Buhari reappoints NPS boss for another 5 years
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the renewal of appointment of Conservator-General, National Park Service (NPS), Dr Ibrahim Goni, for another term of five years. This was made known by the Director, Press at the Ministry of Environment, Mr Saghir el Mohammed, in Abuja on Sunday. Mohammed stated that the re-appointment took effect from May 10. READ ALSO: Buhari appoints Adeniran as Statistician-General/NBS CEO “Mohammed Abdullahi,...
Upsets, chaos trail PDP Reps, Assembly primaries
Drama, clashes and upsets ensued at the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) primaries held across the states to pick candidates for House of Representatives and House of Assembly elections on Sunday. The primaries were marred by irregularities, complaints and outright cancellation in some states, where members of the main opposition party alleged manipulation of the lists given to the national officials...
APC postpones presidential aspirants’ screening
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has postponed the screening of the presidential aspirants of the party. The screening was earlier slated for Monday, May 23, 2022. However, the ruling party, in a statement issued and made available to The Star on Sunday by the APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, said the exercise has been postponed. The statement was titled, ‘Notice...
FG appoints Nwabuoku as acting AGF
The Federal Government has appointed Anamekwe Chukwunyere Nwabuoku to oversee the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation, pending the outcome of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) investigation of the suspended AGF, Ahmad Idris. The Personal Assistant to the President on Digital and New Media, Bashir Ahmad, made the disclosure via his verified Twitter handle on Sunday. He wrote: “Mr....
Man City fans attack Villa goalkeeper after EPL triumph
Aston Villa goalkeeper, Robin Olsen, was assaulted as he made his way from the pitch following the 3-2 loss to Manchester City. Thousands of Man City fans ran onto the pitch at the Etihad Stadium at full-time as Pep Guardiola's side were crowned Premier League champions. Asked if players got off the pitch safely, Villa boss Steven Gerrard said: "No is...
PDP: APC aiding insecurity to stay in power beyond 2023
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of orchestrating insecurity and political uncertainty to disrupt the 2023 general election and create a situation to justify a tenure elongation. The PDP alleged that APC leaders were behind the delay by President Muhammadu Buhari in signing the amendment to the Electoral Act 2022 so as to...
Man City win Premier League
Manchester City came from behind to beat Aston Villa 3-2 to win the 2021/22 Premier League for the second year in a row. City, who knew a victory would secure them the title, were 2-0 down to Aston Villa with just 15 minutes remaining but turned the game around with three goals in five minutes to win 3-2 in thrilling...
Tinubu: I’ll build on Buhari’s progress in power sector
The National Leader of All Progressive Congress (APC) and presidential aspirant, Bola Tinubu, has promised to build on the progress made by the current administration in the power sector if elected as President of the country in 2023. Tinubu made this known while speaking to APC delegates in Delta State on Saturday as part of his consultations ahead of the...
Abiodun appoints new OOUTH CMD
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has approved the appointment of Dr Oluwabunmi Motunrayo Fatungase as the substantive Chief Medical Director (CMD) of Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital (OOUTH), Sagamu. The appointment was disclosed via a statement issued by the governor's Chief Press Secretary, Kunle Somorin, a copy of which was made available to The Star on Sunday. Prior to her appointment,...
NDLEA seizes tons of tramadol, codeine in Zamfara, Kogi, Kano
The operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have seized no fewer than 37,876 tablets of pharmaceutical opioids especially Tramadol, 10,884 bottles of codeine, and 825.016 kilograms of cannabis sativa, following raids in Zamfara, Kogi, Rivers, Kaduna and Kano states. The NDLEA spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, made the disclosure via a statement issued and made available to The Star...
