A former deputy national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George, has said he will gladly work with the administration of President Bola Tinubu if invited to contribute his quota to nation-building. George, a long standing adversary of Tinubu, who stated this while reacting to questions from journalists who converged in his office in Ikoyi, said he had no personal issues with the president. On whether he would agree to serve the country if appointed by the current administration, he said,’’ My reaction, like I have said, there is nothing personal. Look, I trained in the military.…
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Friday in Abuja announced the appointment of Speaker of House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila as Chief of Staff, and Sen. Ibrahim Hassan Hadejia, a former Deputy Governor of Jigawa State, as Deputy Chief of Staff. In a meeting with Progressives Governors Forum (PGF), the President also named former Governor of Benue State and immediate past Minister of Special Duties, George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF).
By Sunny Green Itodo Nollywood actress Shaffy Bello has revealed why she quit her 25-year marriage. She said she walked out of her marriage because it was a long-distance union as her estranged husband, Mr Akinrimisi, was based in the United States. The thespian disclosed this in a chat with popular media personality Chude Jideonwo. She said the long distance didn’t help her marriage, so she settled for divorce. The mother of two said: “He [my ex-husband] was a good father to his children. But I got to a place where I wanted more. And I would always travel back…
Former Special Adviser to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina is set to assume the role of Executive Vice Chairman at The Sun Newspapers starting from September 1. Adesina, who previously held positions as the Managing Editor and Editor-in-Chief of the newspaper, disclosed this during a recent interview with The Crest. Senator Orji Kalu, the company’s founder, approved the appointment According to Adesina, when he expressed his intention to leave The Sun newspapers, Kalu advised him not to resign, offering him the opportunity to return if he didn’t enjoy his government role or even after serving for…
The umbrella body of Online News Publishers in Delta state, Delta Online Publishers Forum, DOPF, has congratulated Mr Festus Ahon on his appointment as the Chief Press Secretary, CPS to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori. The proprietors who were satisfied by the appointment, also commended Governor Oborevwori for honouring the media community with his first appointment as governor. In a congratulatory letter signed by the forum’s Chairman, Mr Emmanuel Enebeli and Secretary, Mr Shedrack Onitsha, DOPF assured the CPS of its members support in “projecting and promoting the policies and programs of the Governor Sheriff Oborevwori-led administration and its MORE Agenda”. The…
Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori has approved the appointment of Dr. Kingsley Emu as the Secretary to the State Government. A statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Festus Ahon in Asaba said the governor also approved the appointment of Hon. Johnson Erijo as Chief of Staff to the Governor, Senator Emmanuel Aguariavwodo as Senior Political Adviser and Barr. (Mrs) Lyna Aliya-Ochulor as Principal Secretary to the Governor. Ahon said the approval for the appointments was contained in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Government House Administration, Sir Eddy Ogidi-Gbegbaje on Wednesday. According to the statement,…
Not less than 130 N-Skills beneficiaries have commenced training on fish farming courtesy of the federal government intervention. Some beneficiaries at the ongoing fish farming training being organized by the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development in Collaboration with National Social Investment Program (N-SIP) have commended MUNAMAJ SOLUTIONS LIMITED, the consultant handling the training, for its fishery skills training programme in the Region. Spade Ng News gathered that MUNAMAJ SOLUTIONS LIMITED has initiated a ten days fishery training for over 130 youths which includes men, women and persons living with Special Needs under the National Social Investment Program (N-SIP). The Chairman of…
By Rotimi Agboluaje The University of Ibadan and Australian Universities will be exchanging members of staff and students. Nigerian High Commissioner in charge of Australia, New Zealand, Fiji Islands, Papua New Guinea, Vanatu and the Pacifics, Ambassador Anderson Madubike, disclosed this during a courtesy visit to the University of Ibadan (UI). Madubike, who was received on behalf of the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Kayode O. Adebowale, by the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration), Prof. Ezekiel Olusola Ayoola, said his visit was to encourage students/lecturers’ exchange programmes between UI and Australian universities. He said that a special delegation from the country would be…
Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu , SAN, CON, has warned petroleum marketers and owners of fuel stations in the State against hoarding the Premium Motor Spirit (PMS). The warning became necessary after long queues surfaced at filling stations across the state, notably in Akure, the state capital since Monday. The Governor said all petrol stations in the state should dispense fuel in their tanks to ease the people of the long hours spent at fuel stations. Consequently, Governor Akeredolu has directed the Governor’s Task Force to move around the State and deal decisively with any fuel station found hoarding the…
Some 24 hours ago on the 29th of May 2023, Nigeria as the most populous black country on the planet earth, began the journey of a new dawn with the inauguration into office of President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR) and Vice President Kashim Shettima (GCON) as the 16th Presidency of the federal republic of Nigeria in a ceremony in the federal capital territory Abuja witnessed live by Nigerians as well as representatives of the international community present and watched via media outlets. The inauguration of Renewed Hope mandate of President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima…