1. Fubara to deploy AI, advocates teamwork to enhance governance
Fubara • Rivers PDP tasks police, DSS on threat to Fubara’s life River State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has said that it takes teamwork to build a successful nation. The governor noted that such an approach will diminish tendencies for unhealthy rivalry, frustrating politics of bitterness, considering that government is a
1. Mamu Seeks Transfer To Kuje Prison, DSS Lawyer Abandons Proceedings
DSS Terrorist negotiator, Tukur Mamu, standing trial for terrorism offences has applied to the Federal High Court in Abuja, to transfer him from the custody of the Department of the State Services (DSS) to Kuje Correctional Centre in Abuja. Mamu asked Justice Inyang Edem Ekwo to vary the remand order
1. Why ICPC staff, board should be mindful of actions, by Aliyu
ICPC The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has called on its management staff and board members to be mindful of their decisions and actions because they will eventually account for them. Chairman of ICPC, Dr Musa Aliyu, gave the charge, yesterday, in his welcome address during
30 Years Of Great South African Constitution
South Africa There was a moment during the state capture years of South African president Jacob Zuma’s term in office (2009 to 2018) when the veil finally slipped. There had been quiet rumblings against the country’s constitution for many years. But now a senior figure in the ruling African National
Police arrest 16 suspects for murder in Rivers State — Nigeria
suspects Operatives of the Rivers State Police Command have arrested 16 suspects in connection with the tragic death of an officer identified as Inspector Christiana Erekere. The officer was murdered in the line of duty on April 25, at about 4:00p.m. The command’s spokesperson, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, in a statement,
1.Thailand’s SEC Warns Crypto Exchanges Over Advertising
Thailand Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) warned digital asset platforms over crypto promotion and misleading advertisement. According to local reports, these platforms must be careful with their ads and focus on benefiting investors. The warning follows the regulator’s efforts to stringently regulate the country amid growing concerns over crypto-related
1. Reform The Judicial System Now
Judicial There is a seeming erosion of public confidence in the Nigerian judicial system with widespread allegations of corruption often leveled against judicial officers by those who have cause to approach the famed temple of justice. Although these allegations remain what they are, most Nigerians believe justice in the country
1. Nigeria begs U.S. to repatriate more stolen funds
U.S. The Federal Government has urged the United States to repatriate more illicit funds stashed by Nigerian officials through its banking system. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, appealed in his remarks at the Sixth Session of the Nigeria-U.S. Bi-National Commission in Abuja yesterday. Represented by the Permanent Secretary in
1. Stakeholders Task State Governments On ‘Health Insurance For All’
Stakeholders Presently, only 8,107,795 Nigerians have been enrolled in the health insurance scheme across 34 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) since 2018, even as stakeholders have tasked states government to intensify efforts in ensuring that all Nigerians have access to quality healthcare services, without financial hardship. This is
EFCC gets nod to freeze 1,146 bank accounts over FX crisis
bank accounts .Fined N10m alongside three others for rights violation A Federal High Court, Abuja has granted an interim order sought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to freeze at least 1,146 bank accounts belonging to individuals and companies over allegations bordering on unauthorised dealing in foreign exchange,