Top ten stories that made headline this week
- President Buhari accused of plagiarism
Parts of a speech delivered by President Muhammadu Buhari during the inauguration of the ‘Change begins with me’ campaign is said to have been copied from a 2008 speech given by U.S. President Barack Obama.
However, the Presidency has disclosed that it is taking appropriate measures to sanction the speechwriter.
2. EFCC invites Patience Jonathan’s security aide for questioning
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has invited agents of the Department of State Services who worked for Dame Patience Jonathan over the frozen $15m in four Skye Bank accounts.
3. Buhari departs Nigeria for 71st UN General Assembly in New York
President Muhammadu Buhari has departed Abuja for the 71st United Nations General Assembly starting on Monday in New York. Buhari will be meeting with U.S President, Barack Obama on the sidelines of the assembly to discuss economic changes and security.
4. Economic recession will soon end says Adeosun
Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, has said that the present economic recession will be short lived as the government is making plans to ensure that recession doesn’t occur again in the near future.
5. Former Boko Haram spokesperson found in Senator Ali Ndume’s home
A former spokesman of Boko Haram terrorist sect, Ali Sanda Umar Konduga, also known as Al-Zawahiri, has been arrested by the police in the house of Senate majority leader Ali Ndume.
6. Liverpool beats Chelsea 2 – 1
A stunning strike by Liverpool captain, Jordan Henderson, gave the team a surprising win 2 – 1 over Chelsea football club at Stamford Bridge at the English Premier League.
7. FG has attempted to rescue the Chibok girls 3 times
The Nigerian government has disclosed that it made three different attempts to rescue the kidnapped Chibok girls.
8. Edo women want Obaseki’s wife to apologize over comment
Former Edo State Executive Director on Poverty Alleviation Agency and Women mobilization, Evelyn Igbafe-Omokhodion, has threatened to mobilize Edo state women to protest against Besty Obaseki, wife of APC guber candidate in the state, over prostitution comment.
9. Christ Embassy pastor commits suicide after mistakenly sharing nude pictures
A Christ Embassy pastor has reportedly committed suicide after mistakenly sharing a picture of his manhood on the church WhatsApp group.
10. Psquare releases first single
After a tumltus year, the music duo has released their first project together since they began their solo careers. They released a new single titled ‘Bank Alert.’
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