EL-RUFAI TO REMAIN IN CUSTODY AS COURT ADJOURNS BAIL APPLICATION TO APRIL 14.(PHOTO).
El-Rufai to remain in custody as court adjourns bail application to April 14 Justice Rilwanu Aikawa of a Federal High Court in Kaduna has adjourned the hearing of the bail application filed by former Kaduna State governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, to April 14th. The bail application of the former governor came up before the court today. April 1. The court adjourned the case after listening to arguments from both the defence and prosecution El-Rufai was arraigned by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on a 10-count charge bordering on alleged conversion of public property and money laundering. He pleaded not guilty to all the charges. The court ordered that he remain in ICPC custody pending the hearing of his bail application on the fixed date. The former governor arrived at the court premises around 9:00 a.m. in a black Hilux vehicle, accompanied by DSS officials.
Lagos State Governor,Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on wednesday swore-in two new Permanent Secretaries into the State Public Service,with a charge on the appointees to add positive values and uphold the tradition of excellence which the State is known for.Governor Ambode,who performed the swearing-in ceremony at the Executive Council Chambers at the Lagos House,Ikeja,said the successes recorded so far by his administration in the last 16 months could be largeky attributed to the vibrant public service in the State,and counseled the appointees to continually adhere strictly to the integrity and productivity that earned them the appointments with the view to achieve enhanced service delivery to the citizens.The Governor said: ''In the last 16 months,our administration has started a course for positive growth and development in the various areas of humsn endeavors in Lagos State.Our modest achievements amplify commitment to the progress of Lagos as aptly expressed in the slogan 'The progress of Lagos is of paramount interest to us all''.A major pilot in the successes so far achieved is the vibrant state public service.Our public service ranks among the largest and most effective in Nigeria in terms of service delivery.Our public service has continued to maintain this reputation because we have always upheld best practices and given a lot of priority to training and equipping our officers.More importantly,we have ensured that only competent and qualified officers with proven capacity to interpret and implement government policies and programmes are appointed to leadership position,'' he said.More photos below.
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