This a round-up of some breaking news, Today, Monday, 13th, January 2020
Buhari, Unfair To Igbos – Ezeife Explodes, Demands Igbo Presidency
The first civilian governor of Anambra State, Chukwuemeka Ezeife, says President Muhammadu Buhari is unfair because his government “has been pushing the Igbo out of Nigeria.”
Naija News reports that Ezeife, who made this statement in an interview with PointBlankNews, called for equity and fairness as a yardstick during the 2023 presidential election.
Obasanjo Meets Osinbajo, Tinubu In Lagos (Photos)
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Saturday met with Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Naija News reports that the trio met at the 80th birthday celebration of Chief Rasaq Okoya, founder of Eleganza Group of companies.
Also in attendance were Governor Babajde Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed; former Commonwealth Secretary-General, Chief Emeka Anyaoku; Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote as well as traditional rulers.
What Maku Said On Plotting New Party With Atiku, Saraki, Tinubu, Wike, Others
The National Secretary of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Labaran Maku, has denied meeting former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Bola Ahmed Tinubu over plans to establish a new political party ahead 2023.
Naija News reports that Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki, Governors Nyesom Wike, Aminu Tambuwal and Bala Mohammed also allegedly attended the meeting.
Trump Sends Serious Warning To Iran Against Killing Of Its Protesters
Iran has been warned against killing protesters who took to the streets after it admitted shooting down an airliner by mistake, killing all 176 people aboard.
The warning was given by US President Donald Trump who opined that the Iranian government
must allow human rights groups to monitor and report facts from the ground on the ongoing protests by the Iranian people.
Falana Issues Fresh Demand To Buhari Over Presidential Jet
Human rights and constitutional lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), has told President Muhammadu Buhari to stop his family from using aircraft in the presidential fleet.
Naija News reports that Nigerians had condemned Buhari’s daughter, Hanan, for flying to Bauchi with the Presidential Jet on invitation by Rilwanu Adamu, Emir of Bauchi, on Thursday to Durbar.
source https://www.naijanews.com/2020/01/13/nigeria-breaking-news-today-monday-13th-january-2020/
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