The Senate has confirmed the nominations of Mr. Ola Olukoyede, Halima Shehu and Muhammd Hammajoda. President Bola Tinubu had nominated Olukoyede as the chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Shehu as the national coordinator, National Social Investment Programme Agency, and Muhammd Hammajoda as the new secretary of the nation’s anti-graft agency. The appointees were confirmed…
The President of the United States of America, Joe Biden, has announced $100 million for humanitarian assistance in Gaza. In a post on his official X handle, the money would support over one million displaced and conflict-affected Palestinians. “I just announced $100 million for humanitarian assistance in Gaza and the West Bank. This money will…
Osun State Government has approved the constitution of a new management teams for both Osun United and Osun Babes Football Clubs. The government also appointed football coaches for both clubs. This was contained in a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Deputy Governor, Goke Awoyemi on Wednesday. The Deputy Governor and Commissioner…
The World Health Organization on Wednesday urged against any attacks on healthcare centres, a day after a Gaza hospital strike that killed at least 200 people. “We call … at a minimum to stop any attacks on healthcare facilities,” the head of the WHO’s European branch, Hans Kluge, told AFP in an interview, listing it…
A strike on a Gaza hospital compound which health officials there said killed at least 200 people has provoked outrage and condemnation from around the world, with protests on the streets of Amman, Tunis, Beirut and Tehran. The Palestinian militant group Hamas, which runs the territory, accused Israel of being behind the explosion. The Israeli…
•••Free hostages, Pope begs Israel, Hamas Pope Francis on Wednesday called for all efforts to be made to avoid a “humanitarian catastrophe” in Gaza, and expressed concern at risk of a widening of the Hamas-Israel conflict. “The victims are increasing and the situation in Gaza is desperate. Please do everything possible to avoid a humanitarian…
President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, approved the appointment of a new management team for the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, pending Senate confirmation. They include Dr. Musa Aliyu (Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, ICPC) and Mr. Clifford Oparaodu (Secretary to the Commission, ICPC). He also approved the pre-end of tenure leave request for the…
President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, approved the appointment of Ahmed Galadima Aminu, to serve as the Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the Petroleum Technology Development Fund for a term of four years. His appointment follows the application for retirement submitted by the outgoing Executive Secretary/CEO, Bello Aliyu Gusau. The presidency said Gusau will…
President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, approved the dissolution of the Board of National Hajj Commission of Nigeria. He also appointed Jalal Arabi to serve as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Commission for a term of four years in the first instance. “The new Chairman / CEO of the National Hajj Commission of…
The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, on Tuesday, approved the promotion of all civil and public servants whose promotions were due in 2022. The PUNCH reports that the Makinde administration conducted the 2017-2022 promotion exercises; and for 2022, the governor had also given approval for the conduct of the promotion of 7, 276 civil…
