The Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Umo Eno, has dissolved his cabinet, stating that his administration requires fresh energy. He made this announcement on Friday during a valedictory session at the Executive Council chamber in Uyo, the state capital. The governor clarified that none of the commissioners had underperformed but that he needed to bring in new individuals to join …

Governor of Sokoto State Ahmed Aliyu, has reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring the development of a new Sokoto State. The governor gave the assurance on Tuesday at the state Government House during the swearing-in of a new set of commissioners, Special Advisers (SA) and Permanent Secretaries. He said the swearing-in opened a new chapter in his administration’s commitment towards achieving …

Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf has reshuffled his cabinet, sacking the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Chief of Staff to the Governor, Commissioner of Information and four other commissioners. According to his spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the development forms part of a major political decision to effect the pragmatic political realignment of his administration. According to the …

The Kebbi State Government on Wednesday distributed 26 operational vehicles to members of the state executive councils drawn from 21 local government areas of the state. Distributing the vehicles to the commissioners in Birnin Kebbi, Governor Nasir Idris warned that any commissioner who sells or uses the vehicles for unofficial engagement would be sacked. “We are making history again today …

Acting Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, yesterday asked commissioners of police in the 36 states of the federation and Federal Capital Territory (FCT), to immediately commence dismantling of all non-security checkpoints within their areas of responsibilities, and arrest violators for prompt prosecution. He also gave commissioners of police yet to establish the complaints response units (CRUs), three weeks within …

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, constituted his 37-member cabinet, which include 23 commissioners. The other 14 are Special Advisers. He charged the 23 commissioners and 14 Special Advisers to engage collaboratively and work together in other to build on the successes of the incumbent administration’s first four years in office. The State Executive Council, which is a …

The Niger State House of Assembly has suspended the screening of the commissioner nominees forwarded by Governor Mohammed Bago, decrying the inclusion of “only three Christians” in the 30-nominee list. The lawmakers described the inclusion of only 10 per cent of Christians in the list as unfair. According to The PUNCH, the lawmakers met at the weekend after the Speaker, …

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has sent the names of 39 nominees for appointment as commissioners in the state. On Friday, the governor transmitted the list of his proposed cabinet members to the state House of Assembly for screening and confirmation. According to a tweet by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, 30 per cent of the …

Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, on Wednesday, swore in 16 newly confirmed commissioners by the state House of Assembly. He also officially swore in the new Secretary to the State Government, Kudirat Adeyemo, and also the former acting Head of Service, Olubunmi Oni, into the substantive position of the HoS. Performing the swearing-in at the Executive Chambers, Governor’s Office …

The governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the last general election in Ogun State, Mr. Tony Ojeshina, has faulted Governor Dapo Abiodun over his non-appointment of commissioners one month after inauguration. Ojesina expressed concern that “there are no cabinet members to make decisions and conduct day-to-day running of government”. Abiodun had only appointed Secretary to the State …