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I left N6billion in credit for the state – Ikpeazu replies Otti over allegations of outstanding debt
The former Governor of Abia state, Okezie Ikpeazu, refuted allegations that he left outstanding debts for his successor. In response to Alex Otti’s claim that there were no funds or assets left behind, Ikpeazu stated that he left ₦6 billion in the government’s treasury and had no outstanding debts with any commercial banks, including temporary overdrafts when he concluded his tenure. In addition to highlighting some of the investments made during his administration, Ikpeazu also…
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Democracy Day: Enemies of democracy are not resting, we must do more to defeat them – Atiku Abubakar
Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the 2023 elections, expressed his belief that Nigeria is currently in a state of bondage. He shared this in a tweet commemorating Democracy day. The former Vice President emphasized that it will require the combined efforts of all Nigerians to liberate the country from this situation. Atiku acknowledged that the adversaries of democracy, whom they are actively opposing, are persistent in their actions,…
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DSS seizes Emefiele’s passport, to carry out house and office search
The Department of State Services has taken possession of the passport belonging to Godwin Emefiele, the suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria. Emefiele was apprehended in Lagos over the weekend and later transported to Abuja. According to Punch, there is a possibility that the DSS will conduct searches of Emefiele’s residence and workplace within this week. A source informed the publication that it is a routine practice to retain his travel document while…
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Emefiele now in our custody – DSS
The Department of State Services (DSS) has confirmed that Mr Godwin Emefiele, the suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is now in its custody for some investigative reasons. Peter Afunanya, Public Relations Officer, Department of State Services, in a statement, urged the public, particularly the media, to apply utmost caution in the reportage and narratives concerning this
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Mr President doesn’t betray anybody, he won’t leave out those who worked very hard for him – Umahi
Former Governor of Ebonyi State, Dave Umahi has said that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will not betray those who worked very hard for him He stressed that due to his loyalty, El-Rufai will play a major role in Tinubu’s government despite his recent anti-Christian comments. He expressed that Tinubu can’t leave him and El-Rufai because they worked for his emergence as president. He said; “So be assured that Mr President is not going to leave…
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Good riddance to the worst CBN Governor in History – Tinubu’s aide, Onanuga mocks Emefiele
Bayo Onanuga, the spokesperson for the Tinubu/Shettima presidential campaign council, has ridiculed Godwin Emefiele following his suspension as the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Onanuga’s remarks came in response to Emefiele’s suspension, which occurred on Friday evening. In his place, Mr. Folashodun Adebisi Shonubi has been appointed as the acting Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria. Expressing his thoughts on the matter via his official Twitter handle, Onanuga characterized it as…
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Wike hails President Tinubu for suspending Emefiele
President Bola Tinubu’s suspension of Godwin Emefiele as the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has received praise from Nyesom Wike, the former Governor of Rivers State. Last night, President Tinubu suspended Emefiele and instructed him to promptly hand over his duties to Folashodun Shonubi, the Deputy Governor (Operations Directorate) of the Apex bank. In response to this development, Wike, who had previously criticized Emefiele’s policies, particularly the Naira redesign, commended the President…
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Emefiele: Buhari, Irabor should be arrested as well, they are accomplices – Sowore
Omoyele Sowore, a rights activist, has called for the Department of State Services (DSS) to apprehend former President Muhammadu Buhari and Chief of Defence Staff General Lucky Irabor. Sowore made this statement in response to the alleged DSS’s arrest of the suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele. He claimed that Buhari and Irabor were collaborators with Emefiele, hence advocating for their arrest. Tweeting, he wrote: “DSS reportedly picks up/detains former…
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“Currently, Emefiele is not with us” – DSS
The Department of State Services (DSS) has clarified that the suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, is not currently in their custody. Following Emefiele’s suspension by President Bola Tinubu, there were reports suggesting that he had been arrested. Emefiele’s suspension was attributed to an ongoing investigation into his office and planned reforms in the financial sector, as stated in a release by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation,…
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Question Emefiele and even accuse him, but let him have the chance to defend himself – Reno Omokri tells Tinubu
Reno Omokri has issued a warning to President Bola Tinubu, advising against the imprisonment of the former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, without granting him a fair opportunity to defend himself. Omokri emphasized the importance of affording Emefiele the chance to address any allegations leveled against him and urged Tinubu not to repeat the error made by former President Muhammadu Buhari, who detained officials from the previous administration without granting them a…
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DSS arrests Emefiele minutes after suspension by Tinubu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu suspended the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Governor, Mr Godwin Emefiele from office with immediate effect and he has been arrested by the Department of State Services, DSS. According to a terse statement by Willie Bassey Director, Information Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation on Friday night, Emefiele’s suspension is sequel to the ongoing investigation of his office and the planned reforms in the financial sector of…
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Peter Obi knows Tinubu is his democratically elected President – Bashir Ahmed
Former President Muhammadu Buhari’s Special Assistant on Digital Communications, Bashir Ahmad, has reiterated that the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, knows that President Bola Tinubu was “democratically elected.” He made this claim during an exchange with Labour Party’s Staunch supporter, Aisha Yesufu on twitter. Yesufu wrote: “Bola Ahmed Tinubu did not win the 2023 election and crudely rigged it to get himself imposed on Nigerians. That’s the issue that no matter…
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