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Aside from being efficient and independent, his administration is also focused on making these agencies more accountable and more of the reasons the Ola Olukoyede-led EFCC had been battling corruption headlong, starting from notable public figures, including Kogi State former governor, Yahaya Bello, who shared same political party ideology with Tinubu, he added. Another male aide, who particularly craved anonymity, explained that Tinubu was committed to restoring public trust in government, hence his non-interference approach in the fight against corruption led by the EFCC boss.  According to him, Tinubu’s administration recognizes that success depends not just on institutional reforms but on changing the relationship between the government and the governed. “The president is keen on re-establishing trust between the leaders, public officials – elected and appointed – and the Nigerian people. He knows that if citizens do not feel the impact of this fight, they won’t support

Shettima charges NSIA board to diversify investment portfolio Vice President Kashim Shettima has charged the newly appointed Board of Directors of the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) to diversify the nation’s investment portfolio in order to support youth entrepreneurship. Shettima reminded the board members of their stewardship role as “Custodians of the collective patrimony of the people of Nigeria.” Speaking on Tuesday during a meeting with the Board of Directors of the NSIA at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, Shettima outlined the administration’s vision for the NSIA, drawing comparisons with more established sovereign wealth funds. The vice president stressed the need to support the real economy, particularly highlighting the NSIA’s role in agricultural revitalisation. “You have been supporting the nation in our agricultural revitalisation endeavours, especially in the purchase of agricultural inputs. I want you to sustain that tempo,” he urged. Assuring th

appointments were too slow, and when they came, it was a largely political cabinet, not the technocratic leadership investors were hoping for,” Moghalu noted. Moghalu went further, recommending the establishment of a full-time Advisory Council to provide guidance on handling the country’s socio-political sphere anchored on principles that promote good governance. “The real solution to our crisis lies in fixing the incompetencies and habits that got us here. If we address these, we won’t continue lurching from crisis to crisis,” he said. Meanwhile, a civil society group, Action for Change in Nigeria, (ACN) with headquarters in Abuja added their voice to the growing demands for change within the federal cabinet. coordinated through a performance review process led by Hajia Hadiza Bala Usman which has also become an issue of controversy as to why government will rely on its appointees to assess other appointees. A cross section of observers were of the opinion that an independ

Adams Oshiomhole Questions Effectiveness of FRSC and NSCDC in Nigeria According to DAILY POST, Senator Adams Oshiomhole, representing the Edo North senatorial district, has publicly opposed the establishment of the proposed Nigerian Coast Guard, which is intended to safeguard Nigeria’s maritime areas. Speaking during a plenary session on Tuesday, Oshiomhole articulated his belief that the Nigerian Navy is already effectively fulfilling this role. Oshiomhole's stance is rooted in a broader critique of the establishment of new security agencies, referencing the creation of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and the National Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). He argued that these agencies have not proven to be necessary, raising concerns about their efficiency and overhead costs. “This is how we created the National Road Safety Commission with a huge overhead,” Oshiomhole stated. He pointed out that in the past, traffic management was handled by the Nigeria Police

The Judges Know It's Too Late To Present A 2024 Budget To A Non-existent Assembly -Robinson Ewoh Hon. Robinson Ewoh has criticized the timing of budget discussions for 2024, stating that it is already too late in the year to present a new budget to a House of Assembly that no longer exists. He emphasized that budget planning and implementation require time and should have been addressed earlier in the year. Ewoh pointed out that both the judges and the public are aware of this reality, rendering any current efforts to push the 2024 budget pointless. He further argued that the Assembly, having abandoned its mandate, can no longer represent the people or play any meaningful role in the budget process. He said in an interview with Symfoni, "As for the budget, it’s already too late. We’re in October, and you cannot present a new budget to a House of Assembly that doesn’t exist. Budget discussions and implementations take time, and they cannot start this late in the yea

PDP:Was Jonathan elected as a President when he took over from Vice President?–Daboikiabo Warmate In a recent interview on Arise TV, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain Daboikiabo Warmate offered a robust defense of Umar Damagun's position as the party's national chairman, countering criticisms about the legitimacy of his appointment. Warmate addressed the ongoing controversy surrounding Damagun's role, stating, "They are going from one media house to say Damagun should reverse back to his position, that he wasn't elected as the national chairman." This comment highlights the public debate over Damagun's ascension to the chairmanship. To support his argument, Warmate drew a parallel with former President Goodluck Jonathan's rise to power, asking rhetorically, "Was Jonathan elected as a president when he took over from vice president to president? Was he elected as a president?" This comparison suggests that Damagun's appo