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Senate Panel Wants Extension Of N30tn Loans Probe

Senate Panel Wants Extension Of N30tn Loans Probe
The Senate panel probing the N30tn Ways and Means loans secured from the Godwin Emefiele-led Central Bank of Nigeria by the Federal Government has said it will seek an extension of the time allotted for the investigation.
At the inauguration of the panel on March 11, 2024, Senate President GodsWill Akpabio gave the panel a six-week ultimatum to probe the loans.
The panel was also charged to probe the over-N1tn Anchor Borrowers’ Programme of the CBN under the immediate past administration, urging it not to leave any stone unturned.
The panel led by Senator Isah Jibrin, ( APC, Kogi East), later said it had uncovered about 13 financial infractions allegedly committed in the process of obtaining the loans.
The Senate also disclosed that it would summon the Governor of the CBN, Olayemi Cardoso, and some directors of the apex bank particularly those who worked with Emefiele.
The committee also disclosed it had received some documents that would aid the probe, adding that some government officials involved in the loan would be summoned.
However, after two to three meetings, the Senate went on recess and adjourned plenary.
Findings by our correspondent showed that the six-week ultimatum elapsed on April 26, 2024.
Responding to the failure to meet the deadline, the chairman of the panel, Jibrin told our correspondent that the panel would seek an extension of the time once the Senate resumes.
He said, “The Senate has been on recess for about a month now, we will seek an extension when we resume. We will ensure that a thorough job is done.”
The National Assembly is billed to resume on Tuesday, April, 30 after rescheduling from April 23.
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EMPOWERMENT! Senator Manu doles out N2.5m to support constituent’s fashion design business(Photos)

Senator Manu Haruna of Taraba Central Senatorial District has made a significant impact on the life of a constituent by empowering him with over 2.5 million Naira to enhance his fashion design business.
This initiative aims to support local entrepreneurship and encourage vocational skills development within the community.
The delegation representing Senator Manu included Hon. Aruwa, the Taraba State Commissioner for Science and Technology, alongside Hon. Abubakar Baffa Nanu, Chairman of Gassol Local Government Council, and Alhaji Raubilu Umar, Hon. Ubale Gambo. They presented the cash to Falalu, who is commonly referred to as Sarkin Yakin Manu in a gathering held at the residence of Alhaji Raubilu Umar in Jalingo.
Falalu Sarkin Yakin Manu expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Senator Manu for this generous support, highlighting how the funds will significantly boost his tailoring business and provide better services to the community.
This empowerment initiative reflects Senator Manu’s commitment to fostering skills development and economic growth in the Taraba Central Senatorial District.
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Citizenship for sale as Trump announces “Gold Card” Immigration Plan, $5M

By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
President Donald Trump has announced a new immigration “Gold Card” that will be sold to immigrants for $5 million.
The Gold Card is a premium version of a Green Card, according to Trump, and will provide immigrants with a pathway to citizenship.
“We’re gonna be selling a gold card. You have a green card, this is a gold card. We’re gonna be putting a price on that card of about $5 million and that’s gonna give you green card privileges plus…”
“It’s gonna be a route to citizenship. And wealthy people will be coming into our country by buying this card.”
“They’ll be wealthy and they’ll be successful and they’ll be spending a lot of money and paying a lot of taxes and employing a lot of people.”
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SAD! Lady Loses 3-Year-Old Son Hours After Allowing Father Take Him for Weekend Visit

By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
A Nigerian lady has taken to social media to share the heart rending story of how she lost her three-year-old son hours after allowing his father to take him for the weekend.
The sad mother, who had single-handedly raised her son after being abandoned during pregnancy, expressed deep sorrow and regret over her decision to let his father back into their lives.
According to her, the child’s father had denied responsibility when she was pregnant and made no effort to be part of their son’s life until he returned from abroad, got married, and sought forgiveness. In an attempt to foster a relationship between father and son, she allowed him to take the boy for a weekend visit—an act she now deeply regrets.
Tragically, less than nine hours after leaving with his father, the little boy drowned in a deep well. The devastated mother, who had just returned from work, was met with the shocking news that her only child was gone forever.
In a post, she poured out her grief, questioning why such a tragedy had befallen her innocent child.
“Junior was only 3; he didn’t deserve to leave this world so soon. God, why?” she lamented.
May the soul of the little boy rest in peace.
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