Chetanne Chinelo, Enugu The Executive Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah has forwarded a list of Nominees for Commissioners to the State House of Assembly, Pacesetter reports. The list which is made up of 15 names was contained in a letter read on the floor of the House by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. … [Read more…]
…WOSUWO, HEWOF Commend President Tinubu for Women Inclusion Women made up 25 per cent of President Bola Tinubu’s ministerial list, which was unveiled by the Senate on Thursday, July 27. The list, sent to the Senate for screening and confirmation as ministers, include 21 men and seven women, making a total of 28 nominees. The … [Read more…]
President Bola Tinubu has submitted the list of his ministerial nominees expected to help shape the direction of his administration. The nominees include former Governors, economists, health experts, lawyers and close allies of President Tinubu. The Nation published the eminent individuals on the list and their profiles. In no particular order, they are as follows: … [Read more…]
Military interregnum in West Africa is a direct consequence of politicians meddling in affairs of the military and security agencies which has thrown organisational discipline out of the door on the altar of political patronage, the Chief of Staff to the Liberian Armed Forces, Maj. Gen. Charles Johnson III has complained. Responding to journalists question … [Read more…]
The President Bola Tinubu’s administration may create new ministries from the existing ones, Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to the President, disclosed on Thursday in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the ministerial list was submitted to the National Assembly by Gbajabiamila and was read by Senate President Godswill Akpabio. ‘’Mr President … [Read more…]
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, on Thursday, constituted the standing committees of the House. Mr Abbas, however, increased the number of the committees to 134 committees from 110 constituted by his predecessor, Femi Gbajabiamila. This means, he created 24 new committees in the 360-member House. Among those named as committee heads are … [Read more…]
By Prof. Ifeanyi Odoziobodo Today as never before, many strange things are happening in Nigeria especially in Igbo land. One of such is the phenomenon known as sit-at-home which has become a critical juncture for the Igbo nation. It is a situation whereby the people are willy-nilly prevented from coming out of their homes on … [Read more…]
The military command of Niger announced on Thursday that it supported the coup that was started on Wednesday by members of the presidential guard, stating that maintaining national stability was its top concern. According to a press release from the army chief of staff, the army needed to “preserve the physical integrity” of the president … [Read more…]
Second-half goals from Osinachi Ohale and Asisat Oshoala gave Nigeria a stunning 3-2 win over Australia at the Women’s World Cup on Thursday to leave the co-hosts in danger of an early exit. In front of 49,156 fans in Brisbane the Matildas missed a golden chance to reach the last 16 and instead now face … [Read more…]
President Bola Tinubu has nominated 28 persons as ministers. The list includes ex-Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai and ex-Rivers Governor, Nyesom Wike. The list was contained in a letter read by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, at the plenary on Thursday. The ministerial list was submitted to the Senate by the president’s Chief of Staff, Femi … [Read more…]
President Bola Tinubu has extended best wishes to the Super Falcons of Nigeria as they prepare to face Australia in their second group match at the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023. The President, according to a release issued on Wednesday by his Special Adviser on Special Duties, Communications and Strategy, Mr … [Read more…]
The Presidency says federal universities in the country remain tuition-free. Presidential spokesman, Dele Alake, in a statement on Wednesday, said some universities only recently announced “discretionary charges” for hostel accommodation, registration, laboratory, amongst others. “They are not tuition fees,” he emphasised. “For avoidance of doubts, federal universities in Nigeria remain tuition-free.” Last week, some tertiary … [Read more…]