FG Inaugurates PenCom Board, Tasks Members On Protection Of Pension Assets

The Federal Government has inaugurated the Board of the National Pension Commission, reinforcing its commitment to transparency, accountability, and the protection of over ₦28 trillion in pension assets.

Speaking at the ceremony, the SGF, Senator (Dr.) George Akume, charged members to uphold strong corporate governance while maintaining a clear boundary between oversight and management.

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The Board, led by Chairman Agbaje Opeyemi Olukayode, pledged to safeguard contributors’ funds and support national development, while the Director-General Omolola Oloworaran reaffirmed commitment to collaboration in delivering secure and timely retirement benefits for Nigerians.

Osimhen Undergoes Successful Surgery Following Injury Against Liverpoo

Victor Osimhen fractured his hand during a challenge with Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate.

Turkish side Galatasaray, on Monday, announced that Super Eagles forward Victor Olorunfemi has undergone surgery following the hand injury he suffered in the UEFA Champions League round of 16 match against Liverpool last week.

Osimhen only managed to play the first half of the game at Anfield before he was subbed off after fracturing his hand during a challenge with Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate.

In a statement on Monday, Galatasaray confirmed that the club’s doctor, Yener İnce, successfully operated on the 27-year-old to repair his hand at Maslak Acıbadem Hospital.

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“In the away match we played against Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16, our player Victor Osimhen, who was injured and unable to continue the game, underwent a successful operation today at Maslak Acıbadem Hospital performed by our club doctor Op. Dr. Yener İnce,” the Galatasaray said.

The club added that it “extend our wishes for a speedy recovery to our footballer and hope for his return to the field at the earliest.”

Galatasaray would hope that Osimhen recovers in time to help the reigning Turkish champions in their fight with Fenerbahce to retain the league title.

ICPC Sensitisation Campaign Takes Centre Stage At Katsina Sallah Durbar

Sensitisation campaign. In a vibrant fusion of cultural spectacle and civic advocacy, the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) transformed this year’s Sallah Durbar in Katsina into a powerful platform for public sensitisation, reaching thousands of spectators with a resonant call for integrity.

At the heart of the campaign was a striking display of synergy between traditional institutions and the anti-corruption crusade. Leading the charge was Alhaji Garba Tukur Idris, fsi, mni, the ICPC Director, who is also the Makaman Katsina and District Head of Bakori Local Government in Katsina State.

Mounted on horseback and adorned in traditional regalia, he rode as part of the historic Durbar procession, boldly bearing a placard emblazoned with the slogan “Corruption Must Go.” His participation underscored the growing collaboration between the emirate and anti-corruption agencies in championing accountability.

Complementing the display, a team of youth volunteers, coordinated by Muhammad Kabir Goda of the ICPC Katsina State Office, moved through the crowd, engaging the public with sensitisation materials and reinforcing the Commission’s preventive mandate.

The event drew an array of high-profile dignitaries, including the Resident Anti-Corruption Commissioner, Mr. Samuel Lodam; the Executive Governor of Katsina State, Dr. Dikko Umar Radda; the Emir of Katsina, Alhaji Abdulmumini Kabir Usman, CFR; and a member of the ICPC Board, Hon. Justice Adamu Bello (Rtd), who also holds the title of Sarkin Pauwan Katsina and District Head of Kankara.

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Adding to the occasion’s grandeur were 17 foreign ambassadors and other distinguished guests, who watched with admiration as the rich cultural heritage of Hausa land unfolded before them.

The colourful equestrian displays, centuries-old pageantry, and the seamless integration of a modern governance message left a lasting impression on the international visitors.

By embedding its sensitisation drive into one of the region’s most cherished cultural events, the ICPC reaffirmed its commitment to grassroots engagement, leveraging the massive turnout to promote transparency, public participation, and a collective resolve to uphold integrity across Nigeria.