Author: Joy Gyakyor
Benue State Governor, Reverend Father Hyacinth Alia, has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Vice President, Kashim Shettima, over the reaffirmation of their victory at the Supreme Court. The governor in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary Tersoo Aluka described the verdict of the Supreme Court as sound and succinct, insisting that the judgment is a revalidation of the sacred mandate freely given to the President and his Vice, during the February 25th, 2023 presidential polls. He said that as the highest court in the land, the Supreme Court of Nigeria has demonstrated sound legal and jurisprudential reasoning without…
Wife of the Osun State governor Erule Ngozi Adeleke has been conferred with an award of excellence for her dedication and service to humanity across ethnic and cultural boundaries. The First Lady in reaction to the honour said that the *AWARD OF EXCELLENCE,” is a motivation that will spur her to do more as she continue to support the governor, her dear husband to deliver on good governance to the people of Osun State. The award was bestowed on the Osun State First Lady at the 2023 Oodua Special Recognition Awards ceremony. “First and foremost, I extend my heartfelt gratitude…
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday appointed Mr. Pius Akutar Ukeyima as Executive Secretary (ES), of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) and Alhaji Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji as the new Managing Director / CEO, National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) in line with the recommendations of the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy. Special Adviser on media and publicity to the President, Ajuri Ngelale in a statement said Mr. Ukeyima is a graduate of Law and holds a Master’s degree in Public International Law from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. The Benue State born son most recently served as the Head of the…
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday received a ‘Quick Win Report’ on fiscal policy and tax reforms from the Committee tasked with improving the nation’s revenue profile and business environment. Responding to a presentation by Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, the Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, the President commended their work and assured them of his support for the review and implementation of key recommendations. ”I have listened attentively to your report. Charting the critical path forward for Nigeria’s economic recovery is crucial to all of us. I want to say thank you to your delegation,” he…
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Monday approved the establishment of a poverty alleviation trust fund, with a projection of attracting $5billion annually to help the administration tackle rising poverty in the country. Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu who stated this while briefing State House Correspondents after the FEC meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja said, the fund would be managed by a governing board. The minister explained that the fund will be raised by the Federal Governing with the support of private sector players and willing international donor…
President Bola Tinubu on Friday appointed Mr. Shaakaa Chira as the substantive Auditor-General of the Federation, as recommended by the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC). Special Adviser on media and publicity Ajuri Ngelale in a statement said the President approved Mr. Chira’s appointment after the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) conducted a screening exercise that identified Mr. Chira as the most qualified candidate who had also scored the highest in the examination amongst all qualified candidates for the office. The Presidenf’s approval he said is in exercise powers vested in him by Section 86 of the 1999 Constitution (Amended), President…
President Bola Tinubu on Friday confirmed the appointment of Adewale Adeniyi as the substantive Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service after he assumed office in June this year. A statement by the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), said the appointment takes effect from 19th October, 2023 as his tenure is in accordance with the extant provisions of the Public Service Rules (PSR). President Tinububhas tasks new Customs boss to bring his wealth of experience to bear on his new assignment. Adeniyi took over from Hameed Ali, the immediate ex-comptroller-general of customs, appointed by former…
President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio on Wednesday said that the Red Chambers under his leadership remains matured and will not engage in public display of anger, throwing chairs in fisticuff during plenary while deliberating on issues for the interest of national development. Senator Akpabio who said this after meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the presidential Villa, Abuja said parliamentary discussions are about disagreeing to agree and for the majority to have their way. “In the parliament, sometimes you disagree to agree. We are all working in one accord. There is o problem at all. Even if some people…
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday flagged-off the Renewed Hope Conditional Cash Transfer programme to deliver financial support to 15 million households as a deliberate effort to address rising poverty in the country. The flag off was announced to mark this years international day for the Eradication of Poverty. Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu who welcomed guests at the event held at the presidential villa, Abuja said that about 62 million Nigerians will benefit from the programme. Recall that the National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, had in November last year announced that about 133 million Nigerians…
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Monday approved a Medium Term Fiscal Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and fiscal strategy Paper (FSP) with a budget estimate of N26 trillion for the 2024 Diana coal year. Minister of budget and national planning, Atiku Bagudu told reporters at a press conference in the Presidential Villa after the FEC meeting that the budget proposal will be submitted to the national assembly before December 31st, 2023. Bagudu said the MTEF is the approved period of 2024-2026 medium-term expenditure framework (MTEF) and fiscal strategy papers (FSP). He explained that the executive is required by the Fiscal Responsibility Act…