Senate Weighs Options On Ningi’s Recall
News Source: The Nation
The Senate is currently weighing options on whether to recall Senator Abdul Ningi from suspension or allow him to serve out the punishment, it was learnt on Monday, April 29.
The National Assembly will on Tuesday, April 29, resume plenary after over one one-month break.
The Senate on March 12, 2024, shortly before it embarked on Easter and Sallah recess suspended Senator Ningi for three months for claiming during a BBC Hausa Service interview that the National Assembly passed two 2024 budgets.
He also alleged that the 2024 budget was padded to the tune of N3.7 trillion.
The Senate had rejected the allegations saying the amount was meant for statutory transfers to Federal Government institutions on first-line charge.
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Alleged Illegal Forex Trading: Court Okays EFCC’s Freezing Of 1,146 Accounts
News Source: The Nation
Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja has issued an interim order empowering the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to freeze about 1,146 bank accounts belonging to individuals and companies.
The EFCC claimed it was investigating the affected accounts over allegations of unauthorised dealing in foreign exchange, money laundering and terrorism financing.
Justice Nwite issued the order in a ruling on the ex-parte motion by EFCC’s lawyer, Ekele Iheanacho.
Prince Harry, Meghan To Visit Nigeria In May For Talks On Invictus Games
News Source: Sahara Reporters
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan are expected to visit Nigeria in May for talks on the Invictus Games, which he established to facilitate the rehabilitation of wounded and sick servicemembers and veterans.
The Defence Headquarters in a statement on Sunday expressed its “honour and delight for the acceptance of the Duke of Duchess, His Royal Highness Prince Harry and his wife, the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan to visit Nigeria in May 2024”.
The statement signed by the Director of Defence Information, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau said during their stay in Nigeria, they will be meeting with Service members and will be hosted to arrays of cultural activities.
Nigerian Police Disperse 'Paid Protesters' Mobilised By Ex-Governor Yahaya Bello In Abuja
News Source: Sahara Reporters
Operatives of the Nigerian Police Force on Monday dispersed scores of protesters mobilised by former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello to stage a demonstration against the Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
In a video obtained by SaharaReporters, the protesters were seen running helter-skelter from police arrest in Abuja, the country’s capital city.
The protesters were said to have gathered at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja, telling the commission to obey a subsisting court order which prevented any further arrest of the former Kogi governor.