El-Rufai Speaks on Sanusi Lamido's Suspension; His Own Alleged N5billion Contract from CBN

Elrufai Speaks on Sanusi Lamido's Suspension; His Own Alleged N5billion Contract from CBN

Kano Emirate’s Family Celebrates Sanusi’s Suspension

The Members of the Kano emirate called Dabo Family Women Association have gathered to celebrate the suspension of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s governor, Sanusi Lamido. 

Addressing a news conference at the Emir’s palace on Saturday, a family member, Hajia Binta Sanusi, said that the suspension was “an honour done to their son who served his country truthfully and was later rewarded with mischievous allegations”.

The women, comprising mothers, sisters and in-laws of the suspended apex bank governor, seemed happy even when some Nigerians have condemned the suspension.

They said there was no course for alarm, as Sanusi had proved to be trust worthy, having transformed the Nigerian economy in five years.

The CBN governor was suspended on allegations of financial recklessness, an claim the women called baseless, saying their son and brother is not a thief.

Madonna University regains operating licence from NUC

Madonna University, Okija,Anambra State, has regained it operating license after months of seizure by the Nigeria University Commission (NUC). The license of the private university was suspended alongside the one Lead University,Ibadan and others.

However, in a letter addressed to  Madonna Univerity, the NUC stated that they are satisfied by the measures taken by the institution to correct annomalies since the suspension took effect. The letter was signed by Professor C Mafiana the director of Quality Assurance.

National Universities Commission (NUC) directed that the lifting of suspension on the operating license of Madonna University takes effect from Friday 17 August. There is also a condition that the NUC will continue to monitor the progess of the institution to ensure full compliance with regulatory guidelines.