Destiny Etiko unfollows alleged lover, Jerry Williams after his indefinite suspension

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Nollywood actress Destiny Etiko has been dragged by netizens after AGN suspended her alleged lover, Jerry Williams indefinitely. Earlier today, the leadership of the Actors Guide of Nigeria (AGN) headed by Emeka Rollas revealed in a statement that actor Jerry Williams has been suspended indefinitely from movie sets.

According to the content of the statement, AGN suspended Jerry Williams due to the use of illicit drugs. The statement reads in part reads; “The Guild has been monitoring his involvement in illicit substances since December last year until it got out of hand, and as it is now, he cannot be allowed to associate with other performers on set due to danger. A few hours after the release of the statement, the alleged lover of the actor, Destiny Etiko has unfollowed him on Instagram.

EFCC gets new Acting Chairman hours after Bawa’s suspension

EFCC gets new acting Chairman hours after Bawa

A few hours after President Bola Tinubu suspended the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC, Abdulrasheed Bawa, Mr Abdulkarim Chukkol has been appointed as Acting Chairman of the Commission. Recall that following weighty allegations of abuse of office levelled against him, Bawa was on Wednesday suspended and directed to immediately hand over the affairs of his office to the Director, Operations in the Commission pending the conclusion of his investigation. EFCC gets new acting Chairman hours after Bawa 's suspension ChukkolThe new acting Chairman of EFCC, Mr Abdulkarim Chukkol However, in a new development on Thursday, the EFCC in a statement shared on its official Facebook page stated that Mr. Chukkol is the new Acting Chairman of the Commission. According to the statement, Chukkol is a consummate and vastly experienced investigator with a speciality in cybercrime and money laundering. Until this new role, Chukkol was the Director of Operations of the Commission. The statement read, “Following Tuesday, June 14, 2023, suspension of Mr. Abdulrasheed Bawa, as Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission by the Federal Government, Mr. Abdulkarim Chukkol has stepped in as Acting Chairman of the Commission. “Until this new role, he was the Director of Operations of the Commission.
A pioneer staff of the Commission and an illustrious member of the EFCC Cadet Course One, Mr. Chukkol is a consummate and vastly experienced investigator with specialty in cybercrime and money laundering. “His Command appointments in the Commission include spells as Head of the Advance Fee Fraud and Cybercrime Sections of the Lagos and Abuja Zonal Commands between 2011 -2016, pioneer Commander of the Uyo Zonal Command in 2017 and Commander of Port Harcourt Zonal Command in 2020. “Chukkol has participated in several special operations with international law enforcement organizations and maintains close relationship with Law enforcement agencies such as the FBI, UK National Crime Agency, United States Postal Inspection Service (USPIS), United States Secret Service, Australian Federal Police, Dutch Police, German Police, South African Police etc. “The acting EFCC Boss has worked closely with other Governments to develop law and infrastructure for carrying out law enforcement actions. He is Nigeria’s Contact person at the International Mass Marketing Fraud Working Group representing key Government regulatory, law enforcement, prosecution, immigration and customs, financial intelligence, consumer protection agencies as well and trade and competition bureaus dealing with mass marketing-related issues from Spain, Nigeria, Belgium, Europol, Canada, United Kingdom and the United States. “He has attended several courses, seminars and workshops on Public Corruption, Advance Fee Fraud and other economic and financial crimes both locally and internationally, including the Oxford University, United Kingdom, in 2022. “His work and initiatives over the years have earned him several awards and commendations both locally and internationally, including “the Most Outstanding Award in Operations” by the EFCC and the “Outstanding Performance Award” by the United States Department of Justice, among others. “The acting EFCC Chairman, holds a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Economics from the University of Maiduguri (2000) and Post Graduate Certificate in Criminal Justice Education from the University of Virginia, United States as well as Graduate Diploma in Cybersecurity and Spectrum Management from the United States Telecommunication Training Institute, Washington DC, United States. “He is also an alumnus of the FBI National Academy, Quantico; European Center of Security Studies, Germany and a Fellow of the War College, Nigeria.”

Suspension of Emefiele aimed at alienating Igbos from public offices ― Ohanaeze

Suspension of Emefiele aimed at alienating Igbos from public offices ― Ohanaeze

Suspension of Emefiele aimed at alienating Igbos from public offices ― Ohanaeze

The Ohanaeze Ndi Igbo has condemned the suspension of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN Governor, Dr Godwin Emefiele, describing it as a sign of ethnic cleansing and a deliberate attempt to alienate Igbos from public offices. Mazi Chima Uzor, director of the group’s National Interest Matters disclosed this in a statement on Saturday and according to Ohanaeze, Emefiele’s suspension did not follow due process.

Suspension of Emefiele aimed at alienating Igbos from public offices ― Ohanaeze

Mr Godwin Emefiele The statement read, “The Ohanaeze Ndi Igbo Worldwide hereby condemns in its entirety the suspension of Dr Godwin Emefiele, the CBN Governor by the administration of President Bola Tinubu. “To say the least, this suspension is without due process and the arrest despite court order against DSS from arresting him is provocative and well-meaning Nigerians must resist it and ensure that it does not stand. “We view the development as clearly part of the new administration’s scheme of ethnic cleansing of the Igbos from public offices. “This is nothing but a witch hunting directed at the Igbos for no other reason other than they dared to oppose the new administration in the last general elections. “We are therefore asking President Bola Tinubu to beware of starting his administration with actions capable of driving an already shaking nation into chaos. “He should be humble enough to rescind this unpopular decision and allow Dr Emefiele to complete his term as the governor of the apex bank instead of rocking the boat and destroying all the reforms that were carried out by the CBN under Emefiele’s leadership.”

‘Emefiele’s suspension long foretold, not a surprise’ ― Nigerians

'Emefiele’s suspension long foretold, not a surprise' ― Nigerians react

Following President Bola Tinubu‘s suspension of Central Bank Governor(CBN), Mr Godwin Emefiele, from office with immediate effect on Friday, Nigerians are saying that it was long foretold and not a surprise. President Tinubu through the office of Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume, announced the suspension of Emefiele in a statement on Friday in Abuja. Godwin Emefiele Tinubu CBNThe suspended CBN Gov, Godwin Emefiele According to the statement obtained by GistReel, the suspension is sequel to the ongoing investigation of the CBN boss’s office and the planned reforms in the financial sector of the economy. “Mr Emefiele has been directed to immediately hand over the affairs of his office to the Deputy Governor (Operations Directorate), who will act as the CBN Governor, pending the conclusion of investigation and the reforms,” he said Reacting to this, Dr Muda Yusuf, Chief Executive Officer, Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE), says the suspension of Mr Godwin Emefiele as the CBN Governor is not a surprise. Yusuf told NAN in Lagos that the suspension showed that “President Bola Tinubu’s administration is at variance with the policy disposition of the CBN under Emefiele. “The monetary and foreign exchange policy thrusts of President Tinubu’s administration is at variance with the policy disposition of the CBN under Emefiele. “President Tinubu was very clear in his inaugural speech about his resentment of some current CBN policies such as the multiple exchange rate and the Naira redesign policy. According to Yusuf, it is therefore logical that the CBN governor be advised to proceed on suspension. Dr Muda Yusuf, Chief Executive Officer, Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) Also reacting is a financial expert, Prof. Uche Uwaleke, who said the suspension of Mr Godwin Emefiele was long foretold. Uwaleke, a Professor of Finance and Capital Market at the Nasarawa State University, Keffi, said this on Friday in Abuja. He said, “Recall that Mr Sanusi Lamido Sanusi was equally suspended from office by the Jonathan administration. “This suspension will mark an end to a turbulent era.” Uwaleke further said that Emefiele would be remembered for implementing big ideas such as the Anchor Borrower Programme, the RT200, the eNaira and a raft of interventions which helped to stimulate the economy during periods of economic recession.  

Uchenna Uwaleke, a Professor of Finance and Capital Market at the Nasarawa State University, Keffi “To be fair, Emefiele, to a large extent, succeeded in ensuring financial sector stability, going by the prudential ratios. “His forex demand management policies, especially the 41 items not qualified for forex, promoted import substitution, conserved external reserves and ensured relative stability in exchange rates. “It would be unfair to blame him for the current high inflation rate since most of the causative factors are beyond the control of the CBN,” Uwaleke said.

Messi booed by PSG fans on first game after suspension over Saudi trip

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Lionel Messi was booed by Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) fans on Saturday night after making his return from a two-week suspension. Recall that the 35-year-old Argentine legend was punished by his club for making an unauthorized trip to Saudi Arabia last week. The trip to the Middle East, which was a pre-arranged commercial commitment, saw Messi miss training after PSG head coach Christophe Galtier hauled his side in on their day off following a chastening 3-1 loss against Lorient. Messi booed by PSG fans on first game after suspension over Saudi trip The match against Ajaccio on Saturday, May 13, saw both teams end up with 10 men after Thomas Mangani aimed a punch at Achraf Hakimi, who retaliated. Fabian Ruiz and Achraf Hakimi gave PSG a comfortable lead at half-time and Kylian Mbappe got in on the act with a second-half brace at Parc des Princes. Mohamed Youssouf’s own goal compounded the visitors’ misery before Hakimi and Mangani were red-carded over a fight. Ajaccio’s best chance came in the 67th minute when Mickael Barreto’s right-footed shot from outside the box just sailed over the bar. Messi booed by PSG fans on first game after suspension over Saudi trip Messi played the full 90 minutes during the match which ended 5-0. The PSG fans loudly jeered when Messi’s name was announced over the tannoy before the match. They also launched another verbal volley toward the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner when he first touched the ball. The Argentine legend appeared subdued throughout the night despite playing his part in another handsome victory. Messi’s name booed and whistled by PSG fans 🎶📢 pic.twitter.com/LM3kONKATG — PENGMAN SPORTS (@PGM_sports) May 13, 2023 Christophe Galtier’s PSG are just four points away from a record 11th French title. They are six points clear of second-placed Lens with three more fixtures remaining. The two-year deal Messi signed with PSG after his shock exit from the Nou Camp back in 2021 is due to expire in the coming weeks, with no new agreement on the horizon. He’s been tipped to follow Cristiano Ronaldo’s lead by moving to the Middle East, with Saudi Pro League outfit Al-Hilal firmly in the mix to acquire the sought-after megastar.

PDP reverses suspension of Anyim, Fayose, others

PDP reverses suspension of Anyim, Fayose, others

The National Working Committee of the PDP on Thursday reviewed and reversed the suspension of Fayose, Anyim, and others.

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The members whose suspension was lifted include former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose; former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Anyim Pius Anyim; Prof. Dennis Ityavyar, Dr. Aslam Aliyu, and H.E Ibrahim Shema. It will be recalled that the listed party members were suspended over alleged anti-party activities. Their suspension reversal was contained in a statement signed by the PDP National Publicity Secretary, Hon. Debo Ologunagba.

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He said: “This decision is without prejudice to the powers of the NWC to take necessary disciplinary action against any member of the Party at any time pursuant to the provisions of the Constitution of the PDP (as amended in 2017). The NWC charges all leaders, critical stakeholders and teeming members of our Party across the country to be guided by the provisions of the PDP Constitution (as amended in 2017) as well as the new spirit and necessity of reconciliation, unity and harmony in our Party at this critical time. The PDP must remain focused as we continue to take every necessary action to recover the stolen mandate freely given by Nigerians to our Party and Presidential Candidate, Atiku Abubakar, on Saturday February 25, 2023, at the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal”