Emefiele: Tinubu Reveals Real Reason Behind Suspension Of CBN Governor, Directs Deputy To Take Over
The governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele has been suspended from office with immediate effect by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The suspension which broke the internet a few minutes ago, was contained in a statement issued by Director of Information in the Office of Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Willie Bassey.
Reactions As Alex Otti's Deputy Storms Parks In Abia To Stop Collection Of Transportation Levies
Abia state deputy governor, His Excellency Ikechukwu Emetu, on Thursday, stormed major parks in the state to enforce the law on transportation levies. A few days ago, the governor of the state, Alex Otti, gave a directive that all levies being paid by transporters in the state should be put on hold until a directive from the state government is made.
Benue PDP Condemns Sack of Civil Servants by Governor Alia
Benue State Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has condemned the directive by the state Governor, Hyacinth Alia, that some categories of Benue state Civil Servants be sacked from their jobs. In a press Statement signed by the Acting State Chairman of the party, Isaac Mffo, described the directive as unlawful and , insensitive.
Three States In Southern Nigeria That Do Not Have A Direct Passage To The Atlantic Ocean
Nigeria, a country located in West Africa, is blessed with proximity to the Atlantic Ocean. The Atlantic Ocean, the second-largest ocean on Earth, holds great significance in terms of trade, transportation, and natural resources. Many states in the southern region of Nigeria enjoy direct access to this vast body of water, providing economic and strategic advantages.
Two States In Nigeria That Share Land Boundaries With Niger Republic
Nigeria, situated in West Africa, shares its borders with several neighboring countries. One of these countries is the Republic of Niger, located in the western part of the African continent. While Nigeria as a whole shares a boundary with Niger Republic, there are specific states within Nigeria that also have direct land boundaries with the neighboring country.
Reactions As Enugu Residents Defy Governor Mbah's Directive, Continue To Observe Sit-At-Home
The residents of Enugu State have defied the directive of Governor Peter Mbah on the ban of sit-at-home in the state. It should be recalled that on June 1st, Governor Peter Mbah had declared that there will be no more sit-at-home in the state with effect from June 5th.
Primate Ayodele Reveals The Real Reasons Why Obi & Atiku Failed In The Presidential Election
Primate Elijah Ayodele, the founder and general overseer of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, recently shared a message with the public via a video on his Tiktok profile. During his speech, the cleric reportedly said that Peter Obi and Atiku failed in the presidential election because they didn't listen to the right direction and disregarded the rules.
Tinubu Orders DSS to Vacate EFCC Office in Lagos
Vanguard news reported that President Bola Tinubu has directed the Department of State Services (DSS) to immediately vacate the office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Ikoyi, Lagos. The directive was issued on Tuesday after reports that DSS officials had stormed the EFCC office and prevented staff from accessing the building.
Shettima's Led Economic Council Receives New Instructions from Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu Issues a New Directive on Subsidy Removal On Wednesday, June 7, the President directed the Economic Council, headed by Vice President Kashim Shettima, to initiate measures to remove subsidies. President Tinubu issued this directive during a meeting with a group of market participants who visited him on Wednesday and expressed their willingness to donate buses for mass transportation to assist the masses.
Today's Headlines; Benue: EFCC Told To Start Probing Buhari, Leave Ortom; Otti Freezes Abia Accounts, Sacks Boards Executives
Benue: EFCC told to start probing Buhari, leave Ortom The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has been urged to start probing the immediate past President, Muhammad Buhari and leave ex- Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom. Unconfirmed reports had it that EFCC had allegedly invaded Benue State, in an attempt to arrest Ortom.
To Stop Extortion, I Have Directed Immediate Suspension Of All Transport Levies- Governor Alex Otti
Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti has directed the immediate suspension of all transport levies impose on buses, tricycles, and okada drivers which was seen as a form of extortion, intimidation and harassment. An hour ago, via his official Instagram page, he noted that this was in line with his campaign promise to sanitize methods of revenue collection in Abia.
Alex Otti directs that all accounts of the Abia State Government to be frozen immediately
In a surprising move, Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has issued a directive to freeze all accounts belonging to the Abia State Government and its agencies. The governor's decision was conveyed in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ferdinand Ekeoma, on Tuesday.
Reactions As President Tinubu Orders Security Agencies To Crush Those Involved In Oil Theft.
Bola Ahmed Adekunle Tinubu, the current President of Nigeria, has ordered the Service Chiefs and heads of security and intelligence agencies to put an end to oil theft in the country. During his first official meeting with the security and intelligence heads led by the Chief of Defense Staff, General Lucky Irabor, Tinubu emphasized that his administration will not tolerate such a menace.
I Don't Want You To Be That Governor That'll Go To Abuja To Do Anything They Say—Wike to Fubara
At the Thanksgiving service before his inauguration, Rivers State's outgoing governor, Nyesom Wike, gave some advice to the incoming governor, Siminalayi Fubara. Wike claims he does not want to be the governor who executes directives from Abuja. According to Wike, the country is run by a bureaucratic system of government, and the chief representative should have the freedom to make decisions on their own without fear or approval.
I’ll not accept your fabricated list for political appointments – Fintiri tells PDP
Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has criticized the PDP in the state for ignoring his orders about political appointments.The Governor reiterated his stance that he would not use a computer-generated list for political appointments. The party members, according to Fintiri, "disregarded his earlier directives to present their best eleven for political appointment through proper consultations with their constituents."
Enugu State Gov’t Freezes All Government Accounts
The Enugu State government has issued a directive to freeze all government-owned bank accounts until further notice. The statement was signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Chidiebere Onyia, on Tuesday, May 30, 2023. The directive is effective immediately. The reason behind the directive is not stated in the statement.
I'll never accept any appointment list that does not adhere to my directive- Gov. Fintiri tells PDP.
Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State had directed that the People Democratic Party stakeholders in the state make their political appointments through consultations with their respective constituents but they never did. Reacting to this, the Governor informed them that he will never accept such appointments; the essence of the directive, he explained, was to ensure that everyone in the state is carried along and represented.
Buhari has set traps for Tinubu – Shehu Sanni
According to former federal lawmaker Shehu Sani, President Muhammadu Buhari has reportedly set traps for his successor, President-elect Bola Tinubu. Sani made these claims while criticizing the shortcomings of the departing administration. Sani alleges that Buhari's intention is to make his own administration appear better in comparison to Tinubu's.
Today's Headlines: Tribunal Gives Obi Three Weeks To Prove Case, Why Tribunal Rejected Live Coverage
Tribunal Gives Obi Three Weeks To Prove Case The Presidential Election Petition Court has given the Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, three weeks to prove his case against the outcome of the presidential election. This was stated during a proceeding at the Court of Appeal in Abuja on Tuesday.
2023: "FEC has not been Dissolved" - Lai Mohammed
According to an article published by Vanguard recently, President Muhammadu Buhari, Wednesday, directed members of the Federal Executive Council, FEC, to continue with their functions till Friday. President Muhammadu Buhari has directed members of his cabinet to continue to work till the administration winds down on May 29, 2023.