Author: Kwara Reporters

The Department of State Services (DSS) has finally confirmed that Godwin Emefiele, suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), is in its custody.Daily Trust had reported how Emefiele was picked up by the secret police after he was removed from the top job.But the agency had tweeted that the top bank chief was not in its custody, attracting mixed reactions.However, in a statement on Saturday, Peter Afunanya, spokesman of the agency, confirmed that Emefiele is in custody.“The Department of State Services (DSS) hereby confirms that Mr Godwin Emefiele, the suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)…

In Abuja, Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory, many residents consume ‘Baba Aisha Herbal Medicine’, a low-end herbal product that sells for just N100 and is touted to cure common diseases. In this five-month-long investigation, Kemi Busari scientifically probes the content of the concoction while questioning regulatory frameworks that allow its supply to thrive.As the sun sets on the bustling streets of Abuja, a symphony of voices echoes through the residential communities. Some of these are the voices of hope and healing emanating from horn speakers perched atop vehicles as herbal medicine vendors sang their healing songs.Amongst the various elixirs and tonics…

President Bola Tinubu has justified the removal of fuel subsidy, saying that the country cannot continue feeding smugglers and acting as Father Christmas to neighbouring countries.He said this at an interactive session with the Royal Fathers under the aegis of the National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria (NCTRN) at the Aso Villa on Friday, according to a statement by State House Director of Information, Abiodun Oladunjoye.The President informed them of the decision to remove fuel subsidy, improve security, create jobs, and sustain the environment as well as the forthcoming election of principal officers of the 10th National Assembly.‘‘I am…

Former governor of Kano State Rabiu Kwankwaso has accused his successor Abdullahi Ganduje of appropriating government properties to himself and members of his family.He made the accusation on Friday while addressing State House correspondents after a meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the State House.The duo, who were political allies but have since fallen out with each other, visited the Nigerian leader individually on Friday.Ganduje came out first from his meeting with the President and slammed Kwankwaso over the demolition of property by Governor Abba Yusuf’s government, saying that he could have slapped his predecessor if they had crossed each…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has suspended Godwin Emefiele, the embattled governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).It was learnt that officials of State Security Service (SSS) have also arrested him.Credible sources around the presidency and the intelligence community said Emefiele was suspended because of many reasons, among them his recent role in naira swap and cashless policy that mopped up the entire money in circulation in the country, which nearly truncated the conduct of the 2023 general elections.Tinubu had, at the height of electioneering, said the naira policy was targeted at him, insisting that he would certainly win the…

Former Governor Abdullahi Ganduje has said he could have slapped his predecessor, Engr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, if he met him at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.Daily Trust had reported how Kwankwaso met with President Bola Tinubu at Aso Rock on Friday.While briefing State House reporters after a meeting with Tinubu on the security situation in Kano State following the demolition exercise embarked upon by the administration of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, Ganduje expressed displeasure.“I know he is in the building but we have not met. Probably if we met, maybe I could have slapped him.”Ganduje said the demolition exercise was…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has suspended the Central Bank Governor, Mr Godwin Emefiele, CFR, from office with immediate effect.Willie Bassey, a Director in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, announced this in a statement on First night.“This is sequel to the ongoing investigation of his office and the planned reforms in the financial sector of the economy.”“Mr Emefiele has been directed to immediately hand over the affairs of his office to the Deputy Governor (Operations Directorate), who will act as the Central Bank Governor pending the conclusion of investigation and the reforms.”Detail’s later…. Do you…

The Zamfara State Government has broken its silence on the raid on residence of ex-Governor Bello Matawalle.Daily Trust had reported how policemen stormed the Gusau residence of the former governor on Friday morning.But hours after the raid, the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Zamfara said operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) and police raided the residences of Matawalle in Gusau and his hometown of Maradun.The party had accused the administration of Governor Dauda Lawal of witch-hunt, saying the immediate past governor ought to be charged to court if there is any issue against him.But in a statement on…

The Nigerian Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress have asked the National Industrial Court, Abuja, to set aside its interim order that barred the unions from embarking on their planned strike in protest of the fuel subsidy removal by the Federal Government.The organised labour in a motion they filed through their lawyer, Femi Falana SAN averred that the case against it is liable to be struck out for want of jurisdiction and the ex-parte order set aside.They maintained that the case by the FG against them before the NIC was offensive to certain provisions of the constitution and liable…

The Nigerian President, Bola Tinubu, has signed the 2023 Electricity Act which is a replacement for the Electricity and Power Sector Reform Act of 2005 into a law.The newly enacted law will de-monopolise Nigerian electricity generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity at the national level.This new law will empower states, companies, and individuals to generate, transmit and distribute electricity in the country.Recall that the Electricity Act 2023 was initially passed by lawmakers in July 2022 to allow the states to issue licences to private investors who can operate mini-grids and power plants within the state.But the Act precludes interstate and…