18-Month-Old Baby Mysteriously Disappears During Naming Ceremony In Ogun

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Anxiety enveloped Inuosegba community in Abeokuta, the Ogun state capital, as residents made shocking discoveries while searching for a missing baby.

The building where shocking discoveries were made.

The Nation reports that the 18-month-old baby identified as Hezekiah Opeyemi Ogundele was taken by his brother to a christening ceremony at Inuosegba community around 4pm on July 26, Sunday. However, while the ceremony was to commence the baby mysteriously disappeared.

Apprehensive guests and residents began to comb surrounding bushes and houses, searching for the baby.

In a suspicious building near the venue of naming, the shocked residents found severed human wrist and school children’s items. As there was no one inside at that time, the residents placed the property under surveillance.Later that day, a commercial motorcycle operator visited the building in the wee hour. He was reportedly apprehended and handed over to the Lafenwa divisional police headquarters in Abeokuta.When reporters visited the building believed to be owned by one Chief Olasile Ifayemi, operatives of the special anti-robbery squad, the Nigeria security and civil defence corps, were sighted there. They were making frantic effort to control the furious crowd bent on bringing down the building.

OPINION::::...THE MOVE AGAINST JAMB,REGULATION POLICY.

by wiseman lawrence:: Had it been that Nigeria is a secured country i wouldn't complain much,now the so called jamb registrar DIBU OJERINDE or whatever he calls himself is asking students to go study in the north all in the name of jamb regulation policy,a student who  burnt night candles cannot write the post jamb for his/her desired institution because somebody somewhere had shortlisted him/her for another school...this is injustice,this is a violation of human right,this a move against national unity,this is not the change we as Nigerian students are looking forward to..if your son was a jambite i am very sure you wouldnt shortlist him for a school in maiduguri yet you want others to go there..this is nothing but an act of wickedness...NIGERIAN STUDENTS PLEASE LETS RISE UP AND FIGHT FOR OUR SOON WOULD BE STUDENTS...THEY MUST NOT BE SENT TO A PLACE WHERE THERE IS A THREAT TO THEIR LIVES...WE SAY NO..please share.

POLICE ARREST 12 GIRLS OVER LESBIANISM..SEE DETAILS

When a 16-year-old member of the famous Abogun family confessed that she was initiated into cultism and lesbianism by the younger sister of her uncle’s wife, her parents immediately contacted the police.

The girl’s confession was made after she was caught while attempting to sneak out of the house with some items demanded by her cult members.

The Suspects

The victim told the police that she was initiated last year through a friend who gave her some strange demands.

She said: “it was Tope who introduced me into lesbianism and cultism early last year. On Friday, at about 7-8pm, I received a call from Tope that I should bring my red jacket, which is the cult uniform and a jack-knife for her. While I was attempting to sneak out of the house to meet her, I was accosted by my brothers who checked the bag I was carrying and found the cult jacket and the jack-knife. They called on my parents who demanded to know how I got those items.

“Initially, she forced me into becoming her lesbian partner. She threatened me that if I failed to do it, my life was at stake. When I became her lover, we took a blood oath as Tope used a blade to cut my hand and licked the blood. She also cut her hand and asked me to lick the blood. She threatened that she must not see me with anyone, whether male or female but she was free to go out with others as she has other lovers. I have been her lover for over a year now and I became her lover before I completed my secondary education.

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“After Tope introduced me to lesbianism, she forced me into their cult. The night I was initiated into Aiye cult, I was blindfolded. Members of the cult gave me a gun to take an oath, declaring that I would not reveal anything about the cult to anyone. They said if I ever revealed anything about the cult to anyone, the same gun that I used to take the oath would be used to take my life. Thereafter, about twenty of the males present at the initiation slept with me one after the other.

She then talked about her first sojourn into robbery and holding and safe keeping a gun for the cult.

She continued:“Two months ago, I stole my father’s N50, 000 and gave to her. There was a time she gave me a gun to keep for her. I kept the gun in my book-shelf two days. She gave the gun to me because she said she couldn’t take it home. Later, she collected it and gave it to a member of the cult. I really don’t know what they use the weapon for. The red jacket which is the cult uniform was given to me by Segun. He is the leader of the Aiye cult. Since I became a member, I haven’t been able to go anywhere with them because of how difficult it is for me to leave home as my parents don’t allow me out after 6pm, and most of their activities are usually in the night. There was a time they asked me to trail my elder brother because they said he is arrogant.”

The girl who allegedly gave her the gun, 18-year-old Tope (surname withheld) agreed that she gave the gun to Kemi because she was afraid of taking it home and denied that she was into cultism.

According to her, “I have known Kemi from my childhood. I am a salesgirl. I was arrested because the victim said I introduced her into cultism and lesbianism but I am not a cultist, and she didn’t give me money.

“I have not seen Kemi for more than a month now, since my birthday which I celebrated on June 21. Although they fired a gun at my birthday party, I don’t know who fired the gunshot but Samuel was with a gun that night, and I know that Samuel is a cultist and he attended my birthday party. It was a cult guy called Daddy that threatened that if I refuse to join their cult, he will deal with me and shoot me in the legs with a gun.”

Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Kenneth Nwosu revealed the names and age of the suspects.

They are Temitope Famati, an 18-year-old lesbian, Ogunsan Kemi , another 20-year-old lesbian, Oseni Lukman, 30; Chidi Okafor, 25; Musa Kareem, 26; Austine Ebozoje, a 19- year-old pirate, Segun Sowumi, Olatokunbo Babatunde, 18; Gbelebu Samuel, 17 and Hussan Azeez, 30, are among the cultists arrested so far.

It’s said that these cults recruit these young girls as armourers because they are not suspected like their male counterparts

VACANCY VACANCY VACANCY...REDEEMERS UNIVERSITY CAREER/RECRUITMENT EXERCISE

Redeemer’s University massive job recruitment. 85 positions are currently vacant. Application deadline is August 14, 2015. Computer Literacy is a requirement for all positions.

Redeemer’s University career/recruitment —– Applications  are invited from suitably qualified candidates for appointment into several Academic and Non-Academic positions in the Redeemer’s University of Nigeria (RUN), Ede, OSun State, Nigeria.

Redeemer’s University Career/Recruitment – Conditions of Service.

In addition to the conditions of service obtainable in similar institutions of higher learning, the Redeemer’s University offers an enhanced remunerative package designed to attract high quality candidates committed to actualizing the vision of the University. Computer Literacy is a requirement for all positions.

Redeemer’s University Career/Recruitment – Available Positions.

1 SENIOR LECTURER (RUASS 05) – DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE AND PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
2 SENIOR LECTURER (RUASS 05) – DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIOURAL STUDIES (SOCIOLOGY PROGRAMME)
3 READER (RUASS 06) – DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIOURAL STUDIES (SOCIOLOGY PROGRAMME)
4 SENIOR LECTURER (RUASS 05) – DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
5 LECTURER I (RUASS 04) – DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
6 PROFESSOR (RUASS 07) – DEPARTMENT OF CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
7 STUDIO TECHNOLOGIST (RUHSS 06)
8 DANCE INSTRUCTOR (RUHSS 08)
9 LANGUAGE LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST I (RUHSS 08)
10 PROGRAMMER II (RUHSS 07)
11 LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST I (RUHSS 08)
12 SENIOR LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST (RUHSS 09)
13 WEBMASTER II (RUHSS 07)
14 NETWORK ENGINEER I (RUHSS 08)
15 SYSTEMS PROGRAMMER I (RUHSS 08)
16 MEDIA OFFICER (RUHSS 08)
17 FAMILY PHYSICIAN (RUNMESS 14)
18 MEDICAL RECORDS OFFICER I (RUNHESS 07)
19 STAFF NURSE/MIDWIFE I (RUNHESS 07)
20 STAFF NURSE/MIDWIFE II (RUNHESS 06)
21 PHARMACY TECHNICIAN (RUHSS 06)
22 PHARMACIST I (RUNHESS 09)
23 GUIDANCE COUNSELLOR (RUHSS 07)
24 ACADEMIC PLANNING OFFICER II/DATA ANALYST (RUHSS 07)
25 COACH II (RUHSS 07)
26 DEPUTY CHIEF CHAPLAIN (RUHSS 14)
27 PRINCIPAL SECURITY OFFICER (RUHSS 11)
28 EXECUTIVE OFFICER (ACCOUNTS) (RUHSS 06)
29 STORES OFFICER (RUHSS 07)
30 DEPUTY BURSAR (RUHSS 14)
31 ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER II (RUHSS 07)
32 ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER I (RUHSS 08)
33 HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER (RUHSS 11)
34 DEPUTY REGISTRAR (RUHSS 14)
35 SENIOR LECTURER – STATISTICS PROGRAMME
36 PROFESSOR – INDUSTRIAL MATHEMATICS PROGRAMME
37 SENIOR LECTURER – INDUSTRIAL MATHEMATICS PROGRAMME
38 SENIOR LECTURER – PHYSICS WITH ELECTRONICS PROGRAMME
39 SENIOR LECTURER – BIOCHEMISTRY PROGRAMME
40 LECTURER II – INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY PROGRAMME
41 SENIOR LECTURER – POLITICAL SCIENCE PROGRAMME
42 READER – POLITICAL SCIENCE PROGRAMME
43 LECTURER I – PSYCHOLOGY PROGRAMME
44 SENIOR LECTURER – MARKETING PROGRAMME
45 SENIOR LECTURER – ECONOMICS PROGRAMME
46 PROFESSOR – ECONOMICS PROGRAMME
47 SENIOR LECTURER – BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION PROGRAMME
48 READER – DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT & TOURISM STUDIES (TOURISM STUDIES PROGRAMME)
49 SENIOR LECTURER – DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT & TOURISM STUDIES (TRANSPORT MANAGEMENT 50 LECTURER II – DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL STUDIES (INSURANCE PROGRAMME
51 LECTURER I – DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL STUDIES (INSURANCE PROGRAMME)
52 SENIOR LECTURER – DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL STUDIES (INSURANCE PROGRAMME)
53 PROFESSOR – DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL STUDIES (ACTUARIAL SCIENCE PROGRAMME)
54 READER – DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL STUDIES (ACTUARIAL SCIENCE PROGRAMME)
55 SENIOR LECTURER – DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL STUDIES (ACTUARIAL SCIENCE PROGRAMME)
56 DEPUTY UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN
57 SENIOR LECTURER – DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL STUDIES (BANKING & FINANCE PROGRAMME)
58 READER – DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL STUDIES (BANKING & FINANCE PROGRAMME)
59 PROFESSOR – DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL STUDIES (BANKING & FINANCE PROGRAMME)
60 PROFESSOR – DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL STUDIES (ACCOUNTING PROGRAMME)
61 READER – DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL STUDIES (ACCOUNTING PROGRAMME)
62 SENIOR LECTURER – DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL STUDIES (ACCOUNTING PROGRAMME)
63 SENIOR LECTURER – DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE ARTS
64 LECTURER I – DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE ARTS
65 ASSISTANT LECTURER – DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE ARTS
66 LECTURER II – DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE ARTS
67 LECTURER I – DEPARTMENT OF PHILOSOPHY
68 SENIOR LECTURER – DEPARTMENT OF PHILOSOPHY
69 PROFESSOR – DEPARTMENT OF PHILOSOPHY
70 LECTURER II- DEPARTMENT OF PHILOSOPHY
71 LECTURER I – DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE
72 SENIOR LECTURER – DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE
73 PROFESSOR – DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE
74 ASSISTANT LECTURER – DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE
75 LECTURER I – DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE
76 SENIOR LECTURER – DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE
77 READER – DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE
78 PROFESSOR – DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE
79 LECTURER I – DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES (FRENCH)
80 SENIOR LECTURER – DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES (FRENCH)
81 SENIOR LECTURER – DEPARTMENT OF CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
82 ASSISTANT LECTURER – DEPARTMENT OF CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
83 LECTURER II – DEPARTMENT OF CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
84 LECTURER I – DEPARTMENT OF CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
85 THE POST OF THE BURSAR

Redeemer’s University Career/Recruitment -Method of Application.

Candidates are required to complete their applications online through the University website: http://recruitment.run.edu.ng in addition to submission of hard copies to the Office of the Registrar, Redeemer’s University, P.M.B. 230, Ede, Osun State.

Redeemer’s University Career/Recruitment – Application Closing Date.

The closing date for the submission of the applications is Tuesday, 4th August, 2015.

Only the applications of short-listed candidates will be acknowledged.

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UNIBEN STUDENTS PROTEST DEATH OF STUDENT....SEE PHOTO'S

JUST IN: UNIBEN Students Protest Death Of Student

Akinshilo Ayomide, 18 minutes ago

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News filtering in say students of the University of Benin in Edo State, South-south Nigeria have laid siege to the Benin-Lagos expressway in protest of the death of two students allegedly knocked down by an Army patrol vehicle.

President of the Student Union Government, Comrade Omorogbe, demanded an overhead pedestrian bridge and a speed breaker on the expressway to avoid such occurrences.

The students said the families of the victims must be compensated within seven days or risk another protest while also asking the state government to build an overhead bridge within a year.Travelers cannot move on the expressway as students demand the relevant authorities come to their attention.Meanwhile Dean of Student Affairs, Professor Francis Osagiede, begged the students to end the protest promising the chool will look into their demands.

See PHOTOS below:

ADEBOYE CONDEMNS SAME SEX MARRAIGE

Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, yesterday, confirmed that its new three kilometre squareauditorium expected to host 12 million persons will be one of the venues for its 63rd annual convention slatedto begin August 9. It also condemned same sex marriage, which was recently endorsed by the American Supreme Court, saying “we don’t support it. There is no where in the Bible where God said people of the same sex can get married. The stand of the church is very clear and it states; one man, one wife.” Similarly, the church clarified its position about Christians in politics, noting that it does not bar individual members of the church from participating in politics but “we are not accountable for their performance. “We pray for those in power as the Bible has enjoined us to do. That is our stand but we believe that by the end of this year, Nigerians will have cause to say that all is well.” The three kilometre by three kilometre Arena, still under construction, is located on Simawa Road, some distance from the outgoing one and half kilometre by one kilometre arena which was commissioned in 2000 with a capacity to sit one million worshippers. Addressing newsmen at the church’s Redemption Camp, Head of Media and Public Relations, Pastor Segun Adegbiji with support from several ministers of the mission, said the new arena will host plenary sessions of a few evenings of the week long programme on an experimental basis. According to Pastor Adegbiji adequate arrangements have been put in place to host participants from the 24 regions of the church spread across 188 countries of the world. He quoted the General Overseer of the church, Pastor Enoch Adeboye as warning unserious persons to stay away from this year’s convention, which has a theme The All Sufficient God.

BREAKING NEWS:: BUILDING COLLAPSES AT EBUTE METTA....PHOTOS.

Reports just reaching us indicate that a building has collapsed at, 29 Olotan Street in Ebute Metta area of Lagos state.

Ebute Metta building Collapse: Image Credit; Emmanuel Osodi Of Naij.com

A source informed that emergency workers are already on their way to the scene of the incident.

The spokesman for the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency has confirmed the incident, but noted that there was no life lost in the collapse.

Ebute Metta building Collapse: Image Credit; Emmanuel Osodi Of Naij.com

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Meanwhile, Team Lorenzo Reporters findings revealed that the three-storey building which collapsed on Wednesday morning, July 15, was built in 1959.

The owner of the building, a 62-year-old man, who gave his name as Mr. Abayomi Adelagun, told our correspondent that, government officials had since 2013, marked the building for demolition after the one beside it caved in.

Adelagun further explained that after the building had been marked for demolition, the occupants had to relocate and evacuate the property. He said ever since the building has been a hideout for criminals and hoodlums who he suspects may have been inside before it collapsed.

The landlord revealed that the building had been erected since he was about 12- year-old or thereabouts, adding that he inherited it from his late father.

Residents of the neighbourhood confirmed that, the building had been abandoned for years since a building beside it collapsed in 2013 during the Ramadan fasting period. According to some of them, they were not surprised by the sudden collapse this morning.

Ebute Metta building Collapse: Image Credit; Emmanuel Osodi Of Naij.com

This sad incident is happening just few days after a building reportedly collapsed in Sabo area of Yaba.

6 UNFORGETTABLE FASHION MOMENTS OF PATIENCE JONATHAN

Patience Faka Jonathan is a former First Lady of Nigeria and the wife of former President of Nigeria,Goodluck Jonathan.

Checkout her unforgettable attires to occasions.

First Lady Dame Patience Jonathan rocking her stunner shades at a dinner to mark fifty years of the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) in Nigeria.

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Patience has served as a permanent secretary in her native Bayelsa State.

Patience Jonathan has been recognized locally, nationally and internationally for her philanthropic work and political pragmatism. She received the “Beyond The Tears” International Humanitarian Award New York, USA, in 2008, for her role in the global fight against HIV/AIDS; the African Goodwill Ambassador Award (Los Angeles, USA, 2008) and the recipient of the “Wind of Change” Award from the South/South Women’s Organization.

When Goodluck Jonathan served as Governor between 2005 and 2007, Patience Jonathan served the state in the capacity of the first Lady of Bayelsa State. During this period, she founded many philanthropic and women empowerment programs, among them are the A-Aruere Reachout Foundation (AARF), which she set up to improve the status and earning capacity of Nigerian women and youths.

SHOCKING:: PASTOR TURNS MEMBER INTO HORSE,RIDES ON IT.

Just like the name of the church, it is indeed the end time.

Pastor Penuel

A South African pastor, Prophet Penuel, as fondly called by his followers has been ‘doing wonders’ in the most awkward way. The pastor, who is the founder of the End Times Disciples Ministries in South Africa has lots of ways he demonstrates ‘God’s miraculous wonders’ to members of his church.

Pastor Penuel putting snake in the mouth of one his members

On Sunday, 12 July, 2015, during the Sunday service, the man of God called one of his members simply identified as ‘Thabiso’, he commanded him by the power of God to turn into a horse and according to the church’s Facebook update, indeed it happened. The man of God was said to have ridden on the horse.

……while demonstrating authority in the Bible

Pastor penuel riding one of his members as a horse

During of his services too, while trying to demonstrate the authority believers have, the man of God declared a snake to become a chocolate (chomp) and the congregation ate it. The man of God also prayed for a cloth and called the congregation to come and eat. It was made known that the congregation ate it and said it tasted like chocolate. See some of the ministries’ Facebook updates below:

#demonstrationMan of God said they must bring a rock and He turned it into bread. Satan have been making people fools….

Posted by End Times Disciples Ministries on Monday, July 13, 2015

#DemonstrationMan of God declared a snake to become a chocolate (chomp) and the congregation ate it. We have authority to change everything into anything and it will obey because of our authority.

Posted by End Times Disciples Ministries on Monday, July 13, 2015

Sunday Service 12 July 2015#DemonstrationThe man of God prayed for a cloth and called the congregation to come and eat. The congregation came and ate and said it tasted like chocolate.To God Be Glory

Posted by End Times Disciples Ministries on Monday, July 13, 2015

Sunday Service 12 July 2015#Demonstration The man of God called a guy called Thabiso and by the power of God he…

Posted by End Times Disciples Ministries on Monday, July 13, 2015

These kinds of wonders will never ceased to happen. Just recently, the pastor turned human hair into food for the consumption of the church members.

HOW AMBODE RESCUED ACCIDENT VICTIMS.

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How Lagos Gov Ambode, Rescued Accident Victim (Photos)

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Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos state on Moday, July 13, alighted from his vehicle to rescue an accident victim.

According to PM News reports, the victim, Miss Anukam Angela, was driving alone in a wine-colour Toyota Corolla car with registration number EKY 415 CG, at about 8:15am, and lost control of the vehicle before it rammed into the median of the road along Osborne Road, Ikoyi and somersaulted.

Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, while rescuing the accident victim today

The governor who was on his way to the office when the incident happened, was said to have quickly asked his convoy to stop at the scene so as to enable him assess the situation as well as help rescue the passengers.

He immediately instructed the ambulance attached to his convoy to convey Miss Angela, who was in a state of shock, and could barely move or talk, to the Lagos Island General Hospital for treatment.

Reports revealed further that Angela’s sister, Amaka, who was contacted shortly after the incident, said she was treated for minor injuries and discharged free of charge on the order of the Governor.

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Governor Ambode (on white), trying to attend to the accident victim on Monday

She stated further that the ambulance also conveyed her sister back to her residence at Efosa Ehiedu Close, off Modupe Thomas Estate, Ajah, while the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) assisted in towing the vehicle away from the roadside to prevent traffic gridlock.

The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Habib Aruna said: “what the governor has done is typical of him. It is indeed a demonstration of his concern for the wellbeing of every resident and Miss Angela is not an exception.

“He has also with this act, shown his commitment to an all inclusive approach in protecting the life and properties of citizens in the state.”

The governor recently revealed that he is poised to create jobs for youths in the state.

BREAKING NEWS:: BUHARI SACKS SERVICE CHIEFS APPOINTS ANOTHER TODAY.

President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed new service chiefs following the sacking of military service chiefs earlier today, Monday, July 13, reports reaching Naij.comsays.

President Buhari in a meeting with service chiefs recently. In a press release, Mr Buhari appointed Major-General Abayomi Gabriel Olonishakin as Chief of Defence Staff; Major-General T.Y. Buratai as Chief of Army Staff; Rear Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas as Chief of Naval Staff.

Others include Air Vice Marshal Sadique Abubakar asChief of Air Staff; Air Vice Marshal Monday Riku Morgan as Chief of Defence Intelligence.

The president also appointed Major-General Babagana Monguno (rtd.) as the new National Security Adviser taking over from Sambo Dasuki who resigned last week.

The Chiefs  relieved of their appointments on Monday, July 13, include Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Kenneth Minimah, The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Usman Jibrin and Air Chief Marshal Alex Badeh.

L -R , CHIEF OF DEFENCE STAFF, AIR MARSHAL ALEX BADEH ;CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF , MAJOR GENERAL KENNETH TOBIAH MINIMAH ; CHIEF OF NAVAL STAFF , REAR ADMIRAL USMAN JIBRIN

The move is coming on the heels of the renewed onslaught by the deadly Boko Haram sect across Northern Nigeria.

See the full press release below

PRESIDENT BUHARI APPOINTS NEW SERVICE CHIEFS AND NSA

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the following appointments:

1. Major-General Abayomi Gabriel Olonishakin – Chief of Defence Staff;

2. Major-General T.Y. Buratai – Chief of Army Staff

3. Rear Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas – Chief of Naval Staff

4. Air Vice Marshal Sadique Abubakar – Chief of Air Staff

5. Air Vice Marshal Monday Riku  Morgan – Chief of Defence Intelligence

6. Major-General Babagana Monguno (rtd.) – National Security Adviser

The new Chief of Defence Staff, Maj.-Gen. Olonishakin (N/6901) hails from Ekiti State. Until his appointment as Chief of Defence Staff today, he was the Head of the Nigerian Army Training and Doctrine Command in Minna, Niger State.

The new Chief of Army Staff, Maj.-Gen. Buratai hails from Borno State. Until his new appointment today, he was the Commander of the Multinational Joint Task Force which has its headquarters in Ndjamena. Maj-Gen. Buratai has previously served as Commander of the Nigerian Army’s 2nd Brigade in Port Harcourt and Commander of the Nigerian Army School of Infantry in Jaji, Kaduna State.

The new Chief of Naval Staff, Rear Admiral  Ibas (NN/0746) hails from Cross River State. He enlisted into the Nigerian Defence Academy as  a member of the 26th Regular Course in 1979 and was commissioned as a Sub-Lieutenant in 1983.  His previous appointments include: Naval Provost Marshal, Chief Staff Officer, Naval Training Command, Chief of Administration, Naval Headquarters, Flag Officer Commanding Western Naval Command and Chief of Logistics, Naval Headquarters. Until his appointment as Chief of Naval Staff, he was the Chief Executive Officer of Navy Holdings Limited.

The new Chief of Air Staff, Air Vice Marshal Abubakar (NAF/1433) hails from Bauchi State.  His previous appointments include: Chief of Standards and Evaluation, NAF Headquarters; Chief of Defence Communications and Air Officer Commanding, NAF Training Command. Until his new appointment today as Chief of Air Staff, he was the Chief of Administration, NAF Headquarters.

The new Service Chiefs will hold their appointments in an acting capacity until confirmed by the Senate.

President Buhari thanks the outgoing Service Chiefs and National Security Adviser for their services to the nation and wishes them well in their future endeavours.

Femi Adesina

Special Adviser to the President

(Media & Publicity)