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Tinubu Nominates Three New Board Members For Code of Conduct Bureau
President Bola Tinubu has nominated three new members to fill existing vacancies on the board of the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) as part of efforts to strengthen oversight mechanisms.
The nominations were communicated in a formal letter to Senate President Godswill Akpabio and disclosed in a statement by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. The nominees are Alhaji Fatai Ibikunle (Oyo State), Kennedy Ikpeme (Cross River), and Justice Ibrahim Buba, a retired judge of the Federal High Court.
Established in 1979, the CCB oversees integrity within public service and enforces ethical compliance. The Bureau operates with a 10-member board, chaired by Dr. Abdullahi Usman Bello, who was sworn in by President Tinubu on October 23, 2024. Other board members include Barr. Muritala Aliyu Kankia, Hon. E.J. Agbomayinma, Barr. Ben Umeano, Prof. Juwayriyya Badamasiuy, Bulus I. Zephaniah, and Hon. Abdulsalam Taofiq Olawale.
Tribunal Chairmanship Controversy
The nominations come amid a leadership controversy at the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), with allegations of corruption and misconduct against its chairman, Umar Danladi. Both chambers of the National Assembly have moved to address the matter.
Last Wednesday, the Senate, led by Majority Leader Opeyemi Bamidele, cited Section 157 (1) of the Nigerian Constitution to initiate Danladi’s removal. Similarly, the House of Representatives invoked paragraph 17 (3), Part 1, Fifth Schedule of the Constitution to back its call for the chairman’s dismissal.
However, during Tuesday’s plenary, the Senate admitted citing the wrong constitutional provision. Senate Leader Bamidele clarified that the applicable laws are Section 17 (3) of the Nigerian Constitution and Section 22 (3) of the Code of Conduct Bureau and Tribunal Act, 2004. These provisions require a two-thirds majority vote from both legislative chambers to formally advise the President on removing a public officer.
“The Senate erroneously based its resolution on Section 157 (1), which does not apply to the chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal. The correct provisions are Section 17 (3) of the Constitution and Section 22 (3) of the Code of Conduct Bureau and Tribunal Act, 2004. We must correct this for the resolution to take legal effect,” Bamidele explained.
The Senate unanimously adopted Bamidele’s motion to amend its resolution. With concurrence from the House of Representatives, the resolution formally advises President Tinubu to remove Danladi from office.
Allegations Against Danladi
Danladi faces allegations of corruption and misconduct, which lawmakers argue undermine the credibility of the CCT. The resolution’s correction and adoption signal a unified push by the legislature to ensure accountability at the Tribunal, even as President Tinubu moves to bolster the CCB’s leadership.
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Meet News Central TV new editorial board members
According to the organisation, the board will oversee editorial policy, guide content strategy, promote investigative reporting and ensure adherence to ethical standards.
News Central TV has inaugurated a new editorial board to “strengthen” independent journalism in the country.
Members of the newly inaugurated board include Femi Oke, an award-winning international journalist; Given Mkhari, a South African entrepreneur and media executive; Yemi Adamolekun, executive director of Enough is Enough Nigeria; and Sam Amadi, a lawyer and policy strategists
Others are Chidi Odinkalu, a human rights lawyer and activist; Olufemi Awoyemi, founder and chairman of Proshare Limited; and Kayode Akintemi, editor-in-chief and managing director of News Central Television.
Speaking at the event, Akintemi said that the board would play a critical role in steering the organisation through Nigeria’s complex media landscape.
He said the board reflects the organisation’s commitment to in-depth and investigative journalism, as well as giving voice to everyday Nigerians.
In an era of misinformation, we are strengthening our editorial independence to deliver credible news that empowers Nigerians and shapes Africa’s narrative,” he said.
According to the organisation, the board will oversee editorial policy, guide content strategy, promote investigative reporting and ensure adherence to ethical standards.
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BREAKING: Rivers State Assembly Commences Impeachment Proceedings Against Governor Fubara and Deputy
The Rivers State House of Assembly has initiated impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Professor Ngozi Nma Odu, citing allegations of gross misconduct.
During Thursday’s plenary session, presided over by Speaker Martins Amaewhule, Majority Leader Hon. Major Jack presented a notice invoking Section 188 of the 1999 Constitution. He outlined seven points of alleged gross misconduct against Governor Fubara, including:
– Demolition of the Assembly Complex
– Extra-budgetary spending
– Withholding funds allocated to the Assembly Service Commission
– Refusal to comply with Supreme Court rulings on financial autonomy for the legislature
The notice was reportedly signed by 26 lawmakers.
Speaker Amaewhule announced that the formal impeachment notice would be served on Governor Fubara within the next seven days, in accordance with constitutional procedures.
In the same session, Deputy Majority Leader Hon. Linda Stewart tabled a separate notice against Deputy Governor Odu, accusing her of:
1. Reckless and unconstitutional spending of public funds
2. Obstructing the House of Assembly from performing its constitutional duties
3. Conniving to allow unauthorized persons to occupy offices without proper screening by the legitimate Assembly
4. Seeking budgetary approval from an unauthorized group instead of the recognized Rivers State House of Assembly
5. Seizure of salaries and allowances due to the Assembly and its Service Commission.
This development marks a fresh escalation in the protracted political crisis in Rivers State, amid ongoing tensions over legislative autonomy, budget processes, and governance.
The Assembly’s actions come against the backdrop of previous impeachment attempts and disputes involving the executive and legislature.
No immediate response has been issued from the governor’s office.
Acclaimed Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and her husband, Dr. Ivara Esege, are grieving the tragic death of one of their twin sons, Nkanu Nnamdi Esege, who passed away at the age of 21 months.
According to an official family statement released today, Nkanu Nnamdi died on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, after a brief illness.
The family described the loss as profound and devastating, requesting privacy and respect during this painful period of mourning. They expressed gratitude for public understanding and asked for prayers as they grieve privately.
The statement emphasized that no further comments will be made, and thanked the media and public for honoring their need for seclusion.
The statement was issued on behalf of the family by Omawumi Ogbe. Adichie, known for works including *Americanah* and *Half of a Yellow Sun*, has maintained a private family life.
The twins were born in 2024, as previously shared in interviews.
The family appreciates the outpouring of support but reiterates their wish for privacy at this time.
Ohibaba.com extends its condolences to the family.
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