Tag: #GoodGovernance
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EDO STATE EXPANDS MINISTRIES FOR BETTER GOVERNANCE
Governor Senator Monday Okpebholo has approved a major restructuring of Edo’s ministries, raising the total to 28 to align with federal structures and push the SHINE Agenda alongside President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR’s Renewed Hope Agenda. This reform boosts efficiency and service delivery across key sectors. Here are the ministries and their commissioners: Ministry…
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TINUBU’S INTOLERANCE FOR CORRUPTION SHINES AS MINISTER RESIGNS – APC CHIEFTAIN
Victor Ogba, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), says the resignation of former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, over certificate forgery claims proves President Bola Tinubu’s zero tolerance for corruption. In an interview with NAN, Ogba applauded Tinubu for swiftly accepting the resignation, showing that no one is above the…
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SON LAUNCHES ISO 37003:2025 TO FIGHT GLOBAL FRAUD
New fraud control standard aims to protect billions lost annually and boost trust. The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) unveiled ISO 37003:2025, the world’s first international fraud control management system standard, addressing prevention, early detection, and response to fraud. SON Chairman Prof. Oserheimen Osunbor emphasized fraud’s rising global toll of $4.7 trillion annually, worsened by…
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EDITORS WARN: STOP USING CYBERCRIME ACT TO MUZZLE THE PRESS
The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has sent a strong warning to security agencies: stop harassing journalists under the guise of the Cybercrime Act or face legal pushback.Meeting in Jos, Plateau State, on September 17, 2025, the Guild’s Standing Committee — made up of top editors across print, broadcast, news agencies, and online platforms —…
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NIGERIA CAN LEARN FROM LATIN AMERICA TO BALANCE U.S. AND CHINA RIVALRY
Navigating superpower competition demands strategic diplomacy, transparency, and strong institutions. As U.S.-China tensions rise, Nigeria faces a test like Latin America’s Brazil, Mexico, and Argentina—balancing relations to benefit both without losing sovereignty. Experts emphasize Nigeria must pursue disciplined borrowing, demand local benefits in foreign projects, diversify exports beyond raw commodities, and strengthen institutions. Transparency and…
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FORMER RIVERS GOV OMEHIA OPPOSES STATE POLICE, CALLS FOR ELECTORAL REFORMS
Warns state police could be abused by governors, proposes elected INEC leadership and fiscal federalism. Sir Celestine Omehia argues against state police in Nigeria, citing governors’ incompetence and risk of political misuse during elections. In his new book, he advocates for retaining INEC but making its leadership elected and constitutionally funded for true independence. Omehia…
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ACTIONAID NIGERIA URGES RENEWED ACCOUNTABILITY ON INTERNATIONAL DAY OF DEMOCRACY
From voice to action—calls for real democracy, transparency, and justice in Nigeria. ActionAid Nigeria’s Dr. Andrew Mamedu urged all levels of government and citizens to move beyond words to real accountability, highlighting ongoing democratic challenges like the Rivers state crisis. He called for reinstatement of Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, strong legislative oversight, judiciary boldness, and swift…
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EFCC URGES NIGERIANS TO EMBRACE TRANSPARENCY TO DEFEAT CORRUPTION
Anti-graft boss calls on media and citizens to unite for good governance and a corruption-free Nigeria. EFCC Chairman Ola Olukayode urged Nigerians to commit to transparency and accountability during the ACSPN conference in Delta. Highlighting corruption as the root of many national challenges, he called on media practitioners to intensify investigative journalism and stop glamorizing…
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AKUFO-ADDO WARNS CORRUPTION IS AFRICA’S BIGGEST GOVERNANCE CHALLENGE
Former Ghana President Nana Akufo-Addo says corruption remains Africa’s most persistent governance problem despite institutional reforms. Speaking at Nigeria’s National Defence College graduation in Abuja, he revealed over two-thirds of African countries scored below 50 on Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index in 2023. Akufo-Addo highlighted that many anti-corruption agencies are weakened by political interference and…
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GAMBARI: DEATHS IN ARMED CONFLICTS SURGE TO 400,000 IN TWO DECADES
Prof. Ibrahim Gambari, Nigeria’s former UN ambassador and ex-Chief of Staff, says global deaths from armed conflicts soared from 50,000 to 400,000 between 2004 and 2024, with 56 ongoing conflicts—the highest level since WWII. He insists that peace depends on good governance, justice, and inclusive societies, not just military might. At the Naval Warfare Course…
