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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Rtd AIG Hakeem Odumosu as the Substantive Chairman of EFCC. Rtd AIG Hakeem Odumosu The approval is however subject to his Confirmation by the Senate.

President Bola Tinubu has approved the return of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) to the Office of the Vice President for supervision, in compliance with their various establishment Acts. Kashim Shettima The President has also approved a formal structure for the Office of the Vice President as well as an appropriate number of technical and administrative aides that will work with the Vice President in the discharge of his responsibilities.

The President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the immediate retirement of all service chiefs and controller general of customs, advisers, and inspector general of the police.

Please see below a list of special advisers to Mr President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in a press release by the State House. APPOINTMENT OF SPECIAL ADVISERS President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of the following as Special Advisers: • Mr. Dele Alake Special Adviser, Special Duties, Communications and Strategy • Mr. Yau Darazo Special Adviser, Political and Intergovernmental Affairs • 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 Ugochukwu Uwajumogu Special Adviser, Industry, Trade and Investment. • Dr (Mrs.) Salma Ibrahim Anas Special Adviser, Health

The Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, AbdulRasheed Bawa, has been indefinitely suspended from office by President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu. AbdulRasheed Bawa The statement read, “President Tinubu has approved the indefinite suspension from office of AbdulRasheed Bawa, CON, as the Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to allow for proper investigation into his conduct while in office. This follows weighty allegations of abuse of office levelled against him. “Mr Bawa has been directed to immediately handover the affairs of his office to the Director, Operations in the Commission, who will oversee the affairs of the Office of the Chairman of the Commission pending the conclusion of the investigation.” A New Acting Chairman Has Also Been Appointed By The President. AbdulKarim Chukkol As Directed By President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, After The Suspension Of AbdulRasheed Bawa, AbdulKarim Chukkol, Will Be The Acting Chairman, Economic And Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)

On Monday, Ernest Umakhihe, Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD) issued a warning to Nigerians on the outbreak of a bacterial disease that affects both animals and man called Anthrax. Image Credit: Onlymyhealth Ernest Umakhihe said “The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development hereby alerts the general public on the outbreak of Anthrax in some neighboring countries within the West African Sub-Region; specifically, Northern Ghana bordering Burkina Faso and Togo. “The disease which has claimed some lives is a primary bacterial disease that affects both animals and man, because of man’s closeness to animals. “Non-vaccinated animals with Anthrax can easily be transmitted to man through the inhalation of Anthrax spores or the consumption of contaminated animal products, such as hides and skin (pomo), meat, or milk. Anthrax a zoonotic disease has claimed lives in some neighbouring countries within the West African Sub-Region; specifi

The Guinness World Records today, Tuesday declared Hilda Effiong Bassey aka Hilda Baci the new record holder for the longest cooking, cook-a-thon, by an individual. The Guinness World Record in a statement on its website, had this to say;  “Following a thorough review of all the evidence, Guinness World Records can now confirm that Hilda Effiong Bassey, better known as Hilda Baci, has officially broken the record for the longest cooking marathon (individual), with a time of 93 hours 11 minutes.” Hilda Effiong Bassey a 26-year-old Nigerian chef began cooking on Thursday the 11th of May, 2023 and continued through to Monday the 15th of May, 2023. Over 100 pots of food were prepared by her, within the four-day in the kitchen. Despite Hilda's attempt to set a record of 100 hours, the Guinness Book of World Records deducted seven hours from the total 100 hours she spent cooking because she erroneously took extra minutes off, for her resting period, early on in the attempt.

Senator Godwill Akpabio, a former governor of Akwa Ibom State, has been voted for as the Senate President of the 10th Assembly. Senator Godswill Akpabio The Clerk announced Akpabio as the Senate President having garnered 63 votes leaving his rival with 46 votes. The All Progressives Congress Party's preferred candidate, was paired with the senator Jibrin Barau, the senator representing Kano South, Jibrin Barau.

ThisDay Senate Presidency: News of Yari’s Imminent Arrest Excites Akpabio’s Supporters. Abdulaziz Yari Barely 24 hours to the election of the presiding officers of the National Assembly, supporters of former Akwa-Ibom State Governor, Godswill Akpabio, have started celebrating over a fast-circulating rumour that an aspirant for the position of Senate President, Abdulaziz Yari, would soon be arrested by security agents and whisked away from Abuja before Tuesday morning.  The Guardian Nigeria  • 52 per cent of Nigerian professionals considering migration, survey uncovers As the brain drain syndrome in the health and information technology (IT) sectors persists, Phillips Consulting (PCL) has revealed in its recent survey that about 52 per cent of Nigerian professionals are considering quitting their jobs and relocating abroad within a year. • Lawmakers edgy in last minute battle for Senate leadership. The die is cast, as members-elect of the 10th National Assembly vote for aspirants jostli

Godwin Emefiele The former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, can be seen in the video making the rounds on social media below; being driven towards a private jet. A man with a handcuff then ushers him into the plane. The Department of State Services (DSS) has revealed that the suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, is now in its custody. They made this known in a statement via the agency’s Twitter handle on Saturday, June 10, 2023 The statement read; “The Department of State Services (DSS) hereby confirms that Mr Godwin Emefiele, the suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria is now in its custody for some investigative reasons. "The public, particularly the media, is enjoined to apply utmost caution in the reportage and narratives concerning this.” Well, Nigerians await further clarification on the CBN governor and his purported arrest.

The Electricity Act 2023 passed by lawmakers in July 2022, has been signed into law by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu The new law seeks to promote private sector investments in the power sector. The new law replaces the 2005 Electricity and Power Sector Reform Act. Below are the advantages of the new 2023 Electricity Act as carefully highlighted by the Punch News: 1. The passage means that anyone may construct, own, or operate an undertaking for generating electricity not exceeding one megawatt in aggregate at a site, or an undertaking for distribution of electricity with a capacity not exceeding 100 kilowatts in aggregate at a site, or such other capacity as the Commission may determine from time to time, without a licence. 2. . Electricity generation licensees are obligated to meet renewable generation obligations as may be prescribed by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission. 3. Electricity generating companies will be mandated to either generate po

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has suspended the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Governor, Mr Godwin Emefiele from office with immediate effect. Godwin Emefiele Information Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Willie Bassey Director, on Friday night, in a statement said it is in line with the ongoing investigation of his office and the planned reforms in the financial sector of the economy. Emefiele has been directed to immediately hand over the affairs of his office to the Deputy Governor (Operations Directorate), who will act as the Central Bank Governor pending the conclusion of investigation and the reforms.

The 2023 edition of the Black Entertainment Television Awards, is around the corner and Nigerian artistes – Burna Boy, Tems and Ayra Starr, Asake have been nominated for it. Grammy award winner, Burna Boy, was nominated for Best Male R&B/Pop Artist, Video Director of the Year, Viewer’s Choice, and Best International Act categories. Tems, who is also a Grammy winner was nominated for Best Female R&B/Pop Artiste, Best Collaboration, and Viewers Choice categories. However, both Asake and Ayra Starr earned one nomination each. While Asake will contend in the Viewer’s Choice: Best New International Act category, Ayra Starr will compete with Burna Boy in the best international act category. Wish them luck!

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), in the early hours of yesterday, Sunday, pulled down the over 30-year-old popular UTC complex at Area 10, Garki, Abuja - FCT. The administration of the FCT had earlier said that the old complex was overdue for a restructuring, it needed to be demolished and rebuilt.  The FCTA said this was in a bid to create a structure that will grow small and medium enterprises thereby making the shopping mall, suitable for global business needs and challenges. A deputy director, monitoring and inspection in the Department of Development Control, Hassan Ogbole, said the structures were defective and there was the need to upgrade them to the level that would meet global business standards. Ogbole noted that the occupants of the building were given notices to enable them move out and allow the construction to commence, but many of them did not pay attention. He also said: “The place is in a state of disrepair and no longer habitable for business acti

“No One Minded The Bride Was Aged 73” - Tina Turner. Tina Turner On Her Wedding Day The late ‘Private Dancer’ singer was overjoyed when she finally found love again with German music producer Erwin Bach, 67, following her abusive marriage to her former music partner Ike Turner, and married him at their home in Switzerland in 2013. She told in her brutally honest autobiography ‘My Love Story’ about the big day: “My wedding day could not have been more perfect or spectacular – and no one minded a bit that the bride was aged 73. “I’d organised the whole thing myself, and that included importing more than 100,000 roses to bedeck the grounds of our home in Switzerland. “As friends gathered, sipping champagne on that glorious day in July 2013, the air was filled with the most wonderful scent.” She said about her choice of music at the event: “A lot of thought had gone into my choice of wedding music. If you listen to Frank Sinatra’s ‘My Way’, the words fit my life perfectly: ‘The record show