The Acting President, Pro. Yemi Osinbajo says there is no plan to remove the Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu. According to The Guardian, the Acting President made the statement on Thursday at the Commissioning of the Zonal Office of the EFCC in Kaduna.
Fayose Bans Student Activities, Public Procession in Ekiti State
Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Peter Fayose has banned all students activities and public procession in the state. The ban was disclosed in a press statement released on Thursday by the Special Assistant Public Communication and New Media to Ekiti State Governor, Lere Olayinka.
Confusion In The Presidency: Acting President, AGF, Shehu Disagree
The decision of the Nigerian Senate to request the Acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo to withdraw his statement regarding the power of the Senate to screen and confirm some appointments made by the President may have thrown the Presidency into confusion as key players including the Acting President, the Attorney General of the Federation, Malami and Garba Shehu have continued to disagree.
Industrial Court Nullifies Okorocha’s Slash Of Payments To Imo Pensioners
The National Industrial Court (NIC), Owerri, on Wednesday, nullified the slashing of payments to pensioners of the Imo State Public Service. The 60% Slash was contained in a form issued by the Imo State Government to pensioners to sign accepting the cut.
Court Fixes Date To Hear Evans Case Against The Police
The Federal High Court in Lagos has fixed July 13 for hearing in the N300m fundamental rights enforcement suit filed by suspected kidnap kingpin, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike a.k.a. Evans, against the Inspector-General of Police.
Southern Senators Forum Reject Biafra, Restate Support For A United Nigeria
Senators under the aegis of Southern Senators Forum have restated commitment to the unity of the country, describing agitations by Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) for the conduct of referendum that will facilitate the establishment of an Independent Biafra State as misguided.
FG Set To Publish Names Of Looters, Announces New Anti-Corruption Road Map
The Federal Government has announced plans to publish names of treasury looters as ordered by a Federal High Court in Lagos.