By Comrade Ovasa Ogaga The fact that Nigeria is the 7th largest crude oil producing Nation is not news, but what is news is that this high value of crude oil production has not translated to huge wealth for the Nation, no thanks to organized syndicates of local and international oil thieves, who for many years have swarmed the “swamp filled with Dollars” to make themselves rich with our collective national patrimony. Recall that between 2005-2009 the Niger Delta Region was reduced into a theatre of the absurd, owing…
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Tinubu Appoints Yemi Cardoso CBN Governor
President Bola Tinubu has approved the nomination of Dr. Olayemi Michael Cardoso to serve as the new Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), for a term of five (5) years at the first instance, pending his confirmation by the Nigerian Senate. In a statement signed by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, “This directive is in conformity with Section 8 (1) of the Central Bank of Nigeria Act, 2007, which vests in the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. “The…
Read MoreTribunal: Atiku, Obi, Tinubu Sets To Hear Judgement On September 6
THE CHIEF REGISTRAR COURT OF APPEAL P.M.B. 322, ABUJA 4/09/2023 PRESS STATEMENT PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION PETITION JUDGMENTS TO BE DELIVERED ON WEDNESDAY 6TH SEPTEMBER, 2023 AND TELEVISED LIVE: ENTRY INTO THE VENUE WILL BE STRICTLY UPON ACCREDITATION The Court of Appeal wishes to inform the General Public that judgment in the following petitions before the Presidential Election Petition Court will be delivered on Wednesday 6th September, 2023: .CA/PEPC/03/2023 between Mr. Peter Gregory Obi & Anor VS. Independent National Electoral Commission & 3 Ors. .CA/PEPC/04/2023 between Allied Peoples Movement VS. Independent…
Read MoreTo Prevent Coup In Nigeria, Fulfill Your Electoral Promises Retired Army Generals Charge Tinubu
Retired Military Generals have cautioned the Nigerian government, led by President Bola Tinubu, that the key to preventing a coup in the country is for the democratically elected government to adhere to the constitution and promote good governance. These generals, in an interview with PUNCH, stressed that while coups are undesirable, people no longer wish to be taken for granted. The Nigerian government, however, downplayed concerns about a coup, stating that the country has moved beyond forcible leadership seizures. It emphasized the widespread acceptance of democracy…
Read MoreGroup Urges Tinubu To Renew Tompolo’s Pipelines Surveillance Contract
…Tasks NNPC, NSA To Reveal Names Of Those Behind Oil Theft A group, Niger Delta Indigenous Movement For Radical Change (NDIMRC) has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to renew the pipelines Surveillance Contract of ex-war lord in the Niger Delta Region, High Chief Government Ekpemupolo popularly known as Tompolo for the benefit of the nation. NDIMRC urged the Federal government that no effort should be spared in collaborating with the former militant leader in the protection of critical oil and gas infrastructure and securing permanent peace in…
Read MoreNigeria Ministers And Their Portfolios
Below is the list of Nigeria Ministers and their portfolios as released by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy – Bosun Tijani, Minister of State, Environment and Ecological Management – Ishak Salako Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy – Wale Edun Minister of Marine and Blue Economy – Bunmi Tunji Minister of Power – Adedayo Adelabu Minister of State, Health and Social Welfare – Tunji Alausa Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake Minister of Tourism, Lola Ade-John Minister of Transportation,…
Read MoreJust In: Wike Sets To Be Appointed FCT Minister, Umahi Works
A yet to be verified information has indicated that President Bola Tinubu has appointed immediate past governors of Rivers and Ebonyi states, Nyesom Wike and Dave Umahi, as ministers of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, and Minister of Works, respectively. In a memo yet to be verified, Stella Okotete name was not on the ministerial list. Details loading
Read MoreThe Nigeria Nominated Ministers And Their State Of Origin
The Nigeria Senate on Thursday unveiled the long awaited ministerial nominees list of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The list was submitted to the Senate by Tinubu’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila. President Tinubu’s Ministerial List – First Batch of 28 Nominees: 1. Abubakar Momoh – Edo State 2. Yusuf Maitama – Bauchi State 3. Architect Umar Dangiwa – Katsina State 4. Hannatu Musawa – Katsina State 5. Uche Nnaji – Enugu State 6. Beta Edu – Cross River State 7. Doris Aniete Uzoaka – Imo State 8. David Umahi –…
Read MorePresident Tinubu Lists Stella Okotete, 27 Others As Minister Nominee
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has named the incumbent Executive Director, (Business Development) of Nigeria Export-Import Bank, NEXIM, Stella Okotete and 27 other in his Ministerial list. The released list include the name of the immediate past Governor of Rivers State, Nyesome Wike and Kwankwanso and others. President Tinubu listed seven women among the 28 names, 14 Christians and 14 Muslims form his ministerial cabinet in a move to promote gender equality and youth empowerment in Nigeria. The list, comprising 28 individuals vying for various ministerial positions, was unveiled to the…
Read MorePresident Tinubu Replaces Police IG, Alkali With Egbetokun
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has approved the immediate retirement of all Service Chiefs and the Inspector-General of Police, Advisers, Comptroller-General of Customs from Service as well as their replacements with immediate effect. The newly appointed Officers are: S/N NAME APPOINTMENTS Mallam Nuhu Ribadu National Security Adviser Maj. Gen. C.G Musa Chief of Defence Staff Maj. Gen. T. A Lagbaja Chief of Army Staff Rear Admirral E. A Ogalla Chief of Naval Staff AVM H.B Abubakar Chief of Air Staff DIG Kayode Egbetokun Acting Inspector-General of Police Maj. Gen.…
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