Lai Mohammed Appointed SA In New Appointment

Nigeria’s former Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism, Lai Mohammed, has been appointed as the Special Advisor to the Secretary-General of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), Zurab Pololikashvili. Mohammed is expected to assist the Secretary-General to elevating Africa through his “Agenda for Africa Programme” to a significant region for the global tourist sector.

Tinubu’s Inauguration: FG Diverts Traffic Around Eagle Square In Abuja  

The federal government has directed the restriction of movements around the Eagle Square, the venue of the inauguration parade, from 2 p.m. on Friday till Tuesday. The FG in a circular issued by Ngozi Onwudiwe, a permanent secretary at the Head of the Civil Service, said the Federal Secretariat Complexes Phases I, II, III, and Ministry of Foreign Affairs will be cordoned off by security operatives ahead of the ceremony. “As you may be aware, the Presidential Transition Council (PTC) has unveiled the activities marking the 2023 Presidential Inauguration Ceremony. The Inauguration Parade and Swearing-in of President-Elect, Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu, which is the climax of the Programme will take place on Monday, 29th May 2023 at the Eagle Square, Central Business District, Abuja.

Nigerian Senate Postpones Resumption Till May 2nd

The Nigerian Senate has rescheduled its resumption to May 2, Clerk of the Senate, Chinedu Akubueze, said on Friday. Mr Akubueze made the announcement in a statement in Abuja. The Red Chamber of the National Assembly (NASS) had, on April 5, adjourned plenary to April 25 for Easter and Sallah holidays. “This is to inform all distinguished senators of the Federal Republic of Nigeria that the resumption of the Senate in plenary has been rescheduled from Tuesday, April 25 to Tuesday, May 2,” Mr Akubueze announced.

NDDC Calls For Support, Says Degradation, Human Development Gap Enormous

The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Managing Director/CEO, Samuel Ogbuku has called on development partners and donor agencies to support the Commission to bridge the region degradation and human development gaps. This was revealed during a One-Day Policy Dialogue with associates in Abuja on Thursday.

Supreme Court Affirms Adeleke’s Victory

The Supreme Court has affirmed the victory of Governor Ademola Adeleke at the July 16, 2022, Osun state governorship poll. While delivering judgment on Tuesday, a five-member panel of the apex court led by Justice John Inyang Okoro, held that the court of appeal correctly reinstated Adeleke as governor.

Adamawa State: INEC Summons REC, Others Over Declaration Of Results

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has summoned the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of Adamawa State, Barrister Hudu Yunusa over the declaration of the winner in the Adamawa State governorship election which was held on Saturday 15 April 2023. This was made known on Sunday in a statement signed by Barr. Festus Okoye, INEC, National Commissioner, Information and Voter Education.