Nigerian President Suspends Security Chief Over Cash Stash
President Muhammadu Buhari has suspended the boss of the National Intelligence Agency, Ayo Oke over U.S.$43 million found in a private apartment in an upscale district in Lagos. Buhari has ordered an investigation into how the spy agency chief came into possession of the money.
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Nigeria:
Why Buhari Suspended SGF, NIA Boss
Daily Trust, 20 April 2017
Nigeria's topmost government official as well as the nation's top spy master vacated office shortly after they were suspended by President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Fayose Describes Suspension of SGF Lawal, NIA DG As Cover-Up
Premium Times, 19 April 2017
The Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has described the suspension of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Babachir Lawal; and the Director-General of the… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Buhari Suspends SGF Babachir Lawal, DG NIA
Premium Times, 19 April 2017
President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered an investigation into the allegations of violations of law and due process made against the Secretary to the Government of the Federation,… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Drama As SGF Rushes to Osinbajo, Says I Am Not Aware of My Suspension
Vanguard, 19 April 2017
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF Babachir Lawal and the Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency, NIA, Ambassador Ayo Oke yesterday battled with… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Osinbajo Meets Suspended SGF Lawal, NIA Director General Evades Journalists
Premium Times, 19 April 2017
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo has met with the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Babachir Lawal, barely an hour after the announcement of Mr. Lawal's suspension… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Suspension of SGF, DG NIA - Buhari Should Extend It to EFCC Boss, Ministers - Okorie
Vanguard, 20 April 2017
Some members of the House of Representatives yesterday commended President Muhammadu Buhari for the suspension of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Mr.… Read more »