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Following the removal of Aaron Chukwuemeka as the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Rivers State by a High Court on Monday, the party has appointed an interim leadership to stabilize its affairs.
On Monday, the state High Court presided over by Justice Stephen Jumbo, in a ruling on interlocutory injunction sought by Edwin Woko and three others, restrained Chukwuemeka and his state executives from parading themselves as executive members of the PDP in the state.
Woko and three others, all PDP members, challenged the congresses that produced Chukwuemeka’s executive committee.
They argued that the congresses violated an existing court order, rendering it illegal.
Justice Jumbo ruled that the purported ward, local government, and state congresses of the PDP lacked legal standing and were invalid from the outset.
The judge, therefore, nullified the congresses held on July 27, August 10, and August 31, 2024.
A State High Court presided over by Justice Charles Wali had on July 20, 2024, stopped the PDP from going ahead with the congresses.
Nname Robinson Ewor, the Chairman of the Governing Council of Captain Elechi Amadi Polytechnic and Rivers West Senatorial Vice Chairman of the PDP, emerged as the acting chairman.
In a statement obtained by DAILY POST on Wednesday, the PDP announced that Ewor will lead the party alongside newly appointed executives to address ongoing internal conflicts and power struggles.
The list of the interim executive members includes: Nname Robinson Ewor – Acting State Chairman, Field Nkor – Acting State Secretary, William Fialaosika – Member, Bellor Kingsley Waite – Member, Sydney Gbara – Member, Uranta Humphrey Clinton – Member, Victor Pepple – Member, Alom Austin Mba – Member, Beauty Adokiye – Member, Emily Solomon – Member. Sunny Daniel – Member, Sule Amakiri – Member, Alalibo Graham Braide – Member, Simon Hart – Member, Ngozi Ogbonda – Member, Constance Oruma – Member, Augusta Agwor – Member
Local Government Area, LGA, Chairmen in the state also form part of the leadership, including: Handsome Ekelechi Agile (Ahoada East), Thompson Marcus (Ogu/Bolo), Oba Fred (Okrika), Christian Obene (Akulga), Dennis Amadi (Ikwerre), Nwuche Chukwuemeka (Ahoada West), Wilcox Buruwi (Bonny),Pepple Godwin (Opobo), Monday Dumiye (Gokana), Oduye Tom-West (Asalga), Victor Ere (Andoni) – Member, Princewill Ejikwe (Onelga), Otamiri Ngubo (Etche), Minikwu Uche (Emohua).
Chukwuemeka and the restrained state executives are loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike.
The Governing Council of Yobe State University has named Professor Bukar Jamri as the Acting Vice-Chancellor and Malam Garba Ahmadu Girgir as the Acting Registrar.
Hajia Uwani Zainab Mamuda, the university’s Director of Information, made this announcement in a statement released on Wednesday.
The statement indicates that Alhaji Ahmed Mustapha Goniri, Esq., the Chairman of the Yobe State University Governing Council, validated the appointments after a special meeting of the Council.
“The statement indicated that Professor Jamri will assume the role of Acting Vice-Chancellor starting February 13, 2025, after the current Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Mala Mohammed Daura, concludes their tenure.”
Malam Garba Ahmadu Girgir will take on the responsibilities as Registrar in acting capacity without delay.
According to the statement, these appointments are intended to guarantee the efficient and seamless functioning of the university throughout this transition phase.
Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Yahaya, on Thursday swore in five new Permanent Secretaries, urging them to uphold a strict stance against corruption, indiscipline, incompetence, and wastefulness.
The appointees include Prof. Muazu Shehu Usman (Gombe LGA), Mohammed Bello Abubakar (Akko LGA), Mohammed Yusuf Kulani (Balanga LGA), Ahmed Saidu Guli (Dukku LGA), and Alhassan Ibrahim (Yamaltu Deba LGA).
Addressing the newly sworn-in officials, Governor Yahaya emphasized the administration’s commitment to integrity and efficiency in governance.
“Our administration has zero tolerance for corruption, indiscipline, incompetence, and wastefulness. Your service to the state must reflect the goodwill we have extended as we strive for excellence in governance and service delivery,” he stated.
The governor underscored the critical role of permanent secretaries in the civil service, describing them as the backbone of governance and the driving force behind policy implementation.
“Your new positions demand nothing short of excellence. You are pivotal to ensuring continuity and efficiency in governance,” he added.
Governor Yahaya reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to reforming the civil service for improved performance.
He concluded by congratulating the appointees on their well-deserved appointments.
Viathan Group, a leading integrated energy solutions provider in Nigeria, has announced important leadership appointment as Lekan Adekeye is set to assume the role of Group CEO with Mr. Habeeb Alebiosu, outgoing Group CEO and Co-Founder, appointed as Vice Chairman, where he will remain an integral part of Viathan Group’s strategic direction and governance at the board level. This leadership transition underscores Viathan Group’s commitment to innovation, technological advancement, and its mission to deliver uninterrupted and reliable power solutions to underserved communities across Nigeria.
Lekan Adekeye, an alumnus of the London Business School, brings over 20 years of leadership experience across oil & gas, FMCG, and FinTech sectors. He brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record in overseeing the company’s investments in technology, talent development, and strategic partnerships. His appointment marks a significant milestone in the company’s journey toward becoming the premier energy solutions provider in Nigeria.
“I am honored to lead Viathan Group into this exciting new chapter. My focus will be on furthering our mission of providing reliable energy solutions while exploring emerging opportunities in the energy sector. Together with our talented team, we will continue to innovate and deliver on our promise of powering Nigeria’s future,” said Lekan Adekeye.
Under Habeeb Alebiosu’s leadership, Viathan Group achieved remarkable milestones, including the expansion of its power solutions to thousands of underserved households and businesses across Nigeria. Alebiosu expressed his confidence in Lekan Adekeye’s ability to lead the company to even greater heights.
“It has been a privilege to lead Viathan Group, and I am immensely proud of what we have accomplished. I am confident that Lekan Adekeye’s vision and expertise will guide the company toward an even brighter future,” said Alebiosu.
Lekan Adekeye’s appointment comes at a pivotal moment as Nigeria’s energy landscape continues to evolve, with increased focus on innovation and sustainability. His leadership will drive Viathan Group’s strategic goals, including expanding access to energy solutions for millions of Nigerians, leveraging cutting-edge technology, and contributing to the transformation of Nigeria’s energy sector.
“This transition reflects Viathan Group’s unwavering commitment to fostering innovation, driving industry transformation, and delivering exceptional value to our stakeholders,” said Solabomi Oreagba, General Manager, Fulfilment and Corporate Services, Viathan Group.
Looking ahead, Viathan Group is poised to accelerate its efforts to shape the future of energy in Nigeria by investing in advanced technologies, forming strategic partnerships, and exploring new market opportunities.
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo has appointed Chief Daniel Osikheme Orbih, the current South-South Zonal Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, as chairman, Governing Council of Ambrose Alli University, AAU.
DAILY POST reports that Orbih’s appointment as the chairman of the Governing Council of the state-owned university was contained in a statement made available to newsmen in Benin City by the Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Umar Musa Ikhilor.
Orbih was named chairman of the seven-man board of the university.
Other members of the board are
Martins Osakwe, Prof. Steve Amiemenkharu Iyayi, Lukman Muhammad, Prof. Idialu Jeremiah Uwaifo, Prof. Eric Kelly Inanemo Omogbai and Prof. Omoruyi Ikponmwonse Osahon.
Ikhilor said the appointment of the Governing Council takes immediate effect from December 31, 2024.
DAILY POST reports that Orbih is an ally of Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, and a former governor of Rivers State.
Orbih is also the leader of the Legacy Group of the PDP in Edo State.
Following Joao Pereira’s dismissal, Sporting announced on Thursday that Rui Borges has been named head coach.
According to Sporting, Borges agreed to a deal that would run until June 2026 with a one-year extension option.
After Ruben Amorim left for Manchester United in November, Pereira took over as manager for eight games, just three of which Sporting won.
The Lisbon team lost back-to-back Champions League games under the former Portugal and Sporting defender, dropping to second place in the Primeira Liga standings behind cross-town rivals Benfica.
Borges, who replaced Pereira, took over as manager of the team after leaving his position at Vitoria Guimaraes, another top-tier Portuguese team.
For the 43-year-old’s services, Sporting settled with Vitoria for 4.1 million euros ($4.26 million).
After coaching many Portuguese clubs, Borges took over as Vitoria’s manager in May.
He led them to the Conference League knockout stages, when they ended the group stage as one of just two clubs without a loss, along with Chelsea of England.
“The time for me is right. It’s always right. I’m very positive, I believe things happen when they have to. It’s an opportunity we’ve all worked for,” Borges told reporters.
“I’m the leader of the Portuguese champions and I couldn’t be happier… I look at the squad and it’s the best… It’s not even time to talk about signings.”
Sporting next host Benfica in a top-of-the-table clash on Sunday.
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Aisha Garba, a Senior Education Specialist with the World Bank, as the new Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC).
The appointment was announced on Tuesday in a statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy.
According to the statement, Garba brings over 15 years of experience with the World Bank, where she contributed to achieving Nigeria’s Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) targets, served as a consultant, and participated in several key projects.
Described as an international development specialist, the President expects Garba to advance his renewed hope agenda by promoting quality education and ensuring Nigerian children are equipped to compete globally in her new role.
According to Onanuga’s statement, “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Aisha Garba, an international development specialist, as the Executive Secretary of Universal Basic Education (UBEC).
“Garba, a Senior Education Specialist with the World Bank, brings more than twenty-four years of experience driving impactful programmes in education for human and economic development, working in Nigeria, Ghana, Somalia, Kenya, the USA, and the United Kingdom.
“With over 15 years of hands-on experience at the World Bank, Garba has consistently led end-to-end design and management of education programmes and reforms, from conceptualisation to completion and impact assessment.
“Apart from being actively interested in and involved in human development issues, the development specialist will share her rich network with governments, development partners, and communities, as well as the skills she acquired working in fragile, conflict, and violent settings to deliver sustainable solutions in basic education.
“Garba had previously worked on the team that met the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) targets in Nigeria and consulted for the World Bank, Department for International Development, BOND-UK, Regent Foundation, and Muslim Aid Organization.
“She is an alumna of Petra American University in Jordan, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts combined degree in English and Computer Studies in 2000. She later got a Master’s in International Development at the University of Birmingham in the UK in 2007.
“The President expects the new Executive Secretary of UBEC to drive the renewed hope and vision of providing and supporting quality education and ensuring that Nigerian children become globally competitive.”
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed eight permanent secretaries in the federal civil service to fill existing and impending vacancies in some states and geopolitical zones.
It was the second set of eight permanent secretaries appointed by the president, following those appointed last June from Akwa Ibom, Anambra, Bauchi, Jigawa, Ondo, Zamfara, South East and South-South.
The Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation recommended that the new permanent secretaries be appointed after diligent selection.
They are:
- Onwusoro Maduka Ihemelandu (Abia State)
- Ndiomu Ebiogeh Philip (Bayelsa State)
- Anuma Ogbonnaya Nlia (Ebonyi State)
- Ogbodo Chinasa Nnam (Enugu State)
- Kalba Danjuma Usman (Gombe State)
- Usman Salihu Aminu (Kebbi State)
- Oyekunle Patience Nwakuso (Rivers State)
- Nadungu Gagare (Kaduna State)
President Tinubu urges the new permanent secretaries to demonstrate greater commitment, diligence, and innovation in serving the nation.
The Board of Directors of Nigerian Breweries Plc, Nigeria’s foremost brewing company, has announced the appointment of Juliet Anammah as the substantive chairman.
Her appointment becomes effective January 1, 2025. She succeeds Sijbe “Siep” Hiemstra, who has been acting as the board chairman in an interim capacity since the start of the year.
According to a statement signed by the Company Secretary/Legal Director, Uaboi Agbebaku, her appointment was announced after the Board of Directors meeting held on Thursday, December 12, 2024.
Prior to her appointment as the Chair of the Board, she was the Chair of the Governance and Ethics Committee of the company. She joined the Board effective January 1, 2022. She brings three decades of professional experience in Consulting, Consumer Goods, Sales, Marketing, e-commerce, and Sustainability to the board.
Until this appointment, she was the immediate past Chair and Chief Group Sustainability Officer of Jumia Nigeria, having previously held the role of Chief Executive Officer with Jumia. She had also served as the Managing Director, Accenture LLC in charge of the firm’s Consumer Goods Practice, Retail, and Transportation practice in West Africa. She has also served on various boards of local and international organisations, including Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc.
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Following this appointmentwhich takes effect January 1, 2025, the board will now be composed of Mrs. J. Anammah – Chair; H. Essaadi (Dutch) – Managing Director/Chief Executive; Mrs. A.O. Aroyewun; S. Hiemstra (Dutch); MFR; Mrs. S. Ojekwe-Onyejeli; Mrs. I.M. Omoigui Okauru, J.A.A. Overmars (Dutch); R. Pirmez (Belgian); I.A. Puri; B.A. Wessels Boer (Dutch).
A member of the HEINEKEN Group, Nigerian Breweries Plc is Nigeria’s pioneer and largest brewing company. Incorporated in 1946 as “Nigerian Brewery Limited,” the company made history in June 1949 when the first bottle of STAR lager beer rolled out of its Lagos brewery bottling line. Today, it has a rich portfolio of 19 high-quality brands (Heineken, Desperados, Maltina, Life, Amstel Malta, Gulder, Fayrouz, and Legend) produced from nine breweries and two malting plants distributed nationwide.
Nigerian Breweries Plc is also the recipient of several awards and recognition in other areas of its operations, including product quality, marketing excellence, productivity and innovation, health and safety, corporate social responsibility, and sustainability.
The South African Football Association (SAFA) has appointed Ms Dawn Lubisi as the Acting Head of Women’s Football.
Lubisi’s appointment with effect from 1 November 2024 and she steps into the role vacated by Romaney Pinnock a few months ago. Her responsibilities will include, among others:
- leading the implementation of the women’s football strategic and development plans, and working with relevant staff, department and stakeholders to ensure robust action plans and programmes are in place
- Establish and manage an ongoing strategic review process which provides robust monitoring and evaluation of the objectives involving all key staff, departments and stakeholders
- Act as Secretariat of the Women’s Football Committee
“I’m truly honoured and excited to be given the opportunity to head women’s football. It is a privilege not only to be part of the development of our women’s football strategy, but also to now have the chance to bring it to life and make a tangible impact,” she said.
“This is a significant step, and while I know it will not be an easy journey, I’m eager to take on the challenge. I’m deeply committed to the development of football, and this new role aligns perfectly with my passion and experience. My dedication to fostering talent, creating opportunities, and building sustainable growth in the game will, I believe, be a key asset as we move forward.
“I’m excited about what lies ahead and the positive change we can create together. Thank you to the Association for your trust and support. Let’s make this next chapter of women’s football a great one.”
Lubisi will remain as a member of the Referees Department, where she is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in the coordination, implementation, and evaluation of referees’ development programs across provincial, national, and international levels.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday nominated three new members to fill existing vacancies on the board of the Code of Conduct Bureau, CCB.
According to Tinubu’s media aide, Bayo Onanuga, the announcement was made in a formal letter addressed to the Senate President.
The nominees are Alhaji Fatai Ibikunle from Oyo State, Justice Ibrahim Buba, a retired judge of the Federal High Court and Kennedy Ikpeme from Cross River.
Established in 1979, the Code of Conduct Bureau plays a critical role in maintaining integrity within public service and ensuring compliance with the country’s ethical standards.
The Bureau operates with a 10-member board.
On October 23, 2024, President Tinubu swore in the chairman of the board, Dr. Abdullahi Usman Bello.
The current board includes: Barr. Muritala Aliyu Kankia, Hon. E J Agbomayinma, Barr. Ben Umeano, and Prof. Juwayriyya Badamasiuy.
Other members are Mr. Bulus I Zephaniah, and Hon. Abdulsalam Taofiq Olawale.
Former Arsenal captain Patrick Vieira has been named Genoa’s next coach, the Serie A team announced Wednesday.
After leaving French Ligue 1 team Strasbourg in July, the Frenchman, who had previously coached Premier League team Crystal Palace, has been unemployed.
On Tuesday, Genoa fired coach Alberto Gilardino following a disappointing season that left the team just above the relegation zone.
Currently at 17th in the league rankings, Genoa has 10 points after their first 12 league games.
Before taking over at MLS franchise New York City, 48-year-old Vieira started his managerial career with Manchester City’s under-23 squad from 2013 to 2015.
After that, he played for Nice in Ligue 1 for two and a half years before relocating to Palace.
After coaching the Italian striker for ten games during their time together at Nice in the 2018–19 campaign, he will rejoin with his new recruit, Mario Balotelli.
The Chairman of Igbo Etiti Local Government Area (LGA), in Enugu state, Eric Odo, has appointed two Senior Special Assistants dedicated to enhancing the agricultural sector in the State.
These appointees will concentrate on specific agricultural produce, aiming to boost local farming initiatives and improve the overall productivity of the region.
One of the advisers, Ezeugwu Frederick Ogbonna, will be responsible for overseeing yam and pepper production, while Nwodo Everestus Ugonna will focus on garden egg and pepper cultivation.
This initiative reflects Odo’s commitment to addressing agricultural challenges and promoting sustainable practices that can lead to economic growth and food security within the community.
The focus on targeted agricultural produce is expected to foster collaboration among farmers and stakeholders, ultimately benefiting the local economy and enhancing the livelihoods of residents in the area.
These appointments, dated November 1, have sparked interest on social media.
Both appointees have been directed to report to the office of the executive chairman of Igbo Etiti LGA, Ogbede, for briefing and deployment.
One of the appointment letters reads: “I am pleased to inform you that the executive chairman Igbo Etiti LGA has approved your appointment as senior special assistant to the local government chairman on agriculture (yam and pepper),” Ezeugwu’s letter reads.
“You should report to the executive chairman Igbo Etiti LGA, Ogbede, for briefing and deployment.
“It is pertinent to note that this is not a career civil service appointment but a temporary appointment which you hold at the pleasure of the executive chairman of Igbo Etiti LGA.”
Meanwhile, Ugonna’s appointment letter partly read: “I am pleased to inform you that the executive chairman Igbo Etiti LGA has approved your appointment as senior special assistant to the Local Government chairman on agriculture (garden egg & pepper).”
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