Tag: Senator George Akume

Nigeria Police Academy graduates 1,187 Cadets as Assistant Superintendents

Lukman Laleye Babalola

One Thousand One Hundred and Eighty-Seven (1,187) cadets of Regular Course 7 were commissioned today, 29th November 2025, into the Nigeria Police Force as Assistant Superintendents of Police (ASPs) following the successful completion of a rigorous five-year academic and professional training programme at the Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil, Kano State. The Passing Out Parade (POP) celebrated the cadets’ dual achievement: commissioning as officers and earning Bachelor’s degrees in various disciplines, equipping them with both academic qualifications and professional policing skills.   Represented by the Secretary to the Government of the…

Akpabio rallies Niger Delta behind Tinubu for 2027, decries frequent changes in NDDC leadership

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has declared that the people of the Niger Delta have resolved to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election in 2027, citing major infrastructural and institutional projects brought to the region under his administration.   Akpabio made the declaration at the weekend during the grand finale of the 25th anniversary celebration of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) held in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The event, which marked the climax of a week-long celebration, was attended by former President Goodluck Jonathan; the Secretary…

NUJ FCT Council congratulates Yomi Odunuga on appointment as Media Adviser to SGF Akume

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, has congratulated veteran journalist and columnist, Mr. Yomi Odunuga, on his recent appointment as Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume.   In a statement issued on Friday and signed by the Council Secretary, Jide Oyekunle, the union lauded Mr. Odunuga’s unwavering commitment to professionalism, integrity, and excellence in journalism, described his new role as a “well-deserved recognition of his outstanding contributions to the media and public…

7th NDIS: Tinubu applauds NiDCOM, others says Diaspora plays critical role in nation’s development

Lukman Laleye Babalola

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended Nigerians in Diaspora for sharing dedication to forging a prosperous future for Nigeria. The President said Diaspora played a critical role in any nation’s development, added that Nigerians living abroad, are an indispensable asset to the nation. He said “You are not only ambassadors of Nigeria in your respective countries, but also torch-bearers of excellence, innovation, and resilience. Your achievements across the globe are a source of immense pride for all of us. Yet, beyond pride, we recognize the unique potential you hold in…

FG inaugurates Committee on Nigeria’s 64th Independence Day Celebration

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Government has inaugurated the Inter-Ministerial Committee for the 2024 Independence Day Celebration.   The committee will be responsible for planning, organizing, and executing all approved activities to commemorate the country’s independence.   Nigeria, which gained independence from Britain in 1960, will celebrate its 64th Independence Day on October 1.   Director, Information, at the Office of the SGF, Segun Imohiosen in a statement on Thursday said while inaugurating the Inter-Ministerial Committee, its Chairman amd SGF, Sen. Akume, who was represented by the Special Adviser to the President on…

Senator Akume and the Making of SGF, By ABUBAKAR YUSUF

Emporium Reporters

Distinguish Senator George Akume is man with many potentials, from his tenure as Benue State Governor for consecutive two terms to Senator representing Benue Central , to cabinet Minister and the new stint as Secretary to the Government of the Federation SGF, the chief administrative officer of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. The new SGF who started his early political life from his days as Benue state Governor between 1999-2007 grew in volumes and leaps politically beyond the Benue polity , North Central region and now a reckoned National figure,…

Tinubu appoints Femi Gbajabiamiala as CoS, Ibrahim Hadejia DCoS,Akume,SGF

Emporium Reporters

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday in Abuja announced the appointment of Speaker of House of Representatives,Femi Gbajabiamila as Chief of Staff, and Sen. Ibrahim Hassan Hadejia, a former Deputy Governor of Jigawa State, as Deputy Chief of Staff. In a meeting with Progressives Governors Forum (PGF), the President also named former Governor of Benue State and immediate past Minister of Special Duties, George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF).  

FEBRUARY CONVENTION: APC’s emerging battle of 2 generations

Emporium Reporters

After months of uncertainty, the die is now cast in the race for the National Chairmanship of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC. February 2022 has been announced as the month for the National convention,at the instance of President Muhammadu Buhari and suddenly, aspirants for the party’s top job have been roused from slumber. So while the main opposition party, Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, seems to have settled its leadership crisis by settling for 69 year old Iyorchia Ayu as party chairman by some form of concession,it does look like…