Tinubu seeks Senate confirmation of Abubakar as INEC commissioner, Yusuf as NAHCON chairman
President Bola Tinubu has asked the Senate to confirm two new appointments into major national positions, forwarding their names for legislative approval. In a letter addressed to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, the president nominated retired Admiral Jamila Abubakar Sadiq as National Commissioner representing Adamawa State at the Independent National Electoral Commission. According to the letter […]
Group faults Senate over confirmation of ‘non-indigenes’ as Lagos ambassadors
A prominent civic group has criticized the Nigerian Senate for confirming individuals as ambassadors for Lagos State who, according to the group, are not indigenes of the state. The organization argued that such appointments undermine local representation and the principle of promoting natives in key positions. The group stated that ambassadorial roles should reflect the […]
President Tinubu Appoints Olatunji Bello as FCCPC CEO
President Tinubu has chosen Olatunji Bello to be the new CEO and Executive Vice-Chairman of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), pending Senate approval. Ajuri Ngelale, the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, announced that Bello, an experienced lawyer and journalist, will bring extensive expertise to the position.The statement also mentioned that […]