Naij.com digest: Top 9 news that broke this Wednesday
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1. Finally! Senate passes 2016 budget
The Senate on Wednesday, March 23, finally passed the long awaited 2016 budget submitted by President Muhammadu Buhari.
2. EFCC arraigns Tompolo in absentia
After his failure to appear in court to answer charges leveled against him, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on March 22 arraigned former militant leader, Government Ekpemupolo (aka Tompolo) in absentia over alleged N35 billion fraud.
3. Rivers APC candidate demands a refund of money from INEC
A shocking video has surfaced online of Azubuike Nwajoku, a candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers state, demanding a refund of some money he gave an electoral officer.
4. Two wanted Boko Haram commanders arrested in Taraba
Taraba state poolice command has confirmed the arrest of two wanted Boko Haram commanders in the state.
5. CCT trial: Dismiss Saraki’s case, Lawyers urge Justice Umar
A group of lawyers under the name, Lawyers in Defence of Democracy have urged Justice Danladi Umar of the CCT to dismiss the trial case of Saraki.
6. These 10 men made Buhari president
Though the road to the presidency was not easy, there were a handful of people responsible for making it happen.
7. Security expert warns of Al Qaeda attacks on Lagos, Abuja
Security expert Dr. Ona Ekhomu, has warned that terror group Al Qaeda plans to attack the most populated Nigerian cities – Lagos and Anbuja.
8. Wike condoles with the Nigerian army over the death of a Major
Governor, Nyesom Wike of Rivers state condoled with the Nigerian Army over the killing of a Major and about 3 soldier by sea pirates before the legislative rerun elections in the state.
9. The flamboyant life Buhari, other leaders are living while Nigerians groan
The Financial Times has detailed the flamboyant life of President Buhari, other leaders are living while Nigerians groan.
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