Written by President Bola Tinubu has appointed Nwakuche Ndidi as the Acting Controller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service. His appointment follows the expiration of the tenure of the current CG, Haliru Nababa. Nababa was appointed by former President Muhammadu Buhari on February 18, 2021. In a statement on Friday, the Secretary of the Civil … Continue reading “Tinubu appoints acting CG for correctional service”
French President Emmanuel Macron is reportedly pressuring Nigerian President Bola Tinubu to use his position as chairman of the Economic Community of West African States, (ECOWAS) to delay the withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger from the bloc. This move, described by critics as an attempt to preserve France’s neo-colonial influence in West Africa, … Continue reading “France Urges Tinubu to Block Exit of Burkina Faso, Mali & Niger from ECOWAS”
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Mr Shamseldeen Babatunde Ogunjimi as the Acting Accountant General of the Federation (AGF). His appointment is effective immediately following the pre-retirement leave of the incumbent AGF, Dr. (Mrs.) Oluwatoyin Sakirat Madein. In announcing Madein’s successor, President Tinubu ensures a seamless transition in the administration of Nigeria’s treasury … Continue reading “Tinubu Appoints Ogunjimi As AGF”
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated President-elect John Dramani Mahama on his victory in the December 7 general election in Ghana, following his opponent’s concession speech. In a telephone call to Mahama, President Tinubu hoped that Mahama’s ascension to power for the second time would further bring stability to the Economic Community of West African … Continue reading “Tinubu Congratulates President-Elect Mahama In A Telephone Call”
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has forwarded to the Senate for confirmation a modified list of members of the inaugural Governing Board of the North West Development Commission (NWDC) as he nominated Hon. Emeka Atuma as chairman of the South East Development Commission (SEDC). In a list of nominees sent to the Senate late in … Continue reading “Tinubu Nominates New Chairman For NWDC, Renominates Others In New List “
President Bola Tinubu has announced the appointment of chief executive officers for the National Universities Commission (NUC), the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC) and the New Partnership for Africa Development (NEPAD). The President also approved the renewal of the appointment of Fatima Umaru Shinkafi as the Executive Secretary Of the Solid Minerals … Continue reading ” Tinubu Makes Key Appointments Into NUC, NERDC, NEPAD & SMDF”
President Bola Tinubu, accompanied by First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu, arrived in Paris on Wednesday evening for a three-day State Visit to fortify Nigeria-France relations. Touching down at Orly Airport around 5:10 p.m., President Tinubu was welcomed with full military honours by the French Republican Guard, marking a ceremonial start to his visit. … Continue reading “Tinubu Commences Sate Visit To Paris”
President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians of better economic output as the economy continues to expand following the newly released third quarter Gross Domestic Product report by the National Bureau of Statistics. According to the NBS, Nigeria’s GDP grew by 3.46%, compared to the 3.19% growth recorded in the second quarter. The growth … Continue reading “Tinubu Assures Of Greater Economic Output, Welcome 3rd Quarter GDP Growth Figure”
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to investigate the alleged diversion or theft of over N57 billion from the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation in 2021. The organisation also claimed that hundreds of billions of naira were reportedly missing from other ministries, departments, and … Continue reading “SERAP to Tinubu: Probe ‘missing’ N57bn in humanitarian ministry, punish offenders”
President Bola Tinubu has sent a letter to the Senate seeking confirmation of Lieutenant General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede’s appointment as the substantive Chief of Army Staff. President Tinubu also despatched a similar letter to the House of Representatives. In the letters addressed today to both the Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Speaker of … Continue reading “Tinubu Writes National Assembly, Seeks Confirmation Of LT. Gen.Oluyede As Chief Of Army Staff”