Tag: SERVICE CHIEFS
House of Reps screens new service chiefs
The new service chiefs-designates were on Wednesday screened at the House of Representatives.
Much of the grilling occured behind closed doors after the brief opening...
Buratai speaks on opposition to ex-service chiefs’ appointment as ambassadors
The immediate past chief of army staff Lt Gen Tukur Buratai (retd) says he owes no one explanation over his recent appointment as one...
Buhari nominates Buratai, Olonisakin, other ex-service chiefs as non-career ambassadors
President Muhammadu Buhari has nominated the immediate past service chiefs and the chief of defence intelligence as non-career ambassadors-designate.
Presidential spokesman Femi Adesina disclosed this...
Igbo IGP: Buhari yet to decide – Presidency
President Muhammadu Buhari is yet to decide who would succeed the Inspector-General of Police Mohammed Adamu, the Presidency has said.
There have been calls for...
Buhari writes Senate for confirmation of service chiefs
President Muhammadu Buhari has written a letter to the National Assembly, seeking confirmation of the service chiefs.
Senior special assistant to the president on National...
New service chiefs will fail, Boko Haram leader Shekau says
Leader of Boko Haram Abubakar Shekau has boasted that the newly-appointed service chiefs would fail like their predecessors.
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday named the...
Buhari meets new service chiefs first time after announcement
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday met the new service chiefs for the first time since he announced their appointment.
The new service chiefs are Major-Gen....
PICTURES: Meet Nigeria’s new service chiefs
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday appointed new service chiefs following the resignation of the former ones.
The new service chiefs are Major-Gen. Leo Irabor, Chief...
Service chiefs resigned — Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday tweeted that he accepted the resignation of the service chiefs, contrary to reports that they were sacked.
"I have accepted...
Buhari sacks service chiefs
President Muhmmadu Buhari has sacked the service chiefs and appointed their replacements.
Presidential spokesman Femi Adesina announced this on Tuesday.
Mr Adesina tweeted: “PMB appoints new...