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EFCC reaffirms commitment to professionalism, integrity
Rising from a three-day Management Retreat, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has restated its commitment to enhanced professionalism and integrity in driving the nation’s fight against economic and financial crimes and other acts of corruption. This resolve was made in Uyo, Akwa-ibom State on Saturday by top brass of the Commission led by its Executive Chairman , Mr.…
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Abiodun approves training for Ogun Perm Secs, top civil servants at Awujale Institute of Governance Studies
…Head of Service, Director laud Abiodun’s Vision Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has approved an unprecedented training programme for Permanent Secretaries and other top management officers in the public/civil service of the state at the Oba (Dr) Sikiru Kayode Adetona School of Governance Studies (OSKASOGS), located at Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye. The Oba Sikiru Adetona School of Governance…
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El-rufai dismisses idea of merger, urges Atiku, Obi, others to join SDP
The former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has dismissed the idea of a possible future merger, and has urged former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, ex-Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, and others to join the Social Democratic Party (SDP). In a recent interview with BBC Hausa, El-Rufai pleaded with the politicians to join SDP to defeat President Bola Tinubu in…
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Ondo monarch praises outgoing VC of UNIMED
The Osemawe Ondo Kingdom, Oba Victor Kiladejo has showered encomium on the outgoing Vice Chancellor of the University of Medical Sciences in Ondo, Prof. Adesegun Fatusi. He describing him as “a quintessential gentleman, one given to diligence and high-level commitment to tasks.” The honour bestowed on Fatusi held on Saturday at a well-attended valedictory event put together by the Osemawe-In-Council.…
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Aiyedatiwa inaugurates steering committee on e-Heart initiative
.. Says scheme to enhance use of electricity in health, education, agric, transport As part of efforts to enhance governance and policy implementation in various sectors, Ondo State Governor, Dr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has inaugurated a Steering Committee for the e-HEART initiative. The Scheme, which is in partnership with the Federal Government and the private sector, aims to enhance the use…
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LASG plans comprehensive training curriculum to enhance accountants’ professional capacity
The Permanent Secretary of State Treasury Office (STO), and Accountant-General of Lagos State, Dr. Abiodun Muritala has announced that plans are at an advanced stage to introduce a comprehensive training curriculum aimed at enhancing the professional capacity of accountants in the state. He said that initiative was part of the government’s ongoing efforts to improve Financial Management, Accountability, and Service…
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EFCC nabs 8 trucks conveying suspected illegally-mined solid minerals in Benue
Operatives of the Makurdi Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested eight trucks conveying suspected illegal solid minerals. A statement issued by the EFCC said the trucks were arrested on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at Katsina-ala Local Government Area of Benue State. “Solid minerals suspected to be fluorite and iron stones were recovered from the…
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2027: INEC inaugurates election project plan committee
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has inaugurated the Election Project Plan Committee (EPPC), to oversee the strategic framework for the conduct of the 2027 polls. The inaugural meeting of the committee took place during the week in Abuja. Chaired by Prof. Rhoda H. Gumus, the committee is tasked with developing a comprehensive roadmap to ensure a seamless electoral process.…
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Abiodun empowers Ogun Amotekun with new operational vechicles, warns against misconduct
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has handed over new operational vehicles and motorcycles to the state’s Amotekun Corps, restating his administration’s commitment to ensuring maximum security for residents. Speaking in Abeokuta, on Friday, Abiodun, represented by his Chief of Staff, Toyin Taiwo, warned operatives against misconduct, extortion and harassment of the public. He urged them to uphold professionalism, integrity and…
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Abiru bags Responsive Representation for Good Governance award
The Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District, Sen. Tokunbo Abiru, has bagged the ‘Responsive Representation For Good Governance ‘ award. Abiru , who is the Chairman Senate Committee on Banking , Insurance and other Financial Institutions, was conferred the award by the Senate Press Corps. Speaking during the presentation, the Chairman of the Corps , Taiye Odewale, said the award…
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