Newspaper Headlines: DSS raids Bawa’s residence, office, extends probe to associates

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Newspaper Headlines: DSS raids Bawa’s residence, office, extends probe to associates

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June 22, 2023

Issues around the dissolution of boards of federal government agencies, ministries, and departments; and the student loan policy of the federal government, dominate the front pages of the dailies today.

The Punch says President Bola Tinubu is set to fill no fewer than 2,000 vacant positions following the dissolution of governing boards of over 153 agencies, parastatals, institutions, and government-owned companies. The newspaper reports that operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have conducted a search of the Abuja residence and office of Abdulrasheed Bawa, suspended chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

The Nation says labour unions in the universities are divided over the student loan policy initiated by the federal government. The newspaper says the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said the electricity distribution companies got N247.33 billion as revenue in the first quarter of 2023.

Daily Trust reports that over 201 persons were reportedly killed within five months in seven LGAs of Plateau state. The newspaper says Bawa is still in the custody of DSS, one week after he was suspended.

Daily Sun reports that ahead of the official announcement of ministerial nominees by President Bola Tinubu, politicians have intensified their lobbying for key positions. The newspaper says Kayode Egbetokun has assumed office as the acting inspector-general of police.

Vanguard reports that the Debt Management Office (DMO) has warned the federal government to steer clear of borrowing owing to the country’s high debt profile. The newspaper says Tinubu may have dumped the idea of constituting his cabinet with former governors and prefers technocrats and professionals.

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