This is a roundup of some breaking news in Nigeria for Today, Tuesday, 30th, July 2019.
Oshiomhole Says Saraki Nigeria’s Smartest Politician
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), AdamsOshiomhole, has described former Senate President Bukola Saraki, as the smartest political player in Nigeria.
The former Edo State governor, however, insisted that he showed more smartness in orchestrating Saraki’s defeat.
Biafra: IPOB Reveals When Its Leader, Nnamdi Kanu Will Return To Nigeria
The Indigenous People Of Biafra (IPOB) has disclosed that its embattled leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu will soon make a return to Nigeria.
The group’s spokesperson, Emma Powerful said Kanu will return to Nigeria to mobilise support for the actualization of Biafra as part of his current tour of some countries where he is canvassing support for the group’s secessionist cause.
Boko Haram: President Buhari Reacts To Killing Of Over 60 Mourners In Borno
Following the recent attack on mourners at a funeral procession in Borno State, which saw over 60 people dead, the action has been condemned by President Muhammadu Buhari.
President Buhari in a statement through his spokesperson, Garba Shehu, stated that the President had received assurance from the armed forces that the terrorists who committed the killings would be dealt with.
Atiku vs Buhari: INEC Refuses To Produce Witnesses Against PDP
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has informed the Presidential Election Tribunal sitting in Abuja, the nation’s capital that it will not call any witness in defence of the petition by the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP), Nigeria’s main opposition party and its 2019 presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar.
Naija News understands that INEC counsel, Yunus Usman (SAN) announced this at the resumption of proceedings at the Tribunal on Monday, July 29 according to a report The Nation.
Shiites Vs Police: Beware Of Iran, Fani-Kayode Warns Buhari
Former Minister of Aviation Femi Fani-Kayode has warned the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari against starting a war against the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Fani-Kayode made this known during following recent clashes between the Nigerian Police and members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) also known as Shiites.
Soldiers, Boko Haram Clash In Borno
Nigeria soldiers forced Boko Haram insurgents to flee after engaging them in a gun battle in Bama Local Government Area of Borno State.
Naija News gathered that the clash which is considered to be a big victory for the Nigerian army took place on Monday.
Ambode Speaks On Plotting To Dump APC For PDP
The immediate past governor of Lagos State, Akinwunmi Ambode, has rejected reports that he is plotting to leave the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
He dismissed the reports in a statement on Monday by his Media aide, Habib Aruna.
source https://www.naijanews.com/2019/07/30/nigeria-breaking-news-today-tuesday-30th-july-2019/
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