Tag: #Governance
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FINTIRI INAUGURATES NEW TEAM, CHARGES THEM ON ACCOUNTABILITY
Fresh faces, fresh responsibilities—Adamawa Governor Ahmadu Fintiri has sworn in three new commissioners and an electoral commission member, urging them to deliver with integrity and accountability. At the ceremony in Yola’s newly inaugurated Council Chambers, the governor officially brought on board Sali Idris (Livestock), Muhammed Suleiman (Works), and Chubado Mohammed (Energy), alongside Iliya Gaji as…
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ADAMAWA WORKS COMMISSIONER RETURNS “HOME,” PROMISES RESULTS
Freshly sworn in and already hitting the ground running, Adamawa’s new Works Commissioner says it’s time to deliver. Speaking in Yola shortly after taking the oath of office, Muhammed Suleiman pledged full commitment to driving infrastructure development, thanking Governor Ahmadu Fintiri for the trust placed in him. For Suleiman, the appointment is more than just…
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SOLUDO SWEEPS OUT APPOINTEES, ORDERS IMMEDIATE HANDOVER AFTER 2ND TERM KICKOFF
Barely 24 hours after being sworn in for a second term, Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo has moved swiftly to dissolve his existing team—directing all political appointees to hand over their duties with immediate effect. The directive, conveyed through a circular from the Office of the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), mandates that all…
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TUNJI-OJO URGES PUBLIC SERVANTS TO EMBRACE ACCOUNTABILITY, VISIONARY LEADERSHIP
Nigeria’s Interior Minister says Africa’s future depends on public servants who prioritise service, accountability and long-term impact over short-term gains. Nigeria’s Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has challenged public servants across Africa to adopt visionary leadership, efficiency and accountability to transform the continent’s public sector. He made the call in Abuja at the closing ceremony…
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KANO GOV RELIEVES HEAD OF SERVICE, APPOINTS ACTING REPLACEMENT
Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has relieved Alhaji Abdullahi Musa as Head of Service with immediate effect, appointing Hajiya Bilkisu Shehu-Maimota as acting Head of Service. The move is part of the administration’s push to reposition the civil service for efficiency, discipline, and improved service delivery across the state. Governor Yusuf thanked Musa for his…
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KANO LAWMAKERS MOVE TO OUST DEPUTY GOVERNOR
Kano’s political scene just heated up as impeachment proceedings begin against Deputy Governor Aminu Abdulsalam. The Kano State House of Assembly has officially served an impeachment notice on Deputy Governor Aminu Abdulsalam, following a petition from the Executive arm of government. According to Majority Leader Lawan Hussaini (APC–Dala), the move is in line with Section…
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TINUBU URGES SENATE TO AMEND CONSTITUTION FOR STATE POLICE
President Bola Tinubu calls for State Police to tackle Nigeria’s security challenges, from terrorism to banditry. During an interfaith breakfast with senators at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, Tinubu urged the 10th Senate to begin constitutional amendments to allow for State Police. He stressed that decentralised policing would strengthen local security, enable faster responses to threats,…
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ENUGU OPPOSITION SLAMS N150M BILLBOARD FEE, CALLS IT ‘POLITICAL ROBBERY’
Political tension is rising in Enugu as opposition parties reject a controversial N150 million billboard fee, warning it could silence challengers and weaken democracy. Opposition political parties in Enugu State have strongly condemned the N150 million advertising fee imposed on political aspirants for campaign billboards, describing the move as outrageous, unfair, and undemocratic. The State…
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BPP TO ENGAGE CONTRACTORS, STAKEHOLDERS IN LAGOS FOR PROCUREMENT REFORMS
Nigeria’s procurement system gets a boost as BPP calls key players to the table. The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) will host a consultative forum in Lagos to engage contractors, consultants, service providers, and civil society on improving Nigeria’s public procurement processes. The event, supported by the FCDO’s Partnership for Agile Governance and Climate Engagement…
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APC CHAIR URGES GOVERNORS TO USE PARTY THINK TANK FOR TRAINING, POLICY SUPPORT
The APC is strengthening its intellectual backbone, with its chairman calling on governors to rely on the party’s think tank for research, training and policy guidance. APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has urged governors elected on the party’s platform to patronise The Progressives Institute (TPI) for training, research and consultancy services. Speaking in Abuja…
