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  POLITICS Lawan reveals how government officials connive with banks to divert funds Published   on   November 19, 2020 By   Samson Atekojo Usman Nigeria’s Senate President, Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan, Thursday, accused banks of aiding government agencies in funds diversion, saying officials of government couldn’t do that without their compromise. Speaking when the leadership of the Institute of Forensic and Investigative Professionals of Nigeria (CIFIPN) paid him a visit in Abuja, Lawan expressed disappointment that government funds appropriated yearly by the National Assembly to agencies of government were diverted. He called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), and other anti-graft agencies to go after looters of government funds including private organisations that indulge in funds diversion. He lamented that revenue generating agencies of government were deep-necked in corruption having not remit what they generate into government coffers, a situation, he posited, woul

Defence funding boost 'extends British influence', says PM Published 3 hours ago media caption Boris Johnson: Defence spending a boost for "safety of the British people" A "once-in-a-generation modernisation" of the armed forces is required to extend British influence and protect the public, Boris Johnson has said. The prime minister told MPs a new four-year funding deal would protect "hundreds of thousands" of jobs and create 40,000 new roles. "I have decided that the era of cutting our defence budget must end, and it ends now," he said. Labour welcomed more defence spending but asked how it would be funded. Outlining the new package in the Commons, the PM - speaking over video link  as he is self-isolating  - said the benefits "will go far beyond our armed forces". Mr Johnson described the increase in defence spending as being worth £16.5bn in new money over four years. However economist Ben Zaranko, from the Institute of Fisc

Skip to content Accessibility Help Sign in Home Menu Search BBC News Menu Coronavirus: Father Christmas’ guide to a Covid safe Christmas Coronavirus: Father Christmas’ guide to a Covid safe Christmas Close "Things are going to be a bit different, but that doesn't mean Christmas isn't happening" That's the message from Santa Clause ahead of what is surely to be a festive season unlike any other. Christmas lockdown rules will vary around the world but  ministers in the UK are currently looking at how to relax coronavirus restrictions  so families can celebrate together. But in an interview with the BBC, Father Christmas answered questions from children at the High School of Glasgow’s Junior School about what they can do to stay safe this winter, and explains what he and the elves are doing to help keep everyone safe from Covid-19. Video by Laura Foster and Mattea Bubalo. Filming by Emily Brooks.