latest news in nigeria today 2019

El-zakzaky,Wife Are Prosecuted By A State Government- Malami

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The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami (SAN),has said that the leader of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria, Sheikh Ibrahim El-Zakzaky, and his wife, Zeenat, were still be detained because they were being prosecuted by a state government. He made this statement through his spokesman, Dr. Umar Gwandu, who quoted … Read more

We’re Not Behind The Court Suit- PDP Tells APC

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The Rivers State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) has debunked claims by the All Progressives Congress(APC) that it (PDP) was behind the court suit stopping the APC congresses in the state. Obuah, in a statement in Port Harcourt on Thursday, said obedience to court orders remained intrinsic in democracy, stating that any political party … Read more

PFN Calls On FG To Release Nigerians In Illegal Detention

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The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria(PFN) has urged the Federal Government to release all Nigerians in illegal detention in accordance with the rule of law. The PFN National President, Rev. Felix Omobude, in a Christmas message on Wednesday, saluted the decision of the government to release the #RevolutionNow convener, Omoyele Sowore, and former National Security Adviser, … Read more

Iraq Protesters Block Roads,Torch Buildings

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Iraqi anti-government protesters have blocked roads and bridges in Baghdad and the country’s south on Thursday after torching several buildings overnight. The protesters oppose the entire political class and have vented their anger against leaders who are negotiating to nominate an establishment insider as the next prime minister. “The government is hostage to corrupt parties … Read more

Boko Haram Kills Six Persons,Abducts Two Women In Borno

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Insecurity: Boko Haram abducts Dozens of women In Fresh Attack

Boko Haram insurgents have killed six persons and abducted two women in Kwaranglum village in Borno State. Residents told our correspondent that the incident happened on Christmas eve, throwing the whole community into confusion. The state commissioner for poverty alleviation, Mr. Nuhu Clark, an indigene of the area, told newsmen that the Boko Haram insurgents … Read more

Kebbi Governor,Bagudu Signs 2020 Budget

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Kebbi state Governor, Atiku Bagudu has signed the 2020 budget estimate of N138,135,8031,705. The Governor appreciated the legislators for expeditiously passing the budget in less than one month for its implementation from January to December 2020. He affirmed the commitment of his administration to deliver dividends of democracy to the people of Kebbi. He announced … Read more

PDP Lawmakers Reject Tenure Extension for Caretaker Chairmen

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) lawmakers in the Plateau State House of Assembly have rejected tenure extension for caretaker chairmen of four local government areas of the state. Member representing Langtang South in the Assembly,Mr.Sohchang Zimgtim made this known on behalf of his colleagues in a news conference in Jos. The News Agency of Nigeria … Read more

Thirty Five Persons Dead In Burkina Faso Jihadists’ Attack

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Jihadists in Burkina Faso have killed 35 civilians, mostly women, when they simultaneously attacked a town in the north and its military base in one of the deadliest assaults in nearly five years of jihadist violence in the West African country. Seven soldiers and 80 jihadists also died in the double attack Tuesday in Arbinda … Read more

Libya War Leaves Thousands Homeless

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More than 140,000 Libyans like Mohammed have fled their homes since April, when forces loyal to eastern based strongman Khalifa Haftar launched an assault on Tripoli, seat of the UN-recognised government. In central Tripoli, the grey skeletons of a highrise construction site – abandoned since 2008 due to a property dispute – now host more … Read more

CAN Commends FG For The Release Of Dasuki,Sowore

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The leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), has commended the Federal Government for the release of the former National Security Adviser (NSA), Colonel Sambo Dasuki (rtd) and convener of #RevolutionNow protests Omoyele Sowore as mandated by the Federal High Court, Abuja. The CAN President, Rev Samson Ayokunle, in a statement on Tuesday, said … Read more

Ogun APC Reels Out Conditions To Akinlade To Rejoin Party

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Following the announcement by the former Governorship candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement(APM), Adekunle Akinlade,the leadership of the All Progressives Congress(APC) in Ogun State has reeled out the conditions for the Governorship candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement(APM),loyalists of former Governor Ibikunle Amosun to rejoin the party. The party made this statement known through its … Read more

I’m Getting Married Next Year, Wizkid Declares

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Wizkid Would Have Been Selling Pure Water Under Bridge – Actor

Nigerian Artiste, Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid on Tuesday declared that he will be getting married next year. Starboy took to his Twitter page to break the news to his numerous fans, He wrote: “Next year! I’m getting married!” Next year! I’m getting married! — Wizkid (@wizkidayo) December 24, 2019 In March 2018, … Read more

Senate President, Lawan Condemns Attack On Jonathan’s Home In Otuoke

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Lawan Seeks Establishment Of Electoral Offences Commission

President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has condemned the attack on the country home of Ex-President Goodluck Jonathan in Otuoke, Bayelsa State, in the early hours of Tuesday. Lawan, who made this statement through his media aide, Ola Awoniyi, described the attack as ‘despicable.’ The Senate President called on the relevant security agency to get … Read more

I See Overused Benz, Ex-BBN Housemate Rubbishes Tacha’s Car

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The streets of social media have been buzzing in the past few hours over reality star Tacha Akide‘s Mercedes Benz gift from her fans on her 24th birthday. Tacha was gifted the car, valued at about nine million Naira, while celebrating her birthday on Monday, December 23. While many believed the news with so much … Read more

Five Persons Dead In Minna Auto Accident

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The Federal Road Safety Corps in Niger said that five persons have died on Tuesday in an accident in Bonu village along Lambata-Minna road of Gurara Local Government Area of the state. FRSC Sector Commander, Mr Joel Dagwa, said on Tuesday in Minna that the accident involved a Sharon wagon with registration number: MNA 320 … Read more

Ebonyi State Governor,David Umahi Re-jigs Cabinet

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Gov David Umahi Suspends 5 Permanent Secretaries For 6 Months

Ebonyi state Governor, David Umahi has re-jigged his cabinet, affecting two commissioners. Governor Umahi’s Media Assistant, Mr Francis Nwaze, who made a statement in Abakaliki, said that Commissioner for Human Capital Development, Dr Stephen Odoh, has been posted to the governor’s office. Nwaze added: “Mr Uchenna Orji, Commissioner for Information and Orientation is to take … Read more

Former PDP Governorship Aspirant In Zamfara Defects To APC

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The Zonal Vice Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Zamfara state, Alhaji Sani Gwamna has said that the party has received a former People’s Democratic Party (PDP) governorship aspirant in the state, Alhaji Ibrahim Shehu-Bakauye. Gwamma who made this known to newsmen in Gusau, said that Shehu-Bakauye’s defection followed a meeting with some bigwigs … Read more

Many Injured For Scrabble Christmas Gift Promotion At Australian Shopping Mall

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A rush for scramble gift promotions left many injured in an Australian mall on Tuesday after hundreds of balloons with prizes inside were dropped on Christmas shoppers gathered below. Around 150 people jostled for prime position as two massive bags full of balloons hovered overhead in the shopping centre in Sydney’s western suburbs. When they … Read more

Gunmen Abduct Ondo Monarch’s Wife,Children

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Gunmen have abducted the wife, children and driver of the traditional ruler of Odigbo town, Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State, Oba Rufus Akinrinmade.

Ekohotblog gathered that the traditional ruler’s family was abducted on Ikare-Owo Expressway in Oba Akoko, Akoko South West Local Government Area of the state.

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The traditional ruler, who confirmed the incident to our Correspondent, said that the abductors had contacted the family and had demanded a sum of N100m as ransom.

More Details later…

Judge Withdraws From Sowore’s Case

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Justice Ahmed Mohammed of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has withdrawn from the fundamental rights enforcement suit instituted by the ‘RevolutionNow’ protests convener, Mr Omoyele Sowore, seeking an order for his release from the custody of the Department of State Services(DSS). Justice Mohammed ruled on Monday that he could not hear Sowore’s case … Read more

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