President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of eight Special Advisers. The President in a statement signed by the State House Director Information, Abiodun Oladunjoye revealed that Mr. Dele Alake has been appointed as Special Adviser, Special Duties, Communications and Strategy; while Mr. Yau Darazo was appointed as Special Adviser, Political and Intergovernmental Affairs. Others are: Mr. Wale Edun, Special Adviser, Monetary Policies; Mrs. Olu Verheijen, Special Adviser, Energy; Mr. Zachaeus Adedeji, Special Adviser, Revenue; Mr. Nuhu Ribadu, Special Adviser, Security; Mr. John Uwajumogu, Special Adviser, Industry, Trade and Investment and Dr. Salma Ibrahim Anas, Special Adviser on Health.
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President Bola Tinubu has told the members of the National Economic Council (NEC) that there will be no excuse for failure. He said the task of growing the nation’s economy is quite enormous, adding that there is no excuse for failure. The President stated this Thursday in Abuja during the inauguration of NEC headed by the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima. TheHintsNews reports that the President had last week directed NEC to come up with interventions to mitigate the effects of the petroleum subsidy. Meanwhile, the council is currently holding its maiden meeting of the new administration under Shettima. The…
A group, Progressive Foundational Movement (PFM) has called on President Bola Tinubu to immediately suspend the chairmen of Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) and the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) for inefficiencies. The president recently suspended the former Governor of Central Bank (CBN), Godwin Emefiele and the former Chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abdulrasheed Bawa for alleged abuse of office. TheHintsNews reports that both Emefiele and Bawa are currently in the custody of the Department of State Security (DSS) where they are undergoing interrogation. However, the group in a statement issued Thursday by its National Coordinator, Aganaba Johnson…
The European Union Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria (EU-SDGN) programme has advocated for the appointment of Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) into positions across the country. The Chief Executive Officer The Abino Foundation (TAF) Africa, and implementing partner of the EU-SDGN, Jake Epelle, in a statement issued Thursday noted that there cannot be strong, effective and legitimate democratic institutions without the inclusion and participation of persons with disabilities. He said President Bola Tinubu should take the bull by the horns and appoint persons with disabilities as ministers, while also calling on all the governors the country across to appoint persons…
The Nigerian Transportation Commissioners Forum (NTCF) has commiserated with the government of Kwara State following the tragic and unfortunate boat mishap that occurred in the State . TheHintsNews reports that a boat mishap occurred on June 12, along the Jebba Lake channel in the Lafiagi-Patigi Local Government Area of the State, which led to the death of about 103 passengers. However, the Executive Secretary of NTCF, Chinwe Uwaegbute, while addressing a press briefing on Thursday in Abuja described the incident as sad and avoidable. She sympathised with families of the victims involved in the boat accident, even as she reiterated…
One of the strongest and earliest young pillars that contributed immensely to the 2023 Presidential Electoral victory of our dear President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC), is Tosin Adeyanju. From the quiet days of the formation of Tinubu Support Group (TSG), even when many didn’t see or believe that President Bola Ahmed would contest the election because of the uncertainties, Tosin Adeyanju had joined the Jagaban foot soldiers working quietly strategizing for electoral victory. The small team led by his boss, Hon. James Falake with a few other groups planned the winning strategy that secured President…
A group under the umbrella of The Natives, says President Bola Tinubu’s actions just within 15 days he assumed office have startled both old and young, minorities and majority, naysayers and believers. The Leader of the group, Smart Edwards, in a statement issued Thursday said in barely two weeks, Tinubu’s inclusiveness and deliberate strategy to elevate the lives of Nigerians was appealing. It added that it was finally assured that the full stream strides to good governance and the pathway to the delivery of “renewed hope” is secured, and therefore, called on all Nigerians to join this wagon to greatness.…
The Nigeria Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), says it has commenced the process of licensing additional oil marketers to begin importation of petrol. The Chief Executive of NMDPRA, Mr. Farouk Ahmed disclosed this wednesday in Abuja after meeting with the marketers at the agency’s headquarters, saying the agency would not allow businessmen operating in the downstream exploit Nigerians even in a deregulated market. The move, aimed at breaking the monopoly of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) would expand the market and as more entities are allowed to import products, prices of petrol would likely fall due…
The Department of State Services (DSS), says the suspended Chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abdulrasheed Bawa is now in its custody. The Public Relations Officer of the secret agency, Peter Afunanya in a statement issued Wednesday said his invitation relates to some investigative activities concerning him. He said: “The Department of State Services (DSS) has invited Mr. Abdulrasheed Bawa, the suspended Chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Bawa arrived a few hours ago. The invitation relates to some investigative activities concerning him.” TheHintsNews reports that President Bola Tinubu had earlier approved Bawa’s indefinite suspension. In…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the indefinite suspension of the Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), AbdulRasheed Bawa from office. The president, in a statement issued Wednesday by the Director of Information, Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Willie Bassey, said the suspension was to allow for proper investigation into his conduct while in office. Tinubu noted that this follows weighty allegations of abuse of office levelled against him. He said: “Mr. Bawa has been directed to immediately handover the affairs of his office to the Director, Operations in the Commission, who will oversee…