President Muhammadu Buhari has sacked the suspended Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal and Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Amb Ayodele Oke.

Background:

• Buhari had suspended Lawal over alleged fraud in the North-East contracts.
• The President also suspended NIA DG, Ayo Oke over claims on $43m found in an apartment in Ikoyi.
• Buhari inaugurated a committee, headed by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo to investigate the allegations against them.
• The committee had submitted its findings without much action taken by the Presidency.

What is happening:

The Presidency said Buhari has terminated the appointment of both Lawal and Oke.

President @MBuhari has sacked the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal. Boss Mustapha appointed new SGF.

— Presidency Nigeria (@NGRPresident) October 30, 2017

Also sacked is the suspended Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Amb Ayodele Oke.

— Presidency Nigeria (@NGRPresident) October 30, 2017

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