This is a roundup of some of the breaking news in Nigeria for Tuesday, September 4 2018.
How FG Double Crossed Saraki Loyalists Planning To Stop Senate From Reconvening
The Federal Government has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to dismiss a suit seeking an order to stop Senate from being reconvened.
In his notice of preliminary objection, the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), argued that the plaintiffs lacked the locus standi (legal right) to file the litigation.
Why Buhari refused To Sign Electoral Bill – Ita Enang
President Muhammadu Buhari has refrain from assenting to Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2018 due to “some drafting issues” that has not been dealt with following the prior revisions to the Bill.
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on National Assembly Matters (Senate), Sen. Ita Enang made this known in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja on Friday.
2019: I Won’t Impose Any Candidate, Ajimobi Assures APC Members
The Oyo State governor, Abiola Ajimobi has assured members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) that there will be no candidate imposition in the party from anybody, including himself.
The governor made this known during a meeting of Oyo South Senatorial District stakeholders held at Lafia hotel in Ibadan.
2019 Elections: PDP will Come out Victorious In The State – Gov. Ahmed
Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed has assured that the People Democratic Party (PDP) will win elections in the state in 2019, given the calibre of the members of the State Working Committee of the party.
Ahmed made this known in the Kwara State’s State house, where the governor met with members of the newly inaugurated committee in his office.
Osun 2018: Saraki Set To Begin Work As Chairman PDP
Senate President Bukola Saraki is set to commence work as the Chairman of the 2018 People’s Democratic Party Osun State Governorship Election Campaign Council.
Recall NaijaNews reported that Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki, as well as the governors of Sokoto and Benue states, Aminu Tambuwal and Samuel Ortomrespectively have been appointed by the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, into National Campaign Council for the governorship election in Osun State.
FG Ready To Demolish Structures Under Power Line
The Nigeria Electricity Management Service Agency (NEMSA), on Monday insisted that government will definitely remove the structures and building under the power line.
This development is not unconnected to Federal Government policy that prohibits the building of any houses and other structures under the power line.
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