By Charles Akpeji, 19 July 2023 | 5:09 am Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas, has set up a panel to recover the state’s assets diverted by politicians and past government functionaries. Agbu Kefas, Taraba State governor. Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas, has set up a panel to recover the state’s assets diverted by politicians and past government functionaries. Constitution of the committee, which was announced by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Gebon Kataps, yesterday, has Maj-Gen. Habila Vintenaba (rtd) as Chairman and Saleh Aji as Secretary. The Guardian gathered that the committee was given four weeks to ascertain the location of movable and immovable assets of state in any part of the country. It is expected to make appropriate recommendations to the state government. Members of the committee include Col. Nwunuke Agyo (rtd), Navy Capt. Atiku Bakari (rtd), Prof. Mahmud Umar and Fatima Hassan. 5 mins ago Tax expert Taiwo Oyedele has resigned as the Fiscal Policy Partner and Africa Tax Leader at PriceWaterhouseCoopers (PwC) to enable him to focus on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s tax committee. 28 mins ago The All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed the report of an alleged telephone conversation between the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Olukayode Ariwoola and President Bola Tinubu over the outcome of the presidential election petition currently before the court. 1 hour ago Prof. Bolaji Owasanoye, Chairman Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) says Nigerians must change their behaviours for the country to change to the level they desire. 3 hours ago • Additional 35.2m children at risk of measles infection Global immunisation services reached four million more children in 2022 compared to the previous year, as countries stepped up efforts to address the historic slide in immunisation caused by COVID-19. “But Africa, which is lagging behind in its recovery, faces extra challenge. With increasing child population,… 3 hours ago The Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has awarded a N40 million research grant to Prof. Dimie Ogoina, a recipient of 2023 Time Magazine 100 Most Influential Persons in the World. Diri made the pronouncement yesterday when Ogoina, accompanied by members of the planning committee for celebrating the recipient, paid him a courtesy visit…
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