Tag: #Transparency
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LAGOS POLICE ORDER FORENSIC PROBE INTO DEATH OF FORMER ONDO GOV CANDIDATE BAMIDELE AKINGBOYE
Investigation launched after disturbing photo sparks doubts about cause of death. Lagos Police Commissioner Olohundare Jimoh has directed a discreet forensic investigation into former Ondo governorship candidate Bamidele Akingboye’s death following social media images suggesting bruises on his head. The probe aims to clarify circumstances after initial reports of a peaceful death at his Lagos…
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NASARAWA ASSEMBLY URGES FAIRNESS IN PENSIONERS’ GRATUITY PAYMENTS
Pensioners demand dignity as Assembly calls for equal and transparent gratuity disbursement. Nasarawa State House of Assembly, through Finance Committee Chairman Hudu Alhaji, called on the State Bureau for Pension Administration to fairly and objectively disburse gratuities to all pensioners without favoritism. Praising Governor Abdullahi Sule’s focus on pensioners’ welfare, the Assembly urged increased efforts…
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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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OBOREVWORI RELEASES ₦10BN TO CLEAR DELTA PENSION BACKLOG
Delta Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has approved an immediate ₦10 billion release to settle outstanding pension arrears for retired civil servants. Since taking office, his administration has paid over ₦36.4 billion in pensions, disbursing ₦1.4 billion monthly, while ensuring arrears from previous administrations are cleared. Oborevwori emphasised retirees’ welfare as a top priority and set up…
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WORKS MINISTER UMAHI ORDERS DETAILED DOCUMENTATION FOR LAGOS-CALABAR HIGHWAY
Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has instructed project managers and engineers to keep meticulous records for the Lagos-Calabar Highway before September ends, ensuring all construction levels are documented and shared with oversight agencies for transparency. Umahi emphasised weekly media visits to showcase progress, praising Hitech Construction for their dedication and heavy-duty work on deep soil…
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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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OYO GOVT DENIES FAKE PENSIONER VERIFICATION NOTICE, WARNS AGAINST SCAMS
The Oyo State Government has dismissed a circulating message asking pensioners to submit personal documents for verification as fake. Commissioner Prof. Salihu Adelabu urged retirees to ignore such messages and warned that the ministry contacts pensioners directly only when their benefits are due. He stressed that official communication comes through verified channels and called on…
