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Trump Removes Inspectors General from 17 Key Government Agencies
On Friday, former U.S. President Donald Trump dismissed independent inspectors general from over a dozen key government agencies.
The New York Times revealed that the shake-up impacted 17 agencies, excluding the Department of Justice’s inspector general, Michael Horowitz, who has been known for his independent oversight.
The move has drawn criticism, with many arguing that it violated federal laws requiring a 30-day notice to Congress before firing any inspector general. However, the White House has remained silent on the issue.
Inspectors generally hold crucial roles in the federal government, serving as independent watchdogs responsible for conducting audits and investigations to uncover waste, fraud, and abuse.
While they are meant to operate without political bias, they can be dismissed either by the president or the head of the agency that appointed them.
Sources familiar with the matter stated that many of those removed were initially appointed during Trump’s first term between 2017 and 2021.
Reports suggest that the individuals were informed through emails from the White House personnel director, with terminations taking effect immediately.
It has been reported that Bola Ahmed Tinubu was absent at the commissioning of the Opebi-Mende Link Bridge, which took place on April 8, 2026.
However, Senate President Godswill Akpabio represented the President and carried out the ceremony.
As he commissioned the project, he stated “On behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, I commission these projects.”
Residents of Lagos should prepare for traffic disruptions as several roads will be closed due to the visit of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who is set to commission infrastructural projects.
The commissioning will take place on April 8 and 9, 2026.
Affected areas on Wednesday (April 8):
Opebi, Allen Avenue, Ikeja, Ojota, and Victoria Island.
Affected areas on Thursday (April 9):
Lekki-Epe Expressway, Ikoyi, Victoria Island, and Ajegunle.
Motorists are advised to plan alternative routes and expect heavy traffic during these periods.
President Donald Trump makes headline as he threatens Iran on social media.
The president shared “Open the F***ing Strait, you crazy bastards, or you’ll be living in Hell — JUST WATCH!”
It can be noted that he even did a countdown on Saturday “48 hours before all Hell will rain down on them,” he warned Saturday. “Time is running out.”
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