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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.
Nigerian comedian Seyi Law takes to social media as he defends President Bola Tinubu. The comedian stated that the president has done a lot in his administration and claimed that Nigeria is safer and economically sound under his administration.
He then compared how things now to past years under the administration of others, and shared how things were bad. He claimed that now the economy is stabilized.
“Nigeria is safer now than 10 years ago. This government has killed more bandits than any government in Nigeria since the time of Jonathan. When last have you heard of bomb blast in Nigeria?”
It has been reported that fire occurred at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos (MMIA), Terminal 1. This fire incident occurred on Monday, 23rd of February, 2026.
Passengers at that terminal were spotted running away for safety after seeing the fire and the alarm.
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) released a statement and shared that no life was lost and people were saved and avoided danger.
It has been reported that Kano State has closed down all entertainment spots across the state. This was stated to happen because of the ongoing Ramadan fast.
The federal government shared that the new law will take place from 18th of February, 10 pm, till the last day of Ramadan. This is in order for the people participating in it to truly focus on the fast.
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