•IGP Kayode Egbetokun The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has appointed Benjamin Hundeyin as the new Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO). •New FPRO, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin Hundeyin’s appointment was contained in a statement by the outgoing spokesman of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), Muyiwa Adejobi. “The Inspector-Genera...
•Pope Leo XIV The Vatican announced today the first appointment of a Chinese bishop under Leo XIV, signalling the new pope’s support for a controversial accord on nominations struck by his predecessor with Beijing. The Holy See expressed “satisfaction” at the recognition by China of the appointment of Joseph Lin Yuntuan as Auxiliary Bishop of ...
•Tinubu President Bola Tinubu has sacked the board of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) including its Group Chief Executive Officer, Mele Kyari and board chairman Pius Akinyelure. The decision, effective April 2, 2025, was announced in a statement by presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga. President Tinubu cited the need for enhan...
•Jega and Tinubu President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Professor Attahiru Muhammadu Jega, former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), as Special Adviser and Coordinator of the Presidential Livestock Reform. This was disclosed yesterday in a statement by Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strate...
A significant leadership shakeup in the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has resulted in the appointed of 16 new directors across key departments in the apex bank. These appointments, which took effect from March 3, affect crucial departments, including: Monetary Policy; Trade and Exchange; Banking Supervision; Payment Systems and Consumer Protec...
•Tinubu President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Abba Abubakar Aliyu as the substantive Managing Director of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA). This was contained in a statement issued by Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, today. The appointment, which takes effect from January 23, 2025, will see Aliyu serve an in...
•Banji Lawal The Police Service Commission has approved the appointment of AIG in charge of Border Patrol, Force Headquarters, Abuja, Banji Lawal as a substantive Deputy Inspector General of Police representing the South West Geopolitical Zone. A statement signed by the commission’s Head, Press and Public Relations, Ikechukwu Ani, said Lawal w...
•Abimbola Owoade Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, has approved the appointment of Prince Abimbola Owoade as the new Alaafin of Oyo. The announcement was made in a statement today by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Dotun Oyelade. Oyelade stated that Owoade was chosen after extensive consultations and traditional divinations c...
The Chairman of Nasarawa Local Government Area in Kano State, Yusuf Imam, also known as ‘Ogan Boye,’ has approved the appointment of 60 aides to various positions within the local government. According to an approval letter signed by the Local Government Secretary, Ado Muhd Hotoro, these appointments are part of the chairman’s efforts to promo...
•Prof. Aisha Maikudi The University of Abuja has announced the appointment of Prof. Aisha Maikudi as Vice Chancellor amidst controversies and protests. This was disclosed in a statement by the acting Director of Public Affairs of the institution, Habib Yakoob today. Controversies trailed the appointment process of the new substantive VC for th...
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