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Rivers governor appoints 15 special advisers
Seven months after he was sworn in for second term in office on May 29, 2019, the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has approved the appointment of 15 Special Advisers to the Governor.
Gombe: All machinery of government now in place, time to hit ground running – governor
Gombe state governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has says that with the swearing-in of Honorable Commissioners and Special Advisers, the machinery of the state government can be said to have been fully established and that the task and challenges at hand is for the administration to hit the ground running in order to ensure more democratic dividends to the good people of the state.
Kaduna governor appoints media aide, others
Kaduna State Government, Tuesday evening, announced the appointment of Ibraheem Shehu Musa, Special Assistant, Media and Publicity.
Yobe assembly to screen 20 commissioner nominees
The Yobe House of Assembly on Tuesday confirmed receipt of 20 nominees submitted by Gov. Mai Mala Buni for screening and confirmation as commissioners and members of the state executive council.
Nasarawa governor swears in NUJ chairman, others as commissioners
The chairman, NUJ Nasarawa state, Dogo Shammah. and 14 others were Friday sworn in as Commissioners by Governor Abdullahi Sule in Lafia.
Oyo APC crisis: We’re for genuine reconciliation – faction
A faction of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo state, popularly known as Reformer group, at the weekend, called on the national leaders of the party to raise a reconciliation committee that will resolve the post-election crisis in the party to enable it to regain its strength ahead of the 2023 elections.
Atiku Abubakar’s son, 22 others make Adamawa commissioner-nominees list
Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State has forwarded a list of 23 commissioner-nominees to the state House of Assembly for screening and confirmation as commissioners.
Osun governor inaugurates cabinet Thursday
The Governor of Osun State, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola, will on Thursday inaugurate a total of 35 commissioners/special advisers designate earlier confirmed by the State House of Assembly.
APC commends President Buhari On New Travel Guidelines
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has commended President Muhammadu Buhari on his approval of the immediate implementation of cost-saving measures aimed at instilling financial discipline and prudence, particularly on government trips.
Federal government rolls out additional cost saving measures
In a bid to curb leakages and ensure efficiency in the management of government resources, President Muhammadu Buhari has approved for immediate implementation, additional cost saving measures aimed at instilling financial discipline and prudence, particularly, in the area of official travels.
Entertainers boost PDP chances in Bayelsa governorship election
A group of entertainers in Bayelsa State has declared support for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate, Senator Douye Diri, and his running mate, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, in the November 16 election.
Governor Obaseki fires local council appointees
All political appointees of the 18 local government councils in Edo State have been reportedly fired by the State Governor, Godwin Obaseki.
Governor Obaseki fires all political appointees in local councils
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has sacked all local government political appointees – Special Advisers, Senior Special Assistants, Secretary to Local Government and Supervisory Councillors – in the state.
Aisha Buhari: Why I stayed long abroad
Wife of the President Mrs. Aisha Buhari who returned to the country around 4.30am Nigerian time on a British Airways flight has given reasons why she stayed for so long abroad.
PDP: Buhari presidency now a den of thieves
The arrest of yet another scammer linked with the Buhari Presidency further confirms that the Presidency under President Muhammadu Buhari has become a den of thieves, the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has said.
Katsina governor set to restructure ministries, appoints 14 special advisers
Governor Aminu Bello Masari of Katsina state has announced plans by his government to create new Ministries and restructure others to fast track his policies and programs in the remaining four years of his administration
Gombe governor sends list of commissioner-nominees to state assembly
Four months after operating without members of the State Executive Council, Gombe State Governor, Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has forwarded the names of 18 Commissioners-designate to the State House of Assembly for confirmation as members of the state executive council.
Jigawa governor swears-in 11 commissioners, 15 special advisers
The Jigawa Governor, Alhaji Muhammad Badaru, on Monday in Dutse sworn-in 11 commissioners and 15 Special Advisers.
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Manchester United go head-to-head with Chelsea in pursuit of Jadon Sancho’s signature
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South Africa on the edge over new radical sect terror group
South Africans are struggling to understanding the extent of a radical religious terror group which had allegedly planned to unleash race-based mayhem on ‘Black Friday’ last week.
US warns against travel to Tanzania over same-sex unions row
The US State Department on Tuesday urged travellers to Tanzania to “exercise increased caution” due in part to threats that gay people may experience there.
Convicted Orji Kalu: 2023, here we come
Former Governor of Abia State, Dr Orji Uzor Kalu, who was sentenced to 12 years imprisonment, over N7.65billion fraud, by a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, while being led out of the court by the Correctional Service officers on Thursday said ‘2023, here we come’.
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COP25: Groups reject carbon markets as climate summit begins
As the 25th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) begins in Madrid the Spanish capital, civil society and grassroots groups have challenged Parties negotiating at the 11-day conference to heed the demands of climate-impacted people around the world to advance real and just solutions to address the climate crisis.
Anambra community alleges intimidation by governor’s aide
The Nsugbe community in Anambra East Local Government Area of Anambra State has alleged that the Special Assistant to the Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State, Osita Nwoye, was threatening to visit mayhem on them.
Lagos taskforce set to auction 108 impounded vehicles
The Lagos State Government, through the State Taskforce on Environmental and Special Offences Unit, is set to auction 108 vehicles impounded over various traffic offences to interested members of the public on Tuesday and Wednesday, December 3rd and 4th respectively.
La Liga chief steps down for election
Javier Tebas has announced that he will stand down as head of the Spanish football league in a bid to win a third term as president in new elections.
Police: What we know about London Bridge attack
Two victims of a knife attack at London Bridge have died, police have confirmed.