This is a roundup of some of the breaking news in Nigeria for Today, Sunday, June 23, 2019
How Cabals ‘Forced’ Buhari To Contest For Second Term – Sources
He was however, said to have bowed to the pressure of those surrounding him after he mentioned to them that he may not be seeking re-election in 2019.
Information made available to our newsroom on Saturday claims the President made his mind known to his wife, Aisha Buhari and some other close associates including the Governor of Kaduna, Nasiru El-Rufai, Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State, Mamman Daura, Billionaire Mangal, some security top personnel among others
Fani-Kayode Speaks On Omokri Making Money With Leah Sharibu’s Name
Femi Fani-Kayode has berated individuals accusing ex-Presidential Reno Omokri of making money from the campaign to free Leah Sharibu from Boko Haram captivity.
Naija News had reported that some Nigerians accused Omokri of making money with Leah Sharibu, the Dapchi schoolgirl, who was kidnapped by Boko Haram terrorists last year.
Sule Lamido Reveals What Led To The Annulment Of June 12
The former governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido, has revealed the issues which led to the annulment of the June 12, 1993, presidential election.
The former Foreign Affairs minister described June 12 as a story of political treachery, political double-dealing, political betrayal, political deals and political opportunism, all rolled in one, according to Sun.
Oshiomhole Warns Bauchi Gov To Respect State Assembly
The National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole, has warned Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State to respect the State House of Assembly.
Naija News reports that Oshiomhole was reacting to the recent election of the Speaker by 11 members of the state assembly out of the elected 31.
Why I Dropped My Senate Presidency Ambition – Orji Uzor Kalu
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu (APC-Abia North) has revealed that he withdrew his Senate Presidency ambition in obedience to the directives of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The former Abia State governor made this known while addressing friends and supporters at his residence.
Atiku Vs Buhari: PDP BoT Tasks Presidential Election Tribunal
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustees (BoT) has urged the Presidential Election Tribunal to deliver justice in the petition filed by Atiku Abubakar.
Atiku is challenging the declaration of President Muhammadu Buhari as the winner of the 2019 election by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
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