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  • Baba-Ahmed dumps Tinubu’s govt, resigns as political adviser

    Baba-Ahmed dumps Tinubu’s govt, resigns as political adviser

    The political adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has resigned.

    The former spokesman of the Northern Elders Forum (NEF) tendered his resignation about two weeks ago.

    Presidential sources were quoted as saying Dr. Baba-Ahmed did not provide details of the reasons for his decision and only stated that it was on personal grounds.

    Baba-Ahmed was appointed Special Adviser on Political Matters in the Office of Vice President Kashim Shettima in September 2023.

    Over the past 17 months, he has represented the presidency at several public fora, including a recent national conference themed: “Strengthening Nigeria’s Democracy: Pathway to Good Governance and Political Integrity”, which held from 28th to 29th January, 2025 in Abuja.

  • BREAKING: Finally , Trudeau resigns as Canada PM

    BREAKING: Finally , Trudeau resigns as Canada PM

    Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation on Monday, saying he will leave office as soon as the ruling Liberal party chooses a new leader.

    “I intend to resign as party leader, as prime minister,” Trudeau, who has been in power since 2015, told reporters in Ottawa following a protracted political crisis that saw top Liberal allies urge him to quit.

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  • Alake of Egbaland resigns as Oando chairman

    Alake of Egbaland resigns as Oando chairman

    The Alake of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo, has quit his exalted ‘office’ as chairman of Oando Plc.

    The company has appointed Ademola Akinrele as its Board chairman after Oba Gbadebo, resigned from the position.

    In a statement on Friday, Ayotola Jagun, the company’s Secretary, said Oba Gbadebo formally notified the board of his decision to step down as chairman and retire as a board member of Oando.

    Gbadebo’s resignation, according to Jagun, took effect immediately after Oando’s annual general meeting (AGM) held on December 17, 2024.

    “Oba Gbadebo served with unparalleled distinction for over 18 years on the Board, including 12 years as Chairman,” Jagun said.

    “Throughout his tenure, he provided steadfast leadership, wise counsel, and a fatherly presence, guiding the company through significant milestones, including several landmark transactions.

    “His steady hand and unwavering commitment were pivotal in steering the company through challenges while ensuring growth and resilience.

    “The Board and Management of Oando Plc express their deep appreciation to Oba Gbadebo for his remarkable contributions and leadership over the years. His legacy will forever be an integral part of Oando’s story.”

    AKINRELE HAS EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE TO MOVE OANDO FORWARD’

    Jagun said Akinrele would drive the company’s strategic vision forward, with his extensive experience, which includes working at Agip Plc, Danos & Curole Marine Contractors.

    “Mr. Akinrele brings extensive experience and expertise to this role, having previously served as a Non-Executive Director on the Board and as Chairman of the Governance & Nominations Committee,” she said.

    “With decades of distinguished service in the legal profession, he is widely recognised as a leading authority in commercial law, litigation, aviation, and maritime matters.

    “Mr. Akinrele holds an LL.B (Hons.) from University College London and an LL.M from the University of Cambridge.

    “He has also served on the boards of Agip Plc, Danos & Curole Marine Contractors, and other notable institutions.

    “His exceptional leadership abilities and capacity to foster consensus among stakeholders position him well to lead the Board effectively.

    “The Board is confident that, under his chairmanship, Oando Plc will build on its legacy of excellence and explore new avenues for growth.”

    Jagun also announced the appointment of Cosmas Iwueze as an independent non-executive director, effective Dec toember 16, 2024.

    “Cosmas Iwueze is a seasoned petroleum engineer and business leader with over three decades of experience in the oil and gas industry,” she said.

    “Joining Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) in 1990, Cosmas rose through positions of increasing responsibility across Reservoir and Asset Management, Commercial Development, Operations, Project Management, and Business Strategy.

    “He also gained international experience working with Chevron in California and Angola. Cosmas previously held leadership roles as Business Services Director for Chevron’s Nigeria/Mid-Africa unit, General Manager of Operations, and General Manager of Asset Development and Exploration.

    “Notable achievements include securing third-party financing for JV projects and contributing to national petroleum policy development during a secondment to the Nigerian government.

    “Prior to retiring in November 2024, Cosmas served as Director of the NNPC/Chevron Joint Venture (JV), overseeing the JV asset development, major projects, as well as oil and gas production with profit and loss accountability.”

    Jagun said Cosmos led strategic initiatives at the joint venture, managed multiple general managers, and acted as managing director when required.

  • FCC secretary resigns

    FCC secretary resigns

    Secretary to the Federal Character Commission (FCC), Mohammed Bello Tukur has resigned from his role after nearly eight years.

    Appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari in March 2017 for a four-year term, Tukur was reappointed in 2021, which extended his tenure through to 2025.

    However, his reappointment raised concerns as it contravened the FCC’s guiding principle of federal character.

    Both Tukur and the FCC Chairman are from the same geopolitical zone, which goes against the Commission’s goal of ensuring a balanced representation across Nigeria’s zones.

     

    Following his departure, Dr. Chuks Okoli, the Commission’s Director of Public Affairs and Communication, has been appointed into the role of Acting Secretary starting December 16, 2024.

    His appointment will stand until a permanent secretary is found.

    The FCC remains responsible for overseeing the distribution of federal positions to ensure fairness and equity across the country.

  • Pastor Oyedepo resigns from Living Faith Church

    Pastor Oyedepo resigns from Living Faith Church

    Isaac, who was recently appointed as the Global Youth Pastor of the Living Faith Church Worldwide, resigned to start up his own ministry.

    He said, “My God-given mandate is to reclaim a generation and to ensure that this generation sees the fire of God-revival in our generation.”

    He and his elder brother, David Jr., were ordained as pastors in May 2007 by Kenneth Copeland.

    He is a graduate of Oral Roberts University and has served as the resident pastor of the Living Faith Church International, Maryland, USA, since October 2018.

    Isaac is married to Ayomitide Oyedepo and their union is blessed with four children.

  • Kogi Assembly Majority Leader, Murktar Bajeh resigns

    Kogi Assembly Majority Leader, Murktar Bajeh resigns

    The Kogi Assembly Majority Leader, Alhaji Murktar Bajeh (APC-Okehi) has resigned his position in protest of the terrorist tag thrown at him and eight other colleagues.

    Gov. Yahaya Bello of the state had on March 23 branded nine of the 25 assembly members as terrorists for their alleged roles during the March 18 House of Assembly elections held in the state.

    Bello had requested the legislature in a letter to the Speaker, Mr Matthew Kolawale, to suspend the group of nine, including the Majority Leader, and investigate their roles during the assembly election.

    But Bajeh, in a letter to the house, informed them of his resolve to step down from the majority leader’s position following his disposition with the actions of the governor and the House.

    “I hereby wish to inform this House that I am no more interested in being your leader,  but have resigned forthwith,” the letter read.

    The speaker, who read Bajeh’s letter at plenary, asked for comments on the matter.

    It was at that point that a motion was moved by the Deputy Speaker, Mr. Alfa Momoh-Rabiu, for the nomination of a substitute in the person of the Chief Whip, Mr. Ahmed Dahiru, to replace Bajeh as the Majority Leader.

    The speaker, quickly put a question to members, on the nomination of the chief whip to fill in the vacant position, and the members unanimously accepted Dahiru as their new Majority Leader owing to his capacity and ability to do the job.

    The speaker, however, said “the house having accepted the choice of Hon. Ahmed Dahiru, member representing Okene II, to fill in the gap left by Hon. Muktar Bajeh, we hereby declare him (Dahiru) our new Majority Leader from today”.

  • Just In: Doyin Okupe resigns as Labour Party Presidential Campaign DG

    Just In: Doyin Okupe resigns as Labour Party Presidential Campaign DG

    Doyin Okupe has resigned his position as the Director General of the campaign organization of Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of Labour Party.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Okupe resigned on Tuesday following his conviction for money laundering.

    In a letter, Doyin Okupe stressed he is stepping aside in order to ensure zero distraction in Peter Obi camp.

    The letter reads: “Dear Peter, You will recall that I briefed you yesterday about my personal travails in seeking justice and clearing my name using the Nigerian Legal System to pursue same.

    “I have invested too much in your campaign to allow my personal travails to become a source of distraction.

    “In the circumstances, I have opted to step aside and plead that you appoint a new Campaign DG who can continue the assignment with zero distractions”.

  • [Watch] New UK Prime Minister, Liz Truss resigns

    [Watch] New UK Prime Minister, Liz Truss resigns

    Liz Truss has resigned as UK prime minister drawing to a dramatic close 44 days in office.

    She said in a statement outside Downing Street., “We set out a vision for a low-tax, high-growth economy that would take advantage of Brexit.”

    “I recognize though, given the situation, I cannot deliver the mandate on which I was elected by the Conservative Party. I have therefore spoken to His Majesty the King to announce that I am resigning as leader of the Conservative Party.”.

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  • CNN president resigns over affairs with colleague

    CNN president resigns over affairs with colleague

    CNN’s top boss, Jeff Zucker, on Wednesday resigned from the network after he didn’t disclose a romantic relationship with another senior executive at the company.

    Zucker has been at the helm of the affairs of the cable network for nine years.

    He told colleagues in a memo that his relationship with CNN’s executive vice president and chief marketing officer Allison Gollust came up during a probe into Chris Cuomo’s alleged sexual misconduct.

    “As part of the investigation into Chris Cuomo’s tenure at CNN, I was asked about a consensual relationship with my closest colleague, someone I have worked with for more than 20 years,” he said.

    Zucker wrote in the memo, shared on Twitter by CNN’s chief media correspondent Brian Stelter.

    “I acknowledged the relationship evolved in recent years,” he wrote. “I was required to disclose it when it began but I didn’t. I was wrong. As a result, I am resigning today.”

    Zucker, 56, joined CNN in 2013 from NBC and was credited with driving the cable news to ratings success in the run-up to the 2021 presidential election

    Gollust wrote in a separate memo to staff that she would be remaining in her job.

    “Jeff and I have been close friends and professional partners for over 20 years. Recently, our relationship changed during COVID.

    “I regret that we didn’t disclose it at the right time. I ‘m incredibly proud of my time at CNN and look forward to continuing the great work we do everyday.’’

    Zucker was married to former Saturday Night Live producer Caryn Nathanson from 1996 to 2019 and they have four children.

  • Sweden’s first female Prime Minister resigns hours after securing appointment

    Sweden’s first female Prime Minister resigns hours after securing appointment

    Sweden’s Prime Minister-elect Magdalena Andersson on Wednesday handed in her resignation hours after being appointed by parliament after her budget failed to pass and the junior Green Party quit the coalition government.

    While her stint was unexpectedly brief, Andersson made history by becoming the first woman elected to the post of prime minister in Sweden — she was to formally take over on Friday.

    The 54-year-old economist who has served as finance minister for the past seven years said she hoped to be elected to the position again soon as the head of a minority government made up of only the Social Democrats.

    “There is a constitutional practice that a coalition government should resign when one party quits,” Andersson, a Social Democrat, told reporters.

    “I don’t want to lead a government whose legitimacy will be questioned.”

    Just hours earlier, parliament had elected Andersson after she clinched a last-minute deal with the Left Party to raise pensions in exchange for its crucial backing in Wednesday’s vote in parliament.

    But the small Centre Party then withdrew its support for Andersson’s budget, due to the concessions made to the Left, leaving her budget with insufficient votes to pass in parliament.

    Lawmakers instead adopted an alternative budget presented by the opposition conservative Moderates, Christian Democrats, and far-right Sweden Democrats.

    Andersson grudgingly said she would still be able to govern with that budget.

    But in an even heavier and surprise blow, Greens leader Per Bolund said his party could not tolerate the opposition’s “historic budget, drafted for the first time with the far-right”, and quit the government.

    Among other things, it could not accept the opposition’s planned tax cut on petrol, which it said would lead to higher emissions.