3 h. ago Tinubu makes new appointments to River basin development authorities

President Bola Tinubu has approved new appointments to lead the River Basin Development Authorities under the Federal Ministry of Water Resources. The Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Bayo Onanuga, made this known in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja. The President appointed Sowade Adebayo as the Executive Director of Engineering Services at the Read More

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4 h. ago Tinubu appoints APC state chairmen as heads of federal boards

Tribune Online Tinubu appoints APC state chairmen as heads of federal boards President Bola Tinubu has named several All Progressives Congress (APC) state chairmen as board chairmen of key federal institutions, reinforcing the party’s influence within government agencies. Tinubu appoints APC state chairmen as heads of federal boards Tribune Online

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4 h. ago FULL LIST: Tinubu gives 19 APC state chairmen, spokesman, others board appointments

President Bola Tinubu has appointed the National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, Felix Morka, as the Board Chairman of the Nigerian Television Authority. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, made this known in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja. The statement also said the President approved Read More

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22 h. ago Rivers Elders, N’Delta groups slam Ibas for sacking Fubara’s appointees

The Ijaw National Congress and the Rivers State Elders and Leaders Council have slammed the sole administrator of the state, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.) following his suspension of appointees of Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Also, the IIjaw Youths Council has said the action of the sole administrator including the demanding g for the records of Read More

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57 h. ago Rivers sole administrator orders LG heads to submit council reports

The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, has directed the Heads of Local Government Administration in the 23 local government areas of the state to submit the activities of their respective councils. Ibas said the HLGA appointed by the suspended governor, Siminalayi Fubara, are to submit the report to the Permanent Secretary, Read More

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69 h. ago Tinubu appoints governing council for new Ekiti varsity, names Pro

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has announced key appointments for the newly established Federal University of Technology and Environmental Sciences in Iyin Ekiti, Ekiti State, and the Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo, Benue State. The moves, the Presidency said aligns with his administration’s focus on expanding tertiary education and specialized research. Binta […] The post Tinubu appoints governing council for new Ekiti varsity, names Pro-Chancellor for Otukpo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 d. ago Tinubu appoints Ekiti varsity’s governing council, FUHSO pro

President Bola Tinubu has announced the appointment of the Pro-Chancellor, Governing Council members, and Principal Officers of the new Federal University of Technology and Environmental Sciences in Iyin Ekiti, Ekiti State. “Senator Binta Garba has been appointed Pro-Chancellor and Chairperson of the Governing Council,” Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, revealed Read More

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3 d. ago Tinubu appoints governing council for Iyin Ekiti Federal varsity as Otukpo gets new pro

Tribune Online Tinubu appoints governing council for Iyin Ekiti Federal varsity as Otukpo gets new pro-chancellor President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of the Pro-Chancellor, Governing Council members, and Principal Officers for the newly established Federal University of Technology and Environmental Sciences in Iyin Ekiti, Ekiti State. Leading the university’s Governing Council is Senator Binta Masi Garba, who has been appointed Pro-Chancellor and Chairperson. A seasoned politician, businesswoman, and administrator, […] Tinubu appoints governing council for Iyin Ekiti Federal varsity as Otukpo gets new pro-chancellor Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Rivers: Ibas Makes First Appointment, Names Prof Worika New SSG

The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Rtd) has made his first appointment since his appointment by President Bola Tinubu after the declaration of emergency rule in the state. Ibas, in a statement on Tuesday in Port Harcourt, announced the appointment of Professor Ibibia Lucky Worika as the new Secretary to the […]

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3 d. ago Rivers: Group rejects administrator’s alleged plan to appoint LG caretakers

A group, the Rivers Emancipation Movement, has vowed to take to the streets if the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.) appoints administrators to take charge of the 23 local government areas of the state. Information filtered through at the weekend that Ibas, who President Bola Tinubu appointed on March 18, Read More

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5 d. ago Disquiet in River Basins over delay in issuance of letters to Tinubu’s appointees

Phillip Nwosu The four-month delay in the release of appointment letters to the management teams of Nigeria’s 12 Nigerian River Basin Development Authorities (RBDAs) has become a source of unease and friction in the agencies, interviews with staff at some of the RBDAs have revealed. Staff at some of the authorities, who spoke on condition […] The post Disquiet in River Basins over delay in issuance of letters to Tinubu’s appointees appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Tsunami that swept Jonathan out of office is building up against Tinubu – Former minister of Sports and Youth Development, Dalung

Former minister of Sports and Youth Development, Solomon Dalung, speaks with ISMAEEL UTHMAN on the ongoing defection to the Social Democratic Party and move by the North to stop President Bola Tinubu in 2027 Why did you join SDP? I was appointed a Director of Contact and Mobilisation by the All Progressives Congress presidential candidate, Read More

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7 d. ago Addresses concerns over delay in ambassadorial appointments

From Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja The Federal Government, yesterday, addressed concerns over the delay in the appointment of ambassadors by President Bola Tinubu. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, while speaking during the ongoing ministerial briefing in Abuja, said the delay was part of the nature of governance and politics. He, however, assured Nigerians […] The post … Addresses concerns over delay in ambassadorial appointments appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Rivers Crisis: All You Need To Know About The State Of Emergency

President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, suspending Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy Ngozi Odu, and all members of the state House of Assembly for an initial period of six months. The president appointed Vice Admiral Ibokette Ibas (rtd) as the administrator to manage the state’s […]

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8 d. ago Tinubu appoints Olukayode Gregory pioneer Registrar of new Ogun federal varsity

Tribune Online Tinubu appoints Olukayode Gregory pioneer Registrar of new Ogun federal varsity President Bola Tinubu has appointed Dr. Obayomi Gregory as the pioneer Registrar of the newly established Federal Tinubu appoints Olukayode Gregory pioneer Registrar of new Ogun federal varsity Tribune Online

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9 d. ago My Main Aim Is Maintaining Law And Order In Rivers State – New Administrator, Admiral Ibok

Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas has officially taken office as the Administrator of Rivers State, following his appointment by President Bola Tinubu. Ibas, a retired naval chief, was sworn in at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, marking the beginning of his six-month tenure overseeing the state’s affairs. Ibas’ primary objective is to maintain law and order […] The post My Main Aim Is Maintaining Law And Order In Rivers State – New Administrator, Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Tinubu appoints board members for Nigerian Independent System Operator

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Dr. Adesegun Olugbade as the board chairman, and Abdu Bello as Managing Director of the newly established Nigerian Independent System Operator. He also appointed executive and non-executive board members for the operator. Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this in a statement on Read More

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9 d. ago BREAKING: Tinubu receives Rivers sole administrator, Ibas, at Aso Villa

Barely 24 hours after he declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, President Bola Tinubu is meeting with the sole administrator he appointed to run the affairs of the state, Vice Admiral Ibok-Étè Ibas. Ibas arrived at the forecourt of the Presidential Villa at about 12:48 pm (local time). On Tuesday, Tinubu declared a Read More

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9 d. ago Tinubu receives Rivers sole administrator, Ibas, at Aso Villa

Barely 24 hours after he declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, President Bola Tinubu is meeting with the sole administrator he appointed to run the affairs of the state, Vice Admiral Ibok-Étè Ibas. Ibas arrived at the forecourt of the Presidential Villa at about 12:48 pm (local time). On Tuesday, Tinubu declared a Read More

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1 week ago Tinubu Appoints Admiral Ibokette Ibas To Take Over From Fubara In Rivers

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has taken decisive action in response to the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State, declaring a state of emergency and appointing Vice Admiral Ibokette Ibas (Rtd) as Administrator. In a nationwide broadcast on Tuesday, Tinubu explained that Ibas will oversee the state’s affairs, working to normalize the situation and ensure the […] The post Tinubu Appoints Admiral Ibokette Ibas To Take Over From Fubara In Rivers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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