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Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, announced the submission during Wednesday’s plenary session, Akpabio has directed the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs to review the nominations and report back to the chamber within one week.

This is the first list of ambassadorial nominees sent to the Senate by Tinubu since he became the President on May 29, 2023.

The nominees are Kayode Are from Ogun State, Aminu Dalhatu from Jigawa State, and Ayodele Oke.

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“The list contains three names for now. I am sure others will follow,” Akpabio said after reading the letter from Tinubu.

Since taking office in 2023, the President has yet to appoint any ambassadors, a delay that has drawn criticism.

Source: Channels

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Nigeria’s Minister of State, Foreign Affairs, Bianca Ojukwu, was also at the Air Base reception.

Other ministers, heads of key government agencies, and private sector members, who will participate in a string of bilateral talks and agreement signings, later welcomed President Tinubu to his hotel.

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Onanuga said, “The official welcoming ceremony, with full military honours, will take place on Monday at the Planalto Palace.

“At the Planalto, Tinubu and the President of the Federative Republic of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, will hold a tête-à-tête, followed by expanded bilateral meetings attended by senior officials of both governments.

“The leaders will witness the signing of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and address a joint press conference afterwards.

“He will also participate in the Nigeria-Brazil Business Forum as part of a packed programme in Brasília on Monday.”

Source: Channels

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According to a statement signed by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the extension is aimed at allowing Adeniyi to consolidate ongoing reforms and complete key initiatives of the Tinubu administration.

These include the modernisation of the Customs Service, implementation of the National Single Window Project, and Nigeria’s obligations under the African Continental Free Trade Area, AfCFTA, Protocol.

“President Tinubu recognises Adeniyi’s steadfast leadership and commitment to service.

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The 40-day Lenten season, a time of fasting, prayer, and repentance, prepares believers for the joyous celebration of Easter, commenced with the Ash Wednesday..

The President noted that this year’s Lent, a time of devotion and reflection for Christians, coincides with the holy month of Ramadan for Muslims, similarly emphasizing devotion, sacrifice, and acts of kindness. He added that this convergence of religious observances is a testament to the unity in diversity that characterises the nation.

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President Tinubu urged all Nigerians to embrace the love of Jesus Christ by showing compassion and empathy to those around them, beyond fasting and prayer.

He added that food prices are declining, the exchange rate is stabilising, fuel prices are dropping, and internal security is strengthening, adding that security and law enforcement agencies are making commendable strides. This progress he said, fills the nation with steadfast hope and optimism for the future.

President Tinubu prayed for God’s kindness which will bring healing to the sick, prosperity to the people, and peace to the nation.

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This led to a confrontation between lawmakers and security officers, with lawmakers eventually regaining access to the assembly.

During the plenary session, lawmakers discussed the security breach and expressed a vote of confidence in Speaker Mojisola Meranda.

They also decided to investigate the incident and submit their findings to President Bola Tinubu and SSS Director General, Oluwatosin Ajayi.

The DSS had initially explained that the request came as a letter from the Assembly dated February 14, 2025, which specifically sought increased security due to potential threats.

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In the letter, the management of the Lagos State Assembly informed security agencies in Lagos that there was credible information suggesting plans to forcefully reinstate the impeached speaker of the state assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, on February 18, 2025.

The assembly management stressed that the development posed a potential security threat to the Assembly and its members.

Recall that Meranda became the Lagos legislature’s first female speaker on January 13, 2025, after Obasa’s removal.

Obasa was abroad when replaced, and all principal positions and committees were dissolved following his impeachment.

Upon returning, Obasa claimed his removal did not follow due process, insisting he remained the assembly’s speaker.

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According to reports gathered, Kennedy joined Nollywood a few months after being sacked by President Bola Tinubu.

The former minister was appointed as minister in August 2023, and removed alongside four others in a cabinet reshuffle on October 23, 2024.

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The 51-year-old politician shifted her focus to filmmaking barely four months after her removal from the cabinet.

Announcing her acting career on her X handle, Kennedy shared a video of her latest project ‘Hatred.’

Kennedy, a lawyer and entrepreneur, joined the All Progressives Congress, APC, in 2015 and emerged as the party’s first female presidential aspirant in 2023, before ultimately withdrawing to support Tinubu.

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The appointment, which took effect from January 1, 2025, was for a period of a non-renewable five years.

However, before she was appointed as the substantive Vice-Chancellor, she had served as UniAbuja’s acting VC from July 5, 2024.

A statement issued today by the Special Adviser to the President on Information & Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, which announced significant leadership changes at several Federal Universities, said to succeed Maikudi, President Tinubu appointed Professor Lar Patricia Manko as Acting Vice Chancellor of the institution.

The statement barred the 42-year-old from applying for the substantive Vice Chancellor position when it becomes available.

The Presidency also informed that President Tinubu has dissolved the entire Governing Council of the University.

According to the statement, the current Pro-Chancellor of the University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Lanre Tejuoso, has been appointed Pro-Chancellor of Yakubu Gowon University.

He will be succeeded in Makurdi by the pro-chancellor of Alvan Ikoku University of Education Joy Emordi.

Additionally, President Tinubu has removed Polycarp Chigbu from his position as Acting Vice-Chancellor at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, UNN, before his tenure ends on February 14.

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Oguejiofu T. Ujam has been appointed as his successor for six months and will not be eligible to apply for the permanent position.

The leadership changes at UNN extend to the role of Pro-Chancellor, with Gen. Ike Nwachukwu reassigned to Pro-Chancellor at the University of Uyo.

President Tinubu appointed Engineer Olubunmi Kayode Ojo as the new Pro-Chancellor of UNN. Previously, Ojo held the same position at the Federal University of Lokoja and the Federal University of Oye-Ekiti.

Professor Zubairu Tajo Abdullahi, currently the Pro-Chancellor of the University of Uyo, has been appointed to succeed Ojo at the Federal University of Lokoja.

Sani Stores is the new Pro-Chancellor of Alvan Ikoku University of Education, succeeding Joy Emordi. Senator Stores is a Council Member at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka.

Additionally, Barrister Olugbenga Kukoyi, a current Council Member at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, has been appointed the new Pro-Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University in Awka, Anambra State.

According to the statement, all appointments and reassignment decisions are effective immediately.

The statement further said President Tinubu emphasised that these changes reflect his administration’s commitment to revitalising Nigeria’s higher education system through dynamic leadership and accountability.

It explained that the restructuring aims to strengthen governance and academic excellence within Nigeria’s tertiary education sector.

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They are ⁠Onwusoro Ihemelandu, Abia State; Ndiomu Philip, Bayelsa State; ⁠Anuma Nlia, Ebonyi State; and Ogbodo Nnam, Enugu State.

Others are ⁠Usman Aminu, Kebbi State; Oyekunle Nwakuso, Rivers State; Nadungu Gagare, Kaduna State; and Kalba Usman, Gombe State.

The President also swore in 18 Federal Commissioners of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission.

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The Special Adviser to the President, Information & Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, announced the appointment in a statement today.

The statement read that President Tinubu appointed board chairpersons for 42 Federal Organisations and a secretary to the board of the Civil Defence, Immigration, and Prisons Services.

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The President has also appointed a new Managing Director for the Nigerian Railway Corporation and a Director-General for the National Board for Technology Incubation, NBTI.

Onanuga said Tinubu appointed former Deputy Governor of Kebbi State, Sulaiman Argungu, as the Chairman, of Nigeria Bulk Electricity Trading Company.

Similarly, a long-time ally of the President and former Senator representing Rivers South-East, Magnus Abe, made the list as the Chairman of the National Agency For Great Green Wall.

According to the Presidential spokesman, Tinubu directed the board chairpersons not to interfere with the management of the organisations, emphasising that their positions are non-executive.

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