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President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of DIG Hashimu Argungu (Rtd) as the Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC). The President has also approved the appointment of Chief Onyemuche Nnamani as Secretary and DIG Taiwo Lakanu (Rtd) as Member of the Commission. The appointments are subject to confirmation by the Senate. Other members of the Police Service Commission will be appointed in due course. Furthermore, the President has approved the appointment of Mr. Mohammed Sheidu as the Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF) with immediate effect. The President expects absolute demonstration of integrity, diligence, and…

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of DIG Hashimu Argungu (Rtd) as the Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC). The President has also approved the appointment of Chief Onyemuche Nnamani as Secretary and DIG Taiwo Lakanu (Rtd) as Member of the Commission. The appointments are subject to confirmation by the Senate. Other members of the Police Service Commission will be appointed in due course. Furthermore, the President has approved the appointment of Mr. Mohammed Sheidu as the Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF) with immediate effect. The President expects absolute demonstration of integrity, diligence, and…

The Media Adviser to Atiku Abubakar, Paul Ibe says Vice President Kashim Shettima has goofed when he claimed that former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar benefited from President Bola Tinubu’s goodwill when he was being “persecuted” in the PDP. He said Truth be told, “it was Tinubu that actually benefited immensely from Atiku’s goodwill.” “But for Atiku’s support, hinged on his pro-democracy instincts and rule of law, Tinubu’s tenure as governor of Lagos would have been rough with a wide possibility of termination of his political career.” “For some time, and especially leading up to the 2023 election, there…

WIfe of Niger State Governor Hajiya Fatima Mohammed Bago has mourned the passing of Hajiya Lami Adamu Lau, the National President of the National Council of Women Societies (NCWS). In a Press Statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Wife of the Governor Hadiza Abdullahi Maikano described the deceased as a dedicated public servant who brought unparalleled passion, expertise, and commitment to her role as the National President of the NCWS. In this time of grief, she said “our thoughts and prayers are with Mrs Lamin Lau’s family, friends,loved ones and the National Council of Women Societies. I…

A total sum of N1,143.210 trillion May 2024 Federation Accounts Revenue has been shared to the Federal Government, States and Local Government Councils in the country. The revenue was shared at the June 2024 meeting of the Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC), chaired by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun. A communiqué issued by the Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) and made available to journalists by Director Press and Public Relations, Bawa Mokwa revealed that the N1,143.210 trillion total distributable revenue comprised distributable statutory revenue of N 157.183 billion, distributable Value Added Tax (VAT)…

The present administration in the state says it will continue to accord top priority to educational development. The State Governor, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu disclosed this at the distribution of scholarship to 150 students in Gwandu Local Government Area. The scholarship was distributed by Zonazo Foundation, sponsored by Alhaji Sanusi Umar Gwandu, held in Gwandu town. Dr Idris, who was represented by the State Commissioner of Higher Education, Alhaji Isah Abubakar Tunga, commended Zonazo Foundation for its efforts in assisting the students and urged other well-to-do individuals to emulate the gesture. Also speaking, the State Commissioner for Lands…

A ten member executive council to pilot the leadership of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Minna Branch, in the next two years has been elected. The post of the vice chairman and that of the publicity secretary were keenly contested, while the remaining officers were all returned unopposed. Barrister Adamu Abugi Mohammed of the Summit Chambers defeated his opponent Sulaiman Kitse Ibrahim with a total of 119 votes to win the post of vice chairman against Sulaiman Kitse who scored 91 votes. Barrister Fatima Muhammad Nura Alfa polled a total of 128 votes to beat Deborah Excel Achanya who scored…

The Federal Government has come up with new policies as measures to ensure safety in the mining sector as well as ensure security of investments. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu disclosed this at the Government House Minna, when he led a delegation on a condolence visit to Niger State Government over the recent collapse of a mining site in Shiroro Local Government Area of the State. The President who was represented by the Minister of Solid Minerals, Dr. Dele Alake, described the incident as unfortunate and avoidable hence, the need for measures to avert recurrence, ensure safe operations and secure investments.…

Niger State government has reaffirmed its commitment to achieving a green and sustainable environment through tree planting. Governor Muhammad Umar Bago emphasized this commitment at an event organized by the Nigerian Environmental Society, Niger State Chapter, in collaboration with the Ministry for Environment and Climate Change and the Regional Center of Expertise, RCE, to mark World Environment Day 2024. Governor Muhammad Umar Bago, represented by the Commissioner for Environment and Climate Change, Alhaji Yakubu Muhammad Kolo, emphasized that the state government has mandated every household to plant at least four trees, explaining that the Ministry has produced about five hundred…

The Executive Governor of Kebbi State has called on the good people of Kebbi State to love each other and embrace the love of Kebbi State and Nigeria. He further stressed that peace, unity and understanding are basic ingredients of a progressive and prosperous society, insisting that without peace,development will be elusive The Governor stated this on Thursday, 6th June, 2024 when some well meaning indigenes of Kebbi State paid him a farewell visit as he prepares to leave for Saudi Arabia to perform Hajj. Comrade Idris used the special moment to assure the people of the State that his…