This is a roundup of some breaking news in Nigeria for Today, Saturday, 15th, May 2021.
Presidency Speaks On ‘Buhari’s Son-In-Law’ Wanted By ICPC For $65m Fraud
The presidency has reacted to the news that Gimba Yau Kumo has been declared wanted by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) in relation to a $65m fraud.
The presidency in its reaction said the wanted fugitive can no longer be referred to as Buhari’s son-in-law because the marriage between him and the President’s daughter, Fatima has ended.
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The Time Is Now For National Dialogue, Buhari Must Address Nigerians – Akeredolu
Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has stated that now is the ideal moment for President Muhammadu Buhari to convey a national dialogue to address the country’s security challenges.
Speaking during an interview on Good Morning Nigeria, a programme on Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), Akeredolu said such a call for dialogue must not be politicised.
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Police Alone Can’t Fight Insecurity – Bala Mohammed
Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has said that Nigeria Police Force alone cannot fight kidnapping, banditry, and other security challenges facing the country.
Speaking with journalists in Bauchi on Friday, Mohammed said tackling the rising insecurity facing Nigeria will require collaborative efforts because the police are overwhelmed.
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Why Nigeria Will Continue To Suffer – Afenifere
Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere has said Nigeria will continue to suffer if the federal government refuses to restructure the country.
Naija News reports that this was made known in a communique issued on Friday at the end of its meeting in Ogun state.
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$65million Fraud: Buhari Presidency A Sanctuary For Fraudsters – PDP To ICPC
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on ICPC to resist pressure in tracking down and prosecuting Yau Kumo, a former Managing Director of the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) for his alleged involvement in the $65 million (N31 billion) fraud.
It will be recalled that Naija News earlier reported that Kumo was declared wanted by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) over the alleged misappropriation of funds under the national housing scheme.
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