This is a round-up of some breaking-news today, Thursday, 19th, December 2019
President Donald Trump Impeached
Donald Trump, the President of the United States, has been impeached by the United States House of Representatives for abuse of power and obstruction of Congress.
Naija News reports that Trump was impeached by the House of Representatives at exactly 8:23 pm Eastern Time on Wednesday following a fierce debate and vote on two articles of impeachment against him after weeks of testimony related to his dealings with Ukraine.
President Buhari Makes Fresh Appointment
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday approved the appointment of Sarki Auwalu as the Director of the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR).
Naija News reports that Auwalu would head the Department for an initial term of four years.
What Gov. Seyi Makinde Said After Supreme Court Judgement On Oyo Governorship Election
Seyi Makinde, Governor of Oyo State has reacted following the final verdict delivered by the Supreme Court of Nigeria on Wednesday regarding the result of the 2019 Oyo State governorship election.
It will be recalled that the Supreme Court in a unanimous judgment on Wednesday, said Makinde was duly elected governor of the South Western state.
2023: APC Sets Up Reconciliation Committee (Full List)
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has set up a high-level ten-member national reconciliation committee to address the grievances among its members.
Naija News reports that the reconciliation committee is headed by the President of the Senate, Ahmed Lawan.
Senator Benjamin Uwajumogu Slumps, Dies In Abuja
Senator Benjamin Uwajumogu, a Senator representing Imo North Senatorial District at the Nigerian Senate has passed away.
Naija News reports that Senator Uwajumogu slumped in the toilet while taking his bath and was rushed to a private hospital in Apo, Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, where he was confirmed dead.
source https://www.naijanews.com/2019/12/19/nigeria-breaking-news-today-thursday-19th-december-2019/
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