Akume
8 Feb
The leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC), North Central, have warned disgruntled elements against sabotaging the activities of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume. In a statement Saturday, jointly signed by Messrs Mu'azu Bawa Rijau, and Yakubu Adamu who are the zonal National Vice Chairman and secretary of…
22 Jan
The North-Central Development Agenda (N-CDA) has passed a vote of confidence on President Bola Tinubu and Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume. The group also called for the creation of the North-Central Development Commission to ensure parity with other geopolitical regions. It expressed gratitude to President Tinubu for appointing Senator…
20 Jan
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Princess Zahrah Mustapha Audu, the former APC North Central Woman Leader, as the Director-General of the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC). The appointment, announced by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume, underscores President Tinubu's commitment to fostering a more conducive business environment in…
29 Dec
The North-Central All Progressives Congress (APC) Forum has expressed concern that the ongoing rift between Governor Hyacinth Alia and the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, could jeopardise the party's prospects in the 2027 polls. Chaired by Alhaji Saleh Zazzaga, the forum, in a statement on Sunday in Abuja,…
23 Dec
President Bola Tinubu has flagged off the 2024 Main Christian Pilgrimage exercise to Israel and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. At the event in Lagos on Sunday, Tinubu emphasised on the powers of prayers and the sanctity of religion, urging the Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) and intending Christian pilgrims to see their pilgrimage journey…
23 Dec
The All Progressives Congress, APC has passed a vote of confidence on the Secretary to Government of the Federation, SGF Sen. George Akume, over his performance in office. The party also thanked Akume for his leadership qualities, which it noted have formed a bond for the north central states of the party, assuring that its…
13 Dec
A Technical Adviser in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Professor Bernard Babatunde, on Wednesday took his wife of 21 years in marriage to the altar in a ceremony attended by prominent Nigerian leaders in Abuja. Babatunde, the first Professor of Radioecology in Africa, alongside his wife, dressed in…
10 Dec
Demola Olarewaju, the Special Assistant on Digital Media Strategy to the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has said the 2027 election will not be a North vs South affair but one between Nigerians and President Bola Tinubu. Olarewaju said this after the Secretary to the Government of the Federation…
9 Dec
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, has expressed unwavering support for the Tax Reforms Bills, describing them as visionary legislation designed to revamp Nigeria's economy. He said the current tax system has been in operation for over 50 years and fails to provide maximum benefits to Nigerians. Akume said comments…
9 Dec
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has advised former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and other northern politicians to abandon thoughts of taking over the Presidency in 2027. According to Akume, if God ordains Atiku to become President, he can still achieve his goal at the age of 90. Urging…
25 Nov
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Dr. George Akume, deserves the support of well meaning citizens of Benue state to attract developmental projects to the state. The Chairman of the Governing Council of the Federal Polytechnic Wannune, Chief Michael Msuaan, made this known while paying a courtesy visit to the Jemgbagh Traditional…
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