News
Senate Moves To Ban CBN Governor, Deputies From Politics
This is coming 17 months after the presidential Nomination and Expression of Interest forms…
The Senate on Wednesday considered two bills seeking to ban the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and Deputy Governors of the apex bank from participating in politics.
VerseNews reports that the two bills passed a second reading during plenary at the upper chamber.
The Senate passed them after the consideration of two similar bills sponsored by Sunday Karimi, the lawmaker representing Kogi West Senatorial District and Darlington Nwokocha, lawmaker representing Abia Central Senatorial District.
During the debates on the bills, the lawmakers proposed that Section 9 be further amended to insulate the CBN governor and deputies from participating in politics while in service.
Both senators equally proposed that the Auditor-General of the Federation, Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and Chartered Institute of Bankers in Nigeria (CIBN) be represented on the board of the CBN.
VerseNews understands that this is coming 17 months after the presidential Nomination and Expression of Interest forms of the All Progressives Congress (APC) was purchased for by the former apex bank governor, Godwin Emefiele.
The situation ignited negative reactions from the public, with many Nigerians and groups calling for Emefiele’s resignation or sack by the then President, Muhammadu Buhari.
Despite the outcry, Emefiele maintained his position as the CBN governor until Buhari completed his tenure as President and handed over to his successor, President Bola Tinubu.
Coming on board, Tinubu embarked on reforms in the financial sector by suspending Emefiele from office as well as prosecuting him in court.
My Husband Makes Love From Midnight Till Dawn’ — Kaduna Woman Seeks divorce
A 37-year-old woman, Linda Stephen, has asked a Kaduna Customary Court to dissolve her six-year marriage,
Peller Faces Possible Ban as Nigerians Mass-Report His 9.6M TikTok Account
Popular TikToker Peller faces mass reports on his 9.6M-followers TikTok account after criticizing Nigerians for ranting about the government online.
BREAKING: NYSC Begins Payment of N77,000 Monthly Allowance To Corps Members
The Federal Government has begun paying the N77,000 monthly NYSC allowance after a six-month delay, with some corps members confirming...
How Apostle Femi Lazarus Is Selling Gift of Spirit God Gave Him for Free – Timi Dakolo
Timi Dakolo criticized Apostle Femi Lazarus for condemning gospel artistes who charge for ministrations while running a paid ministry school.
Presidency Warns Peter Obi Over ‘Collapsed Democracy’ Comment
Presidency dismissed Peter Obi’s claim that Nigeria’s democracy has collapsed, calling it exaggerated and baseless.
Trump announces 25% tariff on countries buying Venezuelan oil
Trump announced a 25% tariff on countries purchasing Venezuelan oil, citing Venezuela's alleged hostility and criminal infiltration.
Anambra, Enugu Police Join Forces to Crush Border Crimes
The Anambra and Enugu State Police Commands have joined forces to combat cross-border crimes by sharing intelligence and resources.
US Warns Nigerians, Threatens Permanent Bans from Entering Country
The US has warned Nigerian travelers that overstaying their visas could result in a permanent ban from re-entering the country.
Plot to Remove Suspended Senator Natasha Deepens as Constituents File Recall Petition
Some constituents of Kogi Central have petitioned INEC to recall suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, citing loss of confidence and misconduct.
Lagos to Sponsor Open-Heart Surgeries Worth ₦8.5 Million Each for 30 Indigent Patients
The Lagos State Government will provide free open-heart surgeries for 30 indigent patients, fully funded by Governor Sanwo-Olu.