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Full List of The New Ministers and Their Portfolio

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Nigeria President, President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday 16th August, 2023 approved the appointment of the new ministers designate and also allocated their portfolios.

Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr Ajuri Ngelale 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 following is the list of the new ministers and their portfolio 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
  6. Minister of State, Health and Social Welfare- Tunji Alausa
  7. Minister of Solid Minerals Development- Dele Alake
  8. Minister of Tourism- Lola Ade-John
  9. Minister of Transportation- Adegboyega Oyetola
  10. Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment- Doris Anite
  11. Minister of Innovation Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji
  12. Minister of State, Labour and Employment, Nkiruka Onyejeocha
  13. Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy
  14. Minister of Works, David Umahi
  15. Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo
  16. Minister of Youth, Abubakar Momoh
  17. Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu
  18. Minister of State, Gas Resources, Ekperikpe Ekpo
  19. Minister of State, Petroleum Resources, Heineken Lokpobiri
  20. Minister of Sports Development, John Enoh
  21. Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike
  22. Minister of Art, Culture and the Creative Economy- Hannatu Musawa
  23. Minister of Defence- Mohammed Badaru
  24. Minister of State for Defence- Bello Matawale
  25. Minister of State for Education-  Yusuf Sununu
  26. Minister of Housing and Urban Development- Ahmed Dangiwa
  27. Minister State, Housing and Urban Developmet- Abdullahi Gwarzo
  28. Minister of Budget and Economic Planning- Atiku Bagudu
  29. Minister of Environment and Ecological Management- (***Kaduna***)
  30. Minister of State, FCT- Mairiga Mahmud
  31. Minister of State, Water Resource and Sanitation- Bello Goronyo
  32. Minister of Agric and Food Security- Abubakar Kyari
  33. Minister of Education – Tahir Mamman
  34. Minister of Interior – Sa’idu Alhaji
  35. Min. of Foreign Affairs – Yusuf Tuggar
  36. Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare- Ali Pate
  37. Minister of Police Affairs- Ibrahim Geidam
  38. Minister of State, Steel Development- Maigari Ahmadu
  39. Minister of Steel Development-  Shuaibu Audu
  40. Minister of Information and National Orientation- Muhammed Idris
  41. Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice- Lateef Fagbemi
  42. Minister of Labour and Employment- Simon Lalong
  43. Minister of State, Police Affairs- Imaan Suleiman-Ibrahim
  44. Minister of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs- Zephaniah Jisalo
  45. Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation- Joseph Utsev
  46. Minister of State, Agriculture and Food Security- Aliyu Sabi-Abdullahi
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The ministerial position for Kaduna State has yet to be announced as the Senate is yet to clear the nominee.(NAN)

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Dogara’s Political Associates Throw Weight Behind PBAT Second Term Bid

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Political Associates of former speaker of the House of Representative Rt. hon Yakubu Dogara has thrown its weight behind President Boka Ahmed Tinubu second term bid.

This is contained in a Press Release signed by the National Coordinator, Rt.





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Hon. Yakubu Dogara Political Associates, Hon. Daniel Eleojo Ameh dated May 29, 2025*

The statement read, *Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara’s Political Associates Celebrate President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Two Years in Office, Declare Support for Second Term*

On behalf of the political associates and loyal supporters of our Grand Patron, the Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on the occasion of his two-year anniversary in office as President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

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“In the past two years, President Tinubu has demonstrated visionary leadership, unwavering commitment to national development, and a strong resolve to reposition Nigeria on the path of growth and prosperity. His bold economic reforms, renewed drive for infrastructure development, and courageous stance on national unity have not gone unnoticed.

“President Tinubu’s administration has continued to foster hope, inclusion, and progress for all Nigerians. His strategic interventions in areas such as security, education, power, and social investment have given renewed confidence to citizens and stakeholders alike, affirming his capacity to steer the nation toward a brighter future.

“It is in light of these commendable strides that we, the political associates of Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara, proudly declare our full and unreserved endorsement of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s bid for a second term in office.

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“We believe continuity is essential to consolidate the gains made so far and to achieve the broader national vision encapsulated in the Renewed Hope Agenda.

“On behalf of Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara, our respected Grand Patron and former Speaker of the House of Representatives, we stand firmly behind President Tinubu.

“We urge all Nigerians, across political, ethnic, and religious divides, to support this visionary leader as he continues to deliver on the promises of a greater Nigeria.

“As we celebrate this milestone, we look forward with optimism and a renewed sense of purpose, knowing that the future of Nigeria is in capable hands.


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Kogi State Govt Partners FRSC on Enlightenment of Road Users to Avert Accidents

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Worried by the high rate of auto-crashes across Kogi state, Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has expressed readiness to collaborate with the Federal Road Safety Corps(FRSC), on Enlightening road users to embrace traffic regulations that would reduce the trend to the barest minimum.





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Ododo gave the indication through the State’s Commissioner of Information and Communications, Kingsley Fanwo, when he called on the Kogi State Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps, in Lokoja on Tuesday.

Fanwo conveyed Governor Ododo’s serious concern over the loss of innocence souls occasioned by incessant road accidents in recent times and called for joint efforts by the FRSC, Govt and Road Maintenance Agencies to tackle the bad development.

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He said that the recent auto-crash along Obajana road that claimed the lives of 19 people and left other eight seriously injured is a case in point.

“The Kogi state government is committed to using the state owned media organisations and that of the federal and other online platforms in conjunction with the FRSC to carry out aggressive enlightenment on ways to keep our roads and people safe”

He commended the efforts of the Kogi State Command of the FRSC in ensuring that our roads remains free from any form of accidents and urged the Sector Commander to sustain the tempo.

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Responding, the Kogi State Sector Commander of the FRSC, Kumar Tsukwam, assured Governor Ododo of his preparedness to embark on the partnership enlightenment project with the state government in order to arrest the escalating cases of road mishaps on our highways.

“I intend to immediately constitute an enlightenment committee comprising of road agencies, medical, the media and government that would facilitate the success of our aggressive public engagement to avert road accidents” the Sector Commander promised.


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Boundary Crisis Between Dakwa Niger and FCT: Muhammed Calls on Parties to Maintain Status Quo, Says Case in Court

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Dakwa Community Warn Land Grabber’s (Abuja Investments Company) to Stop Meddling on their Properties as they (Abuja Investments Company)  lay claim to the entire Dakwa claiming to have a paper covering the entire Dakwa up to Zuma Rock.





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The statement which was unequivocally made Saturday, May 24th, 2025 in Dakwa, Niger State by one of the community leaders was after a meeting with the Dagachi and other top government functionaries in Niger State on a planned demolition by Mr Osagie and his group.

A community Leader, Alhaji Muhammed Abdullahi while talking to Journalist on the matter said, “the call becomes necessary as one Taiye Osagie Bello that has been parading himself as the staff of Abuja Investment Company came on Tuesday, May 20th, 2025 marking some houses in Niger State with FCDA/DC Demolition inscription.

“Mr Osagie also came to the Community with some Military men numbering 5 who are assigned to man the check-point between Dei dei and Zuba. The soldiers who came in uniform all armed as if the community is into war started harassing the residents who tried to snap or record a video of them. It was almost a pandemonium in the community if not for God intervention.”, he continued.

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He added that, “The soldiers who followed Mr Osagie to come and carry out the illegal duties by marking our houses claiming to be staff of FCDA are to be warned to desist from this act else will face the rat of the law.”President Muhammadu Buhari (R) and Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose (L) at the National Council of State meeting, February 23, 2018.

Muhammed further revealed that Osagie has claimed that his company, Abuja Investment Company owns the land which is 201 hectare of land from the Zuba-deidei, Madala express road down to Zuma Rock said that the demolition is in phases and the first phase might commence any moment from next week.

Some of the community members that also talked to journalists over the weekend further said that their properties documents are from Niger State, they are living in Niger State and they want to remain in Niger State.

“My Certificate of Occupancy, C-of-O is from Tafa Local Government, Niger State, I don’t know why Abuja Investment Company is laying claim to this place, from Express to Zuma Rock”, Said Tunde, a property owner in Tundun-wada, Dakwa.
This is not unconnected to the fracas that happened in Dakwa where at least somebody lost his live while several other people were injured according to a report by Daily Trust.

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The report which was cited by The Informavores! said that, “On May 17th, 2025 at about 3:30pm, police operatives of Suleja Area Command led by the Area Commander, Suleja, on investigation of a petition received against one Sarkin Mallaman Dakwa and Alhassan Baba Chukuli bordering on conspiracy, inciting disturbance, assault and boundary issues, went to invite the above-mentioned persons. ”

“On getting to the residence of the Sarkin Dakwa be was not around and the ream proceeded to invite the Village Head, Alhassan Baba Chukuli. He was invited and he declined, in the presence of a large crowd he mobilized bearing dangerous weapons such as cutlasses, knives, bottles and Dane guns, the police team left the residence peacefully.

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“Immediately the police team left, there were reports of shooting among themselves and loss of life.”


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