18 h. ago NEF raises alarm over lopsided appointments under President Tinubu

…Demands immediate redress   From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has expressed displeasure and concern over the persistent pattern of unfair, unequal, and heavily skewed federal appointments made by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu since assuming office in October 2023. This is contained in a statement by the group’s spokesperson, professor Abubakar Jika […] The post NEF raises alarm over lopsided appointments under President Tinubu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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25 h. ago Tinubu’s appointments reflect federal character –Kwara South leaders

From Layi Olanrewaju, Ilorin Traditional rulers and respected leaders in the Kwara South senatorial district have lauded President Bola Tinubu’s recent federal appointments, saying they reflect a strong adherence to the principles of federal character. Speaking with journalists in Ilorin yesterday, the group, led by  Dr. James Ayeni, insisted that the appointments into public offices […] The post Tinubu’s appointments reflect federal character –Kwara South leaders appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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42 h. ago UNIZIK: Ikechebelu scores high in public performance rating as Acting Vice

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha A public opinion poll on Nnamdi Azikiwe University’s official Facebook page has shown strong support for Acting Vice-Chancellor, Prof Joseph I. Ikechebelu. Appointed on 20 November 2024 by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Prof. Ikechebelu introduced his BLESSeD Vision—Beautify UNIZIK, Light Up UNIZIK, Excellent UNIZIK, Safe UNIZIK, Secured UNIZIK, and Digitise UNIZIK—to […] The post UNIZIK: Ikechebelu scores high in public performance rating as Acting Vice-Chancellor appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Resign Now, Analyst Urges Defence Minister Over Rising Insecurity

Security consultant and public affairs analyst, Opialu Fabian, has praised President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to fighting insecurity in Nigeria, noting that the budgetary provision for security sector is the highest in history. However, Fabian criticised the President’s appointees, saying they had not done well in addressing the issue. “The President has done well. The budgetary […]

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8 d. ago Rivers: Falana demands sack of Sole Administrator for flouting presidential order

By John Ogunsemore Popular human rights lawyer, Femi Falana SAN said the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Ibok-Ete Ibas has run afoul of constitutional procedure and flouted President Bola Tinubu’s directives and should be removed. Falana stated this in a statement released on Thursday. The president appointed Ibas, a former Chief of Naval Staff, as […] The post Rivers: Falana demands sack of Sole Administrator for flouting presidential order appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago APC Chieftain Wants Tinubu To Appoint Isoko Indigene As SSDC Boss

The Isoko Nation in Delta State has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to appoint an Isoko man or woman as the managing director of the newly established South South Development Commission (SSDC). The Delta State All Progressives Congress (APC)secretary, Peter Akarogbe, who appealed to Lagos on behalf of the Isoko Nation, said that the appointment […]

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9 d. ago Again, protesting Rivers women blast Ibas, demand CP’s removal

Protesters under the aegis of the ‘Rivers Women Unite Prayer Group’ have taken to the streets again against the emergency rule in the state. The women on Wednesday described the state of emergency declared in the state by President Bola Tinubu and the appointment of a Sole Administrator to oversee the affairs of the state Read More

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1 week ago Two months after, Prof. Ujam shapes UNN’s path to a new future

By Dr. Ifeanyichukwu Jaja When on February 7, 2025, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu appointed Professor Oguejiofo T. Ujam as the Acting Vice Chancellor of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, it was clear that the institution was being offered a rare opportunity for renewal. What lay ahead was not just the task of filling a vacancy, […] The post Two months after, Prof. Ujam shapes UNN’s path to a new future appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Transport Owners Laud Tinubu NNPCL Appointments, Urge Sustenance Of Refineries Operations

The Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO) at the weekend commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his appointment of a seasoned technocrat, Bayo Ojulari as the chief executive officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). While congratulating the GCEO with able team of technocrats, NARTO also enjoined the new NNPC team […]

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1 week ago IPI Appoints Idris, Garba Shehu, Egbemode, Ohwahwa, 25 Others To Committees

The International Press Institute (IPI) Nigeria has appointed prominent media personalities to its standing committees to promote press freedom and responsible journalism in Nigeria. In a statement issued to journalists yesterday in Abuja by IPI Nigeria President Musikilu Mojeed, the institute revealed that the appointees will serve on four key committees: Fundraising, Programming, Advocacy, and […]

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2 w. ago Presidency Releases Full List Of Tinubu’s Appointments By Region

The Presidency has released a list of President Bola Tinubu’s appointments so far, in response to criticisms of alleged lopsided appointments. The list was shared by Sunday Dare on Wednesday, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy. However, the omission of a key figure Femi Gbajabiamila has sparked questions. Gbajabiamila, who was appointed as Chief of […] The post Presidency Releases Full List Of Tinubu’s Appointments By Region appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Presidency apologises for errors in Tinubu’s appointments list, promises update

The Presidency has apologised for the errors in the list of appointments made by President Bola Tinubu since May 29, 2023. PUNCH Online reports that the list was 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 Read More

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2 w. ago Tinubu Gave 71 Northerners, 63 Southerners Appointments — Presidency

The Presidency has defended President Bola Tinubu’s appointment record, stating that a breakdown of recent appointments showed a fair distribution across Nigeria’s regions, with the North receiving slightly more slots than the South. According to the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communications, Sunday Dare, President Tinubu has so far appointed 71 […]

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2 w. ago Lopsided appointments: Presidency knocks Ndume, says his kinsmen clinched NNPC’s top roles

The Presidency has responded to recent criticisms by Senator Ali Ndume over alleged lopsided political appointments under President Bola Ahmed read more Lopsided appointments: Presidency knocks Ndume, says his kinsmen clinched NNPC’s top roles

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2 w. ago ILA Urges Africa, Nigeria To Protect Businesses Against Global Escalating Tensions

The International Law Association (ILA) of Nigeria has called on the African continent, particularly Nigeria, to buckle up and protect their businesses against the effects of global escalating tensions. The body also urged President Bola Tinubu to appoint real international law experts as Ambassadors to Nigeria’s foreign missions. The President of ILA in Nigeria, Professor […]

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2 w. ago Yakubu heads INEC weekly meeting, group condemns sacking claim

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, on Tuesday, presided over the commission’s weekly management meeting in Abuja, amid viral rumours alleging his removal from office. The false claims, which began circulating on WhatsApp on Monday, alleged that President Bola Tinubu had sacked Yakubu and appointed Prof. Bashiru Olamilekan as his Read More

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2 w. ago International lawyers urge Tinubu to focus on expertise, merit in appointing ambassadors

From Priscilla Ediare, Ado-Ekiti The International Law Association (ILA) has called on President Bola Tinubu to appoint highly skilled international law experts as ambassadors to Nigeria’s foreign missions and other trade organisations. Considering the recent announcement of the United States President, Donald Trump on trade tariffs and its attendant escalating tensions in the world, ILA […] The post International lawyers urge Tinubu to focus on expertise, merit in appointing ambassadors appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. 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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2 w. 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 Can the new NNPCL Board tackle the industry’s critical problems?

The new directors of NNPCL appointed by President Bola Tinubu last week have been widely welcomed by Nigeria’s oil industry read more Can the new NNPCL Board tackle the industry’s critical problems?

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