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Shettima presides over NEC meeting

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By Francesca Hangeior

Vice President Kashim Shettima is currently presiding over the 141st meeting of the National Economic Council (NEC) at the State House, Abuja.

The council, a statutory body mandated to advise the president on the nation’s economic affairs, comprises the vice president, governors of the 36 states of the federation, the governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the minister of finance, and other stakeholders.

Some state governors and deputies are seated for the meeting.

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The ongoing meeting marks a break from three consecutive virtual meetings to an in-person gathering.

At its 140th meeting on March 21, the council received reports from 16 state governors expressing their support for establishing state police.

They also recommended changes to the constitution to allow for smooth establishment.

The spokesperson for the vice president, Stanley Nkwocha, had revealed that NEC was still awaiting reports from 20 states, expressing confidence that others would support.

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BREAKING: Human Rights Lawyer Dele Farotimi Released

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By Gloria Ikibah

Prominent human rights lawyer and activist, Dele Farotimi, has been released after fulfilling his bail conditions.

Farotimi, who had been in custody over allegations of defaming Senior Advocate of Nigeria and founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti (ABUAD), Afe Babalola, regained his freedom on Tuesday morning.

He is currently enroute to his home in Lagos.

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Confirming the development, activist and politician Omoyele Sowore stated on X, “I am pleased to report that Dele Farotimi is no longer being held in the prison facilities of Ekiti State and is now returning home to Lagos. The struggle continues!”

Earlier, a Chief Magistrate’s Court in Ado Ekiti granted Farotimi bail, setting conditions that included a N30 million bond, two sureties (one of whom must be a property owner), the submission of his passport, and a restriction on granting media interviews following his release.

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NASC backpedals reverses Atiku’s appointment as DCNA, replaces him with Yero

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By Kayode Sanni-Arewa

Following the intervention by the National Assembly leadership, the National Assembly Service Commission, NASC, has reversed the appointment of Dr Ibrahim Atiku as Deputy Clerk to the National Assembly, DCNA.

The Commission has replaced Atiku with the permanent secretary [Estate and Works Directorate], Engineer Bashir Yero.

This was consequent upon the outcome of a meeting convened Monday night by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, with Speaker Tajudeen Abbas and their deputies in attendance.

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Present also at the meeting were the Chairman of the NASC, Engineer Ahmed Amshi, two commissioners from NASC, and some permanent secretaries in the NASS bureaucracy.

THE CONCLAVE learnt that the high-level meeting took place in the Senate President’s residence.

Reports from the meeting said that the chairman of the NASC and his commissioners could not justify the appointment of Atiku when asked by the speaker how the choice of Atiku was arrived at.

THE CONCLAVE reports that it was at that point that the commission chairman sought the leave of the Senate President and the Speaker to ask that the permanent secretaries present should excuse them since they could not be sitting over a matter in which they had personal interest.

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Upon their return to the room, after the leadership had arrived at a resolution one way or another, it was agreed that Engr. Bashir Yero of Estate and Works Directorate be appointed the DCNA, while Engr Sanda Liman of Procurement Directorate, be redeployed in Estate and Works.

The newly promoted Ibrahim Atiku [to the position of permanent secretary], as resolved and directed, should be deployed in Procurement Directorate.

The NASC is expected to formalise and/or activate the decision soonest.

Source: CONCLAVE

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Speaker Abbas Salutes APC National Chairman, Ganduje, @ 75

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By Gloria Ikibah
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Abbas Tajudeen, has congratulated the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, on his 75th birthday.
The Speaker, in a congratulatory message through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Musa Abdullahi Krishi, described Dr. Ganduje as a patriot and a democratic pillar whose invaluable contributions to the development and growth of his fatherland are commendable.
Speaker Abbas said the APC National Chairman has, since his assumption of office, been providing good leadership and guidance to the party, which is one of the reasons why the party continues to wax stronger.
The Speaker noted the electoral successes of the APC across the states and how the state chapters have recorded stability under Dr. Ganduje’s leadership of the ruling party.
Speaker Abbas also commended the APC National Chairman for the cordial relationship between the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party and the National Assembly Caucus.
While wishing Dr. Ganduje more fruitful years in sound health, Speaker Abbas also prayed for increased wisdom.
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