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Emefiele in DSS custody a shock – Agbakoba
A former president of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, Olisa Agbakoba, has described confirmation by the Department of State Services, DSS, that the suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Godwin Emefiele is in its custody as a ‘shock.’
Agbakoba questioned what role the DSS would play in Emefiele’s arrest.
The DSS had earlier on Saturday confirmed that Emefiele was currently under its custody.
Kwankwaso speaks on Tinubu’s Ministerial offer, denies Ganduje’s allegations
Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, Presidential Candidate of the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP), has denied the allegations that ex-Governor Abdullahi Ganduje levelled against him.
While briefing State House correspondents earlier on Friday, Ganduje said Kwankwaso was orchestrating the ongoing demolitions in Kano.
He said his predecessor felt he could target him through the demolitions, but innocent citizens, including some NNPP members, were at the receiving end, Daily Trust Newspaper reports. [...Continue Reading]
‘Ganduje my political boy, can’t look at my face’ – Kwankwaso on slap threat
The New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, presidential candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has described the immediate past governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Ganduje as his “political boy.”
Kwankwaso was reacting to Ganduje’s latest threat to slap him.
After meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Ganduje had threatened to slap Kwankwaso.
Radda solicits Navy Chief’s support to tackle insecurity in Katsina State
Gov. Dikko Radda of Katsina State has solicited the assistance of the Nigeria Navy to tackle the security challenges in the state.
A statement on Friday in Katsina by Malam Ibrahim Kaulaha, spokesman of the governor, said Radda made the plea when he visited the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Auwal Gambo in Abuja. […Continue reading]
Transfer: Barcelona told to pay €20m for Sergio Busquets’ replacement
Barcelona have reportedly been informed about Fiorentina midfielder Sofyan Amrabat’s price tag.
Barcelona are keen to add Amrabat to their ranks as they are currently on the hunt for a suitable replacement for Sergio Busquets, who is set to leave Camp Nou this month.
The Blaugrana will be without Busquets’ services for the first time since 2008.[…Continue Reading]
