Special Advisers
Governor Okowa appoints five special advisers
Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has appointed five Special Advisers, including Prof. Sylvester Monye as Senior Policy Adviser.
Assets declaration: Enugu ex-officials may face prosecution – CCB
State Director of the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB), Mrs Lucy Ijetta, has disclosed in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Enugu that about seven ex-commissioners and five Special Advisers in the last administration in the state would be prosecuted if they failed to regularise their assets declaration with the CCB by July ending.
Nasarawa governor swears-in new SSG, four aides
Nasarawa state governor, Abdullahi Sule, has sworn-in the new Secretary to the State Government (SSG) and four Special Advisers.
Governor El-Rufai makes new appointment
El-Rufai noted that some of the Special Advisers were reappointed to the roles they played in the first term of the governor, while one is joining the team afresh.
Governor Umahi asks former commissioners, others to return vehicles, properties
Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State on Wednesday directed his former commissioners and other political appointees to return all government vehicles and properties in their custody.
Ex-Cross River government appointees get ultimatum to return vehicles
The Cross River State government on Monday issued a directive to all ex-appointees to return their official vehicles within 78 hours to avoid being embarrassed by law enforcement agents.
Governor Mohammed, 17 Bauchi lawmakers submit assets declaration form
Former Reds star Danny Murphy believes Liverpool are not in danger of losing in-form forward Sadio Mane to Real Madrid despite apparent interest from the Spanish giants.
Federal government releases final N22.6 billion Nigeria Airways pensioners entitlements
The federal government has approved the release of N22.6 billion balance to pensioners of the defunct Nigeria Airways Limited.
Governor Tambuwal dissovles cabinet, seeks forgiveness
Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto state on Tuesday announced the dissolution of members of his cabinet, Special Advisers and all political appointees whose tenure have expired as he seeks forgiveness of all.
Governor Sani Bello dissolves cabinet
Gov. Abubakar Bello of Niger on Tuesday dissolved the State Executive Council and directed all commissioners to handover the affairs of their ministries to their Permanent Secretaries.
Governor Emmanuel bars commissioners, aides from talking to press
Akwa Ibom governor, Udom Emmanuel, has barred commissioners in his government from granting press interviews.
Lai Mohammed condoles with Hezekiah Oyedepo over wife’s death
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, on Friday condoled with Dr Hezekiah Oyedepo over the death of his wife and General Manager of the National Theatre, Dr Stella Oyedepo.
Governor Ambode directs commissioners, aides to submit handover notes
Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode has directed his commissioners and aides to submit their handover notes ahead of the end of his tenure on May 29.
Governor Ajimobi inaugurates 26-member transition committee
As the May 29 change of political baton approaches, Oyo State Governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, on Thursday inaugurated a 26-man committee to prepare the ground for the event.
Cross River governor demands handover notes from commissioners, appointees
The Cross River State Governor, Ben Ayade, has ordered commissioners in the state to turn in their hand-over notes on or before Friday, April 2019.
Governor El-Rufai asks political appointees to resign by April 30
Nasir El-Rufai, governor of Kaduna State, has directed all political appointees in the state to submit their letters of resignation by April 30, 2019.
Governor Fayemi makes 75 new appointments
A total of 75 fresh appointments were on Thursday announced by Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State.
Governor Ikpeazu dissolves political appointees
As part of the efforts of the incumbent governor of Abia State, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, to constitute a new set of people that would form part of his yet-to-be inaugurated government, Ikpeazu on Saturday announced the dissolution of all political appointees.
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Man admits robbing with toy gun
An Ogudu Magistrates’ Court in Lagos on Wednesday remanded a 21-year-old man, Samson Obinna, who allegedly used a toy gun to rob another man of a cell phone worth 40,o00.
Neymar three-match Champions League ban confirmed
Brazilian star Neymar will miss three Champions League matches next season, UEFA confirmed Wednesday, as punishment for insulting a referee following Paris Saint-Germain’s collapse against Manchester United.
Juan Mata signs new Manchester United deal until 2021
Manchester United have confirmed that attacking midfielder Juan Mata has signed a new deal with the club that sees him tied to Old Trafford until 2021 with the option to extend for an additional year.
Philippe Coutinho: I’m not sure I will remain in Barcelona
Barcelona playmaker Philippe Coutinho has revealed that his future at the club remains uncertain.
Adidas loses EU court battle over ‘three stripes’ design
The court, the EU’s second-highest tribunal, upheld a 2016 ruling by the bloc’s intellectual property regulator cancelling the registration of the three-stripe design as a trademark following a challenge by a Belgian shoe company.
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Imo guber: Appeal Court dismisses suit challenging Governor Ihedioha’s emergence as PDP candidate
Court of Appeal sitting in Owerri, Imo state capital, on Sunday, upheld the judgement of the Federal High Court which had earlier dismissed a suit filed by Senator Sam Anyanwu, challenging the emergence of Imo State governor, Hon. Emeka Ihedioha as the gubernatorial candidate of the People’s Democratic Party, (PDP), in the primary election held on October 1, 2018.
President Buhari restates Nigeria’s support for Sahrawi Republic
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday in Abuja restated Nigeria’s support for the people of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR) and her quest for self-determination and independence.
Texas Tech coach: Divine Oduduru could earn N180 million a year
Texas Tech coach Wes Kittley believes that Nigeria sprint sensation Divine Oduduru can earn as much as N180m ($500K) a year as a professional athlete and expects the 22-year-old Delta state-born sprinter to join the professional ranks very soon.
Man rapes mother in Imo
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Imo State Command, has arrested one Paul Ihuaku for allegedly raping his mother.
Borno government reviews UN agencies, NGO interventions
Borno State Government has announced its resolve to lead the process in monitoring and management of all interventions and activities of United Nations humanitarian bodies and non-governmental organisations in the state.