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Save for rainy day, Federal Accountant General urges state govts, emphasizes transparency, accountability

In a bid to ensure financial stability during adverse situations and economic downturns, the Accountant General of the Federation, Mrs. Oluwatoyin Madein, has...

Sacked UNIZIK VC Odoh to Tinubu: You can’t fire me through press release

Sacked Vice-Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), in Awka, Anambra State, Prof. Bernard Odoh, has said that President Bola Tinubu’s decision to sack...

UBA to empower MSME’s with wealth management strategies at its ‘Built to Last’ series

As part of its commitment to deepen the growth and sustainability of micro, small and medium-scale enterprises (MSMEs) on the continent, Africa’s Global...

Olopade assumes office as NSC DG, promises new lease of life for Nigerian sports

Bukola Olopade had assumed office as the Director General of the resuscitated National Sports Commission (NSC) at the commission’s headquarters in Abuja. According...

Amid High Inflation Rate, IMF Pledges Support for Nigeria’s Economic Reforms

International Monetary Fund (IMF) President Kristalina Georgieva and her team met with President Bola Tinubu in Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday, reaffirming the...

Nigeria’s Super Falcons Ajibade, Nnadozie, Nominated for 2024 CAF Women’s Player of the Year

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the nominees for the 2024 CAF Women’s Player of the Year, with Super Falcons duo...

Just in: FG announces reshuffle of governing councils at FUOYE, Kogi varsity

The Federal Government has made changes to the governing councils of Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, and the Federal University, Lokoja. The Federal Ministry of...

Exclusive: Eguavoen Opens Up on Declining NFF Contract Extension, Reveals Reasons

Super Eagles Coach, Austin Eguavoen, has revealed why he declined the Nigeria Football Federation’s (NFF) contract extension offer. The Super Eagles gaffer disclosed...

Boost for Nigeria’s Oil Production As NNPC’s Utapate Crude Grade Hits Global Oil Market

In a major boost for Nigeria’s crude oil production, revenue generation, and economic growth efforts, the NNPC Ltd has officially unveiled its latest...

Just in: FG sacks varsity Pro-Chancellor for misconduct

The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has announced the removal of Engr. Ohieku Salami as Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council...

Just in: INEC presents Certificates of Return to Ondo Gov. Aiyedatiwa, deputy

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has presented Certificates of Return to Ondo State Governor-elect Lucky Aiyedatiwa and his deputy, Adelami Olayide. The...

Breaking: Senate sacks Danladi Umar, Code of Conduct Tribunal chairman  

Following proven allegations of gross misconduct and unacceptable behaviour, the Senate on Wednesday invoked Section 157(1) of the 1999 Nigerian Constitution to remove...

Just in: South Africa takes over G20 Presidency from Brazil, first African nation to lead the bloc

South Africa has taken over the presidency of the G20 from Brazil, making history as the first African nation to lead the influential...

Tinubu submits 3 INEC REC, federal commissioner-nominees for Senate’s approval

President Bola Tinubu has sent the name of Ondo Resident Electoral Commissioner, Feyisinmi Ibiyemi, to the Senate for approval. He also submitted the...

Just in: After a night in custody, DSS in Ogun releases Ladi Adebutu

Mr. Ladi Adebutu, the 2023 People’s Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Ogun State, has been released from Department of State Services (DSS)...

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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.