Latest News

Tinubu sacks NIMC’s boss, appoints Coker-Odusote as replacement

Published by

President Bola Tinubu directed the Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Engr. Aliyu Abubakar Aziz is to commence a 90-day pre-retirement leave from August 24, 2023, leading to his eventual retirement from service on November 24, 2023.

A statement issued on Tuesday by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President(Media & Publicity), said the president also approved the appointment of Engr. Bisoye Coker-Odusote is to serve as the Acting Director-General/CEO of the NIMC for a 90-day period, with effect from August 24, 2023, after which a full term of four years will begin as the substantive NIMC Director-General/CEO, beginning on November 24, 2023.

Furthermore, President Tinubu approved the appointment of Hon. Yusuf Buba Yakub to serve as the Director and CEO of the Directorate of Technical Aid Corps (DTAC).

The statement said this follows the recent expiration of the tenure of the former DTAC Director/CEO, Dr Pius Osunyikanmi.

This appointment takes immediate effect.

YOU SHOULD NOT MISS THESE HEADLINES FROM NIGERIAN TRIBUNE

‘We want to go back to school’: Untold story of out-of-school kids in Ibadan

One of the kids who spoke to our reporter, Saheed Abiodun, ran away from home to look for succour in

Mali, Burkina Faso deploy warplanes to Niger Republic, meet on response to ECOWAS military threat

AMID mounting pressure by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to restore civilian rule in the Niger Republic, Burkina Faso and

FG appoints 11 new CMDs for federal medical facilities

Federal Government has appointed 11 new Medical Directors for the Federal Government established Medical Facilities in

#BBNaijaAllStars: Biggie pulls another twist, introduces 4 new housemates

During the Sunday live eviction show of BBNaija, host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu unveiled a new twist that

Employment racketeering at FCC

IF there was any scintilla of doubt that the civil/public service in the country is a cesspit of corruption, the recent scandalous revelations of

Messi becomes most decorated footballer after winning record 44 titles

Following his Leagues Cup title wins with Inter Miami, Argentina captain and World Cup winner,  Lionel Messi has..

 

Recent Posts

Fight against plastic pollution must be people-oriented — Environment minister

The fight against plastic pollution and other environmental challenges must be a people-oriented movement. This…

2 minutes ago

Ethiopian Airlines begins service to Hyderabad

Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest carrier and one of the world’s fastest-growing airlines, has inaugurated its…

16 minutes ago

Adefiranye: Delivering mandate, empowering the people

By: ‘Bayo Jimoh WHEN the people of Ile-Oluji/Oke-Igbo/Odigbo Federal Constituency in Ondo State trooped out…

32 minutes ago

MMIA’s renovation: Resolution versus hues and cries

The Nigerian aviation industry has been plagued by challenges and controversies, and the recent decision…

47 minutes ago

The second police commendation and award ceremony to deserving officers

WEDNESDAY June 4, 2025, witnessed the second anniversary of IGP Egbetokun’s Commendation and Award ceremony…

1 hour ago

Much ado about Oshiomhole, Air Peace

The recent altercation between Senator Adams Oshiomhole and Air Peace has sparked a heated debate…

1 hour ago

Welcome

Install

This website uses cookies.