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Edo PDP Slams APC Over ‘Sponsorship Of Thugs, Cultists’

July 21, 2020 5:08 am

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has slammed the All Progressives Congress (APC) over allegation of the Edo State Government giving out appointments to thugs and cultists to disrupt the forthcoming governorship election.

In a statement in Benin yesterday by the state Publicity Secretary, Mr Chris Nehikhare, he said that the charge is an obvious display of APC desperate attempt to try to bully the people.

He said: “It is a common knowledge that the APC is the party that is populated by known thugs and brigands in the many factions that exist within it.”

According to the spokesman, Governor Obaseki’s …

Kano: Ganduje Makes New Appointments

December 20, 2019 4:46 am

Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has approved the appointment of substantive Head of Service, in person of Hajiya Binta Lawan Ahmed.

Ahmed, until her appointment was the Permanent Secretary State Ministry of Commerce.

She replaces Dr Kabiru Shehu, who was in acting capacity, after the completion of his service years, with the state civil service, few weeks back.

This was contained in a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Kano State, Abba Anwar.

The statement said that governor commended Dr. Shehu for the good and patriotic service to the state, during his tenure as …

Army Redeploys Senior Officers, Makes New Appointments

December 16, 2019 2:16 pm

Following the recent promotion of some senior officers, the Nigerian Army has released the postings and appointments of the officers to various military formations across the country.

Colonel Sagir Musa, Acting Director Army Public Relations in a statement issued on Monday indicated that, the posting which was approved by the Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen TY Buratai is a routine exercise carried out to reinvigorate the system for greater professional effectiveness and efficiency.

Part of the statement reads…

“The highlight of the posting includes the appointment of Maj Gen EO Ogunkale from Command Army Record Lokoja to Defence Headquarters …

Buhari Is Religiously Biased, His Appointments Are Lopsided

December 16, 2019 2:15 pm

The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has accused President Muhammadu Buhari of being religiously biased and lopsided in his appointments.

CAN President, Rev Dr. Samson Ayokunle made the claim while declaring that the body has lost confidence in Buhari.

In a statement issued by his Special Assistant on Media and Communications, Pastor Adebayo Oladeji over the weekend, Ayokunle said Buhari has promoted his religion more than any other president in Nigeria.

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The statement reads partly: “He, Buhari, is religiously biased and partisan. We have no more confidence in him. And we …

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Political appointments: Gov. Ihedioha expands Imo cabinet

June 20, 2019 1:39 am

Gov. Emeka Ihedioha of Imo on Wednesday made more appointments into his cabinet for the administration of the state.

The names and portfolios of the appointees are contained in statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr Chibuike Onyeukwu, and made available to newsmen on Wednesday in Owerri.

The new appointees are Prof. Chudi Uwazurike – Special Adviser (Diaspora), Mr Jones Onyereri – Special Adviser (Political), and Mr Jeff Ojinika – Special Adviser (Inter-party).

Others are Dr Sonny Ogulewe – Senior Special Assistant (Admin), Secretary to State Governments (SSG’s) Office, Mr Richmond Osuji – Senior Special Assistant (Rural …

2019 Cabinet Dissolution: Scramble for appointments begin

March 1, 2019 12:11 pm

Following a hint by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, that President Muhammadu Buhari might dissolve his cabinet before his May 29 terminal date, jostle for ministerial appointments by outgoing and prospective ministers have begun, THISDAY learnt last night.

Adesina had told Arise TV, a broadcast arm of THISDAY, Thursday morning that Buhari might dissolve his cabinet before May 29 to pave the way for a fresh team that would help him navigate the new tenure he won last Saturday.

“One thing about governance is that the first mandate was for four years

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