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President Tinubu Swears in New Permanent Secretaries and NPC Chairman President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has taken a significant step in reshaping Nigeria’s administrative framework by swearing in five new permanent secretaries and the Chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC), Dr Aminu Yusuf. The ceremony took place just before the start of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting on Wednesday, highlighting the importance of these appointments in the country's governance structure. The five permanent secretaries who were sworn in include: Dr John Chidiebere Ezeamama from Imo State Ibrahim Abdulkarim Ozi from Nasarawa State Dr Abdul Sule Usman Garba from the North Central region Dr Ishiyaku Musa Mohammed from the North East Dr Binyerem Chigbonwu Ukaire from the South East In addition to the permanent secretaries, Dr Aminu Yusuf, the Chairman of the NPC, was also sworn in alongside two other members of the Board: Dr Joseph Haruna Kigbu and Tonga Betara Bulatafa. Pr...

Trump's Directive to Ensure Military Pay Amid Government Shutdown Donald Trump has instructed the US Defence Secretary, Pete Hegseth, to ensure that military personnel receive their regular paychecks despite the ongoing federal government shutdown. The president emphasized this directive on Saturday, stating that Hegseth must guarantee that troops do not miss out on their scheduled payment on 15 October. This comes as other government employees have already experienced partial pay withholding or have been laid off. Trump expressed his frustration with the situation on his Truth Social platform, saying, "I will not allow the Democrats to hold our Military, and the entire Security of our Nation, HOSTAGE, with their dangerous Government Shutdown." The Republican and Democratic parties continue to blame each other for failing to agree on a spending plan to reopen the government. The president's message specifically asks Hegseth to "use all available funds to get ...

Government Urges Tertiary Institutions to Utilize Unspent Education Funds The Federal Government has issued a directive to all tertiary institutions in Nigeria, urging them to fully utilize unaccessed and unspent education intervention funds within 30 days. This move marks the end of an era where funds remained idle due to bureaucratic inefficiencies. During a strategic meeting with Vice Chancellors, Rectors, Provosts, Bursars, and Procurement Officers in Abuja, Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, emphasized the importance of using allocated resources effectively. He described the failure to use these funds as a "setback to national progress" and stressed that institutions must submit reconciled reports of unutilized funds within the stipulated timeframe. "This meeting is not for blame games but to move forward collectively," the Minister stated. He highlighted that resources meant to transform classrooms, laboratories, and libraries have remained unus...

Federal Employees Face Uncertainty as Government Shutdown Looms Federal employees across the United States are experiencing a wave of fear and confusion as the possibility of a government shutdown grows closer. With the new fiscal year beginning on October 1, the lack of agreement between Congress and the White House on federal funding has left many workers in a state of anxiety. The situation is compounded by the fact that the current standoff threatens to disrupt essential services and impact the livelihoods of millions. Democrats have been pushing for several key measures, including the extension of health insurance subsidies, reversing Medicaid cuts from previous legislation, and restoring funding for public media. However, these demands have been met with resistance from the administration, which has dismissed them as "unserious" and claimed that any discussions would be unproductive. In response, the White House issued a memo urging federal agencies to prepare for pot...

New Leadership at the University of Abuja The Federal Government has appointed Professor Mathew Adamu as the new Acting Vice-Chancellor of the University of Abuja, which is now known as Yakubu Gowon University. This decision marks a significant shift in leadership following the previous appointment of Professor Patricia Manko Lar, who served for six months in an acting capacity starting in February 2025. Professor Adamu will assume his role on Monday, 11 August 2025, and will serve for a period of three months. His appointment comes as part of an ongoing effort to ensure continuity and stability within the university. The Acting Registrar and Secretary to Council, Mrs. Roseline O. Adakayi, highlighted that Professor Adamu’s primary responsibility will be to support the Governing Council, led by Senator Dr. Olanrewaju Tejuoso, in concluding the process of appointing a substantive Vice-Chancellor in accordance with statutory provisions and guidelines. The statement also acknowledged t...