Naijadaze.com has gathered the most important news for February 19, Friday. Find all the important things you might have missed but still need to know.
1. We know where Boko Haram is hiding – President Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has insisted that the deadly Boko Haram sect was chased away from all the local government areas they previously held captive before he came into office.
2. Nnamdi Kanu wears Biafra-themed attire to court (photos)
After spending four months in detention, Nnamdi Kanu, the IPOB leader does not seem to be intimidated by the trial against him by the federal government of Nigeria. Today he appeared at the Federal High Court in Abuja, with a dress that signifies he is still in tune with his agitation for Biafra.
3. Masquerades will not testify against me in court – Nnamdi Kanu
The Department of State Security has informed the court that there is a likelihood that witnesses at the trial of the director of Radio Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, might not testify without protection.
4. Breaking: Jonathan’s cousin found dead
A cousin to ex-president Goodluck Jonathan, who was kidnapped together with his father Chief Inegite Jonathan, was found dead in Otuoke, Bayelsa state, on February 19.
5. Ooni of Ife gets presidential appointment
President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi as the chancellor of the University of Nigeria.
6. Revealed! Read what caused the massive fraud in 2016 budget
The Civil Liberties Organisation has alleged that the massive fraud uncovered in the 2016 Budget proposals presented before the National Assembly by President Muhammadu Buhari can be attributed to the non-reconstitution of the Boards of Federal Government agencies, parastatals and commissions, whose tenure expired or were dissolved by the Federal Government.
7. Tension in Niger Delta: Ijaw youths charge Buhari
The federal government’s decision to send more troops to the Niger Delta to protect oil installations has stirred some tension among the residents of the region. The Ijaw Youths Council worldwide has frowned at the development, terming it “ineffective”.
8. Photos: President Buhari leaves Nigeria for Africa Business Forum
President Muhammadu Buhari has departed Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, for Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt. The Nigerian president will take part in Business for Africa, Egypt and the World Forum.
9. Good news: Naira strengthens against dollar on the black market
Nigeria’s naira has finally strengthened against the US dollar after weeks of free fall on the parallel market. On Friday, February 19, the currency gained N360 against the American dollar what means that the pressure on the national currency has eased.
10. Update: Court seals Psquare’s home (photos)
The heavily armed officers stormed the artists’ home, Squareville, located at Ojodu Berger, very early in the morning with a court order, based on allegations of fraud filed against the duo, to seize the property.