President Muhmmadu Buhari on Wednesday swore in four newly appointed federal Permanent Secretaries at the Council Chamber of the State House, Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the swearing-in was held shortly before the commencement of the weekly virtual Federal Executive Council (FEC). The affected permanent secretaries include Mr James Sule from Kaduna State; Mr Ismaila Abubakar from Kebbi State; Mrs Ibiene Patricia Roberts from Rivers and Mr Shehu Aliyu Shinkafi from...

The Northern social-political group, Arewa Consultative Forum, has admitted that there were unhealthy cracks in Nigeria. It, however, cautioned the Vice-President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo in making statements that would worsen the tension in the country. The northern body acknowledges that the crack in the country was unhealthy, but expressed optimism that the country would overcome such. The vice president, who was represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, (SGF), Mr. Boss Mustapha,...