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BREAKING: Tinubu appoints chairpersons, CEOs for FAAN, NIWA, 43 others
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed board chairpersons for 42 federal organisations and a Secretary to the Board of the Civil Defence, Immigration, and Prisons Services.
This was contained in a statement by Bayo Onanuga, the presidential spokesperson on Friday.
It directed the board chairpersons not to interfere with the management of the organisations, emphasising that their positions are non-executive.
All the appointments take immediate effect.
The full list below:
NATIONAL YOUTH SERVICE CORPS, MINISTRY OF YOUTH DEVELOPMENT– Hon. Hillard Eta Chairman (Cross River)
NIGERIAN INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS– Prof. Bolaji Akinyemi, Chairman (Lagos)
FEDERAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY OF NIGERIA, MINISTRY OF AVIATION– H. E. Abdullahi U. Ganduje, Chairman (Kano)
NATIONAL SUGAR DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL– Sen. Surajudeen Bashiru Ajibola, Chairman (Osun)
NIGERIA BULK ELECTRICITY TRADING COMPANY– H. E. Sulaiman Argungu, Chairman (Kebbi)
NATIONAL AGENCY FOR GREAT GREEN WALL– Sen. Magnus Abe, Chairman (Rivers)
NATIONAL TEACHERS INSTITUTE– Barr. Festus Fuanter, Chairman (Plateau)
NATIONAL BOARD FOR TECHNOLOGY INCUBATION (NBTI)– Raji, Kazeem Kolawole, Director-General (Oyo)
NIGERIAN INSTITUTE OF EDUCATIONAL PLANNING AND ADMINISTRATION– Chief Victor Tombari Giadom, Chairman (Rivers)
TEACHERS REGISTRATION COUNCIL OF NIGERIA– Comrade Mustapha Salihu, Chairman (Adamawa)
INDUSTRIAL TRAINING FUND– Hon. Hamma Adama Ali Kumo, Chairman (Gombe)
NIGERIAN INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY– Donatus Enyinnah Nwankpa, Chairman (Abia)
SHEDA SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY COMPLEX– Sen. Abubakar Maikafi, Chairman (Bauchi)
FEDERAL MORTGAGE BANK OF NIGERIA– H. E. Nasiru Gawuna, Chairman (Kano)
NATIONAL OFFICE FOR TECHNOLOGY ACQUISITION AND PROMOTION– Sen. Tokunbo Afikuyomi, Chairman (Lagos)
NIGERIAN POSTAL SERVICE– Chief D. J. Kekemeke, Chairman (Ondo)
NATIONAL INLAND WATERWAYS AUTHORITY– Hon. Musa Sarkin Adar, Chairman (Sokoto)
NATIONAL STEEL COUNCIL– Prof. Abdulkarim Kana Abubakar, Chairman (Nasarawa)
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS ENFORCEMENT AGENCY– Hon. Garba Datti Muhammad, Chairman (Kaduna)
NATIONAL BIO-SAFETY MANAGEMENT AGENCY– Mu’azu Bawa Rijau, Chairman (Niger)
NIGERIAN BUILDING AND ROAD RESEARCH INSTITUTE– Hon. Durosimi Meseko, Chairman (Kogi)
FEDERAL TEACHING HOSPITAL, GOMBE– Hajia Zainab A. Ibrahim, Chairman (Taraba)
FEDERAL TEACHING HOSPITAL, IDO-EKITI– Aare (Hon.) Durotolu Oyebode Bankole, Chairman (Ogun)
FEDERAL MEDICAL CENTRE, ABEOKUTA– Mr Abdullahi Dayo Israel, Chairman (Lagos)
FEDERAL MEDICAL CENTRE, ASABA– Dr. Mrs. Mary Alile Idele, Chairman (Edo)
FEDERAL MEDICAL CENTRE, LOKOJA– Nze Chidi Duru (OON), Chairman (Anambra)
FEDERAL MEDICAL CENTRE, OWERRI– Hon. Emma Eneukwu, Chairman (Enugu)
CIVIL DEFENCE, IMMIGRATION AND PRISONS SERVICES BOARD– Major Gen. Jubril Abdulmalik Rtd, Secretary (Kano)
FEDERAL MEDICAL CENTRE, UMUAHIA– Mr. Uguru Mathew Ofoke, Chairman (Ebonyi)
FEDERAL MEDICAL CENTRE, YENAGOA– Barr. Felix Chukwumenoye Morka, Chairman (Delta)
FEDERAL MEDICAL CENTRE, YOLA– Alh. Bashir Usman Gumel, Chairman (Jigawa)
DAVID UMAHI FEDERAL UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL, UBUHU, EBONYI STATE– Dr. Ijeoma Arodiogbu, Chairman (Imo)
NATIONAL OIL SPILL DETECTION AND RESPONSE AGENCY– Chief Edward Omo-Erewa, Chairman (Edo)
35. NIGERIAN MARITIME ADMINISTRATION AND SAFETY AGENCY (NIMASA)– Yusuf Hamisu Abubakar, Chairman (Kaduna)
NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL, NNEWI, ANAMBRA STATE– Hon. Ali Bukar Dalori, Chairman (Borno)
AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL, SHIKA, ZARIA, KADUNA STATE– Hon. Lawal M. Liman (Chairman)
FEDERAL MEDICAL CENTRE KATSINA– Dr. Abubakar Isa Maiha (Chairman)
RAW MATERIALS RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (RMRDC)– Isa Sadiq Achida, Chairman (Sokoto)
FEDERAL MEDICAL CENTRE BIRNIN KUDU– Dr. Mohammed Gusau Hassan, Chairman Zamfara
NATIONAL BUILDING AND ROAD RESEARCH INSTITUTE– Hon. Yahuza Ado Inuwa, Chairman (Nasarawa)
SOKOTO-RIMA RIVER BASIN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY– Amb. Abubakar Shehu Wurno, Chairman (Sokoto)
AMINU KANO TEACHING HOSPITAL– Augustine Chukwu Umahi, Chairman (Ebonyi)
FEDERAL SCHOLARSHIP BOARD– Engr. Babatunde Fakoyede, Chairman (Ekiti)
NIGERIAN SOCIAL INSURANCE TRUST FUND– Hon. Shola Olofin, Chairman (Ekiti)
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JUST IN: Ex-Delta Gov Uduaghan Dies at 71, Oborevwori Mourns
Former Delta State Governor Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan is dead. He passed away on the morning of Monday, October 19, 2026, at the age of 71, after a period of illness.
A family statement announced his death, describing it as a devastating loss. Uduaghan, a medical doctor, served as Delta State Commissioner for Health (1999–2003) and Secretary to the State Government (2003–2007) before becoming governor from 2007 to 2015. He was known for contributions to infrastructure and human capital development in the state.
Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has expressed deep sadness over the passing. In a condolence message, he described Uduaghan as a detribalised leader whose service left a lasting mark on Delta State.
Oborevwori extended heartfelt condolences to Uduaghan’s wife, Roli, his children, the Uduaghan family, the Itsekiri nation, and the people of Delta State, praying for the peaceful repose of his soul.
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JUST IN: Mob Sets BRT Bus Ablaze After Motorcyclist’s Death in Lagos
An angry mob has set a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) bus on fire after it reportedly crushed a commercial motorcyclist to death at Ogolonto Bus Stop along Ikorodu Road in Lagos State.
The incident occurred on Friday, October 16, 2026. Eyewitness accounts and social media reports indicate that the motorcyclist was riding alone along the restricted BRT lane when the collision happened. He died at the scene.
Enraged residents and youths then attacked the bus driver and set the vehicle ablaze. Police officers and officials of the Lagos Neighbourhood Safety Corps (LNSC), who were nearby, intervened promptly and rescued the driver unharmed.
The identity of the deceased motorcyclist and the exact circumstances of the crash had not been officially confirmed at the time of filing this report. It was also unclear whether any arrests had been made in connection with the burning of the bus.
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ARISE News Wins Seven Honours At Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Awards
The awards recognised the network’s achievements in television journalism and programming, with ARISE News winning the Best TV Channel (Viewer’s Choice) category.
• ARISE News Anchor and host of What’s Trending Ojy Okpe was named Best Newscaster (TV – Female)
ARISE News has emerged as one of the major winners at the just ended Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Awards (NBMA).
ARISE News won seven honours across television broadcasting, news reporting, presentation and production during the ceremony.
The awards recognised the network’s achievements in television journalism and programming, with ARISE News winning the Best TV Channel (Viewer’s Choice) category.
The network’s flagship breakfast programme, The Morning Show, also won the Best TV Talk Show award, further strengthening its recognition in television broadcasting.
ARISE News Anchor and host of What’s Trending Ojy Okpe was named Best Newscaster (TV – Female).
Rufai Oseni was named Nigerian Broadcaster of the Year (Male), while Vimbai Mutinhiri-Ekpeyong received the Nigerian Broadcaster of the Year (Female) award.
The recognition extended to the network’s newsroom, with Ovieteme George winning Best TV News Reporter (Male) for his contributions to television news reporting.
Behind the camera, Sam Adeyemi received the Best Camera Operator/Cinematographer award, recognising his work in television production and visual storytelling.
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