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President Tinubu Names New SEC Chairman and Board Members

19Apr

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President Tinubu Names New SEC Chairman and Board Members

Approval has been granted by President Bola Tinubu for the appointment of a new chairman and six board members for the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The announcement was made official in a statement by Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the President.⁣⁣The newly appointed members are Mr. Mairiga Katuka as the Board Chairman, Mr. Emomotimi Agama as the Director-General, Frana Chukwuogor as the Executive Commissioner in charge of Legal and Enforcement, and Mr. Bola Ajomale as the Executive Commissioner for Operations.⁣⁣Additionally, Mrs. Samiya Usman will serve as the Executive Commissioner handling Corporate Services, while Mr. Lekan Belo and Mr. Kasimu Kurfi have been appointed as Non-Executive Commissioners.⁣⁣According to Ngelale, President Tinub...

EFCC Declares Ex-Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello Wanted

18Apr

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EFCC Declares Ex-Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello Wanted

Yahaya Bello, the previous governor of Kogi state, has been officially declared wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The allegations against Bello pertain to economic and financial crimes. On Thursday, the EFCC shared a notice on its official Facebook page regarding this matter. An excerpt from the notice stated, “The EFCC is in search of former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, concerning economic and financial crimes amounting to N80.2 billion. Anyone who has information on his current location is urged to immediately contact the EFCC or the nearest police station,” as per the notice. More details to follow...

10 years after abduction, Nigerian Army rescues pregnant Chibok girl

18Apr

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10 years after abduction, Nigerian Army rescues pregnant Chibok girl

In a significant development, Nigerian Army officers stationed in the North-East region have successfully rescued Lydia Simon, a former student who was abducted from Chibok Secondary School. Confirmation of this rescue came in a statement released on Friday by the Department of Army Public Relations. According to the statement, Lydia, identified as serial number 68, was saved along with her three children during a military operation known as Operation Desert Sanity III. "Lydia, who was listed as serial number 68 among the Chibok Secondary School girls who were kidnapped, was rescued alongside her three children by troops conducting Operation Desert Sanity III. The operation took place around Ngoshe in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State. At the time of her rescue, Lydia was five...

Political Turmoil: Governor Ododo Secretly Evacuates Yahaya Bello from Abuja Residence to Dodge EFCC Arrest

17Apr

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Political Turmoil: Governor Ododo Secretly Evacuates Yahaya Bello from Abuja Residence to Dodge EFCC Arrest

Reports suggest that the current governor of Kogi State, Usman Ododo, has discreetly moved the beleaguered former governor of the state, Yahaya Bello, from his home in Abuja to evade an imminent arrest by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Ododo's unexpected arrival at Bello's residence came in the wake of a robust security crackdown conducted by EFCC operatives and other law enforcement agencies aiming to apprehend the ex-governor. A group of armed individuals donning black attire bearing the label "Special Forces," believed to be under the Nigeria Police Force, were positioned to obstruct the EFCC officials from accessing Yahaya Bello's residence on Benghazi Street, Wuse Zone 4, Abuja. Despite the EFCC's attempt to raid Bello's abode around 9:30 am on Wednesday ...

EFCC operatives in surprise operation at Yahaya Bello’s residence in Abuja

17Apr

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EFCC operatives in surprise operation at Yahaya Bello’s residence in Abuja

Wednesday saw the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) operatives make a dramatic appearance at the home of former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, situated in Wuse Zone 4, Abuja. On Benghazi Street, armed EFCC personnel were spotted surrounding Bello’s residence in a show of force. An amended charge in March 2024 saw the agency bring Yahaya Bello, his nephew Ali, Dauda Sulaiman, and Abdulsalam Hudu before Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja, over an alleged N84bn money laundering case. In response to this development, the ex-governor’s media office issued a statement, denouncing the actions of the operatives and urging President Bola Tinubu to intervene and caution the EFCC. The statement highlighted how the presence of EFCC operatives at Bello’s abo...

Ganduje’s suspension from APC upheld by Court

17Apr

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Ganduje’s suspension from APC upheld by Court

The Court upholds Ganduje's suspension from APC Following a verdict from the Kano State High Court, Abdullahi Ganduje's suspension as the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been confirmed. An exparte order was granted by the court on Wednesday, also prohibiting Ganduje from portraying himself as a party member. More information to follow...

Peter Obi advocates for a parliamentary system in Nigeria to ensure presidential accountability

17Apr

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Peter Obi advocates for a parliamentary system in Nigeria to ensure presidential accountability

Speaking at Harvard Law School in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, Peter Obi, the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, highlighted the necessity of implementing a parliamentary system of government in Nigeria. He emphasized the importance of the president engaging with citizens regularly, suggesting that this would be a requirement under a parliamentary system. Obi expressed his concern over the ineffective nature of the current presidential system in Nigeria, leading to the retention of poor leaders who lack accountability during their four-year terms. He argued that in a parliamentary system, leaders could face a vote of no confidence within a shorter period, fostering greater accountability. Under a parliamentary system, the president would also serve as a member of parliament, ens...

President Tinubu proclaims April 7 as National Police Day

16Apr

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President Tinubu proclaims April 7 as National Police Day

President Bola Tinubu has declared that April 7 will now be observed as National Police Day in Nigeria. This announcement was made during the inaugural Nigeria Police Awards and Commendations ceremony held at Transcorp Hilton, Abuja. Vice President Kashim Shettima represented President Tinubu at the event. Emphasizing the importance of providing training and capacity-building opportunities for the men and women of the police force, Tinubu highlighted the necessity of equipping them with the necessary skills for modern policing. He also revealed that the Federal Government has sanctioned the designation of the first week of April as police week, with April 7 designated as National Police Day. “Esteemed guests, as part of our commitment to recognizing the invaluable service of the Police ...

15Apr

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Suspension of Kaduna APC’s Ganduje

Abdullahi Ganduje, the former governor of Kano state, has been suspended by the All Progressives Congress (APC). Despite being the National Chairman of the APC, he faced suspension from members of his ward, the Ganduje Ward in the Dawakin Tofa Local Government Area of Kano State, on Monday. This decision came as a response to alleged corruption charges brought against him by the state government. The Kano High Court set a date of April 17, 2024, for Ganduje's arraignment on charges related to bribery, diversion, and misappropriation of funds, including the alleged acceptance of $413,000 and N1.38bn in bribes. Confirmed by the Kano State Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice, Haruna Dederi, Ganduje will be arraigned alongside his wife and six others mentioned in the writ of summo...

Nasir El-Rufai rejects the notion of becoming a political godfather

15Apr

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Nasir El-Rufai rejects the notion of becoming a political godfather

In a recent address at a Capacity-Enhancement Workshop for Senior Government Officials in Borno State, ex-Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai made it clear that he has no interest in assuming the role of a political godfather in the state. Despite leaving office nearly a year ago, El-Rufai disclosed that he has only returned to Kaduna on five occasions since then. Expressing his stance on political patronage, El-Rufai emphasized, "I have no desire to play the role of a godfather and that's why I refrain from interfering in Kaduna's affairs. I expect the current governor to learn and excel independently." Highlighting the significance of competent leadership, he stressed, "The cornerstone of good governance lies in effective leadership. A leader must surround himself with skilled in...