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Senate will review EFCC Act – Akpabio
The Senate has pledged to reevaluate the legislation that establishes the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Senate President Godswill Akpabio made this announcement, stating his view that the EFCC functions more as a persecutory entity rather than a prosecutorial one.
Akpabio revealed this while presiding over the confirmation of Olu Olukayode and Mohammed Hamajoda as Chairman and Secretary of the EFCC during a Senate session on Wednesday.
In sharing his personal experience, Akpabio mentioned that he was targeted by political adversaries in the run-up to the 2023 general elections. He explained that a baseless complaint was lodged against him, and in response, he had written a letter stating he wouldn’t engage with unfounded allegations. However, the former EFCC Chairman had leaked his private letter to an online news outlet, Sahara Reporters, with the EFCC stamp.
Akpabio emphasized his commitment to not discussing the EFCC but stated that the Senate holds the authority to amend the EFCC Act to enhance the agency’s effectiveness and strengthen its operations.
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Police arrest Portable over G-Wagon debt
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested popular musician Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable.
DAILY POST learnt that the controversial singer was nabbed on Tuesday following his alleged refusal to pay the debt he incurred when he purchased G-Wagon from a car dealer in the state.
According to reports, Portable had paid only N13 million after purchasing the vehicle, which was worth N27 million. He was said to have refused to pay the N14 million balance.
The car dealer reportedly took the matter to the police, leading to the arrest of the singer.
When contacted by DAILY POST, the Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest.
He simply said: “The report is true. He was arrested today.”
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Electricity Tariff Hike: Labour Shuts Down NERC, DisCos In States
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) took action yesterday by shutting down offices of electricity distribution companies (DisCos) and the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) nationwide.
This protest was sparked by the recent increase in electricity tariffs by NERC and the DisCos, with the unions demanding a complete reversal of the hike and the reclamation of public electricity assets.
During the protest at NERC headquarters in Abuja, workers displayed placards bearing messages such as “We are not a generator Republic” and “Let the poor breathe. Give us affordable and constant light,” indicating their frustration with the current state of the power sector.
NLC president, Comrade Joe Ajaero, criticized the privatization efforts as a failure and called for a reversal of the tariff increases. He emphasized the disproportionate impact on wage earners who cannot adjust their income to offset rising utility costs, unlike business owners.
Ajaero also highlighted the adverse effects on small and medium-sized enterprises, crucial to Nigeria’s informal economy, exacerbating the unemployment crisis.
The labour center reiterated its rejection of the recent tariff hike and urged the government to honor previous agreements, including a halt to further increases until specific conditions are met.
In response, NERC chairman, Sanusi Garba, acknowledged the peaceful nature of the protest and assured consideration of concerns regarding tariff affordability and energy source diversification.
Meanwhile, the NLC and TUC picketed the headquarters of Jos Electricity Distribution Company (JED) in Plateau State, the offices of NERC and Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) in Ebonyi State, and the headquarters of Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) in Ondo State.
Similar protests occurred in Bayelsa, Adamawa, Osun, Kebbi, and Ekiti States, demonstrating widespread discontent with the electricity tariff hike across the country.
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Katsina Gov swears in new Head of Service, retains former Reform Adviser
Governor Dikko Umaru Radda of Katsina State has sworn in Alhaji Falalu Bawale as the state’s new Head of Service.
The Katsina Governor also swore in the immediate past Head of Service, Usman Isiyaku, as Special Adviser on Public Service Reforms and member of the State Executive Council.
Addressing the audience at the swearing-in ceremony after administering the oath of office and oath of allegiance to the appointees at the Katsina Government House Chamber, Governor Radda stated that both the new Head of Service and the Special Adviser were appointed on merit.
He called on all the permanent secretaries to join hands with the new head of service to enable them deliver for the progress of the state.
According to the Katsina Governor, the major challenge facing the incumbent administration was the issue of time, as the state government had a lot to cover.
Turning to the Special Adviser, Governor Radda described him as a committed and trustworthy personality, which prompted the state administration to retain him to enjoy more from his vast experience.
CREDIT: DAILY POST
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