May 19, Top National News You Need To Know

The past 24 hours have recorded interesting happenings both on the local, state, national, and international scene. Below are the top news.

A top Niger Delta group, the Pan Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF, has blasted the Senate President, Ahmed Lawan over his anti-restructuring comments. The group said the Senate President’s dismissal of the position taken by 17 Southern State Governors across party lines was reprehensible.

Read More: 2023: South Must Produce The Next President – PANDEF To Senate President, Lawan

The Imo state governor, Hope Uzodimma, on Tuesday, warned his newly sworn-in appointees that they would be sacked if they are found wanting in any corrupt practices. Uzodimma spoke at the Imo government house in Owerri, while swearing-in boards of different government agencies.

Read More: Uzodimma Tells New Appointees To Avoid Corrupt Practices

The Federal Government of Nigeria has received £4,214,017 loot linked to former Delta State Governor, James Ibori. Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami made the confirmation.

Read More: JUST IN: Federal Govt Receives £4.2m Ibori Loot From UK

The President of Nigeria in the person of Muhammadu Buhari has requested the Senate to approve another N2.3trillion ($6.18bn) external loan. This request was contained in a letter addressed to the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan. On Tuesday, The letter was read at plenary.

Read More: JUST IN: Senate To Approve Fresh N2.3trn External Loan – Buhari asks

The Police Command in Plateau has warned youths in the state to desist from taking laws into their hands. ASP Ubah Ogaba, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the command, gave the warning in a statement he issued on Monday in Jos.

Read More: Police Warn Youths – Do Not Take Laws Into Your Hands 

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