Tag: Boss Mustapha

2027: “I’m not in any opposition alliance” – Ex-SGF, Boss Mustapha

Aminu Imam
ex SGF, Mustapha

…Denies joining ADC ‘Coalition’  Former Secretary of the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, has denied joining or having any links to the ADC ‘Coalition’. In a statement issued over the weekend, Mustapha denied holding discussions or having any affiliation with opposition elements or entertaining any political realignments. He maintained that he is still a member of the ruling All Progressives Congress, (APC). “I am not in any opposition alliance, and I am not in any discussion with those who are involved,” he said. Mustapha, who served as SGF…

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“Tinubu’s worse than Buhari” – Ex-SGFs Babachir Lawal, Boss Mustapha slam President

Aminu Imam
Babachir, Boss Mustapha

…Back opposition coalition Two former Secretaries to the Government of the Federation (SGFs), Babachir Lawal and Boss Mustapha, have launched scathing criticisms of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, accusing him of worsening Nigeria’s problems and overstating his role in the country’s political history. In a televised interview, Lawal, who once backed Tinubu’s 2023 presidential bid, said the president has failed to tackle the challenges he inherited from Muhammadu Buhari’s administration. Instead, he argued, Tinubu has deepened the country’s woes. “Government is about improving lives. If Tinubu inherited bad policies, why hasn’t…

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Ex-SGF, Boss Mustapha, speaks on $6.3m CBN looting allegation

Aminu Imam

Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, (SGF), Boss Mustapha, has vehemently denied a report alleging his involvement in the alleged illegal withdrawal of $6.3 million from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) during Muhammadu Buharis administration. The report, published by an online newspaper, claimed that a special investigator appointed by President Bola Tinubu uncovered the alleged theft, which supposedly occurred on February 8, 2023 weeks before the presidential election. The report further alleged that Mustapha, along with the embattled former CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele, authorised the removal…

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Atiku, Obi suits can’t stop transfer of power to Tinubu- SGF

Aminu Imam

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, has said the ongoing litigation over the 2023 presidential election would not stop the transition process. Mustapha, who is also the Chairman, Presidential Transition Council, gave the assurance on Tuesday at a news conference to brief journalist on the updates of the transitional process since the committee was inaugurated. Recall that the Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC) declared Bola Tinubu, of All Progressives Congress, (APC) as the winner of February 25 presidential election. However, Atiku Abubakar, of Peoples Democratic…

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‘The level of insecurity in Nigeria today is ‘so high’ – SGF Mustapha

Aminu Imam

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, (SGF), Boss Mustapha, said the level of insecurity in Nigeria today is so high. He, however, called on Nigerians, especially religious and traditional rulers to continue to support the implementation of various Federal Government policies on promoting peaceful co-existence. Mustapha made the call while declaring open the 4th quarterly meeting of Nigeria Inter-Religious Council (NIREC), with the theme: NIREC, Security agencies and peace in Nigeria which was held in Abuja on Thursday. The SGF, who hailed the theme of the meeting, noted…

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Covid-19: FG to ban unvaccinated civil servants from offices December 1

Aminu Imam

The Federal Government has said it would ban workers who fail to show proof of their Covid-19 vaccination from accessing their offices as from December 1st. The civil servants will be required to show their vaccination card or a Polymerase Chain Reaction, (PCR), test done within 72 hours. The Chairman of the Presidential Steering Committee PSC on COVID-19 and Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, confirmed this at yesterday’s briefing of the committee. According to him, With effect from 1st December, 2021, Federal Government employees shall…

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Insecurity: Nigerias situation calls for deepening of political, religious collaborations Boss Mustapha

Aminu Imam

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, has disclosed that he believes Nigerias current security challenges call for deeper collaboration between political and religious leaders in the country. He made the remark during the 3rd Quarter 2021 meeting of the Intra-Religious Council, in Abuja on Thursday.  The SGF explained that religious and traditional leaders must partner with the government to end hostilities in Nigeria.  The situation in Nigeria today calls for the deepening of political and religious collaboration at all times, he added. As a body,…

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Covid-19: Presidential Committee puts Lagos, 5 States, Federal Capital on red alert over third wave

Aminu Imam

As NCDC confirms 123 new cases  The Presidential Steering Committee (PSC) on Covid-19 has put six States and the Federal Capital Territory, (FCT), Abuja on red alert, to ensure a safe and healthy nationwide Eid-el-Kabir celebration. The PSC Chairman and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, (SGF), Boss Mustapha, said this in a statement made available at the weekend, in Abuja. Mustapha said that the red alert was part of the preventive measures against a third wave of the pandemic and the rising number of infections and hospitalisation in the…

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Covid-19: FG bans travellers from South Africa

Aminu Imam

The Presidential Steering Committee, (PSC) on the Covid-19 pandemic has added South Africa to the list of countries from where travellers are banned because of the rampant rising cases in the country. The Chairman of PSC and Secretary to Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, disclosed this during yesterday’s media briefing of the committee in Abuja. Recall that the government had in May slammed a similar ban on travellers from India, Brazil and Turkey over similar concerns. He said: The PSC has been reviewing these restrictions and is of…

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Nigeria to ban flights from UAE, Netherlands over Covid testing row Boss Mustapha

Aminu Imam

The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on Covid-19 has threatened to ban flights from the UAE and The Netherlands as a reciprocal action. The Chairman of PTF and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, disclosed this at the routine briefing of the committee in Abuja on Monday. The Task Force said the Ministry of Aviation and its relevant agencies have been mandated to take the necessary reciprocal measures as may be permissible under the laws and other international obligations expected to be discharged against Emirates airlines operating from…

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