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EFCC: Who succeeds Magu?

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Following the suspension of the embattled chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Nigerians are not sure who President Muhammad Buhari will choose to succeed Ibrahim Magu.

Since the establishment of the anti-corruption body by former President Olusegun Obasanjo in the year 2003, Malam Nuhu Ribadu the pioneer chairman of the commission became a household name in Nigeria. This was as a result of his no-nonsense anti-corruption stance.

But Nuhu Ribadu too was disgraced out of office by former President Umaru Musa Yaradua.
Since then the commission had chairmen like Mrs. Farida Waziri, Ibrahim Lamorde, and recently Ibrahim Magu.

Fighting corruption in Nigeria is one of the promises made by preceding governments and many anti-corruption efforts have not met the expectation of Nigerians. This is because they see the fight as selective even from Nuhu Ribadu up to the time of Ibrahim Magu.
Nigerian press has speculated on President Muhammad Buhari’s appointments since he assumed office in 2015, but the president in several instances has surprised Nigerians and appointed unpredictable personalities.

A recent example was when his late Chief of staff Abba Kyari passed away on April 17, the press speculated his possible replacement, and many prominent politicians were penciled down by the press as possible successors of Abba Kyari, but still, President Buhari surprised Nigerians and appointed Professor Ibrahim Gambari.

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As Nigerians await the appointment of new EFCC helmsman, the doggedness of President Muhammad Buhari’s effort in fighting corruption remained to be seen in his less than three years before he hands over in May 2023.

Nigerians are also waiting to see whether the president will appoint someone who is impartial in fighting corruption. This is because average Nigerians are not yet satisfied with how the Buhari administration fights corruption especially during the days of Ibrahim Magu.
The 8th National may have been vindicated, they exerted enormous pressure on Mr. President to sack Ibrahim Magu but to no avail.
Fighting corruption by the Buhari administration has been confusing to the government itself, as a self-acclaimed anti-corruption Czars like Ibrahim Magu appointed by the Buhari administration have been accused of corrupt acts

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Gov. Yusuf accuses opposition parties of fueling political crisis in Kano metropolis

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Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf

 

 

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has accused actors in the opposition parties of fueling civic unrest and political instability in Kano.

Governor Yusuf pointed the accusing fingers while briefing journalists during the State Executive Council Meeting Wednesday, vowed to deploy drastic measures necessary to nip the resurgence of thuggery in the bud.

The Governor’s reaction follows the recent bloody crisis between some suspected political thugs who unleashed terror on another gang of politicians.

In a statement by Spokesperson of the Governor, Sanusi Bature Dawakin-Tofa, Governor Yusuf revealed that intelligence brief abreast with after the state security council held Tuesday clearly exposed the atrocities of those sponsoring unrest in Kano.

According to the statement, the Governor posited the elements in the opposition, who are not comfortable with the steady development, peace and stability in the state, embedded to provoke needless crisis.

Gov. Yusuf however reassured determination of his administration to confront the challenges with equal force, insisted government would not henceforth, tolerate attempt by any elements to frustrate the enduring peace and tranquility in the state.

In the release, Governor Yusuf assured the resolution of the government to work with all the security agencies in the state to checkmate the excesses of the criminal minded elements being sponsored to cause problem.

Governor Yusuf will soon reopen the state own Reformatory Centre, at Kiru local government area as part of measures to rehabilitate and control drug abuse in the state.

During the Wednesday council meeting, the Governor also brief plans to inaugurate the newly constituted 46 of Shura Consultative Council compose of renowned Islamic Scholars, members of the academia, and other stakeholders.

To check unemployment, the Governor is determined to roll massive youth empowerment initiatives in the coming year to ensure that a significant per cent of the youth become self’relient.

 










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President Tinubu Arrives In Lagos Ahead Of Christmas Holiday

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President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Lagos from Abuja ahead of the Christmas celebrations.

The President was received at the airport by the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, along with other state officials.

He is expected to proceed to his private residence in the state.

His arrival follows the presentation of the 2025 budget to a joint session of the National Assembly on Wednesday.

He described it as the “Budget of Restoration: Securing Peace, Rebuilding Prosperity.” The proposal, he explained, is aimed at stabilizing the economy, fostering an equitable business environment, and promoting inclusive growth.

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Kano Approves 1st Term Vacation Date

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Kano State Government has approved Friday 20th and Saturday 21st Dec. 2024 as the date for the commencement of 1st term vacation to all Day and Boarding Public/Private Primary and Post Primary Schools in the state.

Therefore, Parents/ Guardians of Pupils and Students in the Boarding schools are to convey their wards home by the early hours of Saturday 21st Dec. 2024.

A statement by the Director Public Enlightenment of the State Ministry of Education Balarabe Abdullahi Kiru explained that Boarding Schools Pupils and Students are to resume back to their respective Schools on Sunday 5th January 2025 while the Day Students are to resume on Monday 6th January 2025.

The statement however quoted the Commissioner of the Ministry Dr. Ali Haruna Makoda urging Parents/Guardians of Pupils and Students of the schools to ensure total compliance with resumption dates.

The statement further warned that appropriate Disciplinary Action would be taken against defaulting Students

It appreciated the cooperation and support given to the ministry and wished the Students and Pupils successful and hitch free holiday.

 

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