Author: Adeniyi Daniel

President Bola Tinubu has nominated Mr Taiwo Oyedele as Minister of State for Finance, replacing Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite, in a move that signals a fresh adjustment within the federal cabinet. The nomination was formally conveyed to the Senate on Tuesday in a letter addressed to the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, seeking legislative confirmation. Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed the development in a statement dated March 3, 2026. “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Mr Taiwo Oyedele as the Minister of State for Finance, replacing Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite,” Onanuga stated. He added…

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has approved the redeployment of Mr. Adetola, Muyiwa John, as the new Accountant-General of the state and Permanent Secretary, State Treasury Office (STO). The appointment follows the statutory retirement of the outgoing Accountant-General and Permanent Secretary, Abiodun Muritala. According to an official circular issued by the Office of the Head of Service, Mr. Adetola was redeployed from the Office of the State Auditor-General, where he previously served as State Auditor-General, to assume leadership of the State Treasury Office. The circular stated that the redeployment takes immediate effect from Monday, March 2, 2026. The Head of…

The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress on Tuesday returned its chairman, Cornelius Ojelabi, for another four-year term at a well-attended state congress held in the state capital. Ojelabi and other members of the State Executive Committee emerged through a consensus arrangement at the congress convened at the Mobolaji Johnson Stadium. Delegates drawn from the 376 wards across Lagos State were present at the exercise. Chairman of the State Congress Committee, Stella Okotete, presented the consensus list of nominees to the delegates, after which the slate was affirmed through a voice vote. Other executives elected at the congress…

The Rivers State House of Assembly has confirmed receipt of a list of commissioner-nominees submitted by Governor Siminalayi Fubara and has invited nine of them to appear for screening and confirmation. The nominees’ names were forwarded to the Assembly led by Speaker Martin Amaewhule for consideration as members of the Rivers State Executive Council. The development comes about three weeks after Governor Fubara relieved eight commissioners, who were not affected by the recent Supreme Court ruling affirming Amaewhule as Speaker, of their duties and also terminated the appointments of his Special Advisers. The invitation to the nominees was conveyed in…

The Nigeria Police Force has unveiled the official portrait of its Inspector-General of Police-designate, Olatunji Disu, signalling the final formalities ahead of his swearing-in as the substantive head of the Force. The portrait, released on Tuesday, formally identifies Disu as Inspector-General of Police, underscoring the transition from his acting capacity to full confirmation. The disclosure was made via a post on X by the Force Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, who shared the image and confirmed that arrangements for the oath-taking ceremony had been concluded. President Bola Tinubu is expected to administer the oath of office to Disu on Wednesday…

President Bola Tinubu will on Wednesday swear in Olatunji Disu as the substantive Inspector-General of Police following the unanimous endorsement of his appointment by the Nigeria Police Council on Monday. “The swearing-in ceremony will take place during the Federal Executive Council meeting scheduled for the same day,” Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, announced in a statement on Monday. The council’s meeting, held at the State House in Abuja, was presided over by Tinubu and attended by Vice President Kashim Shettima, state governors, and the Chairman of the Police Service Commission, retired DIG Hashimu Argungu,…

The National Police Council has unanimously endorsed the appointment of Olatunji Disu as the substantive Inspector-General of Police. The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, confirmed the development to journalists shortly after the council’s meeting at the State House, Abuja, which lasted about 40 minutes. “Yes, they have unanimously endorsed Disu as IGP,” Onanuga said. The meeting was convened in compliance with the provisions of the Police Act 2020, which mandates the Police Council to formally consider the appointment of an Inspector-General of Police. In an earlier statement announcing the resignation of former IGP,…

The Delta State Police Command has foiled a planned cult attack and dismantled armed robbery syndicates across Warri, Ughelli and Sapele, arresting several suspects and recovering firearms and live ammunition. Spokesperson of the Command, SP Bright Edafe, disclosed the development in a statement issued on Monday, describing the operations as a decisive move against violent criminal networks threatening peace in the state. “The Delta State Police Command, through credible intelligence and well-coordinated operations, has successfully foiled a planned cult attack and dismantled armed robbery networks operating within Warri, Ughelli and Sapele,” Edafe said. He stressed that the operations underscored the…

Amid rising military tensions between the United States and Iran, the U.S. government has warned its citizens in Nigeria and worldwide to exercise increased caution over potential security risks and travel disruptions. In a security alert issued on Monday, the U.S. Department of State advised Americans abroad, particularly in volatile regions, to stay vigilant and monitor updates from the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. The advisory comes against the backdrop of escalating hostilities in the Middle East after coordinated military operations involving the United States and Israel targeted key Iranian leadership and strategic assets. Iranian state media confirmed the death…

Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, has pledged N1 billion over the next five years to support research at the Federal University of Technology, Environment and Sciences, Iyin Ekiti, reaffirming his commitment to building the institution into a world-class centre for innovation and sustainability. Bamidele made the pledge on Friday in Iyin Ekiti during the maiden matriculation ceremony of 1,564 pioneer students of the university, expressing optimism that a solid foundation had been laid for the institution’s rapid growth. “I feel a strong sense of responsibility and motivation for what lies ahead. By the grace of God, it will be achieved,” he…