Greetings Nigeria, welcome to today’s News roundup, featuring the latest headlines from across the nation for Friday, April 19th, 2024:
1. Tinubu Greenlights Nationwide Skill Development Across Education Levels and Teacher Training
President Bola Tinubu has given the green light to sweeping reforms aimed at enhancing education by boosting enrollment and fostering skill development.
2. Ribadu Reveals Tinubu’s Strategic Appointment of Northerners for Addressing Regional Challenges
National Security Adviser, Malam Nuhu Ribadu, sheds light on President Tinubu’s deliberate appointment of northerners to key positions to tackle region-specific issues.
3. EFCC Declares Former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello Wanted for Financial Crimes
The EFCC has issued a notice declaring former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, wanted for alleged economic and financial crimes amounting to N80.2 billion.
4. CBN Denies Selling Forex to BDCs at ₦1,001/$1
The Central Bank of Nigeria refutes claims of selling Forex to Bureau De Change operators at the rate of N1,001/$1, labeling such reports as “fake.”
5. PDP NEC Backs Damagum as Acting National Chairman
Umar Damagum retains his position as the Acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, as affirmed by the party’s National Executive Council.
6. Tinubu Administration Urges Yahaya Bello’s Cooperation with EFCC Probe
The Attorney-General of the Federation calls on former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello to cooperate with the EFCC amidst ongoing investigations into alleged corrupt practices.
7. NNPP Denies Suspending Kano Governor Abba Yusuf
The New Nigeria Peoples Party refutes media reports of suspending Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf over alleged anti-party activities.
8. Ganduje Affirms Position as APC National Chairman Amidst Suspension Controversy
Former Kano State Governor Abdullahi Ganduje asserts his status as the APC National Chairman following a court order halting his purported suspension.
9. CBN Governor Clarifies Reserve Management Amidst Naira Appreciation
CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso clarifies the bank’s stance on foreign reserves management, emphasizing a focus on maintaining a vibrant forex market rather than defending the Naira.
10. Bode George Explains PDP’s Approach to Wike’s Alleged Anti-Party Activities
PDP chieftain Bode George elucidates the party’s strategy of reconciliation rather than punitive action towards former Rivers Governor Nyesom Wike over alleged anti-party activities.”
