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Nov

2023

President Tinubu Appoints Eight New Permanent Secretaries

STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT TINUBU APPOINTS EIGHT NEW PERMANENT SECRETARIES President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of eight new Permanent Secretaries in the Federal Civil Service following the recently concluded selection process by the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation: (1) Ndakayo-Aishetu Gogo (2) Adeoye Adeleye Ayodeji (3) Rimi Nura Abba (4) Bako Deborah Odoh (5) Omachi Raymond Omenka (6) Ahmed Dunoma Umar (7) Watti Tinuke (8) Ella Nicholas Agbo President Tinubu anticipates that the new Permanent Secretaries, having emerged at the top of qualified candidates after a diligent assessment process, will deploy…

Nov

2023

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Former APC Chairman Kidnapped, Daughter Shot By Gunmen

Crime, News Flash, Politics

Gunmen Kidnap Former APC Chairman, Shot Daughter AttNews reports that gunmen invaded the ancient town of Zungeru in Niger State and kidnapped the former chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in Wushishi LGA, Alhaji Sule Muhammad. The gunmen stormed the town in the wee hours of Thursday and shot sporadically before whisking the victim away. Some residents who spoke with Daily Trust said the former chairman was kidnapped at his residence around 12 am on Thursday while his daughter and son were injured by the gunmen. “When they (gunmen) came around on Thursday, they started sporadic shooting and it…

Nov

2023

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PDP Suffers Heavy Loss As Appeal Court Sacks 11 Of Its Lawmakers In Plateau State

News Flash, House Of Assembly, Politics

Heavy Loss As Appeal Court Sacks 11 PDP Lawmakers In Plateau State The Peoples Democratic Party has suffered a serious loss in Plateau State as the Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has nullified the election of their 11 members in the state House of Assembly. In a unanimous decision, the panel led by Justice Okon Abang, held that all the sacked lawmakers scored wasted votes at the time of the March 2023 general election due to lack of party structure. He added that the PDP violated section 177 of the 1999 constitution, hence could not sponsor candidates in an…

Nov

2023

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President Tinubu Approves Akeredolu’s Removal, Declaration Of Deputy As Ondo State Acting Governor

News Flash, Politics, Presidency

Tinubu Approves Akeredolu’s Removal, Declaration of Deputy as Ondo Acting Governor President Tinubu, along with other All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders, has agreed to invoke the doctrine of necessity to appoint embattled Deputy Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa as acting governor, effectively resolving the five-month-long crisis in the state. The decision was reached during a closed-door meeting held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Friday. The meeting had President Tinubu together with members of Akeredolu’s cabinet and lawmakers from the Ondo State House of Assembly. Governor Akeredolu, who returned from Germany in September after a prolonged medical leave, has remained absent…

Nov

2023

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“I’ll Carry Everyone Along”- Ondo Deputy Governor,Aiyedatiwa Says After Meeting Tinubu

News Flash, Politics

“I’ll Carry Everyone Along” – Ondo Deputy Gov, Aiyedatiwa Says After Meeting Tinubu AttNews reports that the Ondo State Deputy Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has pledged to unite all warring factions in the state following a meeting with President Bola Tinubu, APC members, and other stakeholders. The meeting was held at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja on Friday to resolve the political logjam in the state. Aiyedatiwa said he would carry all commissioners and officials along in handling the state’s affairs. He also said he would maintain the status quo and work with the governor to ensure that governance…

Nov

2023

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Davido’s Aide, Israel Ifeare, Ends One Year Marriage With Sheila

Marriage And Love, News Flash

Davido’s Aide, Isreal DMW, Ends One Year Marriage With Sheila Davido’s Logistics Manager, Isreal Afeare, popularly known as Isreal DMW, shared news of the end of his marriage to his wife, Sheila, in an Instagram post on Saturday. In his detailed account, Isreal DMW revealed that Sheila left their home on August 8, 2023, despite his substantial support since their marriage. Israel also detailed acts of generosity, such as providing financial support, upgrading her phone, and indulging in shopping sprees for her. Despite these efforts, he described a shift in Sheila’s behaviour after their wedding, where she sought to impose…

Nov

2023

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Tinubu Appoints Ex-Minister, 9 Others On The Board of Federal Ministry Of Finance Incorporated

FGN, News Flash, Politics

Again, Tinubu Appoints Ex-Minister, 9 Others AttNews reports that President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of 10 Nigerians to serve on the Board of Directors of the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI). This is contained in a statement issued by presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale on Friday. The names Board members are: (1) Dr. Shamsudeen Usman — Board Chairman (2) Dr. Armstrong Ume Takang — CEO/Managing Director (3) Mr. Tajudeen Datti Ahmed — Executive Director, Portfolio Management (4) Mr. Femi Ogunseinde — Executive Director, Investment Management (5) Mrs. Oluwakemi Owonubi — Executive Director, Risk (6) Mrs. Fatima Nana Mede —…

Nov

2023

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FG Slashes Wage By N100bn, Labour Complains

FGN, Labour, News Flash, Presidency

FG Slashes Wage By N100bn, Labour Complains Labour unions, on Wednesday, lambasted the Federal Government for slashing the supplementary budgetary allocation for wage awards to federal civil servants by N100bn, warning that this was not the agreement they had with the government. Data obtained from the newly Revised 2023 Supplementary Budget, indicated that the government swapped the controversial N5bn presidential yacht votes for Navy barges, increased the budget for defence from N476.54bn to N546.21bn and earmarked N20bn as capital supplementation for the National Intelligence Agency. The PUNCH reports that the recently approved N2.1tn 2023 Supplementary Budget was marred with controversy…

Nov

2023

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President Tinubu’s Minister, Simon Lalong Set To Resign

Abuja, News Flash, Politics

President Tinubu’s Minister, Simon Lalong Set To Resign The Minister of Labour and Employment, Simon Lalong is set to resign. The Minister has collected his Certificate of Return from Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. The Court of Appeal had earlier sacked Peoples Democratic Party’s Bali Napoleon and declared Lalong as the Senator for Plateau South Senatorial Zone. Details shortly… SPECIAL ADVERT PROMO FOR 2023 IGBA-OTOMU, IGBA-UCHE, IGBA-EKPE, IZU-UCHE, IGBOTONMA AND IZA-AFA This is a special promo designed for our brothers, sisters, mothers, fathers etc who are involved in the above events and others not mentioned during this Xmas period to…

Nov

2023

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President Tinubu Makes Fresh Appointment

Abuja, News Flash, Politics, Presidency

President Tinubu Makes Fresh Appointment President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Ambassador Desmond Akawor as a Federal Commissioner of the Revenue Mobilization, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC). According to a statement from presidential spokesperson Ajuri Ngelale on Thursday, the appointment is pending the confirmation of the Nigerian Senate. The new RMAFC Federal Commissioner, who represents Rivers State, is being appointed following the tragic demise of the immediate past RMAFC Federal Commissioner from Rivers State, Hon. Asondu Wenah Temple, earlier this month. Ambassador Akawor has served the nation as Nigeria’s Ambassador to South Korea; Minister of State of the…