The Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) has denied reports that Senator George Akume is contemplating contesting to be National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The immediate past holder of that party position, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje resigned last 27 June, citing health reasons. The Deputy National Chairman (North), Alhaji Ali Bukar Dalori immediately …

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume has appointed renowned journalist, Mr. Yomi Odunuga as his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity. A statement on Thursday revealed that the appointment takes immediate effect. Until his appointment, Odunuga was a Deputy Editor with The Nation newspaper. Born on 2 June 1966, Odunuga is a poet, lyricist, reporter, …

The Presidency has dismissed reports claiming that Senator George Akume has been replaced as Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF). It described the information as false and misleading. A statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga reaffirmed that Akume remains in his position. ‘There has been no change in the status …

The Federal Executive Council (FEC), yesterday approved 17 underwriters for Group Life Assurance Scheme for the President, Vice President, Chief of Staff to the President, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), ministers and federal government workers. Head of Civil Service of the Federation (HOCS), Dr. Didi Easter Walson-Jack, disclosed this while briefing State House correspondents at the end …

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, has distanced himself from the ongoing investigation of his Personal Assistant, Andrew Uchi, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). According to reports, Uchi is being detained by the anti-graft agency over allegations of corruption, bribery, and money laundering amounting to approximately N10 billion. He is also accused …

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, says northerners nursing presidential ambition in 2027 should wait until 2031. Akume spoke on Sunday during his appearance on ‘Politics Today,’ a TVC programme. The SGF said those eyeing the presidency in 2027 should allow President Bola Tinubu the opportunity to complete a potential second term. He also asked …

The Federal Government has spent over $1.5 billion from 2020 to date to protect the nation’s oil installations and curb crude oil theft. The Secretary of the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, made this known on Thursday at a public hearing of the House of Representatives on crude oil theft. Akume was represented by the Permanent Secretary, General …

Benue State Governor, Fr. Hyacinth Alia has again debunked rumors of discord between him and the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) Sen. George Akume. Alia said the speculations exist solely in the imaginative realm of opportunists, instigators of turmoil, and merchants of mischief who thrive on chaos. The governor who disclosed this during a colloquium/symposium organised by …

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume has warned against the use of his office to issue fake appointments to members of the public. According to a statement in Abuja on Sunday by the Head of Information, Office of the SGF, Mr. Segun Imohiosen, Akume’s warning because of the purported fake appointments emanating from the …

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume has solicited the support and understanding of all and sundry to get the nation’s economy out of the doldrums. At the Nigerian Institute of Management Chartered (NIM) 2023 Annual National Management Conference on Monday in Lagos, Akume, represented by his Senior Special Adviser, Dr. Dapo Oyedemi noted that …