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APC national convention may hold in June – Official

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The All Progressives Congress (APC) said it would hold its congresses and national convention in June.

This is however subject to ratification by its leadership.

Secretary APC Caretaker and Extra-ordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC), James Akpanudoedehe, disclosed this while speaking with journalists at the end of an emergency meeting of the committee on Monday in Abuja.

He, however, assured that there would not be a crisis in the party as speculated in some quarters, even if the committee failed to organise the national convention in June.

The APC national convention is expected to usher in a new National Working Committee (NWC) for the party.

“I want to assure that there will be no crisis in our party in June.

“Convention can be done in June and congresses can start and end in June, but it all depends on what the leaders of this party agree on.

“This committee is honest and we have never lied to Nigerians, we can always fight and resolve at family level, we are aware that party members are desiring to hear from the committee,’’ he said.

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Mr Akpanudoedehe, a former senator, said the committee was looking at many issues and consulting extensively before taking decisions.

“We have major stakeholders like the President, Vice President and governors among others. We have to consult so that when we are coming out, there will be no dissenting voice.

“We have lots of problems in the country, not only the national congress of the party.

“We have serious security issues like the agitations in the zones, we are very conscious of Nigeria as a country not only the congresses, ‘’ he said.

Mr Akpanudoedehe added that the CECPC was mindful that the unity, peace and progress of the party was critical to ensuring delivery of its campaign promises to Nigerians and for the county’s development.

He said the meeting, among other things, discussed the primaries for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council poll slated for February 2022.

He added that the issue was, however, stepped down because of the additional information the committee needed, especially with regards to disqualifying aspirants.

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He said the committee was mindful of the election deadline of the Independent Electoral Commission (INEC) and would work within the time frame.

He added that the committee was taking lots of things into consideration to ensure the party was peaceful and united ahead of the 2023 general election.

On the party`s membership registration/revalidation, Mr Akpanudoedehe said the exercise had officially ended.

“We are collating figures from the state committees and over 21 states have submitted,” he said.

 

 

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UPDATED: FG approves 35% salary increase for civil servants

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The Federal Government has approved an increase of between 25 percent and 35 percent salary increase for civil servants on the remaining six consolidated salary structures.

 

The salary increase, announced on the eve of the Workers’ Day celebration, is contained in a statement issued by Emmanuel Njoku, head of press, at the national salaries, incomes and wages commission (NSIWC).

 

The statement said the increase takes effect from January 1, 2024.

 

The six consolidated salary structures are consolidated public service salary structure (CONPSS); consolidated research and allied institutions salary structure (CONRAISS); consolidated police salary structure (CONPOSS); consolidated para-military salary structure (CONPASS); consolidated intelligence community salary structure (CONICCS); and consolidated armed forces salary structure (CONAFSS).

The Federal Government also approved an increase in pension of between 20 percent and 28 percent for pensioners on the defined benefits scheme with respect to the six consolidated salary structures.

 

 

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BREAKING: FG approves salary increase for civil servants

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The Federal Government has approved an increase of between 25 percent and 35 percent salary increase for civil servants on the remaining six consolidated salary structures.

 

The salary increase, announced on the eve of the Workers’ Day celebration, is contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by Emmanuel Njoku, head of press, at the national salaries, incomes and wages commission (NSIWC).

 

The statement said the increase takes effect from January 1, 2024.

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EFCC arraigns Kwara’s ex-finance commissioner over ‘N1.22bn money laundering’

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned Ademola Banu, a former commissioner for finance in Kwara, over alleged money laundering and misappropriation of state funds to the tune of N1.22 billion.

 

Banu was arraigned on Monday before Evelyn Anyadike, judge of the federal high court in Ilorin, Kwara state capital.

 

He is alleged to have conspired to divert the funds during the administration of Abdulfatah Ahmed, former governor of Kwara, between May 2011 and May 2019, while serving as the commissioner for finance.

 

In a press statement on Tuesday, Dele Oyewale, EFCC spokesperson, said Banu was to be arraigned alongside the former governor on February 23 but was absent in court and had no legal representation.

 

The court then issued a bench warrant against him upon an application by Rotimi Jacobs, counsel to the EFCC.

 

The former governor was arraigned on the 12-count charge and the matter was adjourned till April 29.

 

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At the resumed sitting, Ahmed and Banu, listed as the first and second defendants, respectively, were present in court.

 

When the case was called, A. A. Ajibade announced the appearance for Ahmed, while Gboyega Oyewole represented Banu.

 

Oyewole prayed the court to discharge the bench warrant earlier issued against his client, which the EFCC counsel did not oppose.

 

In a short ruling, Anyadike vacated the bench warrant on the second defendant.

 

Banu pleaded not guilty to the counts.

 

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