Tag: Secretary
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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…
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Tonwe sworn in as Secretary Warri South West Local Govt
Warri South West Local Government Area witnessed a landmark event yesterday as Mr. Christopher Ogbitse Tonwe was officially sworn in as the Secretary to the Local Government (SLG). The ceremony, which held at the council’s secretariat in Ogbe-Ijoh, followed his confirmation by the Delta State House of Assembly. Speaking at the event, the Executive Chairman,…
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NNPP suspends North-Central zonal secretary over misconduct
The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has suspended its North-Central Zonal Secretary, Mr Phillip Haruna over allegation of wrongdoings. In a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Yakubu Shendam, on Friday
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ECOWAS Parliament appoints new Secretary-General
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Parliament has appointed a new Acting Secretary-General of the Parliament, Mr Bertin Somé. The appointment was made by the Speaker of the Parliament, Mr Sidie Tunis, in a statement issued by the parliament on Saturday in Abuja. It stated that the former Director of Parliamentary Affairs and…
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AfCFTA: Buhari approves appointment of Segun Awolowo
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Mr. Olusegun Awolowo as the Secretary, National Action Committee on the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) for a tenure of four (4) years with effect from December 19, 2022.
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BREAKING: Outgoing Gov Oyetola appoints 30 Perm Secs in Osun [Full List]
The outgoing Governor of Osun State, Adegboyega Oyetola has graciously approved the appointment of 30 Permanent Secretaries to fill the existing vacancies in the State Civil Service. Oyetola who has less than one week to vacate office as Governor. See list below: 1 Engr. Kamoru A. Babalola 2 Engr. S. O. Ajao 3 Mr. M.…
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Ibori at 64: You’re a leading light in Leadership, says Macaulay
A former Secretary to the Delta State Government (SSG), Comrade Ovuozourie Macaulay has said that a former Governor of the State, Chief James Ibori is a leading light in leadership. In a congratulatory message to mark Ibori’s 64th birthday, Macaulay commended the intrinsic worth of the former Governor noting that Ibori should be fêted given his…
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Sultan declares Monday as new date for Eid-El-Fitr
The Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, has declared Monday as the first day of Shawwal following the inability of the National Moon Sighting Committee to sight this year’s Shawwal moon. The Secretary of the National Moon Sighting Committee (NMSC), Mallam Yahaya Muhammad Boyi, made this known in a terse statement on Saturday…
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Osun APC caretaker committee secretary, ex-commissioners, others arraigned for allegedly assaulting members
The Caretaker Committee Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Mr. Rasaq Salinsile, ex-APC chairman Elder Adelowo Adebiyi, two former commissioners and two ex-executive council (exco) members in the administration of former governor Rauf Aregbesola were yesterday arraigned at an Osogbo Magistrates’ Court. Also arraigned were ex-commissioner for Works and Transport Kazeem…
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Police confirm abduction of ASUU chairman, secretary, three others
The Oyo State Police Command on Friday confirmed reports of abduction of some lecturers of the Oyo State College of Agriculture and Technology (OYSCATECH). Recall that the Chairman, Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics of the college, Mr. Opadijo Olujide; his secretary, Gbenga Alayande; and three others were reportedly kidnapped on their way from Saki on…