EFCC warns council chairmen on financial misuse

By Peter Uwumarogie The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has cautioned council chairmen across Nigeria, including those in Gombe State, against viewing financial autonomy as an opportunity for embezzlement. EFCC Chairman, Mr Ola Olukoyede, issued the warning at the Gombe State Local Government Summit on Wednesday, urging council chairmenContinue Reading

Governors meet over tax reform, others

By Emmanuel Oloniruha The 36 state governors, under the aegis of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), are meeting in Abuja to discuss tax reform and other national issues. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the meeting is chaired by the forum’s chairman, Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara. GovernorsContinue Reading

Isotu-Edeh receives Nigeria’s ‘Pillar of Environmental Health’ award

By Akpan Glory Dr Edwin Isotu-Edeh, the WHO National Consultant for Public Health and Environment, has been recognised with the prestigious ‘Pillar of Environmental Health’ award in Nigeria. The award ceremony, presided over by President Bola Tinubu and represented by Sen. George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation,Continue Reading

Safeguarding Nigeria’s critical infrastructure against vandalism

By Kelechi Ogunleye, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) The destruction of Nigeria’s Critical National Assets and Infrastructure (CNAI) by miscreants has become a growing concern for citizens, security agencies, and the Federal Government. Vandalism affects various sectors, including the national grid, pipelines, railways, streetlights, and manholes. The theft of transmissionContinue Reading

Tinubu pledges stronger commitment to environmental protection

By Felicia Imohimi President Bola Tinubu has pledged to redouble his commitment to safeguarding the environment and championing policies that will ensure the health and well-being of the populace. Tinubu made the commitment at the maiden edition of the National Environment Health Excellence Award (NEHEA), organised by the Environmental HealthContinue Reading