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March 1, 2024

March 1, 2024 IFMNEWS

Kano Government Orders Suspension Of ‘Turbaning’ Of Bichi Emir’s Brother

The Kano state government has instructed the Bichi Emirate council to suspend the turbaning ceremony of Salisu Ado Bayero as a district head within the Emirate.

Salisu is the younger brother of the Bichi Emir, Nasiru Ado Bayero.

In a letter addressed to the secretary of Bichi Emirate and signed by the permanent secretary Ministry for local government, Ibrahim M Kabara, on behalf of Aminu Abdulsalam, the Deputy Governor and also Commissioner overseeing the Ministry, said the exercise should be suspended “due to certain exigencies at the moment”.

Bichi Emirate had on 15 February written to Salisu Ado Bayero informing him of the emir’s approval for appointment as Title holder/district head in Bichi.

The letter directed the prince to come to the palace on Friday March 1 for his turbaning as district head.

March 1, 2024

March 1, 2024 IFMNEWS

Bill On Establishment Of NASS Budget Office Scales Second Reading

A Bill for an Act to establish the National Assembly (NASS) Budget and Research Office has scaled second reading in the Senate.

If eventually passed, the bill sponsored by the Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin, will provide the National Assembly with objective, timely and non-partisan analysis needed for economic and budget decisions.

The Bill is expected to run concurrently with the budget office of the executive.

In a debate, the lawmakers argue that the bill which has suffered rejection in previous assemblies over the last 20 years, remains critical in strengthening legislative efficiency and ensuring the budget passed by the executive, is thoroughly scrutinized.

In the same strength, the upper chamber debated the new directive on the recruitment of policemen.

March 1, 2024

March 1, 2024 IFMNEWS

Senate Summons Wike, CP Over Nwoko’s Aide Killing By Kidnapper

The Senate has summoned the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike and the Commissioner of Police, Benneth Igwe over the spate of kidnapping in the region.

This comes in the wake of the murder of Chris Agidy, an aide to Senator Ned Nwoko, by some kidnappers.

Agidy was reportedly kidnapped along with 19 others in the Galadimawa area of Abuja in November 2023.

Following an exhaustive debate on the motion sponsored by Senator Nwoko, the Senate also resolved that the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, should urgently increase security patrols and surveillance within Abuja and across the nation as a proactive measure against kidnappings.

March 1, 2024

March 1, 2024 IFMNEWS

Nigerian Central Bank Director-Nominee From South-East Rejects Tinubu’s Appointment

A nominee for membership of the Central Bank of Nigeria Board of Directors, Urum Kalu Eke has declined the offer stating that he was currently engaged in the World Bank.

This came to the fore during today’s plenary when the Senate began the process for the confirmation of the nominees.

President Bola Tinubu had on February 13 forwarded the names of Urum and four others for confirmation as members of the board for the CBN.

But during the confirmation, former Governor of Abia State, Senator Orji Kalu told the Senate that the person who is his constituent had called him on the phone to reject the offer, noting that it would conflict with his present job as a consultant with the World Bank.

Meanwhile, the Senate has confirmed the appointment of four other members of the Board of Directors of the CBN forwarded to it by the President.

Those confirmed by the Senate on Thursday as Directors are Robert Agbede; Ado Yakubu Wanka; Professor Murtala Sabo Sagagi and Mrs. Muslimat Olanike Aliyu.

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