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President Tinubu: I’ll Do All Within My Powers To Equip, Arm The Military
* Applauds Defence College Course 32 graduands’ input in research on mining industry, national security President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has vowed to invoke his constitutional powers to continue to equip, arm and empower the Nigerian military. He acknowledged “the importance of strategic leadership in addressing the complex security and development challenges” confronting Nigeria. President […]
President Tinubu Swears in Justice Kekere-Ekun as Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria
SAYS INDEPENDENCE OF JUDICIARY CRITICAL FOR PRESERVING SOCIAL ORDER, PEACE AND SECURITY President Bola Tinubu on Friday administered oath of office on Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), pending her confirmation by the Senate. The swearing-in of the 23rd Chief Justice of Nigeria and the second female justice to hold […]
President Tinubu Congratulates Justice Olukayode Ariwoola on Successful Public Service Career
President Bola Tinubu congratulates Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, GCON, as he retires as Chief Justice of Nigeria after a successful public service career. Justice Ariwoola had served as Justice of the Court of Appeal in Kaduna, Enugu, and Lagos divisions before his elevation to the Supreme Court in 2011. He was sworn in as Chief […]
President Tinubu Reappoints Chief Medical Director of Medical Director of Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the reappointment of Professor Abdurrahman Abba Sheshe as the Chief Medical Director of Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano, for a second and final term of four years, with effect from December 5, 2023. Professor Sheshe was first appointed as the Chief Medical Director of Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital […]
President Tinubu Reappoints Chief Medical Director of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital, Bauchi
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the reappointment of Professor Yusuf Jibrin Bara as Chief Medical Director of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital (ATBUTH), Bauchi, for a second and final term of four years. The President’s approval follows an assessment of Professor Jibrin Bara’s performance in his first term in office. The President […]
President Tinubu Approves Takeover and Conversion of Dalhatu Araf Specialist Federal University of Lafia Teaching Hospital, Nasarawa
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the takeover and conversion of Dalhatu Araf Specialist Hospital, Lafia, to the Federal University of Lafia Teaching Hospital, Nasarawa, following a request by the Nasarawa State Government. The conversion of the health facility to a federal teaching hospital will not only enhance the training of students in medical […]
COP 29: President Tinubu Approves Climate Accountability Portal to Enhance Transparency, Save Billions of Naira
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNMENT OF THE FEDERATION President Bola Tinubu has authorized the establishment of the Climate Accountability and Transparency Portal and other measures to ensure efficiency and accountability in the nation’s participation in the 29th UN Climate Change Conference (COP 29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, slated for November 11-22, 2024. Special Presidential […]
President Tinubu Appoints New Chief Executive Officer of Digital Bridge Institute and Executive Directors of NIGCOMSAT
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mr. Daser David as the new President/Chief Executive Officer of the Digital Bridge Institute (DBI). Mr. David is an academic and industry expert with a deep understanding of digital technologies and educational leadership. The President has also approved the appointment of Mr. Reuben Oshomah as Executive Director, […]
VP Shettima Seeks Enhanced Cooperation, Regional Integration With Tanzania
* Calls for stronger ties in trade, security Vice President Kashim Shettima has called for strengthened cooperation between Nigeria and Tanzania in shared aspirations for continental growth and unity. This, he said, has become necessary since Nigeria shares historic ties with Tanzania, particularly in their roles as frontline states in the fight against apartheid […]
President Tinubu Appoints New Management Team for the Niger Delta Power Holding Company
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of a new management team for the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC). The new members of the management of the company are as follows: (1) Engineer Jennifer Adighije — Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer (2) Engineer Abdullahi Kassim — Executive Director (Generation) (3) Engineer Bello Babayo Bello — […]
President Tinubu Appoints Chairman of National Hajj Commission
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman as the Executive Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON). Professor Usman is a renowned scholar with qualifications from two Islamic centres of excellence — the University of Madinah and Peshawar University, Pakistan. He is also well-grounded in Hajj operations, having […]
President Tinubu Urges ECOWAS Countries To Ratify, Fully Implement Anti-corruption Protocol
*Sites NACIWA’s permanent headquarters in Nigeria* Determined to wipe out corruption in the region, Chairman of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of Nigeria, has called on member countries of the regional body to, as a matter of […]