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Quadri beats Assar to qualify for ITTF World Cup

For the first time in recent times, Nigeria’s Aruna Quadri surmounted his continental rival – Egypt’s Omar Assar in the final of the...

Buhari, Tinubu, Ndoma-Egba Extol Maitama Sule’s Legacy

[dropcap]L[/dropcap]eaders in their dozen has hailed the vision of the late Alhaji (Dr) Yusuf Maitama Sule, who died on Monday in Cairo, Egypt...

Population Growth Takes Center Stage At African Union Summit

One of the key issue on the agenda of the ongoing African Union summit in Addis Ababa is utilizing the continent’s population growth....

Obasanjo Urges Two-Track Approach for ECOWAS Currency

Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has proposed that the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) adopt a two-track approach to the introduction...

Elumelu Urges DFIs to Support African Businesses

…Commends Afreximbank Chairman of Heirs Holdings and the Tony Elumelu Foundation, Mr Tony O Elumelu, challenged Development Finance Institutions, DFIs, over the weekend to...

John Terry Joins Aston Villa on a Free Transfer

The former Chelsea defender called time on his 21-year association with the Stamford Bridge club this summer when his contract expired. Terry made...

Championing cross-border trade and investments on the continent

Tony O. Elumelu, CON, Chairman Heirs Holdings with Dr Okey Oramah, President and Chairman, African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) during the signing ceremony of...

Kano Declares Work Free Day To Mourn Maitama Sule

Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has declared Tuesday a work – free day in the state to mourn the death of the elder statesman...

Aisha Buhari Leaves For London To See Ailing President

Wife of the President, Mrs Aisha Buhari left for London the United Kingdom on Sunday to visit her husband. She will convey to...

Ten Benefits of Vitamin E oil


Written by Zawn Villines Vitamin E is not a single vitamin, but rather a group of fat-soluble vitamins with antioxidant effects. Antioxidants fight...

Okupe Stuns PDP By Quitting, Says Party Can No Longer Bear Fruits

The People’s Democratic Party, PDP has been thrown into confusion as a prominent chieftain, Doyin Okupe Sunday quit the embattled political party. “It is...

Fayose Dissolves Cabinet

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose has directed the immediate dissolution of the State Executive Council. A statement signed by Lere Olayinka, SA (Public...

Horn stuns Pacquiuao in WBO welterweight world title fight

In a shocking, controversial outcome, Jeff Horn (17-0-1, 11 KOs) upset Manny Pacquiao (59-7-2, 38 KOs) by unanimous decision to win the WBO...

NNPC’s Intervention: Diesel Continues Steady Decline Nationwide

Diesel oil prices continued to extend the declines since last week as recent strategic intervention of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC)  has led...

South East Leaders Say No Thanks To Kanu’s IPOB, Commit to Nigeria’s Unity, Restructuring

South East leaders have declined calls for a divided Nigeria following the outcome of an interactive forum of stakeholders. The leaders reiterated their...

Pastor Who Supported Trump Now Faces Deportation

When Jorge Ramirez, an undocumented pastor in Oceanside, California, encouraged his daughter (who is a citizen) to vote for President Donald Trump, he...

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Pres.Tinubu nominates three new Code of Conduct Bureau Board members “The announcement was made in a formal letter addressed to the Senate President” By Samuel Akpan President Bola Tinubu has nominated three new members to fill existing vacancies on the board of the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB). According to a statement by Mr. Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, the nominees are Alhaji Fatai Ibikunle from Oyo State, Kennedy Ikpeme from Cross River, and Justice Ibrahim Buba, a retired judge of the Federal High Court. The announcement was made in a formal letter addressed to the Senate President. The Code of Conduct Bureau, established in 1979, plays a critical role in maintaining integrity within public service and ensuring compliance with the country’s ethical standards. The Bureau operates with a 10-member board, which currently includes Dr. Abdullahi Usman Bello as chairman, Barr. Muritala Aliyu Kankia, Mr. E J Agbomayinma, Mr. Ben Umeano, and Prof. Juwayriyya Badamasiuy, among others. The nomination of the three new members is seen as a move to enhance oversight mechanisms and promote transparency and accountability within the public service. The Code of Conduct Bureau is responsible for investigating allegations of misconduct and ensuring that public officials adhere to established codes of conduct. Upon confirmation by the Senate, the new members will join the board for the task of maintaining integrity and ethical standards in the public service.