Latest News in Nigeria Today Thursday 4th July 2019
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target=_blank>Open letter to Keyamo by Ex-Presidential aspirant, Ikubese
A former Presidential Aspirant and Convener, YesWeFit Revolutionary Movement, Dr. Thomas-Wilson Ikubese has written an open letter to the Director of Strategic Communication of the Muhammadu Buhari Campaign Organization in the last election, Mr. Festus Keyamo, SAN, over his recent call for the arrest of a senator of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Elisha Abbo who was caught on camera assaulting a lady in a s** toy’s shop.
Continue reading Open letter to Keyamo by Ex-Presidential aspirant, Ikubese at Vanguard News.
target=_blank>Suspension of Ruga, victory for all Nigerians – Ortom
By Peter Duru, Makurdi
Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has described the suspension of the proposed Ruga settlement plan for herdsmen by the Federal Government as victory for all peace loving Nigerians.
He stated that the rejection of the Ruga settlement model by majority of Nigerians was not personal but rather a struggle by the people of the country against impunity and injustice.
Governor Ortom in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, CPS, Terver Akase commended President Muhammadu Buhari for heeding the call of the people for the suspension of the settlement plan.
Continue reading Suspension of Ruga, victory for all Nigerians – Ortom at Vanguard News.
target=_blank>CSOs hail FG over suspension of Ruga project
CIVIL Society Organisations, CSOs, Wednesday, hailed the Federal Government over announcement on suspension of controversial Ruga project in the country.
Continue reading CSOs hail FG over suspension of Ruga project at Vanguard News.
target=_blank>FG begins probe of its ex-minister over alleged fraud
The Federal Government has begun interrogation of those implicated in the alleged fraud that left over 65,000 Nigerian shareholders losing two billion dollars worth of shares.
Mr Chukwuemeka Obasi , the legal representative of the whistle-blower disclosed this to newsmen on Wednesday in Abuja.
Obasi said the various representatives of all private and public institutions linked with the fraud were also invited and quizzed.
Obasi said the establishments mentioned in the petition included the Chapel Hill, National Security Exchange (NSE), Security Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).
Continue reading FG begins probe of its ex-minister over alleged fraud at Vanguard News.
target=_blank>Buhari dragged to court over delay in ministers appointment
A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has been urged to compel President Muhammadu Buhari to immediately appoint ministers as stipulated by law to kick-start the running of the government.
Continue reading Buhari dragged to court over delay in ministers appointment at Vanguard News.
target=_blank>PDP kicks against Speaker’s attempt to impose minority leadership
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has rejected alleged attempt by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, to impose its lawmakers as minority leaders in the green chamber.
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target=_blank>NNPC pays $833.57m debt, clears Mobil’s cash call arrears
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, Wednesday, said it has fully settled the total amount owed to Mobil Producing Nigeria, MPN, with a payment of $833.57 million.
Continue reading NNPC pays $833.57m debt, clears Mobil’s cash call arrears at Vanguard News.
target=_blank>Sunday Igboho breaks silence over aide’s death
Debunks rumour of reprisal attack
Ibadan-based influential man, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has broken silence over the death of one of his aides, Ebenezer Abiola, who was attacked by suspected gunmen and killed in cold blood at Oke Fia, Osogbo, Osun State, weeks ago, and also debunked a rumour of reprisal attack.
Igboho, in a chat with newsmen, at his Ibadan residence, recently, expressed that the sad news met him abroad and had to change his return ticket earlier than scheduled because he couldn’t believe what happened.
Continue reading Sunday Igboho breaks silence over aide’s death at Vanguard News.
target=_blank>Edo Assembly swears-in member-elect, Emmanuel Agbaje
The Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Frank Okiye, has sworn-in a member-elect, Emmanuel Agbaje, as honourable member, bringing the number of the inaugurated members of the 7th State Assembly to 12.
Continue reading Edo Assembly swears-in member-elect, Emmanuel Agbaje at Vanguard News.
Djokovic into Wimbledon third round for 11th year in a row
Defending champion Novak Djokovic reached the Wimbledon third round for the 11th consecutive year on Wednesday with a 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 win over Denis Kudla of the United States.
Continue reading Djokovic into Wimbledon third round for 11th year in a row at Vanguard News.
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