Senator Tahir Monguno Assumes the Role of Senate Chief Whip, Succeeding Senator Ali Ndume
In a unanimous voice vote, the Senate has decided to replace Senator Ali Ndume with Senator Tahir Monguno as the new Senate Chief Whip. This decision follows a letter from the APC National Headquarters, read by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, citing concerns over Senator Ndume's recent statements deemed inappropriate.
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The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All-Progressives Congress (APC) has formally requested Senate President Godswill Akpabio to urge Chief Whip Senator Ali Ndume (APC, Borno South) to resign from the party and join either the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) or any opposition party.
The APC, through a letter signed by National Chairman Alhaji Umar Ganduje and National Secretary Senator Suŕajueen Basiru, also removed Senator Ali Ndume as Chief Whip of the 10th Senate, replacing him with Senator Mohammed Tahir Monguno (APC, Borno North).
The letter to Akpabio expressed concerns that Ndume’s criticisms of President Bola Tinubu were inappropriate and not supportive of the Federal Government. The request received unanimous support from APC Senators during a voice vote led by Senate President Godswill Akpabio.
Justice Hamza Muazu of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, has denied an application by former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, seeking permission to travel to the United Kingdom for a follow-up medical checkup.
In his ruling, Justice Muazu stated, among other reasons, that Emefiele did not provide sufficient evidence to demonstrate that the medical trip was necessary and unavoidable. The judge noted that although Emefiele claimed to have received an invitation for medical treatment in the UK, he did not present a copy of this invitation to the court.
Furthermore, Justice Muazu pointed out that Emefiele failed to establish that his medical condition could not be adequately addressed within the country. Additionally, the judge emphasized that Emefiele is currently facing charges in three other courts, which weighed against granting permission for him to travel abroad.
The Nigerian Federal Government has successfully repatriated 190 stranded Nigerians from the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This was confirmed in a statement issued by Mr. Bashir Garga, the Zonal Director of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) for the North Central region, on Tuesday in Abuja.
According to Garga, the returnees arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, at 5:57 a.m. They were received by a coordinated team of government officials led by NEMA. Upon arrival, the returnees underwent profiling and documentation by relevant agencies. They were also sensitized on the importance of conducting themselves with decorum and responsibility upon their return to Nigeria.
"The Federal Government urges all Nigerians, regardless of their location, to serve as exemplary ambassadors of their country, by upholding fundamental values such as patriotism, rule of law, decency, and integrity," the statement from NEMA emphasized.
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