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Key portfolios for Edun, Alake, Oyetola, Fagbemi, Adelabu

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Ahead of Monday’s inauguration of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) by President Bola Tinubu, the Presidency last night released portfolios of the 45 ministers-designate cleared by the Senate.

Three nominees – former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai (Kaduna), former All Progressives Congress (APC) Women Leader Stella Okotete (Delta) and former Taraba State Governor Abubakar Danlandi (Taraba) – were not cleared, which reduced the list of nominees to 45

Nobody has been assigned to the Ministry of Niger Delta. 

Also, the Ministry of Environment and Ecological Management remains vacant, but the position is reserved for the eventual nominee from Kaduna State.

Also not assigned is the Ministry of Petroleum Resources. During the last administration, President Muhammadu Buhari held the portfolio.

New ministries have been created while some existing ministries were split to accommodate the ministers.

Thirty-two ministers and 13 ministers of state will form the new FEC.

The designated Minister of Finance, Mr. Olawale Edun will also serve as the Coordinating Minister of the Economy. His duties will include leading the economic team of the government.

Among those in the team will be former Kebbi State Governor Atiku Bagudu who has been designated as Minister of Budget and Planning.

Another major nomination is that of Prof. Ali Pate who is the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare. He is supported by Dr. Tunji Alausa, who is the Minister of State.

Former Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike takes the responsibility as Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

Legal giant Lateef Fagbemi (SAN) is designated as Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice.

Nigeria’s ambassador to Germany Yusuf Maitama Tuggar will work as Minister of Foreign Affairs.

Lagos lawyer Festus Keyamo (SAN) will be the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development.

Former Director-General of the Nigeria Law School Prof. Tahir Maman will be Minister of Education. Yusuf Sununu will be the Minister of State Education.

Former Jigawa State Governor Abubakar Badaru will serve as Minister of Defence. Another former Governor Bello Mattawale is the Minister of State Defence.

Former Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong will be the Minister of Labour and Employment.

Outgoing House of Representatives member Nkiruka Onyejeocha will be Minister of State, Labour and Employment.

Former Ebonyi State Governor Dave Umahi will hold the Works portfolio and a former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Mr. Adebayo Adelabu will be in charge of Power.

Former Osun State Governor Adegboyega Oyetola will be in charge of Transportation with Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo handling the newly created Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy.

The Ministry of Communication and Digital Development will be headed by IT expert Bosun Tijani.

Media expert Dele Alake has been posted to the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development.

Former Yobe State Governor Ibrahim Geidam will be in charge of Police Affairs. Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim is the Minister of State for Police Affairs.

Saidu Alkali will serve as Minister of Interior.

Blueprint publisher Muhammed Idris will be the Minister of Information and National Orientation.

Minister of State for the FCT is Mairiga Mahmud; and Minister of State, Water Resources and Sanitation is Bello Goronyo.

The Steel Development portfolio goes to Maigari Ahmadu. The Minister of Steel Development is Shuaibu Audu.

Minister of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs is Zephaniah Jisalo. 

Joseph Utsev is the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation and Aliyi Sabi Abdullahi is the Minister of State Agriculture and Food Security.

Others are Abubakar Kyari (Agriculture and Food Security), Ishak Salah (Minister of State, Environment and Ecological Management), Lola Ade-John (Tourism), Doris Anite (Industry, Trade and Investment), Uche Nnaji (Innovation Science and Technology), Uju Kennedy (Women Affairs), Abubakar Momoh (Youth), Betta Edu (Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation), Ekperikpe Ekpo (Minister of State, Gas Resources), Heineken Lokpobiri (Minister of State, Petroleum Resources) and John Enoh (Sports Development).

On the list are Hannatu Musawa (Art, Culture and Creative Economy), Ahmed Dangiwa (Housing and Urban Development) and Abdullahi Gwarzo (Minister of State, Housing and Urban Development).

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NGE Condemns Arbitrary Closure of Badeggi Radio Station by Gov Bago for allegedly promoting violence

Governor Bago acted outside his powers to order the closure of a radio station.

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• Eze Anaba, NGE President

The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) strongly condemned the closure of Badeggi Radio by Governor Mohammed Umar Bago of Niger State.

In a statement signed by Eze Anaba, NGE President, and Onuoha Ukeh, General Secretary, they said that the closure of the radio station was a blatant attack on press freedom and democracy in Nigeria.

Ohibaba.com garhered that Governor Bago accused the owner of the Station for incitement of the people against government and directed that the license of the Radio station be revoked.

The governor directed the Commissioner for Homeland Security and the Commissioner of Police to seal the radio station, and emphasised the need for the security operatives to profile the owner of the radio station as his station promotes violence”, Ibrahim Said

According to the Guild, this act of censorship and intimidation undermines the fundamental principles of a democratic society, where free press is essential for holding those in power accountable.

The association referred to section 39 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) guarantees freedom of expression and press freedom.

The power to sanction television and radio stations only lies with the Nigerian Broadcasting Commission (NBC) after a thorough investigation of any alleged breach of the Code.

Also, Article 9 of the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights, which Nigeria is signatory to, also guarantees press freedom and freedom of expression.

Said the statement : ” The closure of Badeggi Radio, a vital platform for public discourse and information dissemination, is a worrying trend that threatens the very fabric of our democracy.

Governor Bago acted outside his powers to order the closure of a radio station.

The power to sanction television and radio stations only lies with the Nigerian Broadcasting Commission (NBC) after a thorough investigation of any alleged breach of the Code.

We are happy that the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mallam Mohammed Idris, has pointed this out. This should go beyond observing the anomaly.

The federal government should order the unsealing of the premises of the radio station, while investigation is carried out.

Government officials should know that we are in a democracy and therefore, the act of arbitrary order for the sealing off and closure of a radio station is unacceptable. Arbitrary closure of media houses reminds us of the dark days of military rule, which ended 26 years ago.

Governor Bago’s allegation of incitement of violence by the radio station is a serious issue, which has to be investigated and proven before any action can be taken.

We urge the media to operate under strict adherence to the code of ethics of journalism, with responsible conduct at the back of the minds of the professionals.

We also call on the authorities to take measures to respect the rights of citizens to access information and express themselves freely.

Badeggi Radio should be reopened while the investigation continues.

The Guild reiterates that a free and independent press is essential for a functioning democracy and demands that governments at all levels respect and uphold this fundamental right.”

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NLC rejects FG’s new policy stopping frequent industrial strikes

” We are in shock that from a catalogue of hundreds of workplace issues contained in the National Industrial Relations Policy, the Federal Government singled out industrial strikes as its headache.

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• Joe Ajaero, NLC President

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has expressed concerns over the newly adopted National Industrial Relations Policy by the Federal Government.

In a statement made available to newsmen on Saturday in Abuja, Mr. Joe Ajaero, NLC President, said the new policy would make embarking on strike a criminal issue and silence trade unions.

In a statement made available to newsmen on Saturday in Abuja, Mr. Joe Ajaero, NLC President, said the new policy would make embarking on strike a criminal issue and silence trade unions.

NLC considers the statement by the Federal Government that the newly adopted National Industrial Relations Policy is aimed at stopping frequent industrial actions, particularly strikes by trade unions, as very reprehensible.

“The statement was part of the press release by the Federal Government at the end of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, which took place on 31st July 2025.

“We are in shock that from a catalogue of hundreds of workplace issues contained in the National Industrial Relations Policy, the Federal Government singled out industrial strikes as its headache,” he said.

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Olumuyiwa Adejobi Becomes Deputy Commissioner of Police

The promotion, approved by the Police Service Commission, underscores DCP Adejobi’s exceptional service, professionalism, and unwavering dedication to the ideals of policing in Nigeria.

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The Nigeria Police Force has announced the elevation of its Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), Olumuyiwa Adejobi, from the rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) to Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP).

The promotion, approved by the Police Service Commission, underscores DCP Adejobi’s exceptional service, professionalism, and unwavering dedication to the ideals of policing in Nigeria.

Adejobi was first appointed in acting capacity on 16th February 2022 as a CSP and took over from then CP Frank Mba. He was later confirmed by then IGP Usman Alkali (Rtd).

DCP Adejobi has served as the image maker of the Nigeria Police Force with distinction.

Since his appointment as FPRO, he has led several strategic initiatives to rebuild public trust, improve accountability, and modernize the force’s communication channels.

DCP Adejobi studied Archaeology and Geography (Combined Honours) from the University of Ibadan.

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