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Senate gives NPA 48hrs ultimatum to produce unaccounted $1.8bn
Senate gives NPA 48hrs ultimatum to produce unaccounted $1.8bn
Senate Committee on Public Accounts has issued a 48 hours ultimatum to the management of the Nigeria Ports Authority, NPA to provide answers into the over $1.8billion unaccounted for, in the purse of the Authority.
It also threatened to “use all instruments available by law to bring the management of NPA to order” if it violates the ultimatum.
Chairman of the committee, Senator Ahmed Wadada Aliyu while briefing journalists on Tuesday at the National Assembly, disclosed that the NPA management has been unable to clarify on the whereabouts of $ 852, 930, 730, $ 1, 878, 509, 057 belonging to the agency.
Senator Aliyu also berated the Managing Director of the NPA over alleged refusal to appear before the panel, adding that his representative was nowhere to be found when it was time for the interface.
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He said: “Nobody is above the law, or would be allowed to take the institution of the National Assembly for granted. We are the people’s parliament. We are here on the mandate of the people, and we will not take disrespect from anybody.”
The committee chairman further revealed that the management of the NPA would not furnish details on $68 million covering “outstanding estate rents, shipping bills, service boats, among others.”
Senator Aliyu added that the status of long standing debts and debtors form part of the issues that the management is expected to answer.
Others, according to him, are Lagos Channel management, Bonny Channel management, Calabar Channel management.
Meanwhile, the panel had interface with the management of the National Commission for Colleges of Education, NCCE; Nigeria Mining Cadastre Office, NMCO, and the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), respectively.
Senate gives NPA 48hrs ultimatum to produce unaccounted $1.8bn
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NSCDC commandant convicted for employment scam as EFCC probes N7.5bn fraud allegations
NSCDC commandant convicted for employment scam as EFCC probes N7.5bn fraud allegations
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has successfully prosecuted Mr. Christopher Oluchukwu, a commandant within the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), for his involvement in an employment scam, according to a statement by the anti-graft agency’s spokesperson, Demola Bakare, on Thursday.
Oluchukwu was convicted by the Katsina State High Court 3 after being accused of receiving significant sums from individuals under the pretence of securing jobs for their children within the NSCDC. Despite failing to fulfil his promises, he refused to refund the money to the victims.
The court found Oluchukwu guilty on all nine counts and sentenced him to five years imprisonment without the option of a fine. The sentences were ordered to run concurrently, and the judge directed that Oluchukwu’s sureties be arrested and detained for further investigation, as he had jumped bail.
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Meanwhile, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has launched a probe into allegations of a N7.5 billion fraud involving ten senior officers of the NSCDC, including Commandant General Ahmed Audi. The EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, wrote to Audi, inviting the officers for questioning, with the investigation scheduled to commence from May 2, 2024.
The fraud, allegedly involving several contractors and money laundering through Bureau de Change operators, is under investigation by the EFCC.
This development underscores the ongoing efforts to combat corruption within government agencies and ensure accountability and transparency in Nigeria’s public service sector.
NSCDC commandant convicted for employment scam as EFCC probes N7.5bn fraud allegations
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Tinubu gives new appointment to Minister of State for Petroleum
Tinubu gives new appointment to Minister of State for Petroleum
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, as the co-chairman of the Governing Council of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB).
This is contained in a terse statement signed by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, on Thursday.
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It reads: “In line with his avowed commitment to establish a more efficient, targeted, and consistent approval process for unique oil and gas projects in the country, President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mr. Ekperikpe Ekpo, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), as the Co-Chairman of the Governing Council of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB).
This is also to further ensure effective oversight of the gas aspect of the nation’s assets.
The President remains committed to unlocking Nigeria’s immense gas potential to stimulate industrial development, job creation, and sustainable economic growth.”
Tinubu gives new appointment to Minister of State for Petroleum
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Senate okays death penalty for drug traffickers
Senate okays death penalty for drug traffickers
The Senate on Thursday passed a bill that upgraded the maximum sentence of life imprisonment to the death penalty for drug traffickers in the country amidst controversy over the voice votes.
The death sentence as a penalty for drug traffickers passed through the third reading, the 2024 NDLEA Act (Amendment) Bill.
The proposal was adopted when the Senate dissolved into a committee of the whole for clause-by-clause consideration of a report of the Chairman of the Committees on Judiciary, Human Rights & Legal Matters and Drugs & Narcotics National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Act (Amendment) Bill, 2024, Senator Tahir Munguno.
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In a review of the penalty provisions of the amendment bill towards strengthening the operations of the agency, a proposed amendment to award a death sentence to drug traffickers rather than just a life sentence was raised by the Senate Chief Whip and Sen. Peter Nwebonyi Under clause 11.
When the matter was put to a voice vote, it appeared the nays had it. However, when the question was put on a second vote, the Deputy Senate President ruled in favor of the i’s. A slight uproar ensued as some lawmakers were displeased.
Senator Adams Oshiomhole expressed his displeasure over what he considered a hasty consideration and passage of the amended clause.
The Deputy Senate President rejected an objection by Senator Oshiomhole to reverse the ruling, insisting that it came late which is against the rules.
Senate okays death penalty for drug traffickers
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