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Government Tasked To Legislate Whistleblowing Policy To Strengthen Transparency In Delta

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Government Tasked To Legislate Whistleblowing Policy To Strengthen Transparency In Delta

Government tasked to legislate whistleblowing policy to strengthen transparency in Delta. Mr Esike said the whistleblowing law would protect all sectors and ensure punishment for those who provide false information.

The Global Peace Development (GPD), a Civil Society Organisation (CSO), has tasked the Delta government on the need to legislate a whistleblowing policy to preserve and strengthen transparency for the common good of the people.

The GPD executive director, Ebruke Esike, made the call in Asaba on Saturday, at a one-day training for media practitioners and social media influencers on the Whistle-Blower Protection Bill 2024.

The theme was “Citizen Engagement and Capacity Strengthening for Reinforced Governance and Social Accountability,” supported by the Nigerian Civil Society Situation Room and the Foreign Commonwealth Development Office of the UK Aid.

Mr Esike said Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s administration has shown commitment, prudence, and accountability in the management of public funds, particularly by instituting a whistleblowing policy and releasing a phone line for the public.

He said, though, the government’s intention was commendable; the whistleblowing policy should be transmitted to the State House of Assembly for legislation and subsequent passage for the governor’s assent to make it a law.

According to Mr Esike, the state has received an enormous amount from the federal allocation from January 2025 to date.

“These receipts are huge and enough to transform the landscape of the entire state if properly monitored via whistleblowing.

“But the people are afraid to report noticeable flaws because there is no legislation to back them up and protect them from harm,” he said.

He noted that the release of the whistleblowing line to the public was not enough to prompt people to report poorly executed projects and corruption in ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) without threats to their lives.

Mr Esike said the whistleblowing law would protect all sectors and ensure punishment for those who provide false information.

He noted that the need to protect the identity of the whistleblower was sacrosanct and that an adequate reward system be guaranteed to enable them to become effective.

Mr Esike, therefore, urged the traditional media and social media influencers to push the project and ensure the transmission of the whistleblowers bill to the State House of Assembly for legislation.

The GPD executive director stated that, with PFM Law 2022 in place, it was time to implement the law.

“Whistleblower has many implications in terms of development, accountability, and stewardship for the people, and that is why we are calling, and it is not without the support of the Nigerian Civil Society Situation Room and the Foreign Commonwealth Development Office of the UK Aid,” Mr Esike stated.

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Speaking, Churchill Oyowe, Delta council chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), assured of the media support through media engagement, public sensitisation, articles, and community engagement.

He said the training was expository, adding that legislating the whistleblowing policy was the way to effectively ensure development spread across the state commensurate with the amount of resources accruing to the state.

“We shall explore the social media space through content creation, storytelling, and hashtag campaigns, as well as monitor and counter oppositions of the bill,” Mr Oyowe added.

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ADC Is Nigeria’s Only Reliable Political Party, Others Brought Insecurity, Hunger, Says Atiku

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ADC Is Nigeria’s Only Reliable Political Party, Others Brought Insecurity, Hunger, Says Atiku

ADC is Nigeria’s only reliable political party, others brought insecurity, hunger, says Atiku. Former Vice-President Atiku Abubukar says the African Democratic Congress (ADC) is the only reliable political party in the country, noting that others have brought insecurity, hunger, poverty and unemployment.
Speaking in Jalingo, the capital of Taraba state, during the official opening of the ADC state secretariat, Abubakar said the party is ready for a 2027 victory but urged Nigerians to unite to rescue the nation.

He also asked Taraba residents to take part in the ongoing continuous voter registration exercise, adding that their participation is crucial to reversing Nigeria’s worsening hardship.
“I am in Taraba to inaugurate our new party office of the ADC, and I want you to hold the party with integrity,” Channels Television quoted Atiku as saying.

“Do not allow anybody to deceive you with any other party, because we have tasted other political parties, and they brought nothing but insecurity, hunger, poverty and unemployment. “The youths and women should know that we are doing this for them to have a better future, and I am holding on to their promise. “ADC will win Taraba state and win Nigeria as the only reliable political party.”

ADC Is Nigeria’s Only Reliable Political Party

ADC Is Nigeria’s Only Reliable Political Party

 

Abubakar, who formally joined the ADC on Monday—17 months before the 2027 general election—said his experience across political platforms convinced him that the All Progressives Congress (APC), the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and other parties lack the capacity to rescue the country.

He resigned from the PDP on July 16, citing “irreconcilable differences” within the opposition party as his reason for leaving.

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Akwa Ibom Governor Pledges Commitment To Tourism, Blue Economy Development

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Akwa Ibom Governor Pledges Commitment To Tourism, Blue Economy Development

Akwa Ibom governor pledges commitment to tourism, blue economy development… commends Editi Effiong for projecting State’s tourism potentials

As part of his effort to encourage tourism and enhance the State’s blue economy, Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to encourage and reward young professionals who are willing to collaborate with his administration in promoting the positive image of the State through the ARISE Agenda.

The Governor made this known while fielding questions from Government House correspondents shortly after embarking on inspection of a locale of a movie, “The Black Book 2” (Old Scores), at Ishiet Beach/Market in Uruan Local Government Area.

He commended the movie Producer and Director, Mr. Editi Effiong, for his talent, vision, inspiration, and creative ability to project the tourism potentials and boost the economy of the State.

Governor Eno charged young Akwa Ibomites to shun divisive tendencies, be inspired, and emulate the creative effort of successful Akwa Ibom sons and daughters by joining hands to develop the tourism and blue economy of the State.

“The impression is amazing, seeing that we have one of our own trying to pull the world down here.

“I would love to thank and encourage him, and to let our young people see that Akwa Ibom has what it takes to drag the world’s attention.

“It depends on what you see. Someone can see this place and write one story about a swamp that has been abandoned and make all the noise. Another person sees this place and makes a great movie out of it that will market this place to the world and is able to attract the attention because of the work he has done here,” he said.

The State Chief Executive pledged his encouragement, support, and collaboration with Editi and other young Akwa Ibomites to enable them rise to the zenith of their calling.

“We are going to work with him. Editi is a young man I have known very well. This is one thing I say to our people in the diaspora, let’s partner. Come back home, whatever you see out there, bring it back here, and let’s work together.

“I think that is the story, and I am really impressed. If you know the number of people that have visited this State in the course of this film, the talents, and the caliber of artists that have been here, then this young man deserves an award and our support,” he added.

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On his part, the movie Producer and Director, Effiong, appreciated Governor Eno for his visionary leadership and passion for tourism development.

He expressed gratitude to the Governor for creating a hospitable and tourism friendly ecosystem to enhance talent exploration through the provision of good road network and quality modern facilities which distinguished the State as one of the most treasured locations in the country.

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EFCC Releases Ex-AGF Malami After Hours Of Interrogation

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EFCC Releases Ex-AGF Malami After Hours Of Interrogation

EFCC releases ex-AGF Malami after hours of interrogation. He said he would return for further questioning.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has released the former attorney general of the federation and minister of justice, Abubakar Malami, after hours of interrogation by the anti-graft team.

Mr Malami confirmed his release in his X account on Saturday. The former minister said that he had been released and scheduled for another meeting with investigators.
He said that the reality behind the “fabricated allegations” levelled against him would become clearer with time.

“In line with my undertaking to keep Nigerians updated on my invitation by EFCC, I give glory to Allah for his divine intervention. “The engagement was successful and I am eventually released while on an appointment for further engagement as the truth relating to the fabricated allegations against me continues to unfold.”

EFCC Releases Ex-AGF Malami After Hours Of Interrogation

EFCC Releases Ex-AGF Malami After Hours Of Interrogation

The EFCC had summoned Mr Malami through a letter dated November 24, and signed by Sunday Ofen-Imu on behalf of its chairman, Ola Olukoyede.

The EFCC did not disclose the specific allegations for which Mr Malami was invited.

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