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Renewed Hope: Wike Swears In New Chiefs In 3 Abuja Communities

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Wike Swears In New Chiefs

Wike Swears In New Chief In 3 Abuja Communities The appointments took effect on different dates in April and May 2024. The FCT Administration emphasizes cooperation with the Chiefs to enhance local development. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has sanctioned the appointments of Joseph Danfulani Narai, … Read more

Olukoyede Appoints Michael Nzekwe As chief Of Staff At EFCC

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chief of staff at EFCC

Ola Olukoyede appoints Michael Nzekwe as chief of staff at EFCC. EFCC restructures with upgraded zonal commands to departments and 14 new directors. Security unit becomes a department, new department created in the chairman’s office, headed by Friday Ebelo. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chair of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, … Read more

Tinubu Appoints New Permanent Secretary For Water Resources

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Nasarawa Poly

EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has appointed Alhaji Aliyu Shehu Shinkafi from Zamfara State as the new Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation. Upon assuming office in Abuja, Alhaji Shinkafi urged the ministry’s staff to commit themselves to productivity for national development. He expressed gratitude to President Tinubu for … Read more

BREAKING: President Tinubu Makes Fresh Appointments

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Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of a new board and management team for the National Hajj Commission (NAHCOM).

The appointments, which were announced in a statement on Wednesday by presidential spokesperson Ajuri Ngelale, are subject to the confirmation of the individuals by the Nigerian Senate.

President Bola Tinubu

Below is the list of those appointed and their offices.

Jalal Arabi — Chairman (In Office)

1. Aliu Abdulrazaq — Commissioner, Policy, Personnel, & Finance

2. Prince Anofi Elegushi — Commissioner, Operations

3. Professor Abubakar A. Yagawal — Commissioner, Planning & Research

ZONAL REPRESENTATION

1. Dr. Muhammad Umaru Ndagi — North Central

President Bola Tinubu

2. Abba Jato Kala — North East

3. Sheikh Muhammad Bin Othman — North West

4. Tajudeen Oladejo Abefe — South West

5. Aishat Obi Ahmed — South East

6. Zainab Musa — South South

7. Professor Musa Inuwa Fodio — Jama’atul Nasril Islam

8 Professor Adedimeji Mahfouz Adebola — Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs

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[FULL LIST]: Lucky Aiyedatiwa Makes First Set Of Appointments As Ondo Governor

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Eko Hot Blog reports that Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has made his first set of appointments following his inauguration on Wednesday. The Governor’s appointments were contained in a statement signed by his Deputy Chief of Staff, Omojuwa Olusegun. According to the statement, Governor Aiyedatiwa appointed Mr. Ebenezer Adeniyan as his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Smart Omodunbi … Read more

Ohanaeze Announces Intention To Drag Tinubu To Court Over Federal Appointments

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EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has said that it plans on approaching a court to address the alleged shortchanging of the South East region in federal appointments under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The President of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu stated this to newsmen in Owerri on Tuesday. Iwuanyanwu explained that … Read more

Northern Christians Hail Tinubu’s “Unprecedented” Appointments, Leadership Style

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Eko Hot Blog reports that an assembly of Christian youths from the 19 northern states and the Federal Capital Territory, under the aegis of the All Christian Youths in Northern Nigeria (ACYNN), has said the unprecedented appointments of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu did not only surprised them but also resonated with many well-intentioned Nigerians. Speaking … Read more

‘APC Government Reached Out to PDP Governors For Nominations’ – Wike

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Wike

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday claimed that governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) nominated people for appointment in the administration of President Bola Tinubu. The former governor of Rivers State made this claim during an interview on Channels … Read more

Rivers: Drama As Gov. Fubara Nullifies Wike’s Appointments Of Over 1,700 At IAUE

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Rivers

  EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Siminialayi Fubara of Rivers State has caused a stir by nullifying a recent recruitment round at Ignatius Ajuru University of Education (IAUE), Port Harcourt, which had been finalized by his predecessor, Nyesom Wike. The recruitment process had resulted in the employment of over 1700 individuals who now find … Read more

Fresh Shake-Up In Army As New Chief Of Staff Rearranges Senior Positions

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Army shake-up

  EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chief of Army Staff, Major General Taoreed Lagbaja, has authorized the appointment and redeployment of a number of Major Generals and Brigadier Generals. This shuffle also affects other senior officers across different formations and units in the country. EDITOR’S PICKS OPM’s Apostle Chibuzor Rushed To Hospital After Collapsing … Read more

Governor Alia Nullifies Samuel Ortom’s Controversial Appointments

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Benue governor

Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has nullified recent appointments made by former Governor Samuel Ortom in the State Civil Service. All appointments from May 2022 to the present have been declared invalid. Governor Alia also ordered the reversal of retirements extensions and contract appointments, along with the nullification of postings and transfers made … Read more

Shehu Sani Slams Wike’s Appointment Obsession, Questions APC’s Focus

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TUC minimum wage

Former Senator Shehu Sani has responded to former Governor Nyesom Wike’s comments about potential appointments from President Bola Tinubu. He noted that Wike is more focused on appointments than members of the ruling party. Wike expressed that if offered an appointment by Tinubu, he would consult his wife and friends. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more

Tinubu Set To Appoint Key Cabinet Members After Swearing-in

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Tinubu appoint

Tinubu is expected to make his first appointments after being sworn in as President. At least three appointments – the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Chief of Staff, and presidential spokesperson are necessary. Names have been mentioned as those being considered by Tinubu including those of very close associates. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more

APC Presidential Campaign DG, Governor Lalong Tipped For SGF By Arewa Youth Forum

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Tinubu

The Arewa Youth Forum has urged Tinubu, to consider appointing Lalong of as the Secretary to the Government of the Federation. The Forum believes that Lalong, who is the Director-General of the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council, has the necessary experience and qualifications for the role. The Forum also called for the incoming National … Read more

Lagos Judicial Service Commission Terminates Appointments Of Two Magistrates

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Lagos State Judicial Service Commission has terminated the appointments of Magistrates Oluwatoyin Gwendolyn Oghre and Humenu Olajuwon Amos as members of the State Judiciary for misconduct. Eko Hot Blog reports that this was contained in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Commission, Mrs. Olubukola O. Salami said the termination of appointments was … Read more

Osun: Gov. Oyetola Gives Former Health Minister, Ex-Deputy Speakers, Others New Appointment

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Gov. Oyetola has made new appointments. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Osun Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola has appointed 10 board chairmen and their board members under some Ministries, as well as agencies and parastatals in the state. This is contained in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Ismail Omipidan, on Thursday. Among those who … Read more

NASS gets new Clerk, retires Sani-Omolori

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The National Assembly Service Commission has picked new clerks to resume office in the National Assembly. The National Assembly Service Commission (NASC) has named Ojo Olatunde as a new Acting Clerk to the National Assembly. In a related event, he replaces M. Sani-Omolori, who was told to proceed on retirement. The Commission also made three … Read more

BREAKING: Makinde Appoints Adepoju, Ige, Sarumi-Aliyu As Water Corporation Chair, Aides

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Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has approved the appointment of Mrs Bolanle Sarumi-Aliyu as his Senior Special Assistant on Diaspora. This was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday in Ibadan by Moses Alao, the Special Assistant to the Governor on Print Media. Sarumi -Aliyu was the governorship candidate of the National Interest Party … Read more

Gov.Makinde Appoints Two Opposition Candidates As Cabinet Members

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Governor Makinde appoints two opposition candidates as members of his cabinet.   The two candidates are from different political parties. Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has named two opposition candidates as members in his cabinet. Governor Makinde approved the appointment of the governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Bolaji Ayorinde, as Special Counsel … Read more

Imo Assembly Suspends Clerk, Annuls Okorocha’s Post Election Appointments

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Imo Suspends Clerk, Annuls Okorocha’s Post Election Appointments

Imo State House of Assembly has on Monday suspended the Clerk of the House, Christian Duru. The suspension was announced by the Speaker of the House, Lawman Duruji during proceedings at the floor of the House in Owerri, NAN reports. The House also nullified all appointments made by the immediate past governor, Rochas Okorocha after … Read more

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