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Prominent Nigerian leaders, including Atiku Abubakar, Senator Godswill Akpabio, Peter Obi, and several state governors, have urged citizens to pray for peace and unity in Nigeria during the Easter celebrations. The EFCC Chairman also expressed optimism about overcoming corruption.
The Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) has decided to maintain the existing national leadership of the APC, dismissing any plans for rezoning prominent positions. This conclusion was drawn from a meeting held in Lagos early Monday morning.
The governors of Taraba and Benue states convened in Wukari to discuss ongoing security issues affecting their border communities. The meeting focused on cooperation and strategies to enhance safety in the areas impacted by violence.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the removal of the fuel subsidy, noting that current governors are receiving significantly higher allocations as a result. He remarked on how he wishes he could have served as governor under the current administration.
Nyesom Wike, the Federal Capital Territory Minister, has cautioned politicians about the repercussions of aligning with those he terms 'betrayers.' He emphasized that such actions would lead to negative consequences for their future.
Information Minister Mohammed Idris urges citizens to hold their state governors accountable for the effective delivery of democracy's benefits, particularly as increased funding from the federation account has been made available since President Bola Tinubu's administration.
A presidential delegation including notable governors visited Katsina to express condolences following the death of Abubakar Lawal Bagiwa, a former Customs Assistant Comptroller-General.
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit in Nigeria against state governors and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, demanding accountability for billions spent on 'security votes' since May 2023.
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