Federal Ministry of Steel Development Suspends 58 NMDC Staff in Jos Over Alleged Protest Participation, Establishes Investigative Committee Amid Accusations of Corruption and Mismanagement The Federal Ministry of Steel Development has suspended 58 staff members of the National Metallurgical Development Centre (NMDC), Jos, following protests and alleged disruptions of official duties. The suspensions, which include senior officials and technical personnel such as Michael Philip Mahelia, Jamil Baba, Henry Muanleng, Ucheji Nwancho, and Emma Fada, have sparked anger and disquiet within the agency. Minister Shuaibu Audu has set up a disciplinary and investigative committee to review staff conduct and recommend measures to restore normal operations. Suspended staff may be called for interrogation and are required to provide contact information to facilitate communication. Management instructed all suspended personnel to leave the agency premises immediately, warning of further action if compliance is not met, as the investigation continues. #NMDCJos #StaffSuspension #SteelMinistry #PublicService #JosNews #LaborRights

Osun State Government Condemns ‘Baseless’ Arrest and Humiliation of Elderly PHC Officer in Egbedore Local Government, Clarifies Retirement File Retrieval Incident Amid Viral Police Photos The Osun State government has strongly condemned the arrest and humiliating treatment of an elderly Administrative Officer attached to a Primary Health Centre (PHC) in Egbedore Local Government Area after viral photographs showed him kneeling in police custody. According to a statement by Olalekan Badmus, Special Assistant (Digital Media) to Governor Ademola Adeleke, the incident was “baseless” and occurred while the officer was performing official duties related to the processing of retirement documents for PHC workers. The disruption stemmed from files being inaccessible during an 11-month NULGE strike. Despite presenting proper documentation and corroboration from retiring nurses, the officer was harassed and only released around 8 pm. The government emphasized that the arrest had no legal justification and highlighted the officer’s legitimate role in the retirement process. #OsunState #PHCOfficer #PoliceBrutality #PublicService #ViralNews

Bayelsa Deputy Governor Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo Dies, State Observes Three-Day Mourning Bayelsa State Deputy Governor, Lawrence Oborawharievwo Ewhrudjakpo, has passed away at 60 after collapsing at his office. Governor Douye Diri declared a three-day state mourning, with flags at half-mast, in honour of his distinguished public service career. #BayelsaState #DeputyGovernorEwhrudjakpo #Politics #StateMourning #NigerianPolitics #PublicService

Governor Namadi Approves New Appointments in Jigawa Civil Service Commission Governor Malam Umar Namadi of Jigawa State has approved key appointments in the State Civil Service Commission to strengthen its operations. The announcement was contained in a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Malam Bala Ibrahim, on Tuesday. According to the statement, the governor approved the appointment of Babandi Saleh as Permanent Member II, while Ibrahim Adamu Fagam was named Permanent Member III. In addition, Muhammad Bare, who previously served as Permanent Member II, has been elevated to Permanent Member I of the Commission. The SSG explained that the appointments of Saleh and Fagam followed their successful screening and confirmation by the Jigawa State House of Assembly during its sitting No. 031 on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 (24th Safar, 1447AH). He further urged the newly appointed members to discharge their duties diligently and in strict compliance with the regulations guiding the Commission. The statement confirmed that all the appointments take immediate effect. #JigawaState #GovernorNamadi #CivilServiceCommission #Appointments #PublicService #Nigeria

News Brief: Governor Nwifuru Lifts Suspension of 81 Government Officials Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has lifted the suspension of 81 government officials, including commissioners, permanent secretaries, and special assistants, who were earlier sanctioned for failing to attend a state event. According to a statement by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Monday Uzor, the affected officials—suspended on July 28, 2025—have been directed to resume work immediately. The suspension had affected: The Attorney General 25 commissioners 22 permanent secretaries 14 senior special assistants 24 special assistants During the one-month disciplinary action, the officials were denied salaries and barred from signing official documents. Source: Channels Television #EbonyiState #GovernorNwifuru #SuspensionLifted #GovernmentOfficials #PublicServiceDiscipline

📄 Taraba State Commences Issuance of Appointment Letters to Over 2,000 Governor’s Aides The Taraba State Government has initiated the distribution of appointment letters to more than 2,000 newly appointed aides, following the approval of Governor Agbu Kefas. This development was announced in a statement released on Monday by the Secretary to the Government of the State, Barrister Gebon T. Kataps.  The process is set to commence on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, with appointees directed to report to the Political Department at the SGS office to collect their appointment letters and complete necessary documentation.  This move follows the recent inauguration of Chairpersons and Members of Boards and Parastatals, Special Advisers, Senior Special Assistants, and Community Special Assistants by Governor Kefas, who had not yet received their appointment letters.  The statement also outlines procedures for appointees who are currently serving civil servants. In accordance with the 1999 Constitution (as amended) and the Public Service Rules, career civil servants appointed to statutory commissions or as special advisers are required to either withdraw, resign, or retire from service before their documentation and appointment letters can be finalized. Additionally, civil servants appointed to other political offices must apply for a Leave of Absence through the Head of Civil Service if they intend to return to the civil service after their political tenure.  Failure to comply with these directives will result in the officer being deemed to have absconded from duty.  #TarabaAppointments #GovernorKefas #PublicService #StateDevelopment