Education
Tinubu approves redeployment of four federal permanent secretaries
President Bola Tinubu has approved the redeployment of four federal permanent secretaries.
A statement from the Office of the Head of Service of the Federation said the redeployment is in line with ongoing efforts to strengthen the operations of the Federal Civil Service and reposition it for greater efficiency and service delivery.
It said the reassignment is also part of continuous efforts to enhance operational efficiency, foster innovation and strengthen service delivery across the Federal Civil Service in alignment with the Renewed Hope Agenda of the present administration.
The affected Permanent Secretaries and their new postings are as follows: Dr. Mary Ada Ogbe, from the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development to the Ministry of Regional Development to understudy the Permanent Secretary who will be retiring on 7th May, 2025 2; Engr. Faruk Yusuf Yabo, from the Ministry of Communications, Innovation & Digital Economy to the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development 3. Dr. Emeka Vitalis Obi, from Ministry of Budget & Economic Development to the Ministry of Petroleum Resources and Mr Ogbodo Chinasa Nnam, from Special Duties Office, OHCSF to the Ministry of Information and National Orientation.
The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs Didi Esther Walson-Jack emphasized that the redeployment is a routine administrative process designed to reinvigorate the civil service by leveraging the expertise of top officials in critical sectors.
She urged the affected permanent secretaries to bring their wealth of experience to bear in their new roles, ensuring seamless service delivery and sustained progress in their respective ministries.
According to the directive, all handover and taking-over processes are to be completed on or before 2nd May 2025
The Federal Government said it remains committed to building a world-class civil service that drives national development and upholds the highest standards of professionalism.
The Federal Government has approved nine new private universities, including Tazkiyah University (Kaduna), Leadership University (Abuja), Jimoh Babalola University (Kwara), Bridget University (Imo), Greenland University (Jigawa), JEFAP University (Niger), Azione Verde University (Imo), Unique Open University (Lagos), and American Open University (Ogun).
Education Minister Tunji Alausa said the approvals clear a backlog of applications, some pending for over six years, and follow stricter guidelines. A moratorium is now in place on new applications that do not meet the updated standards.
A serving member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has been found dead in his lodge at Dambam Local Government Area of Bauchi State.
Security analyst, Zagazola Makama shared the news in a post on X on Monday.
He said the incident happened on Sunday morning.
The deceased identified as Mr. Nwokedi Chukwu Ebuka Gerald, 28, with state code number BA/25A/2069, was discovered by fellow Christian corps members while they were preparing for Sunday service.
Police said they received a report around 9:20 a.m. and visited the scene, after which the body was taken to the General Hospital in Dambam.
“A medical doctor confirmed him dead.His remains have since been moved to the Federal Medical Centre, Azare, for preservation.
Education
Student of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Samuel Chinecherem Ezeh Breaks Guinness Records For Creating Longest Sleeves
A fashion designer claimed a world record by creating a show-stopping robe with 50-metre sleeves.
The longest sleeves on a garment is 51.20 metres (167.97 ft) and was achieved by Samuel Chinecherem Ezeh (Nigeria) in Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria.
That’s longer than the Statue of Liberty is high and longer than an Olympic-size swimming pool.
Samuel made this attempt to create a landmark piece in the field of fashion.
Samuel, 27, who works as a fashion designer and tailor while studying at Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, had to overcome a lot to make the garment.
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