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BREAKING: DSS arrests Emefiele

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The Department of State Security, DSS, has reportedly arrested the former Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele.   His reported arrest is coming after president Bola Ahmed Tinubu suspended him from office.   Emefiele was also directed by the president to immediately hand over the affairs of his office to the Deputy Governor (Operations Directorate), who will now act as the Central Bank Governor.   Peter Afunanya, DSS Spokesperson neither confirmed or denied the arrest when contacted on the arrest       News.band

Breaking : Tinubu suspends Emefiele

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has suspended the Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele, from office with immediate effect. This is sequel to the ongoing investigation of his office and the planned reforms in the financial sector of the economy. Emefiele has been directed to immediately hand over the affairs of his office to the Deputy Governor (Operations Directorate), who will act as the Central Bank Governor pending the conclusion of investigation and the reforms.

Tinubu appoints Femi Gbajabiamiala as CoS, Ibrahim Hadejia DCoS,Akume,SGF

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday in Abuja announced the appointment of Speaker of House of Representatives,Femi Gbajabiamila as Chief of Staff, and Sen. Ibrahim Hassan Hadejia, a former Deputy Governor of Jigawa State, as Deputy Chief of Staff. In a meeting with Progressives Governors Forum (PGF), the President also named former Governor of Benue State and immediate past Minister of Special Duties, George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF).  

JUST IN: CBN revokes licences of 179 Microfinance Banks ,others (Full List)

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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revoked the operating licenses of 179 microfinance banks in the country.   This was disclosed in the official gazette of the Federal Government, which was published on the website of the CBN on Tuesday, May 23, 2023.   According to the gazette, the licences of the financial institutions were revoked because they ceased to carry on in Nigeria, the type of business for which their licences were issued for a continuous period of six months.   The banks also failed to fulfil or…

Breaking; President Buhari appoints Dr Nasir Olaitan Raji- Mustapha As DG. NPC

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By ABUBAKAR YUSUF. President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Dr Nasirdeen Olaitan Raji- Mustapha as the new Director General, National Productivity Centre NPC, Abuja effective from 18 May , 2023. The Minister of Labor, Employment, Dr Chris Nwabueze Ngige who conveyed the message on Thursday during the management meeting announced that Dr. Musa Nasirdeen O. Raji ,has been confirmed as the new Director- General of the centre. The Minister stated that Dr Raji will be replacing Dr Kashim Akor who had served his two term of eight years…

JUST IN: Wike declares public holiday in Rivers for Tinubu’s visit

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Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has announced that Wednesday, May 3rd, 2023, will be a public holiday in Rivers State.   The governor made this known in a state broadcast on Tuesday, May 2, 2023. He explained that President-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu had indicated his desire to commission some strategic projects in Rivers State during his presidential campaign visit to the state.   Recall that a formal invitation was earlier sent to the President-Elect after the general elections, which he graciously accepted.   The Governor said the move is…

Buhari reappoints Abike Dabiri-Erewa as Diaspora Commission Chairman

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President Muhammadu Buhari has reappointed Abike Dabiri-Erewa as the Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM). Buhari’s request was contained in a letter read by Senate President Ahmad Lawan on the floor of the upper legislative chamber on Tuesday. Dabiri-Erewa is the pioneer Chairman of the commission that is domiciled in the federal ministry of foreign affairs. Before becoming NiDCOM Chairman, she was the Senior Special Assistant to the President Buhari on Foreign Affairs and Diaspora. Dabiri-Erewa is a former member of the Federal House of Representatives representing Ikorodu…

BREAKING: Ladoke Akintola building donated to LAUTECH

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The massive house belonging to the late premier of defunct Western Region Chief Samuel Ladoke Akintola has been donated to the Oyo state university named after him – Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso. This is an highlight of the 15th convocation ceremonies of the institution which is being rounded off today with awards of degrees to postgraduate students and award of honorary doctorate degrees. Disclosing the development Pro-Chancellor and Chairman Governing Council of the university Professor Ayodeji Oludare Omole in his speech at the programme being held at…

BREAKING: Buhari postpones 2023 census

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President Muhammadu Buhari has approved postponement of the 2023 Population and Housing Census.   The exercise was earlier scheduled for May 3 – 7 2023, but now has been shifted to a date to be determined by the incoming administration. President Buhari gave the approval at the aftermath of a meeting with members of the Federal Executive Council and the Chairman of the National Population Commission, together with his team at the Presidential Villa on Friday, April 28, 2023. The postponement of the 2023 census was contained in a press…