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  • Ex CBN deputy governor visits Emir of Kano

    Former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Deputy Governor, Financial System Stability, Prof. Kingsley Moghalu has paid a courtesy visit to the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II.

    Moghalu, who is the founder of the Institute for Governance and Economic Transformation (IGET), called on all Nigerians to place a premium on purposeful leadership and national unity. These, he said, would create better and equitable future for the country.

    “We have made this trip in the spirit of unity and friendship. As an indigene of Nnewi, Anambra State, we were all witnesses to the deep history that Anambra and Kano share: the  longstanding traditions concerning the role of royalty in maintaining unity in Nigeria. After contributing massively to the economic development of our great country, I also commend the Emir for returning home to continue this wonderful tradition,” he said.

    In Moghalu’s delegation were a former Minister of Health, Prof. A.B.C Nwosu; former  CBN Director of the Consumer Protection Department,  Faruq Shehu; Colonel Charles Onwujuba (rtd.) and Deputy Director, CBN, Muazu Lere.

    The Emir praised Moghalu for his work and success since concluding his tenure at the CBN, especially in thought leadership, the academics and public policy.

    Since leaving Nigeria’s apex bank, Moghalu has been a professor of International Business and Public Policy at the Tufts University in Massachussets, United States of America and also established IGET last year.

  • UN Deputy Sec-Gen gets support over corruption allegation

    UN Deputy Sec-Gen gets support over corruption allegation

    The Federal Government has debunked the allegations of wood export racketeering to China levelled against United Nations (UN) Deputy Secretary-General Mrs. Amina Mohammed.

    Minister of State for Environment Mr. Ibrahim Jibril, in a statement obtained by the News Agency of Nigeria, denied theallegations being widely circulated in the media against the ex-Minister of Environment.

    The statement read: “The report which contained spurious and unsubstantiated allegations against the former Minister, is a pure misrepresentation of facts, baseless and intended to smear not just Mrs. Mohammed, but the Nigerian Government.

    “The Ministry of Environment wishes to state unequivocally that the ex-minister is not under any probe whatsoever over any purported wrongdoing whether locally or internationally.

    “The ex-minister acted within the ambit of the law of both the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the protocols of International Environmental conventions while in office between November 2015 to February 2017”.

    The Federal  Government noted for clarity the processes involved in issuing approvals for Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species in wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).

    It said “potential exporters are required to apply to the ministry” and for “inspection of factories and premises for compliance by wood experts”.

    The statement said qualified exporters were issued ‘Letters of Supports’, with ‘Invitation of the ministry by the exporter for the stuffing of the containers”.

    The ministry stated that all the CITES permits signed by the ex-minister were done in line with stringent guidance and procedures.

    “Specifically, Rosewood (Kosso) is under CITES Appendix II, which allows Sustainable Trade to improve the livelihood of people in line with International best practices.

    “For the records, the CITES permits signed by the ex-minister were in batches from August 2016 to January 2017.”

  • Ekiti youths oppose adoption of Fayose’s deputy

    Ekiti youths oppose adoption of Fayose’s deputy

    •Olusola: nothing wrong with my adoption

    Some youths in Ekiti East Local Government Area of Ekiti State have said they will resist the alleged imposition of deputy governor, Prof. Kolapo Olusola, on the electorate.

    Rising from a meeting on Saturday at Omuo-Ekiti, headquarters of the local government area, the youth condemned the adoption of Olusola as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) “sole candidate”.

    They said the plan was masterminded by Governor Ayo Fayose.

    Acting under the aegis of Ekiti East Youth Forum (EEYF), the group called for the conduct of a free, fair and transparent primary in which all aspirants would participate and eligible delegates allowed to elect a candidate of their choice.

    Ekiti East is the home base of another PDP governorship aspirant and Senate Deputy Minority Whip Biodun Olujimi.

    The senator has fallen out of favours with Fayose over her governorship ambition.

    In a statement after the meeting, EEYF President Joel Rotimi and its Secretary, Oluwatimilehin Stephen, said the decision by a section of the PDP to adopt Olusola among several other aspirants was against the principle of fairness and justice.

    The statement urged the national leadership of the PDP to intervene in the matter.

    It said the crisis thrown up by the “surreptitious adoption” was capable of damaging the chances of the party in the 2018 governorship poll.

    The statement reads: “The purported adoption of Olusola, even before the party releases its guidelines and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) lifts the ban on political campaign, was a pure charade and illegal. It will not stand.

    “The action was masterminded by Governor Fayose to cover up his illegalities. It is a ploy to continue to rule Ekiti because he knows that the deputy governor is weak.

    “It was unfortunate that Governor Fayose, who singlehandedly fought against consensus, is now imposing a candidate.

    “We commend leaders, like Senator (Biodun) Olujimi, representing Ekiti South Senatorial District at the National Assembly, for opposing the move and we urge her to take steps to stop the illegal action.”

    The adopted sole candidate, Prof. Olusola, has said he was not afraid of going into a primary election with other aspirants, expressing confidence of winning the party’s ticket at a shadow poll.

  • Ambode, deputy, Agege monarch for IGSOSA dinner

    High profile personalities including the Governor of Lagos State, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode, his deputy, Dr. Idiat Oluranti Adebule; Olu of Agege, Oba Kamila Oyedeji and Baale of Iloro, High Chief Tajudeen Adebari are expected to grace a dinner cum award ceremony of the Old Students Association of Iloro Grammar School (IGSOSA), Agege, Lagos State, on Saturday May 13, 2017.

    The event, according to the Chairman of the Programme Committee, Dr Stephen Adebayo, will take place at S&P Executive Hall, Akowonjo, Lagos.

    In a statement, Adebayo said: ”The school was established in 1980, while the old students association came into existence in 1990. As beneficiaries of free education at that time, we thought it right to give back to the society in whatever little way we can, especially to the school and to those outside the school.

  • Fayemi’s late deputy’s dad dies

    A community leader in Ado-Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital, Chief Festus Obafemi Famuagun, died yesterday at 88.

    Pa Famuagun is the father of the late Deputy Governor, Mrs. Olufunmilayo Adunni Olayinka.

    Mrs. Olayinka, who served as deputy to former Governor Kayode Fayemi, died on April 6, 2013.

    Relations, neighbours and associates have been trooping to the deceased’s house in Irona.

    A picture and a condolence register were placed in front of the house.

    Some residents were discussing the near similarity on the dates of death of the old man and his daughter.

    A statement by the son of the deceased, Segun Famuagun and Sasere of Ado Ekiti, on behalf of the family, said funeral arrangements would be announced later.

  • Nigeria needs strong democratic institutions to move forward — ICPC boss

    Nigeria needs strong democratic institutions to move forward — ICPC boss

    Mr Ekpo Nta, the Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC), has underscored the need to strengthen democratic institutions to enable the nation to move forward.

    Nta, who said this at a three-day Strategic Action Plan Implementation retreat in Kaduna, added that the effort would enable the institutions to deliver on their mandate.

    He said that the commission’s action plan launched in 2013, was designed to enable the commission to achieve set goals.

    “By the end of 2017, the life cycle of the plan will come to an end after five years of implementation.

    “Incidentally, this is coming in a year when Nigeria has painstakingly approved a National Anti-corruption Strategy 2017 to 2020.

    “The strategy takes anti-corruption agencies framework for monitoring and evaluation seriously.”

    He explained that the retreat was held to establish the connection between where the commission was, where it is, and where it hopes to be.

    He said the retreat would provide an opportunity for the commission to interrogate performance in anti-corruption issues, share pertinent knowledge and inspire individuals to take serious leadership management values.

    “If we must move forward as a nation, then we must continue to maintain our principle of strengthening our democratic institutions to enable them to deliver on their mandate,” Nta said.

    Also speaking, the Secretary of the commission, Dr Elvis Oglafa, reminded participants that ICPC was established to combat corruption and other related offences, to make national development realistic.

    “Therefore, how we conduct ourselves in the work process and how we monitor and evaluate our performance and progress are crucial, “Oglafa said.

    Earlier, Gov. Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State, commended the ICPC for maintaining integrity in work places and among the citizenry.

    El-Rufai, who was represented by his Deputy, Mr Barnabas Bantex, noted that the effort of the anti-graft agency was delivering vital public services and creating the needed condition for the nation to thrive to greatness.

  • No room for indiscipline, corruption, Akeredolu warns LG appointees

    No room for indiscipline, corruption, Akeredolu warns LG appointees

    The Ondo State Governor, Mr Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, says his administration has zero tolerance for indiscipline and corruption.

    Akeredolu made this known during the swearing-in ceremony of interim caretaker committee chairmen in the 18 local government councils of the state.

    The governor, represented by his deputy, Mr Agboola Ajayi,  warned the new appointees that his administration would not tolerate indiscipline or compromise on anything.

    He appealed to the chairmen to carry out legitimate revenue drive to run the councils effectively.

    “Your appointment is critical at this time of economic recession because the local government is the closest to the people. I enjoin you all to key into the cardinal points set up by this government to drive the administration.

    “In the next two weeks, we will embark on massive construction of primary school buildings across the 18 local governments.

    “Go to your councils and implement projects to touch the lives of the people; do your best.

    “I advise you, the local government is the most sensitive, so you go there to promote yourself or ruin yourself,’’ the governor said.

    Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Mr Gani Omoluka, the Owo Local Government Caretaker Committee Chairman, expressed his appreciation of the present administration.

    He pledged to work hard to justify his position and work together with the people to move the local government forward.

    NAN reports that an Ondo High Court in Akure had on Friday dissolved the executives of the 18 local government councils elected during the April 23, 2016 local government election.

  • Former deputy governors condole with Tallen

    Forum of Former Deputy Governors of Nigeria has described the death of the husband of the former Plateau State Deputy Governor, Miskoom John Tallen, as a great loss to the country.

    A condolence message by the National Publicity Secretary and former Deputy Governor of Abia State, Chris Akomas, said Tallen’s death was a great loss, not only to the people of Plateau State, but to all Nigerians.

    The forum hailed its National Treasurer, Dame Pauline Tallen, for her endurance in caring for her husband during his illness, adding that the deceased will be remembered, among other things, for his integrity and compassion.

  • Oke hails Akeredolu, deputy

    Oke hails Akeredolu, deputy

    Alliance for Democracy (AD) governorship candidate in the November 26 election in Ondo State Olusola Oke has congratulated Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu and his deputy, Agboola Ajayi, on their inauguration.

    A statement by his media aide, Rotimi Ogunleye, said: “On behalf of myself, family and my political family, I, Olusola Oke, congratulate Rotimi Akeredolu and Agboola Ajayi on their inauguration as the governor and deputy governor.

    “I also congratulate the people and pray that their will herald a new democratic experience that will terminate stagnation and poverty.

    “As they take over the leadership, I wish them a successful tenure; a tenure that will usher in steady economic prosperity for the people.

     “I also enjoin the people to pray for continued peace in Nigeria.”

    Oke said as a partaker in the Ondo project, he would be willing and ready to offer useful advice.

  • Ondo Assembly sacks Speaker, deputy

    Ondo Assembly sacks Speaker, deputy

    Less than a month to the inauguration of Mr Rotimi Akeredolu (SAN) as the new governor of Ondo State, the state’s House of Assembly yesterday impeached its Speaker, Princess Jumoke Akindele.

    Akindele, is a Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) lawmaker representing Okitipupa, in the Southern District of the state.

     Also impeached was the Deputy Speaker, Fatai Olotu from Akoko division in the Northern District of the state.

    The impeachment exercise, was said to have been carried out outside the Assembly premises.

    Although details of the impeachment were still sketchy at press time,

    it was gathered that the 26 members House of Assembly had been embroiled in internal crisis since March last year when Mrs Akindele and Olotu were first impeached.

    Both Akindele and Olotu were impeached by 18 out of the 26 members in March last year for alleged highhandedness but their removal was reversed following the intervention of Governor Olusegun Mimiko.

    Meanwhile, the Ondo State House of Assembly has elected Coker Malachi representing Ilaje 1 state constituency as the new Speaker, and Ayo Arowele representing Owo constituency as Deputy Speaker.