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JUST IN: Tinubu Appoints Mandate Secretary For FCT Women Affairs Secretariat

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Mrs. Adedayo Benjamins-Laniyi has been appointed as the inaugural Mandate Secretary for the recently established Women Affairs Secretariat of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), as approved by President Bola Tinubu.

 

The announcement was made through an official post on FCTA’s social media platform on Monday.

The post reads “His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, has approved the appointment of Mrs. Adedayo Benjamins-Laniyi as the Mandate Secretary for the newly created Women Affairs Secretariat of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA).”

 

Recall that earlier this month, there were indications about the establishment of the Women Affairs Secretariat, disclosed during a visit by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and Minister of State Mariya Mahmood to the First Lady, Mrs. Oluremi Tinubu.

 

In a statement released on Monday by Anthony Ogunleye, the director of Press to the FCT minister, it was affirmed that Mrs. Adedayo Benjamins-Laniyi would play a pivotal role in advancing the FCTA’s commitment to promoting the well-being and empowerment of women and children in the FCT.

 

As per the statement, Mrs. Adedayo Benjamins-Laniyi, born in 1965 and originating from Ogun State, has been appointed based on her outstanding qualifications and unwavering commitment to public service.

 

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PHRC Fully Operational, Producing Refined Products – NNPC Ltd

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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) wishes to clarify that despite a minor incident at a section of the Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC) earlier today, the plant remains operational and continues to produce on-spec refined petroleum products.

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This was disclosed in a statement on its verified handle on micro-blogging site, X  on  Wednesday night by its Chief Corporate Communications Officer,  Olufemi O. Soneye.

The NNPC Ltd assures the public that there is no cause for concern, as all sections of the recently rehabilitated plant are in full operation, Soneye explained.

 

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FG’s Cash Transfer Under Scrutiny As Reps Launch Probe

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The House of Representatives has moved to investigate the Federal Government’s conditional cash transfer programme following complaints of delayed and unpaid disbursements to beneficiaries.

Leading the motion, Honourable Abass Adigun reminded the House that in August 2024, nominees were informed they would receive N50,000 each for three months.

However, while some beneficiaries received their payments much later than expected, others have not been paid at all.

READ MORE: FG Set To Roll Out Cash Transfers For 20m Vulnerable Nigerians

He noted that the National Cash Transfer Office has not responded to inquiries regarding these outstanding payments.

The programme, which was first introduced during President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration under the National Social Investment Programme, was suspended by President Bola Tinubu in January due to allegations of corruption.

However, the government announced its resumption in February, expanding it to cover 12 million more households.

With this probe, lawmakers aim to address the lack of transparency surrounding the disbursement process and ensure that the intended beneficiaries receive their payments.

 

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Tinubu Swears In Ibas As Rivers Sole Administrator

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President Bola Tinubu has officially sworn in Vice Admiral Ibok-Étè Ibas (retd.) as the sole administrator of Rivers State following the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Ngozi Odu, and all elected members of the state House of Assembly.

The brief swearing-in ceremony took place at the State House in Abuja at approximately 3:00 PM, with top government officials present, including Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila, Attorney General of the Federation Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), and Principal Secretary to the President Hakeem Muri-Okunola.

READ ALSO: Tinubu Appoints Vice Admiral Ibas As Rivers Administrator

Ibas, who previously served as Chief of Naval Staff from 2015 to 2021, arrived at the Presidential Villa around 12:48 PM before taking the oath of office.

The swearing-in followed President Tinubu’s Tuesday night announcement declaring a state of emergency in Rivers State.

In a national address, Tinubu justified the move, citing governance paralysis caused by political conflict, constitutional violations, and security threats.

The crisis in the state has been fueled by a bitter rivalry between Governor Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, now Minister of the Federal Capital Territory.

“In the circumstance, having soberly reflected on and evaluated the political situation in Rivers State, the Governor and Deputy Governor of Rivers State have failed to make a request to me as President to issue this proclamation as required by Section 305(5) of the 1999 Constitution as amended.

“It has become inevitably compelling for me to invoke the provision of Section 305 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 as amended, to declare a state of emergency in Rivers State with effect from today, March 18, 2025, and I so do,” Tinubu declared.

With the state’s elected leadership suspended for an initial six-month period, Vice Admiral Ibas has been tasked with managing state affairs.

Tinubu assured that while the executive and legislative arms are affected by the suspension, the judiciary will continue to operate as usual.

“By this declaration, the Governor of Rivers State, Mr Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Mrs Ngozi Odu, and all elected members of the House of Assembly of Rivers State are hereby suspended for an initial period of six months,” Tinubu stated.

“In the meantime, I hereby nominate Vice Admiral Ibokette Ibas (retd.) as Administrator to take charge of the affairs of the state in the interest of the good people of Rivers State. For the avoidance of doubt, this declaration does not affect the judicial arm of Rivers State, which shall continue to function in accordance with their constitutional mandate.”

 

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