You Attacked Emefiele To Divert Attention From Your EFCC Case — Arewa Youths Slam Akpabio
The Arewa Youths Forum (AYF) has berated the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, over his recent comments on the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele. Recall that Akpabio, while speaking at a church service on Sunday, stated that President Bola Tinubu’s administration does not know what crime to charge Emefiele with before the court. He added that the former CBN Governor was involved in many fraudulent dealings. Reacting in a statement on Monday, signed by its Acting National Secretary, Isa Dangaziya, the forum described Akpabio’s comments as mere attempts to divert attention
Leaked Memo: There Are Moles In Tinubu’s Govt – Onanuga Asserts, Reveals Next Action
The Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has asserted that there are moles in the incumbent administration working secretly for the opposition. Though he did not directly mention which party, Onanuga believed there were individuals who were leaking documents out to the public and stressed the need for the Federal Government to take decisive action to identify and remove individuals. He noted that the civil service framework is currently under investigation as per the request of the Presidency. The purpose of this investigation, Onanug said, is to identify
EFCC Declares Emefiele’s Wife, Three Others Wanted
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) yesterday declared Margaret Dumbiri Emefiele, wife of the embattled former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele wanted. Also declared wanted by the anti-graft agency were Eric Ocheme Odoh (m), Jonathan Omoile (m) and Anita Joy Omoile (f) for alleged for allegedly conniving with the immediate past CBN governor to convert “huge sums of money” belonging to the Federal Government. The EFCC, in a public notice, also accused the wanted persons of committing felony to wit: obtaining money by false pretences and stealing, contrary to and punishable under Sections 411,
Federal Government Reacts To NLC, TUC strike Threat
The Federal Government on gas addressed concerns raised by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), asserting that accusations of failing to fulfill its promises to the labor unions are unfounded. This clarification came amid escalating tensions following the organized labour’s threat to initiate a nationwide strike over unmet agreements and the prevailing economic hardships faced by Nigerians. In a bid to avert the looming strike, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, called on the labour unions to engage in dialogue with the government. He emphasized that striking would not be beneficial
Gbajabiamila makes case for social media regulation
President Bola Tinubu’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, has said that social media has become a societal menace and must be regulated. Gbajabiamila said this while representing Tinubu at the public presentation of a book, “Nigerian Public Discourse: The Interplay of Empirical Evidence and Hyperbole” written by a former Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, in Lagos This is according to a Thursday statement by Tunde Alao, the Senior Special Assistant to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Media), Office of the Lagos State Deputy Governor. “The social media has become a societal menace and must be regulated. As many people do
Fuel Subsidy: Banks Increase Workers Salary
In response to the rising inflation caused by the removal of petrol subsidies, Nigerian banks have taken measures to support their workforce. Wema Bank recently raised the salaries of its employees, aiming to alleviate the harsh effects of fuel subsidy removal, citing economic realities as the driving force behind the decision. Similarly, Guaranty Holding Company, the parent firm of Guarantee Trust Bank, announced a salary increase for its junior and contract staff on June 18, 2023, in an effort to help them cope with the high cost of living. The new salary adjustment became effective from July 1,
