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Governor Zulum Sacks ALL Commissioners, Dissolves Borno Executive Council
Governor Zulum Sacks ALL Commissioners, Dissolves Borno Executive Council
Governor Zulum sacks ALL commissioners. Babagana Zulum, governor of Borno, has sacked all commissioners in his cabinet, dissolving the state’s executive council.
In a statement on Monday, Bukar Tijani, secretary to the state government, said the governor has directed the commissioners to hand over the affairs of their respective ministries to permanent secretaries on or before Friday, April 3.
“The decision is to provide an enabling environment for any member of the council who may wish to contest elective positions in the forthcoming general elections,” the statement reads.
“The governor has therefore directed all commissioners to hand over the affairs of their respective ministries to the Permanent Secretaries on or before Friday, April 3, 2026.
Governor Zulum
“Governor Zulum expressed his profound appreciation to the outgoing Commissioners for their dedication, commitment, and invaluable contributions to the development and service of the people of Borno state.”
Several state governors have given their political appointees seeking elective offices up to March 31 to resign — in line with the amended Electoral Act.
Senate President Akpabio Declares Three Senate Seats Vacant, Orders By-Elections
Three senate seats vacant. The Senate president directed the INEC to conduct by-elections within the stipulated constitutional timeframe.
Mr Akpabio made the announcement during Tuesday’s plenary, describing the development as a tragic loss to the legislature.
“These unfortunate events necessitate midterm elections by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to fill the affected seats,” he said.
He cited provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999, as amended, in declaring the vacancies.
Mr Akpabio said, “Enugu State—Enugu North Senatorial District is hereby declared vacant. Nasarawa State—Nasarawa North Senatorial District is hereby declared vacant. Rivers—Rivers South East Senatorial District is hereby declared vacant.”
Akpabio
The Senate president directed the INEC to conduct by-elections within the stipulated constitutional timeframe.
“The timeframe is approximately 30 days from the date of this declaration. May the souls of our departed colleagues rest in perfect peace,” he prayed.
Meanwhile, the Senate adjourned plenary until April 21 for the Easter break.
IGP Disu Led Nigeria Police Force On Walkathon In Abuja
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, today led officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force on a walkathon from the Force Headquarters to the Unity Fountain, Abuja, in commemoration of National Police Day.
The event themed “Together We Walk, Together We Secure”, brought together police personnel and members of the public in a display of unity and shared commitment to promoting peace, security, and community partnership.
IGP Disu Led Nigeria Police Force On Walkathon In Abuja
The walkathon, which is being replicated across all Commands and Formations nationwide, forms part of activities lined up to mark the occasion, aimed at enhancing physical fitness and strengthening police-community relations.
EFCC Arrests Suspects, Uncovers Alleged Employment Scam Syndicate In Ilorin
The Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the EFCC has arrested one Bolaji Kazeem Akinwunmi, popularly known as “Bolaji Original,” for allegedly defrauding unsuspecting job seekers of the sum of ₦2,921,700 (Two Million, Nine Hundred and Twenty-One Thousand, Seven Hundred Naira Only).
EFCC
Akinwunmi was arrested alongside his accomplice and former lover, Kemisola Mary Akinbo. Investigations revealed that Akinwunmi, at different times, posed as an officer of the Nigeria Customs Service and the Nigeria Immigration Service, falsely claiming he had access to employment slots for interested applicants.
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