43 h. ago Appointment of incompetent officials driving corruption, weakness in LGAs, ICPC warns

Joint State-local govt accounts now conduit for siphoning public funds, undermines autonomy — CISLAC   From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   The appointment and election of incompetent individuals to leadership positions in Nigeria’s local government councils are significantly undermining governance and fueling corruption at the grassroots level, the Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other […] The post Appointment of incompetent officials driving corruption, weakness in LGAs, ICPC warns appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Events

9 d. ago Abure fires back at Obi, Otti over LP crisis, denies APC infiltration

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Labour Party (LP), led by Barrister Julius Abure, has vehemently rejected claims by its 2023 presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has infiltrated the party’s leadership and is fuelling internal divisions. In a statement issued on Tuesday, June 10, by the party’s National Secretary, […] The post Abure fires back at Obi, Otti over LP crisis, denies APC infiltration appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Events

1 week ago 2027: Review appointment of alleged APC members as INEC officials, SERAP urges Tinubu

Tribune Online 2027: Review appointment of alleged APC members as INEC officials, SERAP urges Tinubu Appointing individuals perceived to be partisan as RECs sends the wrong signal to Nigerians and the international community. 2027: Review appointment of alleged APC members as INEC officials, SERAP urges Tinubu Tribune Online

Politics

2 w. ago INEC Chairman Reappoints Two, Swears In Four New RECs In Abuja

Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, on Friday swore in six new Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs), effectively filling all vacancies across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. The swearing-in ceremony was held at the INEC headquarters in Abuja on Friday. Addressing the newly appointed officials, Yakubu emphasized the […] The post INEC Chairman Reappoints Two, Swears In Four New RECs In Abuja appeared first on Information Nigeria.

Politics

4 w. ago Tinubu inaugurates NNPC board, tasks members on boosting oil output

Tribune Online Tinubu inaugurates NNPC board, tasks members on boosting oil output President Bola Tinubu on Thursday officially inaugurated the newly appointed Board and Executive Management Team of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), with a strong directive to prioritize increased oil and gas production. Tinubu inaugurates NNPC board, tasks members on boosting oil output Tribune Online

Politics

4 w. ago Crisis hits NAPTAN as faction plans parallel congress in Abuja

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo The National Parents Teachers Association of Nigeria (NAPTAN) has alerted security agencies to a plan by some members to form a parallel executive through an unauthorised National Executive Council (NEC) meeting in Abuja on Thursday, May 22. A faction, allegedly led by Deputy National President Adeolu Ogunbanjo, insists the national congress […] The post Crisis hits NAPTAN as faction plans parallel congress in Abuja appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Events

4 w. ago LP crisis: Otti/Obi faction at NEC meeting, appoints new officials

Tribune Online LP crisis: Otti/Obi faction at NEC meeting, appoints new officials The Labour Party (LP) camp of Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, and its 2023 presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, made far-reaching decisions on Wednesday at the end of its National Executive Council (NEC) meeting, including expanding the membership of the National Working Committee (NWC). LP crisis: Otti/Obi faction at NEC meeting, appoints new officials Tribune Online

Politics