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Tinubu Appoints Nweze, Nkwocha, Yakasai, Others As Special Advisers [Full List]

Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has appointed 26 new Senior Special Assistants (SSAs) and Advisors.
He appointed Moremi Ojudu, first daughter of Babafemi Ojudu, the former Special Political Adviser to Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo as well as Chioma Nweze, an aide to the Minister of Works, David Umahi as presidential aides.
This was contained in a statement by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume.
Full list below.
- Abdullahi Tanko Yakasai – SSA Community Engagement (North-West)
- Chioma Nweze – SSA Community Engagement (South-East)
- Abiodun Essiet – SSA Community Engagement (North-Central
- Moremi Ojudu – SSA Community Engagement (South-West)
- Abdulhamid Yahaya Abba – SSA Community Engagement (North-East) Bola Tinubu appointment today – Economy (Vice President’s Office):
- Tope Kolade Fasua – Special Adviser Economy
- Stanley Nkwocha – SSA Media (Vice President’s Office)
- Sadiq S Jambo – SA Economy (Vice President’s Office)
- Dr. Muhammad Bulama – SSA Special Duty (Vice President’s Office)
- Mahmud Muhammad – Personal Assistant Domestic North-East (Vice President’s Office)
- Ahmed Ningi – SSA Digital Media and Emergency Management (Vice President’s Office)
- Musa Amshi Muhammad Al-Amin – SSA Special Duties (Vice President’s Office)
- Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola – PPS (Personal Physician to the President)
- Usman Dabban – PA Catering
- Elijah Adeniyi – PA Teleprompter
- Barr. Yejide Ogundipe – SSA Food Security
- Abiodun Arogundade – SSA Technical Vocational and Entrepreneurship Education
- Emmanuella Eduozor – SA Multimedia Content Production
- Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire – SSA Sustainable Development Goal
- Princess Atika – Senior Special Advisor to the President on Social Events
- Yetunde Adeniji – SSA on School Feeding
- Mrs. Olayinka Oladunjoye – Board member of the National Population Commission
- Jide Obanikoro – SA Education
- Yetunde Adeniji – Special Assistant on Women Affairs
- Dr. Aliyu Modibbo – SA General Duties
- Hon. Abiodun Yunusa – SA Agriculture.
In a swift reaction, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Community Development, Nweze, in a statement signed and made available to newsmen in Abakaliki, vowed to ensure that there is total unity and peace in Igbo land.
She applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the decision to carve out a community development, with the aim to ensure total development of south east region.
“I pay tribute to Mr. President’s ingenious decision to carve out a Community Development lifeline for the South East which has spelled a tale of reassurance to Ndigbo worldwide as to their inclusiveness in the current political equation.
“I assure you, our leaders, that I shall consult widely on how best to proceed with our common agenda of reform and revitalisation for Ndigbo and South East. My team and I will continue to lean on and count on the wisdom of present and past Igbo elites. We will listen attentively to your concerns, expectations and admonitions,” she stated.
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Police Reunite 35 Rescued Kidnapped Victims with Families

The Police Command in Niger, says it has reunited 35 rescued kidnapped victims and survivors with their families in Niger.
This is contained in a statement by its Public Relations officer, Wasiu Abiodun, on Tuesday in Minna.
According to the statement the rescued victims consist of 16 women and 19 children.
The Commissioner of Police (CP) in Niger, Adamu Elleman, represented by the DCP investigation, Ibrahim Adamu, said the victims were from Kagara, Tegina and Agwara.
According to the CP, the victims had been in custody for some period for counselling and deradicalisation processes before handed over to their Council Chairman of Rafi LGA and relatives.
He appealed to members of the public to continue to cooperate with the police by providing actionable information on criminal activities.
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Turkish Embassy Pledges Partnership with Asset Media Group

By Donald Andoor, Abuja
The Turkish Embassy in Nigeria has pledged a working relationship with the Asset Media Group and Nigeria’s media in general to further boost long lasting diplomatic and trade relations existing between the two countries.
Head of Political Office, Embassy of the Republic of Turkiye, Muzaiffer Hakan Tok who was exchanging views with the management team of Asset Media Group in Abuja, yesterday recalled the robust diplomatic, trade and cultural relationship between Nigeria and Turkiye.
While stressing the cordial relationship existing between the two nations over time, he said there was need for media practitioners to be further enlightened about those things that were common and binding between the two nations.
He applauded the people of Nigeria and the government for the hospitality accorded Turkish nationals in the country.
Earlier, Dr. Cletus Akwaya, Proprietor of Asset Media Group, owners of the Daily Asset Newspaper and Asset Television, said the visit was to explore ways of media partnership with the embassy.
He appealed to the Turkish Embassy in Nigeria to initiate avenues for exchange of visits between journalists of the two countries to enable them to enlighten and educate the public about opportunities that abound in the country.
The diplomatic relations between the two nations started when Turkey opened an embassy in Lagos in 1962. The embassy was moved to Abuja in 2001 after Nigeria’s proclamation of Abuja as the new capital.
On the other hand, Nigeria has an embassy in Ankara, the capital of Turkey and the two countries are members of a group of eight developing nations, code named D-8.
The delegation of the Daily Asset Group included Donald Andoor, Chairman Editorial Board and General Manager of Asset Television, Ayami Sunny Ayami.
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NCS Cautions Nigerians against Breach of US Visa Terms

By Tony Obiechina, Abuja
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has issued a public advisory urging Nigerians to use U.S. entry visas responsibly, following concerns raised by the United States government over visa misuse.
The NCS emphasized that Nigerian travelers must adhere strictly to the purpose stated in their visa applications, warning that engaging in activities inconsistent with their visa classification could lead to revocation.
It reminded the public that security screening by U. S. authorities continues beyond the point of entry, and that visa holders remain under regular monitoring.The agency also reiterated the importance of complying with U.
S. immigration laws, including import/export regulations. Travelers were further reminded to declare any cash in excess of $10,000 or its equivalent at entry or exit points, and to avoid carrying any prohibited items in their luggage.NCS advised all passengers to maintain lawful conduct both within Nigeria and abroad, cautioning that fraudulent acts committed in any country could result in legal consequences under both Nigerian and U.S. laws.
Assuring continued collaboration with the U.S. Mission in Abuja, the NCS stated that efforts are ongoing to ensure Nigeria avoids inclusion in any future visa restrictions, thus safeguarding the travel rights of Nigerians with legitimate purposes for visiting the United States.