2 SPYS BLOG has gathered the most important news stories for the first day of September. Find all the things you need to know this Tuesday below.
1. (UPDATED) First Member Of GEJ’s Government Appears In Court Under PMB’s Tenure.
Sambo Dasuki, the former national security adviser (NSA), made his first appearance in Abuja Federal High Court this morning, September 1, to defend himself against charges of the illegal possession of firearms.
2. We Voted For PMB Because Of His Promises – Angry Nigerians Tell Their President
President Muhammadu Buhari has been severely criticised for disowning promises made by his party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), during the election campaign about what he would do in his first 100 days as president.
3. Police Beats 50-Year-Old Widow To Death In Akure (PHOTOS)
Some police officers attached to the Ondo state police command have allegedly beaten a 50-year-old widow to death in the state. The corpse of the deceased was dumped at the general hospital’s morgue in Akure by the police officers numbering about seven.
4. GOOD NEWS: Major Boko Haram Hideouts, Militants’ Camps Dislodged – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has stated that the end of Boko Haram insurgency in Nigeria is in sight, adding that all known terrorists’ camps and hideouts on Nigerian territory have been dislodged.
5. Photos From Swearing In Ceremony Of New SGF, NSA And Adesina
Yesterday President Buhari swore in the newly-appointed secretary to the government of the federation (SGF) Babachir David Lawal and others. The ceremony took place at the council chambers of the presidential villa in Abuja.
6. Fayose Threatens The Unity Of Nigeria – Presidency Warns Nigerians
The APC has responded to the attacks on Buhari by Ayo Fayose, Ekiti state governor, over lopsided appointments. Garba Shehu, presidential media aide, said Buhari had been busy with the revival of the economy, securing the nation and ridding it of corruption. He added the Nigerian leader would follow these priorities and would not be distracted by unwarranted criticism.
7. Boko Haram: President Buhari Under Pressure To Ban The Use Of Hijab
Anthony Sani, the former national publicity secretary of the Arewa Consultative Forum, noted that young girls were being used by Boko Haram as emissaries to carry out bomb attacks in the northeast. He said the ban on veils will make it impossible for the girls to hide explosives.
8. SHOCKING Video: Buhari Knew ‘100 Days’ Mantra Was A Myth Before Being Elected
2 SPYS BLOG has found Buhari’s speech in London dating back to February 26, when the APC presidential candidate was touching upon the issue of 100 days in office after the inauguration…
9. Nigerian Army Recaptures Borno Town From Boko Haram
Nigerian troops have succeeded in recapturing Gamboru Ngala in Borno state from Boko Haram insurgents, the army spokespersons, Sani Usman confirmed on Tuesday.
10. UPDATED: The Biggest Football Transfers Of 2015
The transfer window is shut and European clubs completed deals for the players which they feel will make them better next season. Andrea Pirlo, Petr Chech, Bastian Schweinsteiger, others, and their new clubs!
