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BREAKING: President Tinubu sacks Nat’l Hajj Commission Chairman

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman as the new Executive Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), effectively removing the previous head, Jalal Arabi amid corruption allegations.

Professor Usman is a renowned scholar with qualifications from the University of Madinah and Peshawar University, Pakistan.

He previously served as Chairman of the Kano State Pilgrims Board, successfully overseeing the operations of the largest quota of state pilgrims in the country.

According to a statement by presidential spokesperson Ajuri Ngalale, the appointment is subject to confirmation by the Senate.

“The President expects the new Chairman of NAHCON to discharge his duties with integrity, transparency, and utmost fidelity to the nation,” the statement said.

The development comes after the previous Chairman, Jalal Arabi, and the commission’s secretary, Abdullahi Kontagora, were grilled by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged mismanagement or diversion of parts of the N90bn released by the Federal Government to subsidize the 2024 Hajj pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia.

Arabi and Kontagora spent three nights in EFCC custody last week after failing to meet their bail conditions.

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Tinubu ‘considering’ Frank Mba, three others as IGP as Egbetokun exits September

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

There are strong indications that the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun’s tenure may not be extended by President Bola Tinubu.

Egbetokun, who was appointed on June 19, last year, is expected to retire on September 4, when he turns 60.

Sources say President Tinubu is already considering four high ranking officers for the police to job.

Top on the list is Frank Mba, a Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG) and former spokesperson of the force.

Others senior officers being considered, according to the source which craved anonymity include Dasuki Danbappa Galadanchi, Sahabo Abubakar Yahaya and Bala Ciroma.

“Frank Mba is top on the list of those being considered by the president as the next IGP because he is retiring in May 2027. He’s also an experienced and well-rounded officer,” the source said.

“Ciroma, Galadanchi and Yahaya are also being considered because although their time is short, it will give the president time to consider the police amendment bill at the National Assembly,” the source revealed.

Leading reporters reports that there has been a recent wave of criticisms against what many describe as “hasty passage” of the police amendment bill to increase the service age of officer.

“Even if the bill is eventually signed by the president, it will most certainly not apply to IGP Egbetokun because the president is aware that Nigerians are watching,” the source declared.

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Tinubu orders reduction of Nigeria’s official delegation to UNGA

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

President Bola Tinubu has directed reduction of the size of Nigeria’s official delegation to the forthcoming United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) meetings in New York, United States.

The President said only authorised officials who have business at the event should attend the 79th session of the event in September.

Special Adviser to the President, (Media & Publicity), Chief Ajuri Ngelale, in a statement informed this directive was passed on by the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila on Saturday in Abuja.

He said the instruction was passed on during a one-day retreat organised by the State House management for heads of government agencies under its supervision.

Addressing participants at the retreat, the Chief of Staff said the decision to streamline Nigeria’s delegation to the 79th session of UNGA in September is part of the administration’s commitment to ensure prudent management of resources and reduce the cost of governance.

“Highlighting the need for the State House and agencies under its supervision to ensure that its functions are guided by statutes, regulations, policy decisions, and presidential directives, Gbajabiamila hinted at upcoming policy announcements aimed at ensuring efficient service delivery in government operations.

”I just discussed with the President this afternoon. In the next few weeks, we are going to see a test of this policy during UNGA in New York.

”During recent protests, there were talks about reduction in cost of governance. Everyone is waiting to see if Nigeria, as in the past, will send the ‘largest delegation’ to UNGA.

”From experience, we know that some individuals use the opportunity of such international meetings to go about their personal businesses.

”I have received a directive from Mr. President that this time, we will be strict. If you have no business at the UN General Assembly, do not step foot in America and this is a directive from Mr. President,” Gbajabiamila said.

The Chief of Staff urged heads of agencies at the retreat to comply strictly, adding that the President is listening to the concerns of Nigerians and is committed to addressing them diligently.

On the retreat, Gbajabiamila noted that it will facilitate collaboration and coordination among government agencies, particularly those under the direct supervision of the State House.

”The idea is to ensure coherence as we jointly work together to achieve the objectives of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

”Coordination is not just a choice but a necessity for the government to succeed and for us to meet the expectations of the Nigerian people,” he said.

He said the retreat would be a continuous exercise, as governance is an evolving process that requires regular adjustments.

The Chief of Staff also urged the State House management and chief executives of agencies under its supervision to lead by example by ensuring compliance with statutes, laws, regulations, and various policies designed to enhance governance.

”We must demonstrate excellence in our compliance with the Public Procurement Act, Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria Act, the Finance Act, and various appropriation acts in operation.

”Compliance with the civil service rules and the scheme of service guidelines, especially regarding recruitment, promotion and presidential approvals is also non-negotiable,” Gbajabiamila said.

The theme of the one-day retreat was ‘Strengthening Institutional Mechanism for Effective Delivery.’

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FG reacts as Northern politicians plot to unseat Tinubu in 2027

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

The Federal Government through the Ministry of State for Defence, has revealed that no amount of political gang up can unseat Tinubu in 2027.

Minister of State for Defence, Bello Muhammed Matawalle said this in an interview with journalists on Tuesday.

There have been speculations that the recent visits by prominent Northern politicians including Abubakar Atiku and Nasir El-Rufai to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari in Daura, Katsina State, were all plots to evict Tinubu from the office in 2027.

Reacting, Matawalle questioned the motive behind the Northern politicians plot to challenge the president.

He emphasized that northerners have benefited most under President Bola Tinubu’s administration compared to other regions.

According to the Minister, the North have derived numerous benefits from President Tinubu’s administration, including strategic appointments and infrastructural development.

Matawalle listed several key appointments held by Northerners, including himself as Minister of State for Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar as Minister of Defence, and others in critical ministries.

He said, “They include but are not limited to: Muhammed Idris – Minister of Information and National orientation, Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare – Ali Pate, Minister of Agriculture and food security -Abubakar kyari and Minister of Youths- Dr. Jamila Bio Ibrahim.

“Minister of Foreign Affairs – Yusuf Tuggar, Minister of Budget and Economic planning – Atiku Bagudu, Minister of Water resources and sanitation – Joseph Utsve, Minister of Steel development – Shuaibu Audu, Minister of State, Agriculture – Sabi Abdullahi, Minister of Special duties – Zephaniah Jisalo, Minister of Education Tahir Maman SAN and Minister of State Education Yusuf Sununu.

“Minister of Police affairs Ibrahim Geidam, Minister of State Police Affairs Hon imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, Minister of State Water Resources Bello Goronto, Minister of Housing and Urban development Ahmed Dangiwa, Minister of State Housing and urban Development Abdullahi Gwarzo

“The North has appointments like the National Security Adviser, NSA, Director- General DSS, Director-General NIA, Chief of Defence Staff, Chief of Air Staff, Group Managing Director (GMD) NNPCL and MD Nigerisn Ports Authority, just to mention a few.

“No amount of political gang up can unseat the President, and no amount of blackmail can stop him from contesting for the Presidential election come 2027.

“The alleged move, by some selfish Northern Politicians masquerading as oracle for the North is just mere power play by some unpatriotic northern politician without grassroots base”.

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Tinubu appoints Salamatu Ahmed as Executive Secretary, FGSHLB

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has approved the appointment of Salamatu Ladi Ahmed as the Executive Secretary of the Federal Government Staff Housing Loans Board (FGSHLB).

The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation Folasade Yemi-Esan, disclosed this on Monday, July 1, 2024, while handing over the appointment letter to the new Executive Secretary.

Salamatu, the Board’s Director of Operations, succeeds Ibrahim Mairiga, who has proceeded on a terminal leave ahead of the expiration of his four-year tenure in September, 2024.

The HoSF charged her to leverage on the wealth of experience, garnered over the years, towards ensuring the full realisation of the Board’s core mandate.

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Breaking: Tinubu Makes Fresh Appointments (Full List)

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

In furtherance of efforts by the federal government to consolidate activities aimed at energizing the growth opportunities within the real estate sector, President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of the following qualified Nigerians to the board of the Family Homes Funds Limited (FHFL):

(1) Mr. Demola Adebise – Board Chairman

(2) Mr. Abdul Muttalab – Chief Executive Officer/Managing Director

(3) Mr. Abdullahi Musa – Executive Director (Finance)

(4) Mr. Emeka Henry Inegbu – Executive Director (Operations)

(5) Representative of the Ministry of Finance Incorporated – (Non-Executive Director)

(6) Representative of the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) – (Non-Executive Director)

(7) Mr. Sam Okagbue – (Non-Executive Director)

(8) Mr. Musa Ahmed – (Non-Executive Director)

(9) Dr. Eniang Nkang – (Non-Executive Director)

(10) Ms. Bilkisu Usman – (Non-Executive Director)

The President expects that the new members of the board of this important agency will deploy their expertise, experience, and commitment to steer the Family Homes Funds towards achieving its mandate of driving growth and development in the real estate sector.

Chief Ajuri Ngelale

Special Adviser to the President

(Media & Publicity)

July 2, 2024

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Tinubu, Shettima allegedly spent N8.64billion on travels in three months while Nigerians languish in hardship

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has accused President Bola Tinubu of neglecting the severe hunger issues facing Nigerians.

According to a statement from the organisation’s National Secretary, Peter Ameh, the coalition criticised the President for implementing ineffective policies that had failed to alleviate the crisis, questioning why Nigerians must suffer while government officials enjoy luxury.

The coalition pointed out that the government’s inability to secure farms and farmers had significantly contributed to the hunger crisis.

Ameh argued that the opulent lifestyle of government leaders revealed misplaced priorities and a refusal to act in the public interest.

“The extravagant lifestyle of our leaders is why we are in this mess. Government officials prefer spending on high-cost, low-return projects, like the proposed new private jet for the President, instead of funding initiatives that could genuinely benefit citizens,” Ameh stated.

He highlighted the excessive travel expenses of the President and his Vice, which totalled over N8.64billion in the past three months, despite public pledges to reduce government spending.

Ameh stressed that such wasteful expenditures are a significant factor in Nigeria’s widespread poverty, with approximately 87million Nigerians living below the poverty line.

Ameh also criticised the slow economic growth and stagnant GDP per capita, attributing these issues to a lack of foresight and widespread corruption among public officials.

He questioned Tinubu’s efforts to combat corruption since taking office, suggesting that ineffective leadership and corrupt practices had hindered Nigeria’s development and discouraged foreign investment.

“Nigeria’s 38.9% poverty rate is a result of incompetent leaders who have failed to improve the lives of the masses,” Ameh concluded, while urging the president to focus on the well-being of the suffering populace and take decisive action to address the nation’s pressing challenges.

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“There is poverty in the land, you are not the only ones suffering”, Tinubu tells Nigerians

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

President Bola Tinubu has emphasized that Nigerians are not the only ones facing poverty in the world.

In a statement on Tuesday, June 18 by presidential spokesperson Ajuri Ngelale, Tinubu said this in Lagos when he received a delegation from the National Assembly who came to felicitate with him on the occasion of Eid-el-Kabir.

While admitting that there are poverty and suffering in the land, Tinubu said the challenges must be tackled.

The delegation was led by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, alongside the Deputy Senate President, Jibrin Barau and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, among others.

One of the ways of tackling them, he explained, is to eliminate banditry and terrorism so that farmers cab return to the farm.

According to him, it is imperative for Nigerians to have a change of value system for the nation to make progress.

“Yes, there is poverty; there is suffering in the land. We are not the only people facing such, but we must face our challenges.

“We must find a way to eliminate banditry and terrorism so that farmers can bring out food from the farmland.

“If you do not have good roads to bring the food to the population, even if you grow the food and you are losing 60-70 per cent to damages, you will pay the price,” the president said.

He challenged citizens to have a change of mindset about Nigeria if the nation is to overcome its current challenges.

“The need (for some citizens) to change the rent-seeking mindset and become more productive to the economy is a challenge. The need to stop smuggling and all economic sabotage.

“Why should we have people removing rail tracks and all that, stealing electric cables and sabotaging the economy?

“We must embrace the campaign to change our value system. We must tell our people that the challenge we face is for all of us to change our mindset about our country,” Tinubu stressed.

“The president also commended the leadership of the National Assembly for the support extended to his administration, which he said had resulted in some of the important developments recorded by his administration.

“It is great pride for me to have the best of partners in the National Assembly. We have to drill down and be all-inclusive in our bid to satisfy our people.

“It is daunting, but we cannot run away from the fact that this country must survive the hardship,” he stated.

“The president acknowledged the challenges and the task ahead, assuring the nation of his unwavering determination to turn things around.”

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Tinubu to visit South Africa on Tuesday

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

President Bola Tinubu will depart Lagos for Pretoria, South Africa, to attend the inauguration of President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday, June 18.

Special adviser to the president on media and publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, in a statement on Monday said Tinubu will return to Nigeria after the ceremony.

Ngelale said the inauguration of President Ramaphosa follows his re-election as President for a second term.

South Africa’s parliament re-elected Ramaphosa following a coalition deal between the governing African National Congress (ANC) and opposition parties.

The new administration comprises Ramaphosa’s ANC, the Democratic Alliance (DA), the main opposition, and other political parties.

After ruling for 30 years since the end of apartheid in South Africa, the ANC had lost its firm grip in the last election which brought about a coalition.

President Tinubu had earlier congratulated the South African president over his re-election.

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Tinubu sends Eid-el-Kabir message to Nigerians

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

President Bola Tinubu has felicitated with Muslims on the 2024 Eid-el-Kabir, saying it denotes sacrifice, faith and obedience to the will of the Almighty.

The Special Adviser to the President, Media & Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, made this known in a statement on Saturday, June 15.

It reads: “President Bola Tinubu celebrates with the Muslim Ummah on the joyous occasion of Eid-el-Kabir, an event that denotes sacrifice, faith, and obedience to the will of the Almighty.

“The President congratulates the Muslim faithful and prays that Allah accepts their supplications and acts of obedience.

“President Tinubu enjoins Nigerians to reflect on the essence of the occasion, which bears strong meaning and significance for the nation.

“The President emphasizes that sacrifice and duty are essential ingredients to nation-building, noting that it takes collective purpose, will, and action to bring about great change.

“President Tinubu calls on citizens to spare a prayer for the nation for continuous peace and stability while working according to purpose in promoting unity, peace, and progress.

“The President acknowledges the sacrifices that Nigerians have made in the past one year as his administration sets the nation on a firm pedestal of growth and development.

“President Tinubu affirms that the sacrifices and great expectations of citizens will not come to nought as already propitious outcomes are beginning to manifest with the economy strengthening and vibrancy returning to critical sectors.

“The President reassures Nigerians that his administration is prioritizing their physical, social, and economic security and will not relent on this noble endeavour.

“President Tinubu wishes Nigerians happy Sallah celebrations.”

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