‘No Boxing Bout, Just Transformation’ Senate President Pledges Unity with President Tinubu

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Celebrating the 61st birthday of Senate President Godswill Akpabio at a colloquium in Abuja, President Bola Tinubu expressed optimism about the transformative strides in Nigeria’s economy under his administration.

Acknowledging the vital role played by the National Assembly, specifically Senate President Akpabio and House Speaker Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, President Tinubu emphasized the collaborative approach between the executive and legislative branches to tackle the nation’s challenges and devise implementable solutions for the benefit of Nigerians.

Addressing the audience, President Tinubu highlighted the significance of having Senate President Akpabio and Speaker Abbas on his side, expressing confidence in their collective success. He lauded Akpabio’s leadership, tracing his commitment to national development back to his tenure as a commissioner in Akwa Ibom State, where he studied and implemented policies modeled after Lagos.

Recalling Akpabio’s transformative governance in Akwa Ibom, President Tinubu commended the Senate President for initiatives that significantly improved the state. Notably, he praised Akpabio’s construction of a robust drainage system that not only transformed the landscape but also safeguarded lives and livelihoods.

In response, Senate President Akpabio commended President Tinubu’s visionary leadership, emphasizing the President’s belief in his potential to make a difference as Senate President. He affirmed the commitment of the National Assembly to collaborate with the President in the country’s transformation, emphasizing their shared goal of propelling Nigeria towards progress.

House Speaker Abbas expressed gratitude to President Tinubu for clearly articulating his economic vision to the National Assembly, appreciating the departure from what he described as “impulsive programmes.”

Keynote speaker Olisa Agbakoba (SAN) acknowledged President Tinubu’s courage and diligence in leading the nation towards growth and recovery. He commended the President for appointing competent individuals to manage the country’s affairs.

Source: Vanguard

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This fraudulent activity, described as “massive,” occurred between January 2021 and June 2023, impacting over 1,500 SEC filings and more than 500 public companies. As a consequence, the SEC has permanently barred BF Borgers from practicing as accountants before the agency and imposed a severe penalty, including a collective fine of $14 million against the firm and its owner, Benjamin Borgers.

In a statement, Gurbir Grewal, director of the SEC’s enforcement division, declared that Borgers and his “sham audit mill” have been permanently shut down. The SEC has notified public companies that engaged BF Borgers to seek new accounting firms.

Trump Media & Technology Group, chaired and majority-owned by Donald Trump, was among BF Borgers’ clients. While Trump Media may be the most high-profile client, BF Borgers served around 350 clients subject to SEC rules during the mentioned period. However, the SEC review only examined BF Borgers’ work for public companies, excluding its services to Trump Media when it was private.

Trump Media, despite its significant valuation on Wall Street exceeding $9 billion, generates limited revenue. Its social media platform, Truth Social, faces challenges, with a notable decline in average daily active US users on iOS and Android in April. Despite this, Donald Trump remains a prominent user on Truth Social.

In response to the SEC’s actions, a spokesperson for Trump Media expressed readiness to collaborate with new auditing partners in compliance with the SEC’s order. BF Borgers did not provide a comment on the allegations.

In summary, BF Borgers, owned by Donald Trump, faces severe consequences following accusations of fraud by the SEC. The firm’s practices, characterized as a “sham audit mill,” have led to permanent suspension and hefty fines. Trump Media, among BF Borgers’ clients, is navigating challenges despite its substantial valuation, particularly with its Truth Social platform experiencing a decline in user engagement.

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BF Borgers, an accounting firm owned by former US President Donald Trump, has been accused by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of engaging in widespread fraud and operating a “sham audit mill.” The SEC alleges that BF Borgers committed “deliberate and systemic failures,” including the fabrication of audit papers and false assurances to clients regarding compliance with accounting standards.

This fraudulent activity, described as “massive,” occurred between January 2021 and June 2023, impacting over 1,500 SEC filings and more than 500 public companies. As a consequence, the SEC has permanently barred BF Borgers from practicing as accountants before the agency and imposed a severe penalty, including a collective fine of $14 million against the firm and its owner, Benjamin Borgers.

In a statement, Gurbir Grewal, director of the SEC’s enforcement division, declared that Borgers and his “sham audit mill” have been permanently shut down. The SEC has notified public companies that engaged BF Borgers to seek new accounting firms.

Trump Media & Technology Group, chaired and majority-owned by Donald Trump, was among BF Borgers’ clients. While Trump Media may be the most high-profile client, BF Borgers served around 350 clients subject to SEC rules during the mentioned period. However, the SEC review only examined BF Borgers’ work for public companies, excluding its services to Trump Media when it was private.

Trump Media, despite its significant valuation on Wall Street exceeding $9 billion, generates limited revenue. Its social media platform, Truth Social, faces challenges, with a notable decline in average daily active US users on iOS and Android in April. Despite this, Donald Trump remains a prominent user on Truth Social.

In response to the SEC’s actions, a spokesperson for Trump Media expressed readiness to collaborate with new auditing partners in compliance with the SEC’s order. BF Borgers did not provide a comment on the allegations.

In summary, BF Borgers, owned by Donald Trump, faces severe consequences following accusations of fraud by the SEC. The firm’s practices, characterized as a “sham audit mill,” have led to permanent suspension and hefty fines. Trump Media, among BF Borgers’ clients, is navigating challenges despite its substantial valuation, particularly with its Truth Social platform experiencing a decline in user engagement.

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