Minister of Power, Adelabu doesn’t have capacity – Makinde reveals conversation with Tinubu
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has publicly stated that Bayo Adelabu does not have the capacity to effectively serve as Nigeria’s Minister of Power. He revealed this during a media briefing in Ibadan, criticizing the minister’s ability to handle the responsibilities of the office. Makinde explained that he had warned President Tinubu against appointing Adelabu […]
Senate confirms Kingsley Ude as minister to replace Uche Nnaji
The Nigerian Senate has officially confirmed Kingsley Ude as a new minister, replacing Uche Nnaji. His confirmation followed a screening session where he answered questions on national development, governance, and public service delivery. Lawmakers expressed confidence in his qualifications and capacity to serve in the federal cabinet. During the screening, senators stressed the importance of […]
I had opportunity to be minister but turned it down – Pat Utomi
Professor Pat Utomi, a respected economist and public affairs expert in Nigeria, has shared that he once said no to a ministerial job. The offer came from the late President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua. Utomi explained that he turned it down because he wanted to keep his independence and continue speaking openly about national issues. Utomi […]
APC slams El-Rufai, accuses him of nursing bruised ego over Ministerial snub
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed accusations made by former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, that the party has abandoned its core values. APC claims that El-Rufai is only making such statements because he is upset about not getting a ministerial position. El-Rufai, who recently joined the Social Democratic Party (SDP), had said in […]
I know persons who paid to be appointed ministers, El-Rufai alleges
Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has alleged that some individuals paid money to secure ministerial positions in President Bola Tinubu’s administration. He made this claim in an interview with BBC Hausa while discussing his exclusion from the ministerial list. In July 2023, Tinubu sent a list of ministerial nominees, including El-Rufai, to the Senate […]
Why El-Rufai Wasn’t Appointed Minister By Tinubu – Reno Omokri
Reno Omokri, a former presidential spokesperson and well-known political commentator, has shared his thoughts on why President Bola Tinubu did not appoint Nasir El-Rufai, the former governor of Kaduna State, as a minister. In a social media post, Omokri claimed that El-Rufai did not pass security checks, which led to his name being dropped. He […]