3 d. ago Appointments: Tinubu Complied With Federal Character Principle – FG

The federal government has dismissed recent claims suggesting imbalance and favoritism in federal appointments, reaffirming its commitment to equity, fairness and national unity. In a statement issued yesterday by the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF), the government described the allegations, particularly those circulating on social media, as “unfounded” and […]

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3 d. ago FG debunks lopsided appointments, reaffirms commitment to equity 

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   Amid growing concerns over the fairness of federal appointments and promotions, the Federal Government has reiterated its dedication to equity, transparency, and adherence to constitutional principles.  This comes as debates over the implementation of the federal character principle intensify across the country. In a press release issued Friday, the Office […] The post FG debunks lopsided appointments, reaffirms commitment to equity  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Lawyers condemn Imo acting chief judge appointment, cite constitutional breach

A group of legal practitioners have voiced their opposition to the appointment of Justice Theophilus Nzeukwu as the Acting Chief Judge of Imo State. The legal practitioners under the aegis of Lawyers for Civil Liberties, at a press conference on Friday in Abuja, described Justice Nzeukwu’s appointment as a breach of constitutional provisions and judicial Read More

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3 d. ago Appointments followed federal character principle, FG denies bias

The Federal Government, on Friday, dismissed allegations of bias in the composition of federal appointments. PUNCH Online reports that the government stated this to counter the narrative about Tinubu’s alleged lopsided appointments, which was brought to the public by the Senator representing Borno South, Ali Ndume. In a recent interview with Arise Television, Ndume, an Read More

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6 d. ago Tinubu’s appointments so far violate federal character – Senator Ndume

By Seyi Babalola Senator Ali Ndume of Borno South has criticized President Bola Tinubu for not adhering to the federal character principle in political appointments. Ndume accused Tinubu of violating the constitutional requirement for balanced representation in government appointments, citing Section 14(3) of the 1999 Constitution. “The figures are there. You can look at the […] The post Tinubu’s appointments so far violate federal character – Senator Ndume appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Tinubu’s appointments so far violate federal character; should be corrected – Ali Ndume

Ali Ndume, the senator representing Borno South Senatorial District, has criticised the administration of President Bola Tinubu over what he read more Tinubu’s appointments so far violate federal character; should be corrected – Ali Ndume

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6 d. ago Ndume faults Tinubu’s appointments, cites breach of federal character

The senator representing Borno South, Ali Ndume, has criticised President Bola Tinubu over what he described as non-compliance with the federal character principle in political appointments. Speaking on Arise TV’s Prime Time on Monday, the lawmaker accused the President of violating the constitutional requirement for balanced representation in government appointments. Ndume pointed to Section 14(3) Read More

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2 w. ago Senate Probes Abuse Of Federal Character Principle In Job Recruitment

The Senate, at its plenary on Tuesday, resolved to investigate the systemic abuse of the federal character principle in recruitment, promotion, political interference in all ministries, departments, and agencies and even infrastructural development across the country and determine the level of compliance with Sections 14(3) and 14(4) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). The lawmakers […]

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2 w. ago Senate probes MDAs over imbalance in public service appointments

By Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Senate has accused the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Pension Commission (PENCOM), the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) and several other Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of the Federal Government of consistently violating the federal character principle in appointments, promotions and recruitment. It also directed its Committee on Federal […] The post Senate probes MDAs over imbalance in public service appointments appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Abuses of federal character provisions must stop – Sen Dickson

We must end federal character abuses – Sen Dickson Sen Dickson calls for end to federal character breaches Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, representing Bayelsa West, on Tuesday called for an end to “flagrant breaches” of the principles of federal character enshrined in the Constitution. He said the breaches were divisive and violated the Constitution. He […] The post Abuses of federal character provisions must stop – Sen Dickson appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Senate accuses NNPCL, NAFDAC, others of violating federal character principle

The Senate on Tuesday accused the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, Pension Commission and several Ministries, Departments and Agencies of repeatedly breaching the Federal Character Principle in the areas of appointments, promotions and recruitment processes. The accusation came to light at Tuesday’s plenary session after lawmakers Read More

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2 w. ago Federal character: Senate probes compliance by MDAs in recruitment, others

Tribune Online Federal character: Senate probes compliance by MDAs in recruitment, others The Senate has expressed concern that Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) of the Federal Government are violating the Federal Character principle enshrined in Section 14(3–4) of the 1999 Constitution when conducting recruitments or making appointments. Federal character: Senate probes compliance by MDAs in recruitment, others Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Senate Probes Abuse Of Federal Character Principle In Recruitment, Promotion

The Senate, on Tuesday, resolved to look into the systemic abuse of Federal Character principle in recruitment, promotion, and political interference in all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies of government (MDAs), and the uneven infrastructural development across the country. The lawmakers also resolved to determine the level of compliance with Sections 14(3) and 14(4) of the […]

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