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Tinubu Appoints New Ministers, Sacks Oil Regulator

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu announced several new ministerial appointments, including a foreign affairs minister, and sacked the head of the NMDPRA amid a jet fuel pricing dispute. This marks a series of leadership changes within his administration.

29 Apr, 19:36 — 30 Apr, 05:14
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Premium TimesMostly Factual1h ago

Tinubu endorses Hamzat as Lagos APC consensus candidate for 2027 governorship race

The development further consolidates Mr Hamzat’s position within the ruling party ahead of the 2027 elections, coming days after Governor Sanwo-Olu publicly backed his deputy for the top job in Lagos, according to an earlier report by PREMIUM TIMES. The post Tinubu endorses Hamzat as Lagos APC consensus candidate for 2027 governorship race appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Folashade Ogunrinde

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punch-ngMostly Factual1h ago

Prosecution witness links suspects, Sylva to coup plot

An army officer testifies in court, linking suspects and former governor Timipre Sylva to an alleged Nigeria coup plot against President Bola Tinubu. Read More: https://punchng.com/prosecution-witness-links-suspects-sylva-to-coup-plot/

By Punch Newspapers

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vanguard-ngMixed10h ago

Tinubu appoints Bianca Ojukwu as foreign affairs minister

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu as Nigeria's Minister of Foreign Affairs, following the resignation of Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, who stepped down to participate in the 2027 elections. The post Tinubu appoints Bianca Ojukwu as foreign affairs minister appeared first on Vanguard News.

By efosataiwo@vanguardngr.com

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myjoyonlineMixed6h ago

Nigeria’s Tinubu nominates new oil regulator in second leadership change in four months

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has nominated Rabiu Abdullahi Umar as chief executive of ​the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA).

By Abubakar Ibrahim

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