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Presidency reveals why Fowler was removed.

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The Presidency has reacted to the removal of the erstwhile Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS),City News reports.

Babatunde Fowler’s tenure as chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), was not renewed because of his inability to generate enough revenue for the country, according to the presidency.

Fowler, whose term of office expired on December 9, 2019, was replaced by Muhammad Nami.

President Muhammadu Buhari’s Senior Special Assistant on Media, Garba Shehu, while speaking with journalists at the weekend in Abuja, also said that it was not wrong for the federal government to borrow more money to finance infrastructure in the country.

“It is not a scandal to borrow, the bad thing about borrowing is when you deployed it to your pocket. This has happened in the past in this country, President Buhari is borrowing to do railway, to do East-West expressway, to do second Niger bridge, to do Mabilla power, to do Abuja-Kano expressway, to do Ajaokuta-Abuja gas pipeline.

“These are projects that are beneficial to the economy, these are basic infrastructure projects – railway, power – without which this country cannot achieve development.

“So, if you ask me, from my own understanding, the problem we have in this country is the revenue issue. We have a revenue problem because we are unable to generate as much money as it is needed to do more capital infrastructure and also service debt.

“Because of the low revenue earnings, people look at the size of our debt repayment and they scream. But government is doing something about this and I’m happy you have seen the change that has happened in FIRS, give them a chance, let see how they would perform. Government is optimistic that things will look upward and the revenue will improve. And once there is inflow that is sufficient to do a lot of these things, we may not even need to borrow,” Shehu said.

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Taiwo Oyedele Takes Helm At Finance Ministry, Vows To Sustain Reforms

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Taiwo Oyedele officially has assumed office as the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy.He takes over from Wale Edun following a cabinet reshuffle by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu announced earlier that week.

According to a statement issued on Friday by the Head of Information and Public Relations Unit, Efe Ovuakporie, the handover took place on Thursday, April 23, 2026, in line with a directive from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

The ministry noted that Edun’s time in office saw the implementation of several fiscal and economic measures aimed at stabilising the economy and setting it on a path of long-term growth. These efforts included steps to improve government revenue, strengthen coordination of public finances, and advance broader structural reforms under the current administration’s economic programme.

In his remarks after taking over, Oyedele praised his predecessor for his contributions to the country’s economic reforms. He commended Edun for his service and wished him well in his future endeavours.

The new minister also expressed gratitude to President Tinubu for entrusting him with the role. He said he is prepared to work closely with the leadership and staff of the ministry to achieve the government’s economic goals and deliver results that will benefit Nigerians.

Speaking on behalf of the ministry’s leadership, the Permanent Secretary, Raymond Omachi, along with the Permanent Secretary for Special Duties, Mohammed Sanusi Danjuma, assured the minister of their full cooperation and support in carrying out his responsibilities.

Oyedele said his focus would be on building on existing reforms while ensuring that government policies produce clear and measurable results across key sectors of the economy.

The ministry added that the change in leadership is expected to ensure continuity in its work, with ongoing attention on strengthening economic reforms, maintaining fiscal discipline, and improving outcomes for citizens.

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Exclusive: Actress Rosy Meurer Moves to Legally Dissolve Marriage to Businessman Olakunle Churchill

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The marriage between popular businessman Olakunle Churchill and Nollywood actress Rosy Meurer has hit the rocks.

Sources confirmed to LIB that Meurer filed for the dissolution of the marriage on Monday, April 21, 2026, officially ending the union contracted in 2021. The couple, who have two children together, have also heightened separation rumors by unfollowing each other on Instagram.

The development marks a dramatic turn in a relationship that has long been shrouded in controversy. Meurer was previously accused by actress, Tonto Dikeh, Churchill’s ex-wife, of having an affair with him before their 2017 split. Following his divorce from Dikeh, Churchill married Meurer in 2021, and they subsequently welcomed two children.

This latest separation comes shortly after reconciliation efforts between Churchill and his ex-wife, Tonto Dikeh, with both parties recently coming together to celebrate their son’s birthday.

While neither party has released an official statement regarding the cause of the split, Churchill shared a cryptic post this afternoon, stating that if he is ever in a situation where he has to choose between anyone else or his kids, he will be choosing his kids.

LIB Exclusive: Actress, Rosy Meurer files for dissolution of her marriage with businessman, Olakunle Churchill

 

LIB Exclusive: Actress, Rosy Meurer files for dissolution of her marriage with businessman, Olakunle Churchill

 

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Ex-Super Eagles Striker Michael Eneramo Dies At 40

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Former Super Eagles striker, Michael Eneramo, is dead. JomogNews reports that former Super Eagles striker reportedly slumped and died while playing a football match in Kaduna State.

According to a report by SCORENigeria on Friday, Eneramo reportedly slumped and died while playing a football match in Kaduna State.

This news platform understands that the 40-year-old was said to be featuring at the Angwan Yelwa pitch in the Television area of Kaduna when the incident occurred.

The former international came on as a substitute in the second half before collapsing without any contact.

The 40-year-old was said to be featuring at the Angwan Yelwa pitch in the Television area of Kaduna when the incident occurred.

The former international came on as a substitute in the second half before collapsing without any contact.

A source, speaking with the outlet, said, “He slumped and died right on the spot. Efforts to revive him were unsuccessful.

“He was pronounced dead at the hospital.”

Eneramo, who had retired from professional football, previously played for several clubs, including Besiktas of Turkey, Tunisian side Esperance, and Nigerian club Lobi Stars.

Before his death, he was said to be running a football academy.

Meanwhile, the official Super Eagles X handle mourned the former striker on Friday, posting his picture with the caption, “Rest in peace Michael.”

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