The media has been filled with many breaking and developing stories from within Nigeria and the international scene.
ZENITHBLOG.com team has properly put together 11 top stories that broke this Monday, February 20.
1. When Osinbajo takes decisions, some run to Buhari in London to question it – Abdulmumin Jibrin
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Suspended member of the House of Representatives, Abdulmumin Jibrin, has revealed that some politicians have started questioning the authority of the Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo.
2.Chaos in the US: Trump in trouble as New Yorkers take to the streets in protest, even as McMaster becomes new national security adviser
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About 3000 anti-Trump protesters marched in New York on Monday, February 20, shouting “not my president!”.
Daily Mail reports that they were joined by others in cities across the country as the nation celebrated its Presidents Day holiday.
In a festive mood, demonstrators of all ages and ethnicities gathered in Columbus Circle, in front of Trump International Hotel and near Central Park to voice their dismay with President Donald Trump.
3. Most WANTED terror suspects from ISIS finally found
Police in Mombasa have arrested two most wanted terror suspects after arriving back in the country.
Nasra Hyder Faiza and Salim Mohamed Rashid were arrested on Saturday, February 18.
The two reportedly arrived back in the country two days ago from Syria.
4. CAN in Katsina embarks on fasting and prayer for Buhari
Christians in Katsina, the home-state of President Muhammadu Buhari, under the aegis of the Chirstian Association of Nigeria (CAN) have embarked on fasting and prayers for the Nigerian leader.
5. Osinbajo meets with governors, ministers over rice
Professor Yemi Osinbajo, Nigeria’s acting president, has reportedly met with state governors and some ministers in the Muhammadu Buhari cabinet inside Aso Rock.
The Nation reports that the meeting concerned the Presidential Task Force on Rice and Wheat, but that it held behind closed-doors at the Presidential Villa, Abuja on Monday, February 20.
The report quoted the Kebbi state governor, Bagudu Atiku Abubakar, as saying that the forum reviewed the wheat and rice programme of the country.
6. Prophet TB Joshua urges Nigerians to pray for President Buhari
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Prophet Temitope Joshua of The Synagogue Church Of All Nations (SCOAN) has broken his long silence on national issues.
The revered prophet released some prophecies to his congregation on Sunday, February 19 which was broadcast live on the SCOAN’s official TV station – Emmanuel TV.
7. Governor Lalong’s deputy chief of staff slumps, dies
The deputy chief of staff to Plateau state governor, Barrister Simon Lalong, is dead, Thisday reports.
According to the report, Barrister Yusuf Gambo Hawaja died on Sunday, February 19 at the Bingham University Teaching Hospital (BhUTH) in Jos the state capital.
Daily Post gathered that he collapsed in his house and died in the car as he was being taken to the hospital.
8. Naira crashes to N520 per dollar in black market
The Naira plummeted at the parallel market from N516/dollar on Friday, February 17, to a new record low of N520/dollar.
The local currency also depreciated to N635 against the Pound sterling from N630 and crashed against Euro to trade at N545 from N540.
9. BREAKING: Protesting students block Abuja Airport road (Photo)
Students of the University of Abuja have blocked Abuja – Gwagwalada highway in protest over the killing of their colleague.
10. Nigeria gives new directive on dollar acquisition
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The Central bank of Nigeria has announced a new policy in regards to foreign exchange and its acquisition which is expected to take effect immediately.
According to Premium Times, this new policy is coming after National Economic Council’s directives issued on Thursday, February 16 that called for a review of the widening gap between the inter-bank foreign exchange and parallel market rates.
11. You won’t have much to inherit from me, President Buhari tells family
President Muhammadu Buhari has told his children the only legacy he would be leaving for them is the acquisition of education
The president told his children to be self-reliant, noting that he would leave behind very little for them to inherit.
He said this in his biography written by American Professor, John Paden, titled “Muhammadu Buhari: The Challenges of Leadership in Nigeria.
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