Tag: #Accountability
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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…
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EX-PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE URGES INCLUSIVE DEMOCRACY IN NIGERIA
Leaders called to embrace accountability and boost citizen participation in governance. Dr Adewole Adebayo, SDP’s 2023 presidential candidate, has urged policies that strengthen citizens’ role in Nigeria’s democracy. Speaking at an Iftar hosted by his wife in Abuja, Adebayo highlighted the nation’s cultural and religious diversity as a source of strength and called on leaders…
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TUNJI-OJO URGES PUBLIC SERVANTS TO EMBRACE ACCOUNTABILITY, VISIONARY LEADERSHIP
Nigeria’s Interior Minister says Africa’s future depends on public servants who prioritise service, accountability and long-term impact over short-term gains. Nigeria’s Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has challenged public servants across Africa to adopt visionary leadership, efficiency and accountability to transform the continent’s public sector. He made the call in Abuja at the closing ceremony…
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KANO LAWMAKERS MOVE TO OUST DEPUTY GOVERNOR
Kano’s political scene just heated up as impeachment proceedings begin against Deputy Governor Aminu Abdulsalam. The Kano State House of Assembly has officially served an impeachment notice on Deputy Governor Aminu Abdulsalam, following a petition from the Executive arm of government. According to Majority Leader Lawan Hussaini (APC–Dala), the move is in line with Section…
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JIGAWA JSC RETIRES JUDGE OVER CORRUPTION, PROMOTES 80 STAFF
The Jigawa Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has compulsorily retired Shar’a Court Judge Sadisu Muhammad-Haruna for misconduct, citing corruption and illegal detention, the commission announced Tuesday. Investigations revealed that Muhammad-Haruna extorted fees not allowed under court rules and illegally detained a petitioner, Abdullahi Hamza. The JSC described the actions as a “gross violation of judicial ethics”…
