Author: Joy Gyakyor
The Federal Government has launched an accreditation exercise to select five new permanent secretaries, following approval by President Bola Tinubu. Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF), announced this on Tuesday sayk g that the process targets vacancies for candidates from Adamawa, Bayelsa, Enugu, Kano and Ogun states. It aims to uphold the constitutional principle of federal character in public service appointments. A statement from Eno Olotu, the OHCSF’s Director of Press, quoted the Head of Service Didi Walson-Jack as describing the accreditation as “the foundational step in a critical national assignment that will determine…
President Bola Tinubu has paid tribute to the late Fela Anikulapo Kuti, describing the afrobeat pioneer as a “fearless voice of the people” and a revolutionary artist whose music challenged injustice and transformed the global soundscape. The praise came on Sunday as Kuti became the first African recipient of the Grammy lifetime achievement award, bestowed posthumously by the US Recording Academy. “Fela was more than a musician. He was a fearless voice of the people, a philosopher of freedom, and a revolutionary force whose music confronted injustice and reshaped global sound,” the President said in a statement he personally signed…
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo on Friday commissioned the newly reconstructed Port Harcourt Airport Road following his invitation by Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State. The Minister also officially flagged off the construction of the Bypass to the Airport and Toll Gate Project. Special Adviser on Media and Communications to the Minister Tunde Moshood in a statement said, Minister Keyamo graced the occasion as Special Guest of Honour, joining the government and people of Rivers State to celebrate milestones in infrastructural advancement and support for aviation development. The Minister commended Governor Fubara’s commitment to addressing the needs…
The Federal Government launched a strategic counter terrorism plan on Monday (2025-2030) to guide a systematic fight against rising insecurity caused by armed bandits and terrorists that have killed hundreds and displaced several people. Coordinator of the National Counter Terrorism Center (NCTC), Major General Adamu Laka, said the plan is a product of extensive research, inter-agency collaboration, and consultations across government, ministries, security institutions, academia, civil society, and international partners. “The plan articulates nine strategic priorities that shape Nigeria’s counter terrorism posture over the next five years,” Laka said at the launch of the document in Abuja. A major component…
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday approved a halt on the sale or transfer of properties belonging to the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) within and around airport premises. Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Festus Keyamo who disclosed this while briefing State House Correspondents after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting said, this directive overrides any previous government decisions that might have allowed liquidation or sale of such assets. Minister Keyamo explained that essential personnel, including firefighters and navigational officers, are required to reside within airport precincts to ensure rapid emergency response, making the retention of these facilities critical. “We…
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has declared that the people of the State are deeply proud of former Chief of Defense Staff General Christopher Musa for his exceptional efforts in promoting national peace and stability. General Musa retired from his position as Nigeria’s CDS after nearly 39 years of military service. NewsQuest reports that General Musa’s retirement was marked by a ceremonial pull-out parade in Abuja, where he took his final salute and reflected on his decades of dedication to the Nigerian Armed Forces. In a post on his official Facebook page, Governor Sani said “Kaduna State remains immensely…
Newly decorated four-star Chief of Defence Staff, (CDS)- General Olufemi Oluyede, on Thursday declared that the Armed Forces is fully ready and prepared, as directed by President Bola Tinubu, to ensure that Nigeria becomes fully safe for every citizen, visitors, and residents. General Oluyede stated this while speaking to State House Correspondents shortly after his decoration with his new rank alongside his colleagues- the Chief of Defence Intelligence (CDIA), Lieutenant General E.A.P Undiendeye, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General W. Shaibu, Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral I. Abbas, and the Chief of Air Staff (CAS) Air Marshall…
The Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Dr. Zacch Adedeji has emphasized the need for data sharing and collaboration among African nations to enhance the continent’s infrastructure. Dr. Zacch stated this when he received a delegation from the Mozambique Revenue Authority (MRA) on a courtesy visit, as part of their study tour to the FIRS headquarters in Abuja. The delegation was led by Inês Cumbane Nhauche, Executive Director, Extractive Industry Taxation Unit, and included Manuel Muhabe, Head of Auditing Department, Extractive Taxation Unit; Humberto Alage, Technician, Risk Analysis Department; and Joana Zualo, Technician, Auditing Department. Available records…
Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Wale Edun on Tuesday gave insight into the controversial 5 percent fuel surcharge integrated into the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) Law of 2007, now part of the Nigeria Tax Act of 2025, explaining that the Federal Government will not implement the levy in 2026. Reports had indicated that the government plans to begin its implementation in January 2026. Speaking to journalists in Abuja, the Finance Minister said that the 5 percent surcharge was initially intended as a user charge designed to finance road maintenance and development across Nigeria. “The 5…
President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, has challenged Benue State Governor Hyacinth’s media team to effectively assist in projecting the developmental strides of the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led administration. Onanuga stated this when he visited Makurdi, the Benue State capital in a strategic interactive session with Governor Alia’s media team. The Tinubu government claims several significant achievements since taking office in May 2023, including the removal of fuel subsidies, unification of foreign exchange systems, doubling of aggregate government revenues by over ₦9.1 trillion in the first half of 2024, and increase in oil production…