The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, has charged staff of the Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology on the critical role of behavioural change in combatting corruption in the workplace. The ICPC Chairman, who was represented at the event by an Assistant Director with the ICPC, Dr. Anike Adeshina, gave the charge at the Annual Staff Sensitization Workshop organized by the Ministry on the imperatives of behavioural change approach in the workplace. He further stated that the Commission was mindful of the gains inherent in the continuous…
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The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has partnered the Youth Opportunity Forum 2024 to drive the National Ethics and Integrity Policy (NEIP) with the objective of reshaping the mindset of Nigerian youth through the promotion of the Policy’s core values, that are Human Dignity, Voice and Participation, Patriotism, Personal Responsibility, Integrity, National Unity and Professionalism. The Civil Society Organisation, Inspire for Impact Initiative, which organised the Youth Summit recently at the Convocation Arena of Bayero University Kano with the aim of deepening youth’s mass mobilisation for transformative change, attracted the participation from 19 Northern States and…
The entire management and staff of the ICPC are deeply saddened to hear about the sudden passing of Ibrahim Lamorde, former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and Deputy Inspector General of Police (rtd). The late DIG Lamorde was a beacon of dedication and inspiration to many in the fight against corruption. During his lifetime, he made significant contributions to our nation, tirelessly working to uphold justice and ensure accountability. His doggedness and commitment to transparency and the rule of law inspired and will continue to inspire the younger generation and many practitioners in the anti-corruption sector. …
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the interim forfeiture of N10.7 million traced to the bank account of one Togboui Gnadzo Soncy Koakli, Vice Chancellor of Ecole Superieure de Gestion et de Technologies (ESGT), Cotonou, Benin Republic by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC for allegedly being proceeds of unlawful activities. In an ex-parte motion filed by Aniekan Ekong, Esq on behalf of ICPC before Hon. Justice Binta Nyako, the Commission alleged that the money, found in account number 1007884857 domiciled in one of the major banks in Nigeria, was proceeds of degree racketeering. …
By Abimbola Ogunnaike Tragedy occurred on the night of Sunday, 26 May, 2024 as a driver of a Mercedes Benz Sport Utility Vehicle, SUV, with two occupants were burnt to death after ramming into a stationary truck in Lagos. Thegazelllenews.com gathered that the sad incident happened at Mandilas Bus Stop, Iyana Isolo, off Oshodi-Apapa Expressway. An eyewitness, who preferred anonymity, attributed the fatalities to over speeding on the part of the driver before colliding with the truck. A male adult inside the car was severely burnt and died due to the impact of the collision. Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Emergency Management…
About 8,800 small holder farmers across the 20 local government areas of Ogun State have benefitted from the free agricultural inputs and assets as well as infrastructural support through the OGUN-CARES FADAMA to further boost the outputs of farming enterprises in the state. Items distributed include 14,000 day-old chicks, 560 bags of chick feed, 209 fish feed, 500 bags of fertilizer, 8 motorized sprayers, and 75 rechargable knapsack sprayers. Other supports are 24 roads, which were rehabilitated, including culvert, water drainages, and provision of boreholes for water supply at four wet markets where food processing takes place to increase hygiene…
The Federal Government has assured of accelerated completion of Egbema Power Plant in Imo State. Giving the assurance at the weekend during an inspection visit to the power plant, Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu also commended the State Governor, Hope Uzodinma for his dedication to collaborating with NDPHC in order to complete the critical power infrastructure projects. Accompanied by the Managing Director, Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC), Chief Chiedu Ugbo, the Minister praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for signing the 2023 Electricity Act, which allows states to participate in the electricity sector. Adelabu also praised Governor Uzodinma for…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike Edo Queens have won the 2024 Nigeria Women Football League title. The Benin Girls were crowned champions after they were held to a 1-1 draw in their final game at the NWFL Super Six playoff. It’s the first time Edo Queens will be winning the NWFL title. Edo Queens have now earned the right to represent Nigeria at the CAF Women’s Champions League. Emem Essien opened the scoring for Edo Queens with an acrobatic finish inside the box a minute before the half hour mark. Bayelsa Queens rallied back with Zainab Olopade equalising four minutes after the…
By Kehinde Bamigbetan The offensive article, Tinubu’s Minister submits N200 billion budget for project already existing, was written to titilate your appetite for sensational hogwash, the pastime of gatecrashers into journalism. In the author’s desperation to report negatively, he betrayed gargantuan ignorance of the gaps in the country’s geo-data environment. The Solid Minerals sector relies on scientific data on the nature and occurrence of rocks underground to determine reserves of commercial quantity that investors can use to make decisions on business ventures. The National Geodata Centre lauded by KPMG is the repository of geological data. We have improved on it…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike One person simply identified as Seun, an alleged member of the Eiye confraternity, has been killed and beheaded during a cult clash in the Ijoko area of Ogun State. According to reports, Seun, a fuel attendant at a filling station in Alaroro, Ijoko, was killed in a reprisal attack. He was decapitated, with his head hung on the Ijoko bridge. It was gathered that the clash began on Friday, 24 May, 2024 when a suspected Aye leader, simply identified as Adisa, was killed. Adisa was reportedly killed and his hand chopped off by a rival group. It was…