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President Tinubu approves ministers, allocates portfolio
President Tinubu approves ministers, allocates portfolio
By Muhammad Ali
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday approved the appointment of the new ministers and also allocated their portfolios.
Mr Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, made this known while briefing State House Correspondents in Abuja,
He said that the swearing in is expected by next week after the retreat by the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation.
The list of the new ministers and their portofolio are:
1.Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy- Bosun Tuani
2.Minister of State, Environment and Ecological Management- Ishak Salako
3. Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy- Wale Edun
4. Minister of Marine and Blue Economy- Bunmi Tunji
5. Minister of Power- Adedayo Adelabu
Minister of State, Health and Social Welfare- Tunji Alausa
6. Minister of Solid Minerals Development- Dele Alake
7.Minister of Tourism- Lola Ade-John
8.Minister of Transportation- Adegboyega Oyetola
9. Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment- Doris Anite
10. Minister of Innovation Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji
11. Minister of State, Labour and Employment, Nkiruka Onyejeocha
12. Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy
13. Minister of Works, David Umahi
14. Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo
15. Minister of Youth, Abubakar Momoh
16. Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu
17. Minister of State, Gas Resources, Ekperikpe Ekpo
18.Minister of State, Petroleum Resources, Heineken Lokpobiri
19. Minister of Sports Development, John Enoh
20. Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike
21. Minister of Art, Culture and the Creative Economy- Hannatu Musawa
22. Minister of Defence- Mohammed Badaru
23. Minister of State for Defence- Bello Matawale
24. Minister of State for Education- Yusuf Sununu
25. Minister of Housing and Urban Development- Ahmed Dangiwa
26.Minister State, Housing and Urban Developmet- Abdullahi Gwarzo
27. Minister of Budget and Economic Planning- Atiku Bagudu
28. Minister of Environment and Ecological Management- (***Kaduna***)
29.Minister of State, FCT- Mairiga Mahmud
30. Minister of State, Water Resource and Sanitation- Bello Goronyo
31. Minister of Agric and Food Security- Abubakar Kyari
32. Minister of Education – Tahir Mamman
33. Minister of Interior – Sa’idu Alhaji
34. Min. of Foreign Affairs – Yusuf Tuggar
35. Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare- Ali Pate
36. Minister of Police Affairs- Ibrahim Geidam
37. Minister of State, Steel Development- Maigari Ahmadu
38. Minister of Steel Development- Shuaibu Audu
39. Minister of Information and National Orientation- Muhammed Idris
40. Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice- Lateef Fagbemi
41. Minister of Labour and Employment- Simon Lalong
42. Minister of State, Police Affairs- Imaan Suleiman-Ibrahim
43. Minister of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs- Zephaniah Jisalo
44. Minister of Water Resources and Sa
nitation- Joseph Utsev
45. Minister of State, Agriculture and Food Security- Aliyu Sabi-Abdullahi.
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Ex-Lawmaker Sharada Joins Kano Central Race, Calls for Level Playing Field
Former member of the House of Representatives, Sha’aban Ibrahim Sharada, has declared his intention to contest the Kano Central Senatorial District seat, urging the national leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to ensure free and fair primaries.
Sharada, who represented Kano Municipal Federal Constituency in the immediate past National Assembly, made the appeal on Thursday when he visited the APC State Secretariat in Kano to formally announce his ambition.
“I appeal to the national leadership of our great party to, for the sake of Allah (SWT) and His Prophet Muhammad (SAW), ensure fair play in our forthcoming primary election,” he said, drawing loud applause from his supporters.
Popularly known as Dan Karamin Sauro (small mosquito), Sharada said his decision was driven by a desire to contribute to the growth and development of Kano Central, leveraging his legislative experience and political connections.
“By the grace of Allah (SWT), I will be the next Senator to represent Kano Central in the National Assembly, and I promise that I will not fail my constituents,” he pledged.
He also assured of his commitment to strengthening the APC and supporting the re-election of President Bola Tinubu alongside Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, to sustain ongoing developmental programmes.
Welcoming the aspirant, APC State Chairman, Hon. Umar Haruna Doguwa, described Sharada as a grassroots politician who had consistently worked for the progress of his people.
Doguwa further assured that the party would provide a level playing field for all aspirants in the forthcoming primaries.
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Katsina Commissioner resigns to contest Funtua Senatorial seat
The Katsina State Commissioner for Environment, Hamza Sule-Faskari, has resigned to contest for the Funtua Senatorial seat.
The decision was in compliance with the guidelines of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for public office holders intending to contest in the 2027 elections.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the electoral body has directed all public office holders intending to contest to resign their positions on or before March 31, 2026.
Sule-Faskari announced his decision on Monday in Katsina when he visited the office of the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Abdullahi Garba-Faskari, to formally submit his resignation letter.
He expressed appreciation to the Governor of Katsina State, Dikko Radda, for the opportunity to serve the people as a commissioner.
The former commissioner also reaffirmed his commitment to remain loyal and continue supporting the governor and the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Sule-Faskari further thanked the people of Katsina State for the support and cooperation they have given him during his tenure as commissioner.
NAN
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APC stakeholders warn against factional politics in Adamawa
The concerned stakeholders and committed members of All Progressives Congress, APC in Demsa, Numan and Lamurde Local Government Areas of Adamawa have warned against factional politics for the unity and progress of the party in the state.
The stakeholders made the call during a joint press conference in Numan, led by Mr Paul Zidon, describing the recent defection of Gov Ahmadu Fintiri and his teaming supporters through due process to APC as welcome development.
He equally condemned the process followed by Hon. Kwamoti Laori, Member House of Representative for violating the due process.
According to him, Laori sidelined the duly recognized Local Government Executive Committee that represents the backbone of the party but selected three wards executive members each from Demsa, Numan and Lamurde to work with.
“This singular action is unacceptable. It undermines party structures, disrespects loyal members, and risks introducing dangerous factional politics into a party that our people have worked tirelessly to build.
“Let us be clear: APC in Numan, Demsa, and Lamurde is not a private political project belonging to a few individuals. It is a collective movement belonging to the people.
“Any attempt to bypass party structures, ignore elected executives, and create parallel political arrangements will only breed division and disunity.
“And we say today with one voice: “We reject factional politics. We stand for unity. We stand for party supremacy”, he said.
According to him, the strength of the APC lies not in individuals, but in the collective will of its members.
Zidon called on all party faithful to remain calm, united, and committed to the principles that brought them together-the shared vision of building a stronger Adamawa State and a better Nigeria under the APC.
The group appreciated the National Security Adviser Malam Nuhu Ribadu and other stakeholders for his sacrifice and effort put in stabilizing the party and ensuring the realignment with defectors in the state.
“We wish to also use this opportunity to sincerely appreciate the visionary leadership of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, whose Renewed Hope Agenda continues to inspire millions of Nigerians and strengthen the foundation of the APC across the country” he said.
Mr Simon Ismael one of the stakeholder described the act as violation of the constitutional provision and urged the party to section ward executive that partake in violation of the due process.
All efforts to reach Laori to comment on the allegation label against him probe abortive.
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