Police Prevents Tax Reform Bill’s Meeting in Sanusi’s Palace

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December 6, 2024

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Heavily armed policemen on Friday reportedly sealed off the palace of the 16th Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido, restricting his free movement outside the palace.

It was gathered that the security personnel took over the palace as early as 6am and manned strategic positions around the complex.

Sanusi who was scheduled to depart for Bichi to perform a function there was unable to do so due to the heavy security presence at the palace.

It was also gathered that the Emir had planned to host a meeting with clerics and economists to discuss the contentious Tax Reforms Bill.

However, the deployment of security personnel prevented the meeting from taking place.

Tinubu designates Rabiu Umar new CEO of NMDPRA

Umar is a seasoned executive with over 25 years of experience across the energy, manufacturing, and infrastructure sectors, and a proven track record in strategic leadership, operational transformation, and large-scale project delivery..

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April 30, 2026

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the removal of Mr Saidu Mohammed as the Authority Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA).

In a State House statement issued on Wednesday signed by Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President also approved the nomination of Rabiu Abdullahi Umar as the new Chief Executive of the NMDPRA, with the appointment subject to Senate confirmation.

The decision, according to the statement, was made pursuant to the Petroleum Industry Act 2021 and is aimed at strengthening regulatory effectiveness in the midstream and downstream petroleum sector in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda.

He is a graduate of Accounting from Bayero University and an alumnus of Harvard Business School.

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Tinubu moves Bianca Ojukwu to foreign minister

Odumegwu-Ojukwu replaces Yusuf Tuggar who recently resigned to pursue the Bauchi governorship election in 2027.

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April 30, 2026

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President Bola Tinubu has named Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu as the new Minister of Foreign Affairs.

Odumegwu-Ojukwu replaces Yusuf Tuggar who recently resigned to pursue the Bauchi governorship election in 2027.

Sola Enikanolaiye has been appointed as the new minister of state in the foreign ministry.

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FG declares May 1 public holiday to mark Workers’ Day

The minister emphasised that the dedication of Nigerian workers remains vital to the country’s growth and economic progress, urging them to sustain values of patriotism, productivity and diligence.

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April 30, 2026

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Friday, May 1, has been declared a public holiday to commemorate this year’s International Workers’ Day.

The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the announcement on behalf of the federal government in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Magdalene Ajani

The minister congratulates workers nationwide, commending their commitments and contributions to national development.

The minister emphasised that the dedication of Nigerian workers remains vital to the country’s growth and economic progress, urging them to sustain values of patriotism, productivity and diligence.

Tunji-Ojo also reaffirmed the government’s commitment to improving workers’ welfare, enhancing security and creating an enabling environment for economic expansion.