6 h. 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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7 h. 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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9 h. 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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28 h. 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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44 h. ago Benue Insecurity: Disregard weaponization, unite to surmount challenges, Onjeh urges indigenes

Comrade Daniel Onjeh, APC candidate for Benue South Senatorial District, has urged the people of Benue State to unite against rising insecurity and support Governor Hyacinth Alia’s administration. Emphasizing that insecurity thrives in division, Onjeh urged the people of Benue, especially the Idomas, to remain steadfast in their support for the Alia administration. In a […] The post Benue Insecurity: Disregard weaponization, unite to surmount challenges, Onjeh urges indigenes appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. 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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3 d. 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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3 d. 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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3 d. 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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3 d. 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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3 d. 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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4 d. ago Delta Central Senator Dafinone Hails Avuru’s NNPCL Appointment

Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Senator Ede Dafinone, has congratulated Mr. Austin Avuru on his appointment as a Non-Executive Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited by President Bola Tinubu. The Senator commended Avuru’s appointment, recognising his extensive experience in the oil and gas industry and expressing confidence in his ability to […]

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4 d. ago 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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5 d. ago Lokpobiri endorses Ojulari’s appointment, rallies stakeholders’ support

The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, has described as strategic the appointment of Mr Bayo Ojulari as the new helmsman of the NNPC Ltd. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday announced the appointment of Ojulari as the new Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd. Read More

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5 d. ago Women group hails Tinubu for appointing Benue APC Chair as board chairman

Tribune Online Women group hails Tinubu for appointing Benue APC Chair as board chairman A sociopolitical women's group known as APC Women Vanguard has lauded the appointment of the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue State, Benjamin Omale. Women group hails Tinubu for appointing Benue APC Chair as board chairman Tribune Online

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6 d. ago APC Women Vanguard hail Benjamin Omale’s hospital board role

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi A sociopolitical women’s group, the APC Women Vanguard, has hailed the appointment of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairman in Benue State, Chief Benjamin Omale, as the Board Chairman of the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Enugu State. The Chairlady of the group, Mrs Onma Ogenyi, in a statement made available to newsmen […] The post APC Women Vanguard hail Benjamin Omale’s hospital board role appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Tinubu Sacks NNPCL CEO Kyari, Appoints Ojulari As Replacement

President Bola Tinubu has terminated the appointment of Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Mele Kyari. Tinubu also dissolved NNPCL’s board, removing the Chairman, Chief Pius Akinyelure. In a statement by Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy), Bayo Onanuga, on Wednesday, the President removed all other board members appointed with […] The post Tinubu Sacks NNPCL CEO Kyari, Appoints Ojulari As Replacement appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Mechanical Engineer From Kwara — All You Need To Know About New NNPCL Boss Bashir Ojulari

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Bashir Bayo Ojulari as the new Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), replacing Mele Kyari in a major restructuring of the oil company’s management and board early Wednesday morning. With over three decades of experience in the oil and gas industry, Ojulari brings […]

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6 d. ago BREAKING: Tinubu Sacks Kyari, Appoints Ojulari As New NNPC Boss

President Bola Tinubu has announced a major restructuring of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, effective April 2, 2025. The decision included the removal of the current group chief executive officer (GCEO), Mele Kyari, and the NNPCL Board chairman, Pius Akinyelure. Consequently, the President appointed Bashir Bayo Ojulari as the new Group CEO of […]

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8 d. ago Tinubu approves tenure extension for immigration chief Nandap until 2026

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   President Bola Tinubu has approved the extension of Kemi Nandap’s tenure as Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) until December 31, 2026. This decision comes amidst growing concerns over tenure extensions in public service, particularly within the NIS. Nandap, who joined the NIS in October 1989, was appointed Comptroller-General […] The post Tinubu approves tenure extension for immigration chief Nandap until 2026 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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