BREAKING News: Senate Confirms Aisha As CBN Deputy Governor

The Senate has confirmed the appointments of Mrs. Aisha Ahmad and Mr. Edward Adamu as Deputy Governors of the Central Bank of Nigeria. Three of the nominated members the Monetary Policy Committee were also approved, while one was rejected.

The MPC members confirmed are Prof. Adeola Festus Adenikinju, Dr. Aliyu Rafindadi Sanusi and Dr. Robert Chikwendu Asogwa. Rejected is Dr. Asheikh A. Maidugu.

A Punch report revealed that the confirmation followed the adoption of the reports by the Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance and Other Financial Institutions, which screened the nominees last week.

In the report on the MPC nominees presented by Chairman of the committee, Senator Rafiu Ibrahim, the panel said Maidugu was considered not qualified to occupy the position for which he was nominated.

“I would like to thank the Committee on Banking and Finance and all our colleagues for this action today,” Senate President Bukola Saraki said shortly the confirmation.

“We promised the country last week that within a week we would carry out this confirmation and we have done this,” he added.

Source:https://www.tori.ng/news/91837/breaking-news-senate-confirms-aisha-as-cbn-deputy.html

A TRADER MAN STEAL UNDERWEAR

A 44-year-old trader, Oluwayemisi Adegbola, who allegedly broke into her neighbour’s apartment to steal an underwear, two pairs of jeans and two wrappers, among other items, was on Wednesday docked at an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court.
The accused, who resides at No. 1 Ogo-Oluwa St., Olude, Ipaja,Lagos, is alleged to have stolen items worth N187,000
She is facing a three-count charge bordering on housebreaking and stealing.
The accused, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge.
The Prosecutor, Sgt. Ishola Samuel told the court that the accused committed the offence on Feb. 19 at the above address.
He alleged that the accused ransacked the apartment of the complainant, Miss Joy Okorocha, and stole one mattress, two wrist watches, two pillows, eight plates and a spoon.
“She also stole one handbag, one electric iron, one wall clock, one cooking pot, two jeans, one underwear, two wrappers, two tops, three curtains and cash of N50,000.
“Okorocha, who found the stolen items in her neighbour’s apartment, reported the case at the station and the accused was immediately apprehended,” he told the court.
The prosecutor said the offence contravened Sections 287 and 308 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015 (Revised).
The Magistrate, Mrs G.O. Anifowoshe, granted the accused bail in the sum of N50, 000 with two sureties in like sum.
She adjourned the case until March 28 for mention. (NAN)

2019: What will happen if we remove Buhari from power – APP

Published Bye: De Prince Siaky 2018

The National Chairman of the Action Peoples Party (APP), Mr Ikenga Ugochiyeri, has said that the party would rebuild Nigeria’s economy and unite the people if voted into power in 2019.

Ugochiyeri stated this on Monday in Abuja at the official public unveiling of the party.

According to him, the insecurity and spate of killings in parts of the country and said that there was urgent need to redeem its economy from imminent collapse.

The PPA chieftain noted that the president Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Government had performed below the expectations of Nigerians and had also failed in its campaign promises and should be removed from power.

He also observed that though President Muhammadu Buhari has the constitutional right to re-contest, he should not do so.

He said that it was better for Buhari to retire with the last vestiges of respect and honour.