocent Idibia, a.k.a Tuface, now fondly referred to as 2Baba, has released a new video titled ’20 Years A King’, starring award-winning veteran Nollywood actor, Richard Mofe-Damijo, a.k.a RMD.
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target=_blank>Osun Govt. denies receiving Paris Club refund
The Osun State Government has said that it did not receive Paris Club Refund from the Federal Government, saying that such refunds were always made public by government.
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target=_blank>BBNAIJA 2019: Winner to take home N60million grand prize
With the new season of Big Brother Naija making its highly anticipated premiere on Sunday, June 30, 2019, MultiChoice Nigeria has upped the ante with the announcement of N60million worth of prizes for the winner.
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Yoruba Obas’ Forum tasks FG on security measures
By Chris Onuoha
Following the outcome of the deliberations reached by the Yoruba Obas‘ Forum held at Ibadan, Oyo State Monday, the custodians of Yoruba heritage and culture among other things, has tasked the federal government to consider measures that will forestall the insecurity in the land. The monarchs disclosed that insecurity matters in Yoruba land must not be taken for granted.
They also reiterated their stand on kingship institution in Yoruba land, disapproving diaspora Obaship and sternly frowns at abuse of kingship privileges.
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