By Michael Adesina The Culture and Land Commissioners in Osun State have assured the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Online Media Chapel of their willingness to work with the young organisation. The commissioners also urged journalists to feel free to criticise their ministries constructively and wished the chapel success. Related News The assurances took place…
By Matilda Ikediobi Dr Monday Ubani is a Senior Advocate of Nigeria. In this interview monitored on Arise TV, Ubani spoke on the challenges State Police structure might encounter and the possible solutions to ensure its effectiveness. Excerpts: You wrote on the police bill, describing the process as historic. However, you have some concerns about…
The Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has announced the sack of all Commissioners and other public office holders. Fubara made this known in a statement issued on Wednesday by his Chief Press Secretary, Nelson Chukwudi. He also announced that the dissolution of the cabinet is effective immediately. According to the statement, the Governor held a…
President Bola Tinubu has reappointed Dr Muheeba Dankaka as the Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC) for a second five-year term. The president also named Mohammed Musa as the commission’s new Secretary and retained Kayode Oladele, representing Ogun, as a Commissioner. Presidential spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, announced the appointments in a…
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, in the aftermath of the revolt over the police pension controversy, has issued a gag order to serving officers, directing Commissioners of Police and senior commands nationwide to prevent further public outcry. SaharaReporters earlier reported that the embattled IGP ordered a discreet investigation into the claims of a…
The Ondo State Government has approved N8.168 billion for the construction of 32 units of four-bedroom terrace residential buildings to accommodate cabinet members—an average of N281 million per unit. The project that was approved at the State Executive Council’s first meeting of 2025, held on April 16, has sparked public outcry, with residents and…
CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Cross River State College of Commissioners, class of 2023, has endorsed Governor Bassey Otu and his Deputy for a second term. The Commissioners, heading over 30 ministries, carried out the endorsement on Monday at the Ministry of Women Affairs office, Calabar. They mentioned the numerous projects – completed and ongoing –…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of the following Nigerians as federal commissioners of the Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC): (1) Mrs. Linda Nkechi Oti — Abia (2) Mr. Akpan Imo Effiong — Akwa Ibom (3) Mr. Enefe Ekene — Anambra (4) Professor Steve Ugba — Benue (5) Chief Eyonsa — Cross-River…
The seeming sudden resignation of Abia State Commissioner for Science and Technology, Chima Oriaku, and Agriculture counterpart, Prof. Monica Ironkwe, has sparked the ire of the state’s Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). According to the Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the Governor, Ukoha Njoku Ukoha, the commissioners tendered their resignation letters to the governor and he thanked them for their…
The Governor of Bayelsa State, Sen. Douye Diri, on Friday morning, swore in 15 new commissioners at the Exco Chambers, Government House, Yenagoa. The Newly Sworn-in Commissioners and their Portfolios; 1) Hon. Alfred Belmote Watson – Ministry of Community Development 2) Chief Thompson Amule – Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs 3) Prof. Seiyefa…
