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Jail Me If You Have Evidence Of Curruption in CBN Under Buhari, Activist Dares Critics
Foremost right activists and anti-corruption crusader, Rev Solomon Semaka has challenged critics of the President Muhammadu Buhari administration with evidence of corrupt practices at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to take it up with the aim to sending him to jail.
Semaka who heads the Anti Curruption Vanguard Nigeria (ACVAN) spoke on oath during the occasion of public presentation of copies of a verifying affidavit deposed to by him to the effect that, the CBN in the last five years is the most transparent government institution with no cases of fraud and corruption under the current leadership.
According to the affidavit, Semaka maintained that President Buhari’s administration has ensured the most accountable and policy oriented economic growth in the last five years as driven by the CBN and challenged any Nigerian with contrary views to also swear an affidavit to prove his case.
“The CBN under the current leadership does not panic, it does not run away from responsibility, it does not get frightened, it is always taking charge with courage and grit to save the economy.
“This is because Mr President has given the CBN a free hand to explore unlike what was obtained in the previous administrations. We have been at the forefront of institutionalizing due process, and we are proud that the CBN is driving the process by putting critical and sustainable reforms in place for the benefit of the Nigerian economy.
This statement on oath is a symbolic demonstration of trust in President Buhari administration’s anti corruption crusade. It is also a clarion call to other executives, to show that if you work well, credible organizations and individuals will rise in your defense during times of trouble and travails”.
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has reported its seventh partial grid collapse in 2024. Despite the recurring issue, TCN’s General Manager of Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, reassured the public that efforts to restore power are well underway, with about 90% of substations receiving bulk power.
Mbah noted that the Azura Power Station initiated the grid recovery, although a minor setback occurred. However, power supply has been restored to the Abuja region and other key distribution centers. The Ibom Gas Generating Station remained unaffected, continuing to supply power to the South-South region.
An investigation into the cause of the collapse will commence once full grid restoration is achieved.
Vice President Kashim Shettima has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic tanker explosion in Jigawa State, which claimed over 100 lives. In a statement issued by his media aide, Stanley Nkwocha, Shettima, on behalf of President Bola Tinubu, extended condolences to the affected families, praying for strength and comfort in their time of grief.
Shettima assured the public that the federal government is mobilizing resources to support the injured and assist those affected. He has directed the immediate deployment of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to provide aid. The Vice President also stressed the need for a review of fuel transportation safety protocols to prevent future incidents.
In a separate statement, First Lady Oluremi Tinubu offered her condolences to Jigawa Governor Umar Namadi and the people of Jigawa, praying for peace and comfort for the families affected. She called the incident “unfortunate” and extended prayers for the recovery of the injured and the repose of the souls lost in the tragedy.
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has revealed that it intercepted a total of 10,598 pieces of arms and 114,929 rounds of ammunition valued at N9.58 billion over the past six years. Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, made this disclosure during a press conference on enforcement activities in Zone A.
Adeniyi highlighted that 60% of these seizures occurred in 2023, reflecting the Customs’ increased efforts to curb arms smuggling. He also mentioned that recent operations such as Operation Whirlwind and Operation Swift Sting are part of a strategic response to tackle evolving smuggling tactics.
In addition to arms seizures, the Customs CG announced the largest pangolin scale seizure since 2020, with 9,493 kg of scales confiscated in collaboration with the Wildlife Justice Commission. The joint operation led to four arrests across Kano, Kaduna, and Lagos. The NCS continues to intensify efforts against wildlife trafficking, targeting supply routes in northern Nigeria and border areas.
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