George Akume
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.
29 Oct
Federal Government has restated its commitment to the full implementation of the N70,000 new minimum wage. Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, stated this, yesterday, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja after he met with President Bola Tinubu. Akume, speaking on the compliance level by the sub-nationals, applauded state governors, who had…
28 Oct
The Federal Government has restated its commitment to the full implementation of the new N70,000 minimum wage, assuring that no form of partial implementation will be tolerated. Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, made this statement on Monday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, after meeting with President Bola Tinubu. Akume, commenting…
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Some residents of Lagos State have applauded the Federal High Court’s order stopping the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) from confiscating vehicles with faded number plates. The order issued by the court in Lagos also stopped FRSC from punishing or fining drivers of such vehicles. The residents in separate interview with the News Agency of…
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