2 w. ago Terrorism: Simon Ekpa appoints new lawyer ahead of June trial

Finland-based Biafra agitator, Simon Ekpa, has appointed a new legal representative ahead of his June 2025 trial in Finland. The new legal representative was identified as Kaarle Gummerus. According to BBC Pidgin, the embattled Biafra agitator recently changed his legal counsel due to the retirement of his former lawyer. His new legal representative, Kaarle Gummerus, […] The post Terrorism: Simon Ekpa appoints new lawyer ahead of June trial appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Biafra Agitator Simon Ekpa Gets New Lawyer Ahead June Trial In Finland

Controversial pro-Biafra agitator, Simon Ekpa, has appointed a new legal representative for his trial in Finland, which is scheduled for June 2025. BBC Pidgin disclosed that Ekpa changed his lawyer because the previous one had “retired from service”. Ekpa’s new lawyer, Kaarle Gummerus, said he had received his client’s pre-trial file and is “currently checking […]

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3 w. ago FG reaffirms commitment to fair representation in appointments

The Federal Government has refuted claims of lopsidedness in appointments, stating that social media noise on the issue was needless. A statement by the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the federation (OSGF) on Friday emphasized its unwavering commitment to the principles of fairness, equity, and national unity. “All appointments are made in […] The post FG reaffirms commitment to fair representation in appointments appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. 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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3 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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3 w. 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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3 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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3 w. ago NNPC Board: ‘Petroleum Ministry Representative’s Appointment Violates PIA Provision’

The appointment of a level 14 officer from the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) to represent the Ministry of Petroleum Resources on the board of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has been described a violation of the provision of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021. Recall that President Bola […]

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4 w. ago Adesua Dozie, three others join NNPC’s board as reshuffling continues

The ongoing restructuring of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has seen the appointment of Adesua Dozie, the first read more Adesua Dozie, three others join NNPC’s board as reshuffling continues

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last month NNPC board: League of Northern Democrats accuses Tinubu of ethnic bias

Tribune Online NNPC board: League of Northern Democrats accuses Tinubu of ethnic bias wants review of existing appointments The League of Northern Democrats (LND) has criticised the recent reconstitution of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) board by President Bola Tinubu, raising concerns over what it describes as “the dominance of individuals from the president’s Yoruba ethnic group in key government positions.” In a statement on […] NNPC board: League of Northern Democrats accuses Tinubu of ethnic bias Tribune Online

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last month Igoche Congratulates Kida On Appointment As Chairman Of NNPCL

Basketball promoter and founder of the Mark D’Ball Basketball Championship, Mr. Igoche Mark, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Engr. Ahmadu Musa Kida on his new appointment as non executive board chairman of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited. Engr. Kida, who currently serves as the president of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), was […]

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last month Mixed reactions trail reconstitution of NNPCL, management, board

Tribune Online Mixed reactions trail reconstitution of NNPCL, management, board MIXED reactions have trailed changes in the management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) and its board by President Bola Tinubu. The President had on Wednesday reconstituted the board of the NNPC Ltd., removing the Chairman, Chief Pius Akinyelure and the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO), Malam Mele Kyari. Tinubu removed all […] Mixed reactions trail reconstitution of NNPCL, management, board Tribune Online

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