We bring you a summary of some of the top news headlines of today.
1.) US President, Donald Trump Signs Executive Order Banning Refugees And Muslims
The news that trended during the weekend was the suspension of admissions of refugees and muslims from seven countries- Iraq, Iran, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Sudan, Libya and Yemen.
The ban has attracted widespread criticism and has been claimed to be a muslim ban but Donald Trump has denied it is.
2.) DSS Invites Apostle Suleman For Questioning
The Department of State Services (DSS) on Saturday invited the Founder and President of the Omega Fire Ministries Worldwide, Apostle Johnson Suleman for questioning in relation to alleged inciting comments he made concerning Christians killing the Fulani Herdsmen.
3.) More Pictures Of President Muhammadu Buhari In London Surfaced
Amidst rumours that the President had died in London while on vacation, pictures of Ogun State Governor, Ibikunle Amosun paying him a visit found its way to the Internet while the President was also spotted with the first lady, Aisha.
The pictures of Aisha with the President were released by the presidency on Sunday to calm the nerves of people and stop the rumour mongering.
4.) APC South East Leaders To Back Buhari In 2019
After picking former Senate President, Ken Nnamani as the APC Chairman in the South east region, the leaders led by the new Chairman, Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha among others indicated their intention to wait for the incumbent President, Muhammadu Buhari to use two terms before making a move for Igbo presidency.
Recall that former President Olusegun Obasanjo had touted the South East as a region that can also produce a president.
5.) Reports That A Governor From An Oil Producing State Lost Stolen $10m Bailout Funds To Mistress
It was reported over the weekend that a governor from the south south region had lost the looted $10m bailout funds President Muhammadu Buhari had given to states in distress.
To make matters worse, the mistress he gave the stolen funds to help stash in a foreign accounts has disappeared into thin year.
6.) NCS Seized Armoured Helicopters
The Nigeria Customs Service seized armoured helicopters reportedly belonging to the Rivers State Government.
Governor Nyesom Wike had claimed the helicopters were bought during the tenure of Rotimi Ameachi.
Amaechi who is now Transportation Minister has since transferred the blame to former President, Goodluck Jonathan and Wike for the inability of the state to claim the two armoured helicopters.
The Minister said that the state government under his leadership decided to import the armoured helicopters to fight criminals who he said were masquerading as militants, kidnappers and all other elements.
7.) Ondo State Assembly Paymaster Caught With Bag Filled With N15m Cash ‘To Give Speaker Jumoke Akindele’
Speaker of Ondo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Jumoke Akindele, was suspended Friday, January 27 after the House Paymaster was caught ferrying the sum of N15 million and he alleged that Mrs Akindele ordered him to bring the money to her residence.
The paymaster was caught with the money at the premises of the assembly complex
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