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Edo Accountant General and Officials Detained by EFCC Over Agricultural Loans
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has detained four officials from Edo State’s Treasury Office, including Accountant General Julius Anelu, at its Benin Office.
The detention stems from an inquiry into agricultural loans secured by the Edo State Government from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Nigeria Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (NIRSAL) since 2018.
According to Edo State Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Chris Osa Nehikhare, the loans have been fully repaid, and the officials initially complied with EFCC’s invitation on Thursday.
However, the EFCC reportedly requested additional personnel not originally summoned, now detained alongside the initial officials in Abuja.
The Edo State Government condemned the EFCC’s actions, suggesting an attempt to disrupt state governance ahead of the upcoming transition on November 12, marking the end of Governor Godwin Obaseki’s tenure.
In a statement, the government called for the EFCC to act “in the interest of democracy, justice, peace, and the well-being of Edo people,” stressing the state’s commitment to transparency.
Lagos State Police react to claims of them taking money from dispatch riders on the Coastal Road in Lagos.
It started after a rumour was shared that police arrest and take money from riders as a demand for high bribes, sometimes reaching ₦200,000, and seize motorcycles if not given.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, then addressed the claims online and stated in his statement that he disagreed that the rumour is true and stated, “The spread of misinformation only causes more harm than good. In this era, we can and must do better.”
It has been announced by the governor of Ogun that Tuesday 3rd of February is a public holiday in order to mark the 50th anniversary of the state creation.
This public holiday declaration was released in a statement by the secretary of the state, Tokunbo Talabi.
He then added that the holiday will provide as a day for the citizens to participate in the activities for the state milestone.
Former Kogi politician, Dino Melaye, faces backlash from the public after he shared a video on social media of him abroad and living well through his luxurious lifestyle.
In the same video, he speaks about Nigeria’s current economy and shares his disappointment.
He wrote, “See country, God help us to build a true nation where our wicked leaders will be in jail and the right people in power. Nigeria must be fixed. YES WE CAN.”
However, many state that what he posted and what he is saying contradict each other, and they accused him of sharing his own records to know if he was a corrupt leader.
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