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This video is a summary of the news week as we saw it on Nigerian Bulletin this week that ends 18 June, 2016.
1. President Buhari Extends Medical Trip
President Muhammadu Buhari has extended his London Medical Trip to now return to the country on Sunday, 19 June, 2016.
2. EFCC Raids Obanikoro's House; Vital Documents and Valuables Seized
The house of Nigeria's Minister of State for Defence, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, was on Tuesday raided by operatives of the EFCC. The house is located at Layi Ajayi Bembe Street in Parkview Estate, Ikoyi.
3. “I Will Be The President Of Nigeria” - Dino Melaye
Senator representing Kogi West Senatorial District, Dino Melaye has said that he wants to become, and will be the President of Nigeria. Melaye said this on Channels Television “Politics Today” with Seun Okinbaloye.
4. CBN Announces New Foreign Exchange Policy
The Central Bank of Nigeria has announced a new foreign exchange policy. Addressing a press conference on Wednesday in Abuja, CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele announced a full float of the Naira
5. Oscar Pistorius To Be Sentenced For Girlfriend's Murder - A judge on Wednesday says she will announce Oscar Pistorius' sentence for the murder of girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on July 6, 2016. Oscar Pistorius is a South African paralypian.
6. Super Eagles Star, Ogenyi Onazi Weds in Benin
Super Eagles assistant captain, Ogenyi Eddy Onazi has tied the nuptial knot with his long time girl friend, Sandra Ogunsuyi. The traditional wedding took place in the ancient city of Benin, the Edo State capital on Thursday, June 16.
7. Nigerian Producer OJB Jezreel Is Dead
Popular Nigerian Music producer, Babatunde Okungbowa aka OJB Jezreel is dead. Reports have it that his kidney transplant failed completely since last week and his family had to keep him on N35k dialysis to overcome the relapse.
8. Ex-Adamawa Governor Lands in EFCC Detention
The immediate past governor of Adamawa State, Bala Ngillari, has been detained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, for his alleged role in the distribution of N450 million for the re-election of former President Goodluck Jonathan.
9. Nigerian Senate Passes 13 Bills For Second Reading in 7 Minutes
Nigerian Senate under the leadership of Dr. Bukola Saraki on Tuesday, June 14, began consideration to alter the 1999 constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, passing 13 bills for second reading in seven minutes.
10. United States Bars Nigerian Lawmakers From Entering the Country Over Sex Scandal
The United States government has formally cancelled its visas from the three Nigerian lawmakers accused of sex scandal, an indication that they had been barred from future trips to the United States. The affected members include: Mr. Mohammed Garba-Gololo (Bauchi State); Mr. Terse Gbillah (Benue State), and Mr. Samuel Ikon (Cross River State).
1. President Buhari Extends Medical Trip
President Muhammadu Buhari has extended his London Medical Trip to now return to the country on Sunday, 19 June, 2016.
2. EFCC Raids Obanikoro's House; Vital Documents and Valuables Seized
The house of Nigeria's Minister of State for Defence, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, was on Tuesday raided by operatives of the EFCC. The house is located at Layi Ajayi Bembe Street in Parkview Estate, Ikoyi.
3. “I Will Be The President Of Nigeria” - Dino Melaye
Senator representing Kogi West Senatorial District, Dino Melaye has said that he wants to become, and will be the President of Nigeria. Melaye said this on Channels Television “Politics Today” with Seun Okinbaloye.
4. CBN Announces New Foreign Exchange Policy
The Central Bank of Nigeria has announced a new foreign exchange policy. Addressing a press conference on Wednesday in Abuja, CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele announced a full float of the Naira
5. Oscar Pistorius To Be Sentenced For Girlfriend's Murder - A judge on Wednesday says she will announce Oscar Pistorius' sentence for the murder of girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on July 6, 2016. Oscar Pistorius is a South African paralypian.
6. Super Eagles Star, Ogenyi Onazi Weds in Benin
Super Eagles assistant captain, Ogenyi Eddy Onazi has tied the nuptial knot with his long time girl friend, Sandra Ogunsuyi. The traditional wedding took place in the ancient city of Benin, the Edo State capital on Thursday, June 16.
7. Nigerian Producer OJB Jezreel Is Dead
Popular Nigerian Music producer, Babatunde Okungbowa aka OJB Jezreel is dead. Reports have it that his kidney transplant failed completely since last week and his family had to keep him on N35k dialysis to overcome the relapse.
8. Ex-Adamawa Governor Lands in EFCC Detention
The immediate past governor of Adamawa State, Bala Ngillari, has been detained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, for his alleged role in the distribution of N450 million for the re-election of former President Goodluck Jonathan.
9. Nigerian Senate Passes 13 Bills For Second Reading in 7 Minutes
Nigerian Senate under the leadership of Dr. Bukola Saraki on Tuesday, June 14, began consideration to alter the 1999 constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, passing 13 bills for second reading in seven minutes.
10. United States Bars Nigerian Lawmakers From Entering the Country Over Sex Scandal
The United States government has formally cancelled its visas from the three Nigerian lawmakers accused of sex scandal, an indication that they had been barred from future trips to the United States. The affected members include: Mr. Mohammed Garba-Gololo (Bauchi State); Mr. Terse Gbillah (Benue State), and Mr. Samuel Ikon (Cross River State).
