The Senate has confirmed the appointment of Abdulrasheed Bawa as Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Bawa appeared before the Senate for screening and told the federal lawmakers about his plans for the EFCC, if his appointment is confirmed. Bawa said he would be pursuing for the recovery and return of all stolen assets from…
The Nigerian Senate has confirmed the appointment of the immediate-past Service Chiefs as non-career ambassadors. They include General Abayomi Olonisakin; Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai; Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas. Others are former Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, and Air Vice Marshal Mohammed Usman. The confirmation of the ambassadorial appointment of the former service chiefs comes two weeks after President…
The Senate has summoned the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele. The CBN Governor is expected to brief the federal lawmakers about the suspension of bank accounts that are used for cryptocurrency transactions. The Senate took the decision based on a motion by Senator Istifanus Gyang in reaction to the CBN’s directive to financial…
A second investigation has been opened against former US President, Donald Trump. Reports say the second investigation is being done by prosecutors in the US state of Georgia. They are investigating attempts by Trump to overturn results from last November’s election. Trump was recorded telling the top election official in Georgia to find more than eleven thousand…
The Nigerian Senate has confirmed the appointment of Ahmed Kuru as Managing Director of the Asset Management Corporate of Nigeria, AMCON. The Senate also approved the appointment of Eberechukwu Uneze and Aminu Ismail as AMCON Executive Directors. The Senate’s approval followed the presentation of the report of the Committee on Banking, Insurance and other financial Institutions. The…
The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan has referred the request of the President Muhammadu Buhari for the confirmation of new Service Chiefs, to the joint committees on Army, Navy, and Air force for necessary screening. The appointees for confirmation are Major General Lucky lrabor, Chief of Defence Staff; Major General Ibrahim Attahiru – Chief of Army…