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President Tinubu has made fresh appointments ahead of the October 1st cabinet reshuffle. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that President Bola Tinubu has appointed seven executive directors for the Nigerian Television Authority. This was announced in a State House release issued by the president’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Friday, titled, “President Tinubu appoints seven Executive Directors for NTA.” The statement noted that Tinubu reappointed Ayo Adewuyi as the Executive Director, News. Others include:Ibrahim Aliyu — Executive Director, Special Duties – Legal Practitioner.Muhammed Mustapha — Executive Director, Administration and Training.Mrs Apinke Effiong — Executive Director, Finance. He is an expert in financial…
The Federal Government has said that it is committed to improving the well-being of its retirees and creating a conducive atmosphere for them to live decent lives after retirement. The Director-General of the Bureau of Public Service Reform (BPSR), Mr. Dasuki Arabi, said this on Friday in Gombe during the 2024 Pre-Retirement Training Programme for retired/retiring officers of selected Federal Parastatals in the North East Zone. Arabi stated that the FG remains dedicated to improving the well-being of retirees through training and other reforms. According to him, the bureau is arranging a national conference, which, hopefully, will be chaired by…
Obidigbo has claimed that Peter Obi has too much to offer to a system that is so locked in filth. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that Dr. Chike Obidigbo, the President of Osisioma Foundation and a long-time friend of Peter Obi, has expressed his discontent with Nigerian politics, particularly in light of the recent Edo State governorship election. This Nigeria news platform understands that Obidigbo revealed that he had advised the 2023 Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, to redirect his focus away from Nigeria’s political scene, and instead concentrate on initiatives that could benefit young people and the nation in…
FG has vowed not to subsidise passport fees in Nigeria. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on Friday, justified the recent increase in passport fees, clarifying that the rise was approximately 45%. He attributed the fee adjustment to the exchange rate between the dollar and the naira. In August, the Nigerian Immigration Service announced an upward review of the fees for Nigerian Standard Passports. As per the new structure, the cost of a 32-page passport booklet with a five-year validity increased from N35,000 to N50,000, while a 64-page passport booklet with a 10-year validity rose from N70,000 to N100,000. Many Nigerians…
Sunshine Stars coach Boboye is determined to secure a win in their upcoming NPFL match against Akwa United. With significant stakes for both teams, he emphasizes the need for a strong performance to improve their league standing. Fans are eager for a decisive victory to boost the team’s momentum.Newsonline Nigeria reports that Sunshine Stars technical adviser Kennedy Boboye is optimistic about securing a positive result in their matchday four clash against Akwa United.The Owena Waves will head to Uyo to face Akwa United at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on Sunday. So far this season, Sunshine Stars have earned four…
Kwara State Government has said that former Senate President, Abubakar Bukola Saraki lacked moral standing to condemn last weekend’s Local Government elections in the state. This is contained in a statement by the State Commissioner for Communications, Bola Olukoju. DAILY POST recalls that the Kwara State Independent Electoral Commission, KWASIEC, had declared all the Chairmanship and Councillorship candidates of the ruling APC as winners of the election. The former President of the Senate had also condemned the outcome of the polls. Reacting, the State Government in the statement said that as far as people’s welfare was concerned, Saraki lacked the…
NFF has named coaches for Super Eagles and Super Falcons. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Executive Committee of Nigeria Football Federation, NFF on Thursday approved the recommendation of its Technical and Development Sub-Committee for the Federation’s Technical Director, Coach Augustine Eguavoen to continue in his role as Head Coach of the Super Eagles, and lead the team in its 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Libya next month. The 58-year-old, in temporary charge of the squad he had led three times previously, steered the three-time African champions to a 3-0 defeat of Benin Republic and scoreless draw with Rwanda in…
Former President Jonathan has finally spoken on sacking Emir Sanusi for alleging that $49.8bn went missing from his government. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that Former President Goodluck Jonathan, on Thursday, denied sacking the Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi as Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, for alleging that $49.8 billion went missing from the country’s coffers. Jonathan said Sanusi was suspended because the Financial Reporting Council queried CBN’s expenditure and his tenure elapsed. He said an international audit firm was employed to scrutinize the CBN and it was discovered that no amount went missing, contrary to Sanusi’s claim. Jonathan spoke at the launch…
President Tinubu Ministers that risk sack amid cabinet reshuffle has emerged. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Presidency has confirmed that a cabinet reshuffle is on the horizon, with indications that up to 11 ministers could soon be relieved of their positions. This development was shared during a media briefing at the Presidential Villa in Abuja by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. Joining Onanuga at the briefing, O’tega Ogra, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Digital and New Media, did not provide a specific timeline for the reshuffle but hinted that an announcement could be made later…
The Deputy Chief Whip, Delta State House of Assembly, (DSHA), Hon Fred Martins has called for assistance over the negative impact of the recent ocean surge in parts of his constituency. The affected communities are Ogheye-Eghoroke, Ogheye-Dimigun and several others along the Benin River in Warri north local government area of the state. Martins, representing Warri north in the House, made the call when he led officials of the state government to inspect the level of damage caused to the inhabitants of the communities by heavy flooding as a result of the ocean surge. He called on the federal government…