Tag: #Accountability
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LOCK IT DOWN: NIGERIA STEPS UP FIGHT AGAINST ILLEGAL ARMS
From porous borders to hidden workshops, illegal weapons are slipping through but authorities say the era of “missing guns” is about to end. Nigeria is tightening the screws on illicit arms — and this time, it’s bringing stronger storage and global backup to the fight. The National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and…
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CRHA SLAMS 90-DAY SUSPENSION ON FOUR COUNCILLORS OVER ALLEGED MISCONDUCT
Drama in Cross River politics as lawmakers crack down on alleged intimidation, cult links and violence. The Cross River House of Assembly has suspended four councillors of Akpabuyo Legislative Council for 90 days over alleged gross misconduct. Those suspended are Innocent Mbukpa, Patrick Etim, Bassey Edet and Tete Ubene. The decision followed a petition by…
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POLICE SHAKE-UP: I-G REDEPLOYS TOP OFFICERS NATIONWIDE
Fresh postings across the police force—newly promoted AIGs and CPs get strategic roles to boost security and efficiency. The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has ordered the immediate deployment of newly promoted senior officers across key commands and departments nationwide. According to the Nigeria Police Force, the move targets better operational efficiency, stronger leadership, and…
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EBONYI GOVT DENIES USING CONTRACTS TO ‘EQUIP STAKEHOLDERS’, INSISTS ON MERIT-BASED AWARDS
The Ebonyi State Government has pushed back on claims that public contracts are being used as political rewards, insisting due process remains the rule. The Ebonyi State Government says contract awards are not being used to “empower stakeholders,” but are strictly guided by merit and due process. Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Chief Ikeuwa Omebe,…
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NUJ-FCT CHAIR URGES LEADERS TO EMBRACE INCLUSIVENESS, ACCOUNTABILITY THIS EID
As Muslims mark Eid-el-Fitr, a journalists’ leader in Abuja is calling on leaders to turn Ramadan lessons into real action on governance and unity. The Chairman of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council, Ms Grace Ike, has urged political leaders across all levels to adopt more inclusive and accountable governance in the spirit…
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BAUCHI GOV CHARGES NEW PERMANENT SECRETARIES ON INTEGRITY, SERVICE DELIVERY
Seventeen top civil servants have been handed a clear message: perform with integrity or risk falling short of public trust. Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has sworn in 17 new Permanent Secretaries with a strong charge to uphold professionalism, integrity, and efficiency in driving government operations. Speaking at the inauguration in Bauchi, the governor described…
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FINTIRI INAUGURATES NEW TEAM, CHARGES THEM ON ACCOUNTABILITY
Fresh faces, fresh responsibilities—Adamawa Governor Ahmadu Fintiri has sworn in three new commissioners and an electoral commission member, urging them to deliver with integrity and accountability. At the ceremony in Yola’s newly inaugurated Council Chambers, the governor officially brought on board Sali Idris (Livestock), Muhammed Suleiman (Works), and Chubado Mohammed (Energy), alongside Iliya Gaji as…
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POLICE RECRUITMENT UNDER WATCH: DIG STORMS LAGOS FOR TRANSPARENCY CHECK
Top police boss insists on fairness as recruitment screening continues in Lagos. The Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Taiwo Lakanu, has visited the Lagos State Police Command to monitor the ongoing recruitment process and ensure transparency. Lakanu, who also represents the South-West in the Police Service Commission, was received in Ikeja by the Commissioner of Police,…
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INTERIOR MINISTER URGES PUBLIC SERVANTS TO LEAD WITH VISION, ACCOUNTABILITY
Tunji-Ojo calls for transformational leadership to drive Africa’s development. Abuja, March 13, 2026 – Interior Minister Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has urged public servants to embrace accountability, efficiency, and visionary leadership to unlock Africa’s development potential. Speaking at the Closing Ceremony of the 2025 AIG Public Leaders Programme in Abuja, Tunji-Ojo stressed that Africa’s greatest asset…
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RETRIAL OF SULE LAMIDO, SONS STALLED OVER ABSENCE
Defendants fail to appear as N1.35bn fraud case hits another delay. The retrial of former Jigawa Governor Sule Lamido, his two sons, and others over alleged N1.35 billion fraud was stalled Friday at the Federal High Court in Abuja due to the defendants’ absence. The case, now reassigned to Justice Peter Lifu, could not proceed…
