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JUST IN: President Tinubu sacks 5 ministers, including the Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Ken-Ohanenye; appoints 7 new ministers.

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One of the newly appointed ministers is the wife of the late Biafra leader, Chukwuemeka Ojukwu

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR has approved the immediate implementation of eight far-reaching actions to reinvigorate the Administration’s capacity for optimal efficiency pursuant of his commitment to deliver on his promises to Nigerians.

The eight actions approved by Mr. President include:
1. The renaming of the Ministry of Nigeria Delta Development to Ministry of Regional Development to oversee the activities of all the Regional Development Commissions. The Regional Development Commissions to be under the supervision of the new Ministry are; the Niger Delta Development Commission, the South East Development Commission, the North East Development and the North West Development Commission.

2. The immediate winding up of the Ministry of Sports Development and the transfer of its functions to the National Sports Commission in order to develop a vibrant sports economy;

3. The merger of the Federal Ministry of Tourism and the Federal Ministry of Arts and Culture to become Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy;

4. The re-assignment of ten (10) ministers to new ministerial portfolios;

5. The discharge of five (5) Ministers.

6. The nomination of seven (7) new ministers for onward transmission to Senate for confirmation;

7. The appointment of Shehu Dikko as Chairman of the National Sports Commission;

8. The appointment of Sunday Akin Dare as Special Adviser to the President on Public Communication and Orientation working from the Ministry of Information and National Orientation

LIST OF MINISTERS REASSIGNED TO NEW PORTFOLIOS ARE AS
FOLLOWS:

S/N Name of Minister Current Designation of Minister
New Designation of Minister
1. Hon Dr. Yusuf Tanko Sununu
Minister of State, Education Minister of State
Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction

2. Dr. Morufu Olatunji Alausa
Minister State, Health Minister of Education

3. Barr. Bello Muhammad Goronyo
Minister of State, Water Resources and Sanitation
Minister of State Works

4. Hon. Abubakar Eshiokpekha Momoh
Minister of Niger Delta Development
Minister of Regional Development

S/N Name of Minister Current Designation of Minister
New Designation of Minister

5. Uba Maigari Ahmadu Minister of State Steel Development
Minister of State Regional Development

6. Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment
Minister of State Finance

7. Sen. John Owan Enoh Minister of Sports Development
Minister of State Trade and Investment [Industry]

8. Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim Minister of State, Police Affairs
Minister of Women Affairs

9. Ayodele Olawande Minister of State for Youth Development
Minister for Youth Development

10. Dr. Salako Iziaq Adekunle Adeboye
Minister of State, Environment
Minister of State, Health

MINISTERS TO BE DISCHARGED ARE AS FOLLOWS:

S/N Name of Minister Designation of Minister
1. Barr. Uju-Ken Ohanenye Minister of Women Affairs
2. Lola Ade-John Minister of Tourism
3. Prof Tahir Mamman SAN OON Minister of Education
4. Abdullahi Muhammad Gwarzo Minister of State, Housing and Urban
Development
5. Dr. Jamila Bio Ibrahim Minister of Youth Development

LIST OF NEW MINISTERS APPOINTED AND PORTFOLIOS ARE AS
FOLLOWS:

S/N Name of Minister Designation of Minister
Ministry

1. Dr Nentawe Yilwatda Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction
Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction

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S/N Name of Minister Designation of Minister
Ministry

2. Muhammadu Maigari Dingyadi
Minister of Labour & Employment

Federal Ministry of Labour & Employment

3. Bianca Odinaka Odumegu-Ojukwu
Minister of State Foreign Affairs
Ministry of Foreign Affairs

4. Dr Jumoke Oduwole Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment (Trade and Investment)
Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment

5. Idi Mukhtar Maiha Ministry of Livestock Development
Federal Ministry of Livestock Development

6. Rt. Hon. Yusuf Abdullahi Ata
Minister of State, Housing and Urban Development
Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development

7. Suwaiba Said Ahmad PhD
Minister of State Education
Federal Ministry of Education
The President thanked the outgoing members of the Federal Executive Council for their service to the nation while wishing them the best in their future endeavours. He then charged the newly appointed ministers as well as their reassigned colleagues to see their appointment as a call to serve the nation. He added that all appointees must understand the administration’s eagerness and determination to set Nigeria on the path to irreversible growth and invest the best of their abilities into the actualisation of the government’s priorities.

The Presidency
Federal Republic of Nigeria
October 2024

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BREAKING: Alleged assassination plot: Akpabio petitions IGP, demands Natasha’s prosecution

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Senate President Godswill Akpabio has formally petitioned the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, over what he described as a “criminally defamatory and inciting” allegation made by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who accused him of plotting her assassination.

In the petition dated April 3 and copied to the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), Akpabio described the claims as “heinous lies” intended to damage his reputation, incite public unrest, and endanger his life.

The controversy stems from a public speech by Akpoti-Uduaghan on April 1 in Kogi State, where she alleged that Akpabio had directed former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello to assassinate her within Kogi State in order to make it appear that her constituents were behind the attack.

Responding to the accusation, Akpabio stated in his petition: “This statement is not only a heinous lie but a reckless and deliberate attempt to damage my reputation, endanger my life and security, and incite political unrest.”

He added that the allegation, made without evidence, was politically motivated and designed to manipulate public sentiment.

“It is a calculated act of blackmail and character assassination, designed to portray me as a political villain,” he said.

Akpabio called for an immediate police investigation and urged the prosecution of Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan under laws covering criminal defamation, incitement, false accusation, and conduct likely to cause a breach of peace.

The Senate President also stressed the impact of the allegation due to its widespread coverage on TV, radio, print, and social media.

“The severity of this false allegation, and the fact that it has gained public traction, makes it necessary that law enforcement agencies treat it with the urgency it deserves,” he said.

He concluded the petition by stating the need to hold public officials accountable for statements capable of undermining national peace and democratic institutions.

This latest clash between Akpabio and Akpoti-Uduaghan follows an earlier controversy in which she accused the Senate President of sexual harassment — a claim that contributed to her suspension from the upper legislative chamber for alleged misconduct.

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PRESIDENT TINUBU CONGRATULATES ALIKO DANGOTE, AFRICA’S INDUSTRIAL ICON, ON HIS BIRTHDAY

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PRESIDENT TINUBU CONGRATULATES ALIKO DANGOTE, AFRICA’S INDUSTRIAL ICON, ON HIS BIRTHDAY

President Bola Tinubu congratulates Africa’s foremost industrialist and philanthropist, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, founder and President of the Dangote Group, on his birthday.

The President celebrates the life of a visionary whose resilience and unwavering commitment to Africa’s economic transformation have redefined entrepreneurship on the continent.

President Tinubu commends Alhaji Dangote for his contributions to Nigeria’s industrialisation effort, noting how his ventures-from cement manufacturing to agriculture and the groundbreaking Dangote Refinery-have bolstered the national ambition for self-sufficiency and created thousands of jobs.

Beyond commerce, the President extols Dangote’s philanthropy, mainly through the Dangote Foundation, which has uplifted millions of underprivileged Africans.

“Aliko Dangote’s life embodies hard work, generosity, and faith in Nigeria’s potential. His willingness to invest in people and nation- building reflects profound business ingenuity and love for humanity,” the President states.

President Tinubu prays that God Almighty will continue to bless Africa’s richest man with vitality, wisdom, and many more years of impact.

He encourages younger Nigerians to draw inspiration from Dangote’s enterprise, resilience, and service.a

Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President
(Information and Strategy)
April 10, 2025

 

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Trade war: Canada PM, Carney backs down, agrees to negotiate ‘immediately’ with Trump

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The Prime Minister of Canada, Mark Carney, has backed down on his end of the trade war and agreed to negotiate “immediately” with Donald Trump.

Carney was reacting to Trump’s announcement on Wednesday, confirming a 90-day pause on all new “reciprocal” tariffs.

It is a major reversal, which has resulted in the biggest stock market rallies in history.

Carney, who succeeded Justin Trudeau earlier this year, has applauded Trump for the move.

“The pause on reciprocal tariffs announced by President Trump is a welcome reprieve for the global economy,” Carney wrote on social media.

The Liberal Party leader also stated that he “will commence negotiations on a new economic and security relationship immediately following the federal election” with Trump.

On March 23, Carney called for a snap election on April 28 and noted that while Canada will negotiate with the U.S., Trump’s signal that he will negotiate with several other countries means his nation will have to react similarly.

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