Index to Nigerian Newspapers

Chuck Nduka-Eze, the Isama Ajie of Asaba kingdom, has announced Prof. Epiphany Azinge as the new Asagba of Asaba. Azinge, a former Director-General of the Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies, has been well-received by the Asaba community and the entire country. The people expect Azinge to take Asaba to greater heights, consistent with his high performance in various positions. The new Asagba enjoys wide and enthusiastic support from over 95% of the citizens of Asaba. The process leading to the emergence of a new king in Asaba involved a transparent democratic process, with 10 candidates selected from the quarter. Azinge stands out from the other contenders due to his expertise in law and public figureship. He has also served as the President of the Asaba Development Union, demonstrating his dedication to all things Asaba.

The new Asagba of Asaba, a respected Professor of Law and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, has the capacity to address issues in the community. The Asagba has internal support from Senior Advocates, the Obis, and the Agu Nwanyi. The selection process was successful, with the Asagba-in-Council, Otu-Ihaza, and Obis all pleased with the outcome. The new Asagba has received over 95% of the citizens' support, including all traditional institutions. Some aggrieved persons have challenged the process in court, but the process has been improved through traditional institutional remedial platforms. The Asagba cannot pilot the city's affairs alone, and the chiefs in Asaba are considering cooperation to achieve the mandate given to him. The Asagba has shown appreciation for the collegiate nature of the Asaba governance structure, and the chiefs have worked closely with him to ensure the successful tenure of the previous Asagba.

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Zaccheus Adedeji, as the new Acting Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service. This announcement coincides with the impending commencement of terminal leave for the former chairman, Muhammed Nami. The President has instructed the former FIRS Chairman, Mr Muhammad Nami, who had been in office since December 2019, to promptly begin a three-month pre-retirement leave, as stipulated by Public Service Rule (PSR) 120243. This leave will ultimately result in his retirement from service on December 8, 2023. He said Adedeji is appointed in acting capacity for a 90-day period before his subsequent confirmation as the substantive Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service for a term of four (4) years in the first instance. Adedeji, previously serving as the Special Adviser to the President on Internal Revenue, has now assumed the role of acting chairman at FIRS. He is a first-class graduate in accounting from the Obafemi Awolowo University and highly skilled accountant with deep expertise in corporate taxation and the advancement of public finance.

President Bola Tinubu has written to the House of Representatives to ratify the chairman and governing board of the Niger Delta Development Commission, in compliance with section 2(2) of the Act. The ratification follows President Ebie's endorsement of the position, along with 16 other nominees. The Deputy Speaker, Ben Kalu, presented the under-listed seventeen nominees for consideration, including Chiedu Ebie, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, Boma lyaye, Victor Antai, and Otito Atikase. The President urged the House for an expeditious consideration of the nominees. The appointees could only be inaugurated after Senate and House of Reps confirmation.