Presidency

President Tinubu Appoints Shehu Muhammed New FRSC Marshal President Bola Tinubu has appointed Shehu Mohammed as the new Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps. Mohammed, an Assistant Corps Marshal, would replace Dauda Biu, who was appointed by former President Muhammadu Buhari in 2022. A statement on Wednesday by the Director of Information, Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Segun Imohiosen, said Mohammed’s appointment took effect from May 20, 2024. He noted that Mohammed’s appointment was for an initial period of four years. The statement read, “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of…

Tinubu Receives Senegalese President, Faye, At Villa President Bola Tinubu has received the Senegalese President, Bassirou Faye, at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja. Faye, who arrived at 3:09 p.m. was received at the forecourt of the Villa on Thursday, marking his first visit to Nigeria since assuming office last month. Faye, 44, the youngest president in Senegalese history, secured victory in a delayed presidential election in April, garnering over 54 per cent of the votes. Details later…

Tinubu Offers Fresh Appointment To Petroleum Minister President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of the Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, as the Co-Chairman of the Governing Council of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB). This was contained in a statement issued by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, on Thursday. According to the statement, the appointment would ensure effective oversight of the gas aspect of the nation’s assets. “In line with his avowed commitment to establish a more efficient, targeted, and consistent approval process for unique oil and gas…

President Tinubu Returns To Nigeria After Two Weeks Abroad President Bola Tinubu has returned to Abuja early Wednesday after spending two weeks outside the country. President Tinubu was received by top government officials at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. Tinubu’s diplomatic journey commenced with an official visit to the Kingdom of the Netherlands on April 23, at the invitation of Prime Minister Mark Rutte. During his time in the Netherlands, Tinubu held discussions with prominent Dutch officials, including separate meetings with King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima. Additionally, he participated in the Nigerian-Dutch Business and Investment Forum. Following his engagements in…