Tag: Cabinet reshuffle

Nation’s mood: ‘Some ministers may go soon’ –  Presidency sources

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Cabinet reshuffle imminent

‘There should be no sacred cows’ – Itse Sagay, others assess cabinet members’ performance President Bola Tinubu is preparing for another sweeping overhaul of his cabinet, with top Presidency insiders confirming that several ministers may soon be shown the door as part of efforts to strengthen his administration ahead of the 2027 elections. Weeks after dismissing the nation’s service chiefs on October 28, credible sources say the President is determined to replicate the shake-up in his cabinet, ensuring that only high-performing ministers remain in office as Nigeria battles economic hardship…

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National Security: Tinubu replaces Service Chiefs in major shake-up

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Tinubu replaces S'Chiefs

…Retains Defence Intel Chief President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced a sweeping reorganisation of the Nigerian Armed Forces, appointing new Service Chiefs in what the Presidency described as a strategic move to strengthen the nation’s security architecture. In the new appointments, General Olufemi Oluyede replaces General Christopher Musa as the Chief of Defence Staff. Major-General W. Shaibu has been appointed the Chief of Army Staff, while Air Vice Marshal S.K. Aneke assumes office as the Chief of Air Staff. Rear Admiral I. Abbas is now the new Chief of Naval…

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Kaduna Govt. reshuffles cabinet, redeploys 2 commissioners 

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Kaduna Govt. reshuffles

Kaduna state governor, Senator Uba Sani, has swapped the positions of two commissioners in a bid to re-energise the machinery of government for optimal service delivery, in a minor cabinet reshuffle. A statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Ibraheem Musa yesterday, stated that “the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Barrister Sule Shu’aibu, (SAN) moves to Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, while the Commissioner of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Barrister James Kanyip, takes over as Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice”. The Chief Press Secretary said that…

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Nasarawa: Gov. Sule under fire, after sackung all Advisers

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Gov. Sule under fire

Nasarawa State governor, Abdullahi Sule, has dismissed all Special Advisers, Senior Special Assistants, Special Assistants (SAs) and Personal Assistants (PAs) serving under his administration, citing their inability to effectively implement government policies and programmes. The Governor made the announcement yestetday, during the swearing-in ceremony of the newly appointed Secretary to the State Government, Barrister Labaran Shu’aibu Magaji. Governor Sule explained  that the new appointments were made as part of his administration’s efforts to enhance governance, and improve service delivery to the people of Nasarawa State. While acknowledging the contributions of…

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Tinubu finally reshuffles cabinet, sacks some ministers, scraps 2 ministries

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President Tinubu

The much-awaited cabinet reshuffle of President Bola Tinubu has taken-off, with the sacking of six ministers and scrapping of the Niger-Delta Ministry and the Ministry of Sports Development. VoL News  had reported on Monday, that new ministers will emerge this week. The newly appointed ministers include Nentawe Yilwatda, who is coming as Minister of Humanitarian, Affairs and Poverty Reduction; Jumoke Oduwole, former Special Adviser to the President on Ease of Doing Business is coming as Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment. Others are Muhammadu Maigari Dingyadi, Minister of Labour &…

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Cabinet Reshuffle: ’11 Ministers may lose their jobs’ Source

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Cabinet Reshuffle

The Presidency has confirmed that a cabinet reshuffle is on the horizon, indicating that up to 11 Ministers could soon be relieved of their positions. This development was disclosed during a media briefing at the Presidential Villa in Abuja by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Digital and New Media, Otega Ogra, joining Onanuga at the briefing, did not provide a specific timeline for the reshuffle, but hinted that an announcement could be made later this…

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“President Tinubu to reshuffle cabinet soon” – Presidency

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Tinubu cabinet reshuffle

The Presidency has revealed that President Bola Tinubu is considering a reshuffle of his 47-man cabinet. The Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this yesterday, while briefing newsmen at the State House in Abuja. Responding to a question about potential changes in the Federal Executive Council (FEC), Onanuga confirmed that the President is tinkering with the idea of reorganising the cabinet. However, he did not specify the exact timeline for the reshuffle, stating that: I cant say specifically whether that will be done before the Independence celebration…

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Cabinet Reshuffle: Ohanaeze passes vote of confidence on Umahi, Wike

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Ohanaeze on reshuffle

The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has endorsed two ministers in President Bola Ahmed Tinubus administration. The group endorsed the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi and his Federal Capital Territory (FCT) counterpart, Nyesom Wike. In an issued statement, signed by its Secretary General, Okechukwu Isiguzoro, the group said the endorsement is in light of the anticipated cabinet reshuffle by President Tinubu scheduled for October 1, 2024. Ohanaeze also emphasised the pressing need for President Tinubu to reward the South-East with additional ministerial slots. It said the region boasts an…

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Shake-up in Tinubus cabinet imminent – Sources

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Presidency shake up

Non-performing ministers to go Barring last-minute change of decision, President Bola Tinubu is likely to dissolve his cabinet this week. According to a top source close to the corridors of power, The dissolution is to pave the way for the injection of fresh minds that can bring the needed vitality to the cabinet. The president, who just returned from China, is likely to leave for the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) scheduled to take place in New York next week. Explaining further, the source hinted that President Tinubu might execute…

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Tinubu considering cabinet reshuffle amid growing pressure

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Tinubu on cabinet reshuffle

President Bola Tinubu is reportedly planning a cabinet reshuffle to remove underperforming ministers, following increasing pressure from within and outside his party, the All Progressives Congress, (APC). Tinubu, who had earlier established the Result and Delivery Unit to evaluate the performance of his ministers, is now expected to dismiss some ministers and reassign others to enhance government efficiency. Sources within the Presidency suggest that the reshuffle is imminent, with the focus on bringing in ministers who can better implement the President’s policies. Recall that last week, Tinubu replaced the Directors-General…

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