NIGERIA'S DEFENCE MINISTER SUMMONS SERVICE CHIEFS AMID SURGE IN ATTACKS ON MILITARY BASES. (PHOTO).

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 Nigeria's Defence Minister Summons Service Chiefs Amid Surge in Attacks on Military Bases Nigeria's Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (Rtd), has urgently summoned the nation's top military leaders to a high-level meeting at the Ministry of Defence headquarters in Abuja. The session addresses the escalating attacks targeting military installations, particularly in the North East region. The meeting includes key figures such as: - Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede - Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu - Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke - Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abass - Representatives from the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) The summons comes in response to recent deadly assaults by terrorists on military bases in the North East. Reports indicate that no fewer than three Commanding Officers of Lieutenant-Colonel rank were killed in Borno State, alongside scores of soldiers lost. Additionally, hundreds of civilian...

WE PASSED THE REPORT OF THE NIGERIAN FINANCIAL INTELLIGENCE UNIT TODAY-SARAKI.{PHOTO}.

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     Senate President Bukola Saraki wrote on social media few hours ago that ''Today, in-line with our commitment to support the fight against corruption through legislation, we passed the Report of the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU).
Many of you will remember that late last year, the Senate raised the alarm over Nigeria’s suspension from the EGMONT Group -- based on the lack of independence of the NFIU as currently established.
This is why, both chambers of parliament swung into action to ensure that our current suspension, does not turn into an eventual expulsion.

Hence, today’s passage of the Conference Committee Report of the Bill is aimed at ensuring that we comply with international best practices, so that we will be able to access the financial intelligence data of the EGMONT Group.Moving forward, it is my hope that the Executive quickly assents to this Bill. Additionally, it is important that beyond the establishment of the law, Nigeria’s Financial Intelligence Unit will truly be independent''.
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