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Tinubu appoints eight new permanent secretaries

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed eight new permanent secretaries to fill existing and upcoming vacancies in the Federal Civil Service across various states and geopolitical zones.

This marks the second set of permanent secretaries appointed by President Tinubu, following the earlier appointments in June, which covered Akwa Ibom, Anambra, Bauchi, Jigawa, Ondo, Zamfara, South East, and South-South zones.

The Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation recommended the appointments after a thorough selection process.

This was disclosed in a statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy.

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The newly appointed permanent secretaries are:

  • Onwusoro Maduka Ihemelandu (Abia State)
  • Ndiomu Ebiogeh Philip (Bayelsa State)
  • Anuma Ogbonnaya Nlia (Ebonyi State)
  • Ogbodo Chinasa Nnam (Enugu State)
  • Kalba Danjuma Usman (Gombe State)
  • Usman Salihu Aminu (Kebbi State)
  • Oyekunle Patience Nwakuso (Rivers State)
  • Nadungu Gagare (Kaduna State)

President Tinubu urged the appointees to exhibit high commitment, diligence, and innovation in carrying out their duties for the nation’s progress.

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Breaking: ‘Cancel your homecoming’ — Police tell Senator Natasha

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Breaking: ‘Cancel your homecoming’ — Police tell Senator Natasha

The police have asked Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduagan to cancel her planned Sallah rally in the Central Senatorial district of Kogi State.

The State Commissioner of Police, Miller Dantawaye made this known on Tuesday in a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP William Aya.

According to the statement, the Kogi police boss said the rally is against the proclamation on ban on political gathering by the state government issued on Monday.

The statement said, “Following the intelligence report on security threats in Kogi State and the subsequent ban on all forms of Rally and procession by the Kogi State Government, the Nigeria Police Force, Kogi State Police Command has called on the organisers of planned rally at Okene to cancel such event in the interest of the peace in Kogi State.

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“The call for cancellation becomes necessary, noting that intelligence reveals that some hoodlums plan to hijack the process and cause disturbance of peace in the State. The Command cannot afford to jeopardize the existing peace the State is currently enjoying.

“In view of the security threat received on the planned rally, the Kogi State Police Command is therefore advising the organisers to cancel the event so as to avoid any breakdown of law and order in the State. As the Command will not hesitate to apply the full wrath of law on any one who causes disturbance of peace and order in the State.”

Despite the Monday proclamation by the state government banning political gathering or rallies, Akpoti-Uduaghan has vowed to continue with her “homecoming”, adding that she’s only coming to the state to celebrate Eid Fitr with her constituents.

 

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Lightning strike kills herder, 12 cows in Kaduna

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Lightning strike kills herder, 12 cows in Kaduna

A tragic incident occurred in Southern Kaduna as a herder, identified as Ibrahim Likit, and at least 12 cows were struck dead by lightning.

The incident took place around 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 30, 2025, in Matuak Giwa, Bondon District, Moro’a Chiefdom, Kaura Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

According to the Village Head of Matuak Giwa, Simon Ayuba, the young herder was seeking shelter from the rain alongside his cattle when a thunderstrike hit, killing them instantly.

“The herder, along with 12 cows, d!ed on the spot. It was a tragic occurrence that has left the community in shock,” Ayuba said.

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Confirming the incident, Mallam Tanko Isiyaka, the Ardo of Bondon District, disclosed that the deceased herder hailed from Bauchi State.

He expressed sadness over the incident and called for prayers and support for the bereaved family as the victim was laid to rest according to Islamic rites.

The occurrence has since stirred grief and sympathy among residents of the area.

 

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Couple, 4 others die in Abuja-Lokoja Road crash

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Couple, 4 others die in Abuja-Lokoja Road crash

A woman, Hajiya Fatima Ahmed Usman, her husband, Alhaji Muhammad Usman, alongside their four other relations reportedly lost their lives in a ghastly motor accident which occurred at Ahoko bridge, along the Abuja-Lokoja highway.

A witness said the incident occurred around 12:34 pm on Sunday, the eidfitr day.

He said the couple and the four others left Toto town in Nasarawa State in an unmarked Honda car to attend a burial of one of their relatives at Kotonkarfe when the accident happened.

He said the car veered off the road and somersaulted into a ditch after a trailer hit the vehicle from behind, adding that all the six occupants died on the spot.

Our reporter learnt that Muhammed Usman was the chairmanship aspirant in the November, 2024, Toto LGA election in the area.

However, the remains of the deceased were evacuated into an ambulance to Toto for burial.

 

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