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Northern Groups Pass Vote Of Confidence On Emefiele
Northern Advocacy Group, NAG, has thrown its weight behind the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Godwin Emefiele following calls for his resignation by another group in the North.
NAG in a counter-response made known their position in an address jointly signed by Alhaji Mohamed Bashir Ali (Northern Professional Forum); Hajia Fatima Abubakar (Arewa Business Women League); Mallam Sadiq Ibrahim(Arewa Frontier), and Comrade Yusuf Yahaya (Arewa Patriotic and Anti Corruption Network), at a media conference held in Abuja on Thursday.
The group described the push to pull down an achiever in the person of the CBN Governor as irresponsible and absolutely unnecessary, while Warning those being used to tarnish the image and good work done by Emefiele to have a rethink.
The statement reads in part, “Today, after an appraisal of the uncharitable utterances made by a supposedly Youth Assembly from the NorthNorth, we came to a conclusion that it is imperative to address most of the issues wrongfully and mischievously presented.
Our position is unanimous, and we are all in support of Mr Godwin Emefiele and his management team in CBN and all their effort to stabilize the Naira and grow our foreign reserve for the nation. This holistic resolve brought us together under the aegis of the Northern Advocacy Group (NAG).
We welcome you all to this vital press briefing which is a patriotic motive to disabuse the public on misrepresented issues and claims of infractions on the Governor of Central Bank, leading to a call for his resignation by some hired and sponsored discontented elements whose aim is to distract and unsettle the Government of President Muhammadu Buhari.
It is unfortunate to observe that the misrepresentation and falsehoods emanated from some legislators who believe that pulling Emefiele down will culminate into their political God Father having access to Nigerian’s money for his presidential ambition.
Regrettably, these persons feel that it is wisdom to tarnish and ridicule the outstanding effort of CBN to gain the support of the President and seize power.
We now call on those who find it profitable to peddle wrong information to stop. This act is unpopular, uncharitable and should not be associated with Northern interest.
“We now state emphatically that any act designed to frustrate efforts of MrMr Godwin Emefiele to restore the economy from its downward slope orchestrated by fall and unstable price of crude oil and the advent of Covid-19 pandemic will be opposed.” The statement read in parts.
Meanwhile, the group unequivocally stated that “Let it been known that we are not part of any Northern organization trying to bring shame to the Government. We consider it wrong to call for the resignation of the CBN Governor by the Arewa Youth Assembly over an unproven claim that the policies of the CBN have leapt the county into poverty.
It is worthy of note that any call for the resignation of Emefiele will erode the achievements recorded by President Buhari in his effort to revamp the economy.
The economy was already in shambles, and it got worsened by low prices of crude at the international market, an empty treasury, corruption, dilapidated infrastructure and insecurity in the country.
We are grateful to the CBN Governor and his effort in expanding foreign exchange earning opportunities to increase our foreign reserve and raise the value of the Naira. We believe that this effort will improve the economy.
The politicians should please allow the Government to work; we are convinced that President Muhammadu Buhari will deliver at the end.
We are disappointed that some persons will make themselves available to unsettle the Government. No reasonable person will embark on such a venture because it is unpatriotic.
The group also warned that “We should not be seen creating a crisis for a Government that we all made an effort to install. This is the time to support the Government for a peaceful and prosperous Nigeria.
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TCN Acknowledges 7th Grid Collapse in 2024
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.
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Jigawa Tanker Tragedy: Shettima, First Lady Mourn Victims, Pledge Federal Support
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.
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Nigeria Customs Intercepts Arms, Ammunition Worth N9.5bn Over Six Years
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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