EFCC, NRS in Fresh Collaboration During Courtesy Visit to the Regional Administrator in Kano

The Acting Zonal Director of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Kano Directorate, Assistant Commander of the EFCC, ACE1 Friday S. Ebelo, on Monday, August 10, 2026 paid a courtesy visit to the Regional Administrator of the Nigeria Revenue Service, NRS, Dr. Ismail Abdullahi, at the Service’s Kano office.
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The visit was aimed at strengthening the existing mutual partnership between the two agencies, particularly in the areas of intelligence sharing and collaborative enforcement to boost national revenue generation.

Speaking on behalf of the Executive Chairman of the Commission, Mr Ola Olukoyede, Ebelo commended the NRS for its leadership and foresight, describing the recent strides in tax administration as historic and worthy of commendation. He emphasized the EFCC’s strategic mandate in coordinating the fight against economic and financial crimes, noting that the Commission will not tolerate any acts of tax evasion or financial malfeasance that undermine the nation’s economy.

“As you are aware, our agency holds a strategic position in coordinating economic and financial crimes-related activities in the country. We will not stay back and watch individuals cheat the nation of its legitimate revenue,” he said.

The Zonal Director further explained that the visit was overdue and crucial for reinvigorating the collaboration between both institutions. He solicited increased partnership with the NRS to ensure that defaulters are brought to book and that the nation’s revenue drive is significantly boosted.

In his remarks, Abdullahi welcomed the EFCC delegation and expressed delight at the visit. He highlighted the importance of inter-agency synergy in tackling tax fraud and ensuring voluntary compliance.

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“We are happy to collaborate with you. This relationship has existed for some time, and it is a good thing that we collaborate to make it work even better. Our core mandate is to assess and collect revenue, and we believe that we are here to serve. We will be very much glad to collaborate with you in terms of intelligence sharing and investigative activities,” he said.

He also clarified the Agency’s expanded role, noting that the change of name from Federal Inland Revenue Service to Nigeria Revenue Service reflects its broader, umbrella function in the country’s tax administration.
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Gombe Governor Inuwa Yahaya Meets Umahi, Intensifies Push for Federal Road Projects

Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, CON, has renewed his push to position Gombe firmly within the Federal Government’s infrastructure agenda, with emphasis on major road corridors critical to unlocking the agricultural, commercial, industrial and tourism potential of the state and the wider North-East.
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The Governor made the fresh push during a meeting with the Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, on Monday in Abuja.

The engagement is part of Governor Inuwa Yahaya’s sustained efforts to secure strategic federal interventions in road infrastructure, which he considers critical to improving connectivity, opening up economic opportunities and strengthening regional integration.

At the centre of the discussion was the Gombe-Biu axis of the Akwanga- Jos – Bauchi – Gombe – Biu – Maiduguri Super Highway, a major infrastructure project recently approved and flagged off by the Federal Government.

Governor Inuwa Yahaya has been particularly persistent in advocating the early commencement of the Gombe-Biu axis, recognising the strategic importance of the corridor to Gombe State and the North-East subregion.

His advocacy has included repeated engagements with the Ministry of Works and other relevant federal authorities, culminating in the recent visit of Senator Umahi to Gombe, where he joined Governor Inuwa Yahaya and members of the National Assembly in performing the groundbreaking ceremony for the project.

With the groundbreaking completed, the Governor, with all sense of gratitude to the President, is now pressing for sustained momentum towards full-scale construction and timely delivery.

A key component of the Governor’s push is the consideration of new Northern and Southern bypasses for Gombe metropolis, which would open up the state capital from both ends, provide strategic connections to the Gombe-Biu corridor, ease pressure on the city’s existing road network and facilitate smoother movement of traffic, people and goods.

In his brief remark, the Works Minister, Sen. David Umahi, described the Gombe- Biu axis of the super highway as a priority project of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration, assuring Governor Inuwa Yahaya that his request to commence the project from the proposed point of interest would be duly considered as work gets underway in earnest.

Senator Umahi also expressed confidence in the capacity of the contractor handling the project, Hitech Construction Company, describing the firm as one of the most competent contractors for major infrastructure projects.

Beyond the specific project, the Minister commended Governor Inuwa Yahaya for his commitment, persistence and sincerity of purpose in pursuing development projects for the people of Gombe.

Reflecting on his recent visit to the state, Senator Umahi said the experience had given him a deeper appreciation of the scale and quality of development taking place in Gombe under the present administration.

“Since my visit to Gombe, I have become like your ambassador, anywhere I go I talk about your state and the developmental strides I have witnessed. I tell people, when you want to see genuine development and visionary leadership, go to Gombe.”

He assured the Governor that the Federal Government would deliver the project, expressing confidence that its completion would bring significant benefits to the people and further demonstrate the impact of the Tinubu administration’s infrastructure agenda.

Gombe Governor, Umahi

The Minister equally acknowledged Governor Inuwa Yahaya’s continued advocacy for the rehabilitation and reconstruction of other strategic highways serving the North-East, including the Gombe -Bajoga- Potiskum, Gombe -Dukku -Darazo and Gombe-Bauchi corridors.

For Gombe, these roads are economic lifelines connecting farmers to markets, communities to commercial centres and the state to neighbouring economic hubs.
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FG Inaugurates Advertising Offences Tribunal to Strengthen Industry Regulation, Urges Members to Service with Integrity

The Federal Government has inaugurated the newly constituted Advertising Offences Tribunal as part of efforts to strengthen regulation, promote professionalism and ensure greater integrity in Nigeria’s advertising and marketing communications industry.
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The Honourable Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, stated this on Tuesday at the inauguration of the Tribunal in Abuja, describing the development as an important step towards building a more professional and responsible advertising industry.

“Let us build an advertising industry that commands creativity, earns trust, and upholds responsibility,” Idris said.

The Minister said the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) Act No. 23 of 2022 expanded the Council’s regulatory powers and provided for the establishment of the Tribunal to adjudicate offences under the Act and relevant advertising regulations and codes.

He urged the new panel, led by Honourable Justice Cecilia M. A. Olatoregun, to carry out its duties with integrity, independence and fairness.

“Every matter that comes before you should be considered on its merits, without fear or favour, affection or ill will. The Tribunal must be, and must be seen to be, a fair and impartial institution,” he said.

The Minister congratulated the Chairman and members of the Tribunal, assuring them of the Ministry’s continued support for ARCON and efforts to build a globally competitive advertising industry.

Speaking earlier, the Director-General of the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON), Dr. Olalekan Olumuyiwa Fadolapo, described the inauguration of the Advertising Offences Tribunal as a major step in strengthening regulation and compliance in the advertising industry.

“The Advertising Offences Tribunal is a big opportunity for the Nigerian advertising industry. It is the first of its kind in the world because Nigeria has taken a proactive step not only to legislate on advertising, but also to put structures and frameworks in place,” he said.

The Chairman of the Advertising Offences Tribunal, Honourable Justice Cecilia M. A. Olatoregun, pledged that the new panel would discharge its responsibilities with integrity, fairness and professionalism.

“It is a great honour to be called upon to serve our country, and we take this responsibility very seriously. You have asked us to work with integrity, and that is what we are going to do,” she said.

Members of the Tribunal are Musa Ahmed Attah, SAN; Merga Tyowanan Kachina Esq; Dr. Ken Onyeali Ikpe, frpa; and Hajia Sa’a Ibrahim, rpa.

Advertising Offences Tribunal

In attendance was the Permanent Secretary of Information and National Orientation, Dr Binyerem Ukaire; the Director, Public Communication and National Orientation, Henshaw Ogubike; the Director, Public Relations and Protocol, Suleiman Haruna, PhD; the Special Assistant (Admin) to the Honourable Minister of Information and National Orientation, Dr Sunday Baba, among other dignitaries.

Rabiu Ibrahim, mnipr
Special Assistant (Media) to the Honourable Minister of Information and National Orientation

Tuesday, 11 August, 2026
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