The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offenses Commission, (ICPC), has disclosed that none of the Ministries, Departments, and Agencies, MDAs, in the country complied fully with ethical standards, policies, and anti-corruption measures in the passing year. This was following the findings from the Commission’s Ethics and Integrity Compliance Scorecard (EICS) for the MDAs. The Commission warned that henceforth, non-compliant MDAs will face necessary actions, including enforcement, to ensure adherence to government directives. According to the EICS scorecard released on Thursday, 19 December, 2024 in Abuja by ICPC Spokesperson, Demola Bakare, no MDA out of 330 MDAs that were assessed…
Author: Abimbola Ogunaike
The federal government has announced plans to engage Bloomberg to rebrand the country’s global perception and attract foreign investments. The Federal Ministry of Finance, which made this disclosure in a statement released through its official X handle on Thursday, 19 December, 2024. According to the statement, the federal government through the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) is expected to spearhead a two-year tenure initiative aimed at rebranding the nation’s global image and attracting foreign investment. “The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI), is set to partner with Bloomberg in a two-year initiative aimed at rebranding…
The Federal Government has launched a N250 billion Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) Real Estate Investment Fund (MREIF), thegazellenews.com reports. The Federal Ministry of Finance which made this disclosure in a statement on its X handle on Thursday, 19 December, 2024 said the initiative was designed to provide low-cost, long-term mortgage financing and stimulate economic growth through the housing and construction sectors. Presiding over the signing ceremony, the Minister of Finance and Co-ordinating Minister of Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, explained that the initiative addresses Nigeria’s housing finance gap by offering mortgages with repayment terms of up to 25 years. This…
A Chief Magistrate’s Court in Ado Ekiti presided over by Magistrate Abayomi Adeosun on Friday, 20 December, 2024 has granted N30 million bail to human rights lawyer, Dele Farotimi Thegazellenews.com recalls that the lawyer was arrested earlier in the month for allegedly defaming Afe Babalola, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria and founder of University, Ado Ekiti, ABUAD. Farotimi, who was remanded in a correctional centre in Ado Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital, arrived at the Magistrate Court premises around 9:45 am on Friday, 20 December, 2024 amid heavy security presence. According to a viral video clip, the human rights lawyer was conveyed…
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated a member of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC), Senator Ganiyu Olanrewaju Solomon, on the occasion of his 65th birthday. Governor Sanwo-Olu, in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, on Thursday, 19 December, 2024, praised GOS, as Senator Solomon is fondly called, for being a worthy ambassador of the State with track records and enviable achievements in public office. He described the former member of the House of Representatives and Senate, who clocks 65 on Thursday, December 19, as a seasoned politician and an administrator…
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday said his administration is more committed to security of Lagosians, assuring that his government will continuously protect the lives and properties of the citizens. He said the vision of his administration for Lagos State is to build a state that is secure, proactive, and technologically empowered to meet modern security challenges. The Governor therefore urged concerned government agencies, citizens, and partners to continue working together to transform the vision into reality in ensuring that Lagos remains a beacon of safety, progress, and innovation. Governor Sanwo-Olu spoke on Thursday while handing over 260…
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday, 19 December, 2024, performed the groundbreaking of 2,200 Police housing units at Ijeh Police Barracks, Ikoyi, Lagos, in line with his administration’s commitment to the welfare of security personnel and safeguarding the lives and properties of the citizens. He said the housing project, which is in partnership with the Lagos State Government and the Nigeria Police Force, is a step forward in the Government’s efforts toward strengthening the morale and productivity of the security personnel and ensuring that they remain focused on their critical role of keeping Lagos safe. The project will…
The Oyo State Police Command has arrested ex-Queen of the Ooni of Ife, Prophetess Naomi Shikemi, the principal organizer of the tragic Ibadan funfair that caused the death of several children is currently in police custody. It also confirmed that at least 35 bodies of minors, who were killed in the Ibadan stampede have been recovered. The Police Public Relations Officer of the state, SP Osifeso Adewale, who confirmed this in a statement issued on Thursday,19 December, 2024, said about six minors who sustained severe injuries during the incident, are in critical condition. “So far (35) thirty-five minors have been documented dead while…
Dangote Refinery has announced another reduction in the price of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, or petrol. The company disclosed this in a statement by its spokesperson, Anthony Chiejina, released on its official X account on Thursday, 19 December, 2024. The oil firm reduced its petrol ex-depot price to N899.50 per litre, down from N970. “We have now announced a new price of N899.50 per litre. This reduction is designed to ease transport costs during the festive period. “To alleviate transport costs during this holiday season, Dangote Refinery is offering a holiday discount on PMS. From today, our petrol will be…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has called on security agencies to design and deploy workable strategies that would ensure adequate protection of lives and property during this Christmas period. The Governor made the call when he received the new Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, Mr. Lanre Ogunlowo, who paid him a courtesy call in his office at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. Abiodun commended the security agencies for ensuring peace and tranquillity, noting, however, that unscrupulous people are bound to take advantage of the period to cause security breaches in the state. He said: “As we approach the yuletide period, we…