Akpabio denies Impeachment Plot, says Senate not invaded by DSS

The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has denied the invasion of the National Assembly by the Department of State Services (DSS) over alleged Impeachment Move.

Akpabio, who made the refutal at the Wednesday’s Plenary, said that the allegation reported on the Social Media that the DSS invaded the National Assembly was not true.

He said: “It has just been brought to my attention by one of us that there is a Fake News trending on the Social Media that the DSS surrounded the National Assembly with possible impeachment of Principal Officers.

“There is no limit to Social Media. We are here sitting down and doing your work very peacefully, oblivious of the mischief that is going on behind us.

“This is what we pass through on a daily basis. It’s either they use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to inject something to turn it around in order to drive Traffic. I understand that they are being paid by YouTube.

“But I hope the Public is aware that this is total Fake News and that the Chamber is very stable and that there is no issue of Impeachment,” Akpabio said.

He thereafter referred the Matter to the Senate Committee on Special Duties to investigate and report its Findings within 24 hours.

“Shehu Kaka, Chairman, Senate Committee on Special Duties, investigate and report back to us as soon as practicable,” he said.

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Private Sector vital to Nigeria's Economy, FG points out

Vice President Kashim Shettima says Partnership with the Private Sector is essential for the Country’s Economic Growth and Development.

Shettima said this in Abuja on Wednesday at the Closing of the 30th Nigerian Economic Summit (NES30), with the Theme: ”Collaborative Action for Growth, Competitiveness and Stability”.

Represented by the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Atiku Bagudu, the Vice President said  the Summit was expected to yield positive progress.

“From the inception of our Administration, we understood and accepted that Partnership with  Private Sector is essential for the Country’s Economic Growth and Development.

“Over the last three days, this Summit has facilitated deep and meaningful Conversation among the Public, Private, and Civil Society Leaders.

“Together, we have created an Environment of mutual respect and Dialogue, which we believe will lead to the admiration of other Countries,” Shettima said.

He said that all Stakeholders that participated clearly demonstrated a commitment to working closely with Government to take Collaborative Action for Growth, Competitiveness, and Stability.

“I note with satisfaction that Participation in the Annual Summit attracts Experts from diverse backgrounds.

“It also helps deepen and broaden Citizens’ Collaboration and Ownership in formulating Government Policies, particularly when you are undertaking bold, challenging, and risky Reforms.

“This understanding has informed our Engagement with the Summit Process, which has generated many Policy Recommendations for Government action like the previous Summits.

“This 30th Summit is a huge success, not because of the high turnout of Delegates, but because the Plenary and Concurrent Sessions addressed the Key Issues that will guide our Economic Growth and Development.

“I am also confident this year’s Summit will articulate the Critical Issues exhaustively discussed in the various Sessions, especially the Interactive Panel Session, Expert Forums, High-Level Panels, CEO Roundtables, and Insight Sessions,” Shettima said.

He said that while awaiting the Green Book Recommendations, “I assure all Participants, including Business Community Members, on the need  to align such Recommendations with Government Priorities for Implementation.

The Vice President commended all Stakeholders and Partners, and assured them that Government would continue to collaborate with the Nigerian Economic Summit Group to organise future Summits. 

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Jigawa Oil Tanker Fire: Those found responsible will be punished, Tinubu vows

President Bola Tinubu has directed George Akume, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), to lead a Federal Government Delegation to Jigawa in response to Tuesday night inferno in Majia, which claimed over 100 Lives. 

The Government Delegation comprises Mohammed Badaru, Minister of Defence and Saidu Alkali, Minister of Transportation.

Others are Shehu Mohammed, Corps Marshall of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) and Abdullahi Yakasai, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Community Engagement (North West).

While in Jigawa, the Delegation will visit the scene of the Incident to assess the situation and visit Injured Persons in the Hospital, Bayo Onanuga, the President’s Special Adviser, Information and Strategy, said in a Statement.

President Tinubu further directed that Emergency Aid, including Medical Supplies, Food, and Shelter, be extended to the 50 Victims receiving treatment and others affected by the fire.

“The President, with a heavy heart, joins the Vice President in extending his deepest condolences to the Families of the Victims of this devastating Incident.

“He expresses his heartfelt prayers and support to the Government and People of Jigawa during this time of tragic loss and grief.

“He prays for divine comfort for the Bereaved Families and the peaceful repose for the Souls of the Departed,” said the Statement.

Tinubu reassured the Nation that the Federal Government, in collaboration with States, was committed to the swift and comprehensive review of Fuel Transportation Safety Protocols across the Country.

He restated his Directive to the FRSC to strengthen Night Travel Measures, such as increased Patrols, stricter Enforcement of Safety Regulations and other Highway Safety Mechanisms.

He said those found responsible for breaches of Safety Standards would be held accountable, reaffirming the Government’s unwavering commitment to ensuring such Incidents do not reoccur. 

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