RMAFC: Tinubu earns less than N1.5m monthly, ministers get below N1m
The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) says political officeholders do not earn outrageous salaries. Muhammed Shehu, chairman of the commission, made this known to NAN in Abuja on Sunday. Shehu had earlier said the salaries of politicians, judicial and public office holders would be increased by 114 percent. In […]
‘Economic challenges’ — RMAFC to postpone review of political office holders’ salaries
The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) says it will postpone the upward review of the salaries of political office holders in the country. The RMAFC is a federal government agency responsible for mobilising and allocating revenue to the three tiers of government in Nigeria. The commission also monitors the financial […]
Tinubu appoints Jamila Ibrahim as youth minister, Olawande as minister of state
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Jamila Bio Ibrahim as the minister of youth. The president also appointed Ayodele Olawande to serve as the minister of state for youth. Their nomination for the positions is a prelude to their confirmation by the upper chamber of the national assembly. Ajuri Ngelale, special adviser […]
Jimmy Odukoya succeeds father as senior pastor of Fountain of Life Church
Jimmy Odukoya, the son of Bimbo and Taiwo Odukoya, has been named the senior pastor of the Fountain of Life Church. The announcement was made during the church service on Sunday. Addressing the congregation, Rotimi Okpaise, a pastor, said the late Taiwo Odukoya confided in the board of trustees (BoT) members about […]
Military coups a setback for Africa, says Nigeria’s UN envoy
Tijjani Muhammad-Bande, Nigeria’s permanent representative to the United Nations (UN), says the recent coups in African countries are regressing democracy on the continent. Speaking with NAN in New York on Saturday, Muhammad-Bande said the effects of the coups would spiral into a setback for prosperity. He said African countries fought for the […]
NNPC appoints new VPs for downstream, upstream, gas operations
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) has appointed new executive vice-presidents for its upstream, downstream, and gas and power operations. Garba Deen Muhammad, NNPC spokesperson, announced the management changes in a statement on Saturday. He said the changes are in accordance with the company’s commitment and push for organisational renewal. “In […]
Report: Emefiele stepped down as CBN governor in August
Godwin Emefiele reportedly resigned as governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in August According to Reuters, Emefiele, who was suspended in June, tendered his resignation letter to President Bola Tinubu. TheCable understands that he had initially submitted the letter to the Department of State Services (DSS) — but it was […]
Defence chief to JTF commanders: No terrorist, bandit must be spared
Christopher Musa, chief of defence staff, has asked operational commanders to ensure that no terrorist, bandit or criminal is spared. Musa gave the directive on Saturday at the maiden Defence Headquarters (DHQ) joint task force commanders conference in Abuja. He said the directive was in line with President Bola Tinubu’s mandate to […]
Newspaper Headlines: 35 Nigerian profs, lecturers indicted for alleged sexual misconduct since 2018
Reports on the alleged impeachment move against Godswill Akpabio, senate president, dominated the cover pages of Nigerian newspapers. Source: Top Stories
On ‘liberal democracy’ and coup-baiting
The upsurge in military coups in Africa is leading to curious propositions on the suitability of “liberal democracy” on the continent. Questions are being asked as to whether or not we need to tinker with our practice of democracy. In a recent interview with TheCable, former President Olusegun Obasanjo — who led Nigeria as […]