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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.
The Federal Government has declared Friday, April 18, and Monday, April 21, 2025, as public holidays to mark Good Friday and Easter Monday.
This was disclosed by the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on Tuesday.
He emphasised the importance of embodying the virtues of the sacrifice and love displayed by Jesus Christ, who had to die for the redemption of man, while greeting Christians on the joyous occasion.
In a statement by the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Dr Magdalene Ajani, the minister called on Nigerians to use the holiday period to pray for the peace, unity, and stability of the nation.
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Some unknown gunmen have killed at least three policemen in Achi, Oji River Local Government Area, Enugu State.
Ohibaba.com learnt that the incident occurred at a checkpoint close to Ozudaa Market, Auchi.
Details of the incident are still sketchy as of the time of filing this report.
However, a viral gory video seen on Facebook by Ohibaba.com shows lifeless bodies of the slain policemen.
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In a decisive move to end the protracted land dispute between the Isinigbo and Igoba communities in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State, Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa has approved the constitution of an Arbitration Committee to mediate the conflict and prevent further breakdown of law and order.
The committee is chaired by the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Dr. Olukayode Ajulo, SAN, OON, expert in conflict resolution and a Fellow of the prestigious Chartered Institute of Arbitratirs in the United Kingdom.
The Governor’s action aligns with a resolution of the Ondo State House of Assembly and underscores his administration’s commitment to peace, security, and communal harmony across the state.
The land dispute between Isinigbo and Igoba has lingered for years, leading to the loss of lives and the destruction of property worth millions of naira.
The unrest has also strained social relations and disrupted the peaceful coexistence of residents in the affected communities.
Governor Aiyedatiwa’s intervention is seen as a bold step toward restoring order and ensuring long-term stability.
The committee’s mandate includes identifying the root and immediate causes of the conflict, key actors involved, and facilitating peaceful dialogue between stakeholders.
Other members of the committee include Hon. Ololade Gbegudu, representing Okitipupa Constituency II in the State House of Assembly; Commissioner of Police, Ondo State Command, CP Wilson Afolabi; Ondo State Surveyor-General, Surv. Idowu Owolabi; and Mr. F.O. Adaramola, Secretary of the Ondo State Boundary Commission, who will serve as secretary of the committee.
According to the appointment letter signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Taiwo Fasoranti, the committee is also expected to recommend actionable solutions to the boundary issues and propose strategic policies to prevent similar conflicts in other parts of the state.
The committee has been given a three-month timeline to complete its assignment and submit its report to the Deputy Governor, His Excellency Olayide Owolabi Adelami, for further action.
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