ABUJA— STRONG indications emerged yesterday that after a meeting of well over five hours, the thirty-six state governors under the aegis, Nigeria Governors’ Forum may dump the proposed Sovereign Wealth Fund, SWF by the Federal government. The governors at the end of the meeting which took place at the Rivers State Governor’s Lodge, Asokoro, Abuja, […]
At least 25 aides of the three embattled governors in custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission were at the weekend quizzed by the operatives of the anti-graft agency. Some of the quizzed aides, spokesman for the EFCC, Mr. Femi Babafemi, said would be called as witnesses against their former principals. The 25, […]
South East Governors Forum rose from its meeting in Enugu yesterday demanding for the creation of two new states in the zone. Anambra State Governor and Chairman of the forum, Mr. Peter Obi who fielded questions from newsmen after the meeting said the issue of additional state was the only issue discussed by the governors. […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission is set to arrest six more ex-governors who vacated office on May 29, THE PUNCH has learnt. A reliable source in the EFCC dropped hints of the arrest on Thursday even as the anti-graft agency arrested and detained the immediate past governors of Ogun, Oyo and Nasarawa states, […]
Disengagement of non-natives from Abia State Civil Service, by the Abia State Government has been described as a move capable of creating disunity amongst Ndigbo . This was the view of Governor Martin Elechi, who said his government was yet to be communicated officially on such proposition, adding that he would at this stage consider […]
Femi Babafemi, EFCC spokesperson, told SaharaReporters this morning that the former governors are currently undergoing interrogations surrounding corruption allegations in Abuja. The anti-graft agency is targeting some nine ex-governors who may have mismanaged billions of naira within their respective states. Those arrested today include Gbenga Daniel of Ogun State, Adebayo Alao-Akala of Oyo State and […]
Governor Saidu Dakingari of Kebbi State By Saka Ibrahim Governor Saidu Dakingari of Kebbi State at the weekend, said Northern governors, under the aegies of the Northern Governors’ Forum (NGF) have commenced discussion on the issue of N18,000 minimum wage, which had become a subject of controversy since it was signed into law by President […]
Facts emerged on Sunday that the Senate might not dance to the tune of state governors on the amendment of the Sovereign Wealth Fund. THE PUNCH learnt that the senators might insist that the law must be implemented. The law provides that government should save from the country’s excess crude oil earnings as a backup […]
Despite its denials, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Thursday asked the Supreme Court to hold that the tenures of five state governors expired on May 29, this year. The five governors are Ibrahim Idris (Kogi), Aliyu Wammako (Sokoto), Murtala Nyako (Adamawa), Liyel Imoke (Cross River) and Timipre Sylva (Bayelsa). Counsel to the commission, Mr. […]
Suswam Photo: Sun News Publishing More Stories on This Section Governor Gabriel Suswam loves basketball. It became obvious that night, as he was engrossed in a basketball game on the television in his sitting room in Makurdi. It was a rather long day and the basketball game was a good way to unwind. But there […]
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