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Accountability

13 hours ago
As concerned citizens, we cannot ignore the urgent need for action in addressing the critical humanitarian and social welfare challenges facing our nation, especially in the wake of recent events such as the Kuriga kidnapped students' ordeal. It's evident that since the suspension of Honorable Betta Edu and the subsequent investigation into the activities of…
14 hours ago
In the fight against corruption, whistleblowers serve as courageous guardians of integrity and accountability, often risking their livelihoods and personal safety to expose wrongdoing. This is evident from the bold and courageous move by Dr Betta Edu to expose the sleaze in her ministry which exposed the illegal transfer by the disgraced former National Co-ordinator…
12 Mar
Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal on Monday presided over the 18th session of the Zamfara State Executive Council meeting at the council chambers, Government House, Gusau. The governor emphasised the need for accountability and transparency in governance, urging all cabinet members to prioritize their responsibilities. A statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, which…
4 Mar
The increasingly loud demand that state governments justify the increase in funds received from the Federal Account Allocation Committee (FACC) is quite justified.
1 Mar
The core principle of democracy as the government of the people, by the people and for the people, rests on this long English word: accountability. Its importance in democratic governance lies in its capacity...
26 Feb
The new Managing Director, Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria, Shehu Osidi has taken over the affairs of the bank in Abuja, promising to run open, transparent and accountable to meet the housing needs of stakeholders.
23 Feb
The Southwest Youth Advocacy Network has reacted to recent reports of alleged overreach and misconduct by Jim Obazee, the former Special Investigator appointed by President Bola Tinubu. Tinubu named Obazee, the former Chief Executive Officer of the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria, FRC, as the special investigator to probe the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)…
23 Feb
In the relentless pursuit of transparency, accountability, and the eradication of corruption, no individual should be considered above the law. This principle is foundational to a just and equitable society where the rule of law prevails. The recent allegations surrounding Jim Obazee, the former Special Investigator appointed by President Bola Tinubu to probe the Central…
20 Feb
The Ohanaeze Youth organization has launched a strong defence of former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor Godwin Emefiele, vehemently denying accusations that his policies contributed to Nigeria's current economic woes. The group further alleged that Senator Godswill Akpabio's criticism stems from personal motives rather than genuine concern. In a statement made available to The Guardian,…
19 Feb
Bullion Go-Neat Global Limited, the manufacturer of Coco Samba Milk and Chocolate Flavored With Herbal Extract, has challenged NAFDAC's claims of a falsified version of the product being intercepted in Germany. The company, through its CEO Olufemi Ajadi, in a statement sent to The Guardian, demanded clarity and evidence from NAFDAC. They questioned the agency's…
30 Jan
A retired Director of the Nigerian Upstream Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR), now Petroleum Regulatory Commission (PRC), Ben Anene Osuno, has said that lack of accountability is one of the reasons the petroleum industry is in shambles.
6 Jan
There is one thing you must never outgrow in life and that is accountability. A leader that is beyond accountability will self-destruct himself/herself. Great people see accountability as checks and not as effrontery.

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