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President Bola Tinubu will administer the oath of office to his recently appointed ministers on Monday, August 21st. This follows the allocation of portfolios to the ministerial appointees, as announced by the Presidency on Wednesday, August 16th. The official communication was conveyed by George Akume, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, through a press release signed by Willie Bassey. The swearing-in ceremony is scheduled for 10:00 am at the State House Conference Centre in Abuja. This will be preceeded by a retreat to be conducted by the office the SGF. On Wednesday, the Presidency disclosed the portfolios of…

It was an atmosphere of a renewed love on Sunday, as the Director ABN TV, Mr. Ifeanyi Okali along with his lovely wife, Oluchi again recommitted to their conjugal vow amidst excitement. Their eleventh marriage anniversary coincided with the dedication of their first child, Ola Precious Chinazamekpere Okali who was born on May 10. The couple were joined in holy matrimony on August 11, 2012 and was have just been blessed with their first child. The Signature Event Centre located in Abia Hotels and Recreational Park along Finbarrs Road was full to brim, with an overflow that outnumbered guests in…

Mrs Comfort Otobo, National Chairperson, National Women Commission of Amalgamated Union of Public Corporations, Civil Service Technical and Recreational Services Employees (AUPCTRE) has said that hardship triple as a result of fuel prices increase, urges President Bola Tinubu to act fast in alleviating the suffering of workers and Nigerians Otobo made the remarks at the national women commission of AUPCTRE zonal workshop on Thursday in Jos, Plateau She said that one of the main objectives of the union as enshrined in its constitution is to educate members. Otobo further emphasized that knowledge is the key to development of the society…

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, has appointed new chairmen for some of the House Standing Committees following the nomination of some members of the House as Ministers by President Bola Tinubu. Consequently, Abbas appointed new chairmen for five Standing Committees of the House. They are; Hon. Mamudu Abdullahi – (APC, Niger) as Chairman, House Committee on Army, Hon. Pascal Agbodike – (APGA, Anambra) as Chairman, House Committee on Hydrological Services, and Hon. Dennis Idahosa (APC, Edo) as Chairman, House Committee on Healthcare Services. Others include; Hon. Emmanuel Ukpong-Udo (YPP, Akwa Ibom) as Chairman, House Committee…

President Bola Tinubu has appointed immediate past governors of Rivers and Ebonyi states, Nyesome Wike and Dave Umahi as Ministers of FCT and Minister of Works. Other ministers are Wale Edun (Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy), Adegboyega Oyetola (Transportation), David Umahi (Works), Festus Keyamo (Aviation and Aerospace Development), and Betta Edu (Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation). The list was released in a statement made available to newsmen on Wednesday. See the full list below:    

... Demands information on land allocation ... Asks details of those recruited into VIO ... Threatens to take action if requests are not met A group, under the umbrella of the FCT Youth Stakeholders Forum, has petitioned the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Capital Territory (FCTA), Mr Olusade Adesola, over harmonisation of revenues generated by the six area councils in the FCT. In the petition dated August 2, with the caption "RE: Application for Information/Records/Documents Under the Freedom of Information Act", the group demanded for details of land allocation in the FCT. The petition was signed by Suleiman A Ango,…

Nkpa community in Bende Local Government Area of Abia State has commended the rural developmental strides of the senator representing Abia North Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Orji Uzor Kalu, describing it as unprecedented and revolutionary. Representatives of the community, who made this known during the 2023 August meeting, saying the lawmaker had continued to deliver his promises in this regard with unbridled commitment and fervour. The President General of Nkpa Development Union, Rev. Dr. Emmanuel Nwaji had while appreciating Senator Kalu for the distribution of educational materials to over 12 schools to the community, said prior to Senator…

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has directed its standby force to take action with the aim of reinstating constitutional order in the Niger Republic. The President of ECOWAS, Omar Alieu Touray, announced this decision while presenting the ECOWAS resolution regarding the recent coup in Niger during an extraordinary meeting held in Abuja on Thursday. In addition to the call for action, ECOWAS has also appealed to the African Union (AU), partner countries, and relevant institutions to rally behind the resolution set forth by the sub-regional body. ECOWAS expressed its disappointment as all attempts to engage in dialogue…

Touched by a perceived plan to gag the press and stop the free flow of information in Enugu state, the Civil Rights Realisation and Advancement Network (CRRAN) has petitioned the Inspector General of Police to rise to the occasion and stop the anomaly. The rights group while writing on the lingering crisis at the Federal Neoropsychiatric Hospital (FNH) Enugu that has culminated in the closure of the school’s Mental Health Nursing at the instance of the Medical Director, Dr. Monday Nwite Igwe, called on the IGP not to allow the police to be used to harass and bully journalists from…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Senate President, Sen. Godswill Akpabio are scheduled to attend the commemoration of 2023 International Youth Day on August 14 at the International Conference Centre (ICC), Abuja. The occasion is designed to feature the Public Presentation of a Book titled, "YOUTH RISING": Harnessing the Potentials and Aspirations of Nigerian Youth Towards a Greater Nation. The book which is written by Ben Duntoye, Former President Pan African Youth Youth and Executive Director, African Youth Resource Centre is dedicated to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Duntoye, also a former President of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN)…