George Akume
12 Feb
Federal Government has made mandatory the use of the National Identification Number (NIN) by Nigerians to access all social services and government palliatives.
22 Jan
President Bola Tinubu has revealed that the efforts of the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) and the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) have led to the prosecution and conviction of over 100 terrorist financiers in the last two years.
11 Jan
Top dignitaries including Delta State Governor, Rt.Hon. Sheriff Francis Oborevwori; Secretary to the Federal Government of Nigeria, Dr. George Akume; Aviation Minister, Festus Keyamo; are among those listed for the 80th anniversary celebration of Government College, Ughelli, next week.
7 Jan
All Progressives Congress (APC), North-Central Forum, has expressed concern over the alleged move by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, to work with the immediate past Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, to unseat his successor, Rev Fr. Hyacinth Alia.
6 Jan
The North-Central All Progressives Congress, APC, Forum, has expressed concern over the alleged move by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume, to work in cahoots with the immediate past Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, to unseat his successor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia. The forum chaired by Alhaji Saleh…
6 Jan
Uneasy relationship between the Governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr Hyacinth Alia, and the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, has deteriorated as aides and supporters of the two APC chiefs exchanged words at the weekend.
30 Dec
The North-Central All Progressives Congress (APC) Forum yesterday raised concerns that the ongoing feud between Benue State 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 elections.
23 Dec
As things stand, especially with the assumptions in the 2025 budget bill presented by President Tinubu to the National Assembly last week, today’s economic hardship may very well extend into next year and beyond.
21 Dec
Aimienwauu spoke with journalists on the recent hullabaloo on whether the rotational presidency arrangement between the North and South should be maintained in 2027 or not, submitting that those promoting the idea of breaching the pact are unpatriotic elements seeking to destabilise the country.
14 Dec
Against the backdrop of the recent face-off between supporters of Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State and the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume
13 Dec
The Federal Government has directed the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) to expand its deployment of digital tools for monitoring and enforcement to enhance road safety and reduce traffic violations nationwide.
15 Nov
To ensure efficiency in the transportation sector, stakeholders at the sixth National Transport Conference emphasised the need to change the narratives through high professionalism in the industry.
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