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Police fire gunshots, teargas to disperse Lagos, Abuja protesters
The police fired several gunshots and canisters of teargas into the air in a bid to stop protesters who gathered in Lagos and Abuja on Saturday.
About three hilux vehicles and two armoured tanks were seen at the Lagos venue.
Shi’ites joined June 12 protesters in Abuja to demand the resignation of President Muhammadu Buhari.
As Nigeria celebrated Democracy Day, the protesters stormed major roads in Abuja metropolis to kick against “bad governance” under the Buhari administration.
They chanted songs and held placards with inscriptions such as, ‘Buhari must go’, ‘Police brutality has not stopped’, ‘Digital right is human right’.
But pro-Buhari groups also staged a protest in Abuja.
While pro-democracy groups’ protesters met at Gudu Park, pro-Buhari protesters gathered in front of the Unity Fountain. The pro-democracy protest was earlier scheduled for the Unity Fountain but the venue was suddenly changed to Gudu Park.
Despite the warning by the police against the protest in Lagos, the protesters still found their way to the Gani Fawehinmi Park in the Ojota area.
The Lagos police command in a statement had asked the people to disregard any sit-at-home order called by some groups and go about their normal business.
It stated, “The Lagos State Police Command wishes to state clearly that it is not aware of any planned protest in Lagos State to commemorate the 2021 Democracy Day on Saturday, 12th June, 2021,” the statement reads.
“In this regard, the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, CP Hakeem Odumosu, therefore appeals to members of the public to disregard any sit-at-home order called by certain groups which is being circulated on the social media and go about their lawful businesses, as the police and other security agencies have made necessary arrangements to maintain law and order across the state.”
In Abuja, members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) better known as Shi’ites, were part of those protesting the continued detention of Ibrahim El-Zakzaky.
“Buhari must go… free El Zakzaky… stop injustice,” the protesters chanted as they marched along the streets.
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BREAKING: N70bn fraud: Matawalle can’t escape probe, says EFCC as protesters storm anti-graft office
BREAKING: N70bn fraud: Matawalle can’t escape probe, says EFCC as protesters storm anti-graft office
Zamfara State demonstrators blocked the door to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) headquarters on Friday.
They are requesting that the anti-graft bureau restart its probe into Bello Matawalle, the former state governor.
According to Channels TV, the demonstrators, under the auspices the APC Loyalists Forum, demand that the EFCC look into every petition filed against the former governor.
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This includes the alleged contract diversion up to the tune of N70 billion during his tenure as governor of the state.
The EFCC Director of Public Affairs, Wilson Uwujaren, was said to have received the protest letter on behalf of the chairman.
He assured the protesters that the EFCC is determined to pursue every corruption case to a logical conclusion.
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Lagos GDP hits N41tn, earns N433bn from IGR
Lagos GDP hits N41tn, earns N433bn from IGR
According to Ope George, Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, Lagos State’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has surged from N27 trillion to N41 trillion over the past four years.
George highlighted that this achievement positions Lagos as the 7th largest economy in Africa based on GDP.
At the ministerial press briefing marking the first year of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s second term, held at Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos, George emphasized the state’s significant contribution, constituting over 20% of Nigeria’s GDP.
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He remarked, “Currently, we are ranked 7th in GDP in Africa. Our trajectory demonstrates positive growth despite past challenges.”
The commissioner revealed that the state government recorded a total revenue of N433.408 billion in the first quarter of the 2024 fiscal year.
George elaborated, “Quarterly performance indicates 92% revenue realization at N433.408 billion. Recurrent expenditure reached 80%, totalling N189.624 billion, while capital expenditure achieved 54% performance at N178.728 billion. Total expenditure (budget size) stood at 65% performance, amounting to N368.352 billion.”
He further outlined the details of the approved Y2024 budget, which includes a total revenue projection of N1.880 trillion, deficit financing of N387.125 billion, capital expenditure of N1.315 trillion, and recurrent expenditure of N952.431 billion (including debt charges), maintaining capital to recurrent ratio of 58:42.
Lagos GDP hits N41tn, earns N433bn from IGR
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Three senior govt officials arrested over alleged illegal citizenship for foreigners
Three senior govt officials arrested over alleged illegal citizenship for foreigners
The Kano State government said three of its top civil servants have been apprehended for engaging in citizenship racket.
The indicted government officials were arrested by the State Public Complaint and Anti-corruption Agency.
According to the anti-graft agency, the three senior officials allegedly recommending Nigerian citizenship to illegal migrants.
Speaking to newsmen on Thursday in Kano, the chairman of the agency, Muhuyi Magaji, disclosed that the suspects collected bribes from the foreign nationals for the the illegal activity.
He alleged that the suspects planned to write letters of recommendation to the Federal ministry of internal affairs, using government letter-headed papers.
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He named the suspects as Kabiru Shehu of the ministry of information; Hassan Aminu from Office of the state Head of Service; and one AMusa Falgore, a retired staff of the information ministry.
“These are senior officials of Kano state government conniving to write fake letters recommending illegal aliens to secure Nigerian citizenship.
“We have arrested them. They are giving us useful information. We will keep interrogating them and at the end, if found wanting, they will be prosecuted.
“We will not tolerate this kind of unpatriotic action from senior government officials.
“This government abhors corruption, and we will do everything possible to ensure that anybody found neck-deep in corruption is exposed,” Mr Muhuyi said.
Three senior govt officials arrested over alleged illegal citizenship for foreigners
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