civil service “cash and carry” mentality will end-Chairman

 On Wednesday in Abuja, the Chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission, Prof. Tunji Olaopa, announced that the “cash and carry” syndrome in civil service appointments and promotions is about to come to a close.   After President Bola Tinubu inaugurated his team at the Presidential Villa, he told reporters this.The President’s Renewed Hope Agenda would serve as a compass for the 12 member committee, he added, while they carried out their responsibilities to the Nigerian public service.   Olaopa announced that the panel would reposition the government agency as an example of honesty and effectiveness.   ‘’The charges of employment racketeering are deeply troubling. The founders of the commission, who were prominent figures in the civil service during its heyday, had the vision that the commission would serve as an example of the service’s commitment to honesty and transparency.   We will collaborate with intelligence and security agencies to find scapegoats because the commission’s credibility is tarnished by its handling of cash and bribes. We shall introduce the civil service commission to a fresh face. He promised that restoring institutional values to Nigeria’s public service would be their first order of business.   According to Olaopa, the new board would reorganise the government agency and make it more effective and efficient so that the public get better services. We need to bring the civil service up to speed with technological advancements, restore professionalism, and put it in a position to assist the government in delivering what it promises.   “We seek a commission that, in all it does, upholds the public service’s esteemed value.”Dr. Husseini Adamu, who is responsible for Niger and the Federal Capital Territory, said that the newly appointed members are prepared to immediately begin working to improve the efficiency of the service.  

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NASS Rejects Judiciary Budget, Gives Minister 24 Hours to Make Appearance.

On Wednesday, the NASS joint committee of the Senate and House of Representatives unanimously rejected the court budget. It also

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FEC removes  universities, polytechnics, and colleges from IPPIS.

Colleges of education, polytechnics, and federal universities are no longer part of the IPPIS. During their meeting on Wednesday at

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TUC Charges FG to Pay N35,000 Wage Award Immediately

As agreed upon at the meeting that followed the elimination of gasoline subsidies, the Trade Union Congress has issued a

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Ondo Speaker Receives Akeredolu’s Letter, Says Aiyedatiwa Now Acting Governor

Olamide Oladiji, speaker of the Ondo State house of assembly, announced on Wednesday that he had received a letter from

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Power Transferred to Aiyedatiwa as Akeredolu Commences Medical Leave on Wednesday

According to Richard Olatunde, the governor of Ondo State, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, who is now undergoing medical treatment, would begin his

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Defection: PDP Asks INEC To Conduct Fresh Election In 27 Rivers Constituencies

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct new elections in the

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Africa’s Best! Osimhen Crowned 2023 CAF Footballer Of The Year

The 2023 African Footballer of the Year award went to Victor Osimhen, further establishing him as a top talent on the planet. Achraf Hakimi of Morocco and Mohamed Salah of Egypt were his opponents, but Osimhen emerged victorious.   Monday’s accolade rounded off an outstanding year for the Super Eagles forward, who broke Nigeria’s 24-year-old wait for Africa’s top individual prize with his historic accomplishment in the royal Moroccan city of Marakesh. Until the legendary Kanu Nwankwo took home the trophy in 1999, no Nigerian had ever won it.   Osimhen is a vital player of both the national team and his club Napoli, and this award is a tribute to his achievements on all fronts. He was the first African to ever win the Pichichi (top scorer) trophy, and he was instrumental in leading the Italian team to an unparalleled Serie A title run with 26 goals.   He scored more goals than any other European player in the Italian Serie A, surpassing George Weah’s previous record. It was 33 years ago, during the reign of the great Diego Maradona, that Napoli last won the Scudetto.   The former Lille striker was named to the Serie A Team of the Year and won the award for Best Striker for the 2022–23 season due to his superb play.   The Serie A team’s historic performance in 2023 was mostly due to Osimhen, who was ranked in the Ballon d’Or competition. He became the most-ranked Nigerian in the award’s history and the highest-ranked African for the year when he finished ninth.   The first African to ever receive the AIC award, the Nigerian became the first player this month to be named player of the year by the Italian footballers’ association.   Despite Nigeria’s heartbreaking elimination from the 2022 World Cup at the hands of long-time rivals Ghana, Osimhen made tremendous strides for the Super Eagles that season.

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Breaking: 27 Rivers lawmakers dump PDP for APC

Twenty-seven lawmakers in the Rivers State House of Assembly have decamped to the All Progressives Congress, APC. The lawmakers, who

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Kidnapped Nasarawa Students Regain Freedom

The seven abducted students from Nasarawa State’s Federal University of Lafia (FULAFIA) were released four days ago. On Sunday night, the students were freed thanks to a joint operation by the military and other security agencies.   The news was confirmed during a phone interview with Channels Television by Ibrahim Ogabo, president of the Student Representative Council. At the time this complaint was being filed, the group of students, which included three females and four males, were at the school’s clinic.   Students protested immediately after the kidnapping that happened on Wednesday night when they were taken from their off-campus housing in Gandu village.   The protesters called for more security in the area and demanded the release of their fellow marchers. Among the six nearby villages, Gandu village is particularly prominent among students.   The institution does not provide housing for the more than 6,000 students in levels 300 to 500, thus it serves as an alternative. Students, locals, and businesses in Gandu have all felt the effects of the kidnappings and robberies that have plagued the city.

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