6 h. 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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25 h. 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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64 h. 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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67 h. 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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6 d. 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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6 d. 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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6 d. 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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7 d. 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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7 d. 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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8 d. 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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8 d. 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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8 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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8 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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9 d. 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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1 week ago PDP Chieftain tackles Tinubu’s government over failure to appoint Ambassadors 

Sylvanus Viashima, Jalingo   A Chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party PDP, Alhaji Umar Gambo, has described the failure of President Bola Tinubu to appoint Ambassadors almost Two years in office as a clear show of lack of direction of the administration.     Gambo who made the assertion in a statement made available to […] The post PDP Chieftain tackles Tinubu’s government over failure to appoint Ambassadors  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Tinubu Names Sotinrin BoA MD, Abdulsalam Heads Ajaokuta Steel

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Mr. Ayo Sotinrin as the new managing director of the Bank of Agriculture (BoA)effective immediately. According to a statement yesterday by presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, before this appointment, he held the position of group chief executive officer at SAO Group. His leadership at SAO Agro, an agribusiness company, was marked […]

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1 week ago Tinubu appoints Nasir Abdulsalam as Ajaokuta Steel Company MD

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Nasir Abdulsalam as the Managing Director of Ajaokuta Steel Company. The Director of Information and Public Relations in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Segun Imohiosen, stated this in a statement on Friday. Imohisen stated that Abdulsalam’s appointment takes effect from April Read More

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1 week ago Tinubu Appoints Nasir Naeem Abdulsalam As New Ajaokuta Steel MD

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Nasir Naeem Abdulsalam as the new Managing Director of Ajaokuta Steel Company. Abdulsalam, an experienced professional, takes on this critical role at a time when the steel plant is expected to play a significant part in Nigeria’s industrialization and economic growth. His appointment aims to drive the […] The post Tinubu Appoints Nasir Naeem Abdulsalam As New Ajaokuta Steel MD appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Who is Ayo Sotinrin, newly appointed MD of Bank of Agriculture?

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Ayo Sotinrin as the managing director of the Bank of Agriculture. The appointment was communicated read more Who is Ayo Sotinrin, newly appointed MD of Bank of Agriculture?

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1 week ago Tinubu announces Sotinrin’s appointment as MD Bank of Agriculture

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Ayo Sotinrin as the managing director of the Bank of Agriculture with immediate effect. Sotinrin read more Tinubu announces Sotinrin’s appointment as MD Bank of Agriculture

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