Today’s Headlines:We’ll Break Corruption Siege In Nigeria;Tinubu Can’t Send Yakubu On Terminal Leave

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it will break what it described as “corruption siege” in Nigeria by ensuring that all its personnel maintains integrity in their discharge of duties.

The anti-graft agency charged its officers to be anti-graft fighters buoyed by patriotic disposition and accountable conducts, adding stiff punishment awaits any officer who deviates.

The Chairman of the commission, Ola Olukoyede, gave the charge on Friday during the Passing out Parade of 404 EFCC cadets which was held at Nigeria Police Mobile Force Training College, Ende Hills, Akwanga, Nasarawa State.

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), on Friday said President Bola Tinubu lacks constitutional power to send the National Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, on terminal leave.

Falana asserted a viral report which emerged on Wednesday alleging that Tinubu had ordered the INEC boss to proceed on compulsory leave to avenge his alleged last-minute betrayal of the ruling All Progressives Congress.

The unconfirmed reports claimed Yakubu was directed to suspend official duties ahead of the expiration of his tenure, a move said to have unsettled INEC’s schedule.

The speculation reportedly gained traction after the commission cancelled its quarterly consultative meeting with political parties and a planned session with civil society organisations, which had been scheduled to begin on Wednesday.