This is a roundup of some breaking news in Nigeria for Today, Friday, 12th, February 2021.
Fani-Kayode Meets Zamfara Governor As Defection Looms [Photos]
Former Minister of Aviation Femi Fani-Kayode on Thursday met with Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara at his Abuja residence.
Naija News reports that Fani-Kayode made this known in a post on his Twitter page on Friday morning.
Real Reason Buhari Appointed Ex-Service Chiefs As Ambassadors Revealed
The presidency on Thursday declared that President Muhammadu Buhari appointed the immediate past service chiefs as non-career ambassadors as a reward for their service and loyalty.
The special adviser media and publicity to the president, Mr Femi Adesina made the submission in an opinion article titled ‘ex-service chiefs as ambassadors and why not.”
Bauchi Governor Roasts Yoruba, Backs Fulani Herdsmen Carrying Guns
Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has said Fulani herdsmen carry firearms to protect themselves against cattle rustlers who attack, kill and take away their possessions.
Speaking as a Special Guest of Honour at the launch of NUJ’s magazine titled ‘Correspondents’ Watch” on Thursday, Bala Mohammed slammed the South-west for refusing to accommodate herdsmen.
Ekweremadu Reveals Why Church Must Participate In Nigeria Politics
Former Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, has said the involvement of the church in Nigeria politics would help to foster development, national identity and create stability in society.
The lawmaker stated this in a paper titled ‘The Role of the Church and Politician in Politics and Democratic Nation-Building’, which he delivered at the Standing Committee forum of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Church), on Thursday.
Lai Mohammed Should Be Ashamed For Justifying Amnesty For Bandits – IPOB
The Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed, has been called out by the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, for justifying the proscription of IPOB, while amnesty is granted to bandits and terrorists.
The group in a statement on Thursday described the minister’s statement as disgraceful.
source https://www.naijanews.com/2021/02/12/nigeria-breaking-news-today-friday-12th-february-2021/
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