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Lalong Lists Imprisoned Dariye, 48 Others As His Re-election Campaign Coordinators
The governor of Plateau State, Governor Simon Lalong, has listed former Governor Joshua Dariye and 48 others as members of All Progressives Congress’ campaign council for the state.
Naija News understands that Dariye, the former governor of Plateau State, is currently serving a 10 years jail terms he was sent to by an Abuja based high court for misappropriating the state fund.
Onnoghen: PDP Is Crying More Than The Bereaved – Lai Mohammed
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has described as a face-saving measure the decision by the PDP to pull the brakes on its electioneering campaign over Justice Walter Onnoghen’s suspension, saying the PDP’s campaign never gained traction in the first instance.
Responding to reporters’ question in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, on Saturday, on the suspension of the PDP’s campaign, the Minister said: ”Which Campaign? Their campaign was over a long time ago. There is nothing to suspend. We said it that their campaign had floundered. You can now see. What they are doing now is looking for a face-saving way out of a dead and buried campaign.”
Biafra: What Nnamdi Kanu Said About ‘Biafran Jews’ On Holocaust Memorial Day
The leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, on Sunday, compared the Holocaust to the killing of millions of “Biafran Jews” during the Nigerian Civil War.
Naija News reports that January 27 was the International Holocaust Remembrance Day, commemorating the tragedy of the Holocaust that occurred during the Second World War.
Buhari Govt Sends ‘Strong’ Warning To US, UK, EU Over Onnoghen
The Nigerian Government led by President Muhammadu Buhari has warned the United States, the United Kingdom and the European Union not to meddle in the internal affairs of the nation.
Naija News had reported earlier that President Buhari suspended Onnoghen on Friday and immediately appointed Tanko Mohammed as the acting Chief Justice of Nigeria.
Femi Falana Tells Onnoghen To ‘Do The Needful By Calling It Quits’
Human Rights attorney, Femi Falana (SAN), has called on Justice Walter Onnoghen to quit the bench, following the allegations levelled against him at the code of conduct tribunal.
Naija News reports that Falana made the call on Sunday during Politics Today, a political talk show on Channels Television.
Femi Falana Explodes Over Onnoghen’s Suspension, Blasts ‘Executive And Judiciary’ (Video)
Human Rights attorney, Femi Falana (SAN), says both the Executive and the Judiciary arms of government in Nigeria have failed Nigerians in reaction to the suspension of Walter Onnoghen as the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN).
Naija News had reported earlier that President Muhammadu Buhari suspended Onnoghen on Friday and immediately appointed Tanko Mohammed as the acting Chief Justice of Nigeria.
INEC Releases Names Of 144 Observers For 2019 Elections (Full List)
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Sunday, announced that 144 observers will monitor the 2019 general elections.
Naija News reports that the Commission threatened to cancel and withdraw the accreditation of any organization if its members or agents breach the code of conduct.
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