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TINUBU APPOINTS BERNARD DORO AS NEW MINISTER FOLLOWING YILWATDA’S ELECTION AS APC CHAIRMAN.
By Prince Uwalaka Chimaroke
21- OCT- 2025
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Dr. Bernard Doro from Plateau State as a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, filling the vacancy left by Dr. Nentawe Yilwatda, who recently emerged as the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The announcement was made on Tuesday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, who revealed that President Tinubu had forwarded a formal letter to the Senate, requesting legislative confirmation of the nominee.
While the specific portfolio to be assigned to Doro has not yet been disclosed, his appointment comes at a crucial time as the administration continues to strengthen its team for effective governance and policy implementation.
Born on January 23, 1969, in Kwall, Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State, Dr. Bernard Doro boasts an impressive career spanning over two decades in both the United Kingdom and Nigeria. He has held roles across clinical medicine, pharmaceutical management, and strategic health leadership, with a strong record in community service and youth empowerment.
An accomplished scholar, Doro holds degrees in Pharmacy and Law, an MBA specializing in IT-driven business strategy, and a Master’s degree in Advanced Clinical Practice. He is also an Independent Prescriber and Advanced Clinical Practitioner, having served in several healthcare institutions within the UK’s National Health Service (NHS), including urgent care units, walk-in centres, general practice, and hospital systems.
Beyond his professional engagements, Doro is widely recognized for his mentorship and social development programs targeted at young professionals and community groups, both in Nigeria and abroad.
Mr. Onanuga expressed optimism that the Senate would give due and speedy consideration to the President’s request, ensuring a smooth confirmation process for Dr. Doro’s entry into the Federal Executive Council.
Former Attorney-General Abubakar Malami says Economic and Financial Crimes Commission operatives forcefully evicted him and his family from their Abuja residence despite ongoing court proceedings over the property’s forfeiture.
He described the action as unlawful and vowed to challenge it in court.
The governor of Oyo state, Seyi Makinde, has approved a N10,000 transportation allowance as a palliative for the state workforce to cushion the effects of the increase in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit, otherwise known as petrol.
The Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Oyo State chapter, Kayode Martins, in a statement released on Monday, March 23, disclosed that the governor has granted the request of the union on the issue of transportation allowance.
The statement read
“Following the intervention and formal request made by the State Council of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) earlier this morning, the state government has approved a N10,000 transportation allowance for all workers in the state.
The newly approved allowance is set to take effect from April 2026, providing much-needed relief to workers grappling with rising transportation costs amid current economic challenges.
This development comes as a direct response to sustained advocacy by the state NLC, aimed at cushioning the impact of increased living expenses on the workforce.
Further details on implementation are expected to be communicated by the relevant government authorities in due course.”
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Former Acting Accountant-General of the Federation bags 72years imprisonment for diverting N868.46 million security funds
Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja, on Monday, March 23, convicted and sentenced Chukwunyere Nwabuoku, former acting Accountant-General of the Federation (AGoF), to a 72-year jail term without an option of fine.
DailyTrust reports that in the judgment delivered, Justice Omotosho held that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had been able to prove the nine-count money laundering charge beyond reasonable doubt.
According to the judge, the defendant is hereby convicted as charged.
Justice Omotosho convicted Nwabuoku in all the nine counts and sentenced him to eight years imprisonment in each of the counts, making 72 years.
The judge, however, ordered that the counts shall run concurrently.
Justice Omotosho, who described Nwabuoku’s act of diverting funds meant for security and defence while he served as Director of Finance and Account in the Ministry of Defence as “appalling,” commended the EFCC for being detailed in its prosecution.
The judge observed that the evidence of the 9th prosecution witness that Nwabuoku voluntarily refunded part of the siphoned money of over N200 million during investigation was not controverted by the defence.
Nwabuoku served as the Director of Finance and Accounts in the Ministry of Defence between 2019 and 2021. He became acting Accountant General of the Federation in May 2022.
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