Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari has submitted the names of two ministerial nominees to the Senate, the upper house said on Wednesday, moving to reassert his authority after returning from seven weeks of medical leave. Buhari nominated Stephen Ocheni, of Kogi state and Suleiman Hassan from Gombe state, to fill the vacant labor and environment ministries, … Read more
New United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday announced Nigeria’s Environment minister, Amina Mohammed as his Deputy Secretary-General (DSG). Guterres made the announcement through Stephane Dujarric, the spokesman of the outgoing Secretary-General. Guterres also announced the appointment of two other women into high-profile positions at the UN. Ms. Maria Viotti of Brazil (Chef de … Read more
The incoming Secretary-General of the UN, Mr. Antonio Guterres, has appointed Ms. Amina J. Mohammed of Nigeria as his deputy. She will hold the second highest position in the Organization from 1st January 2017. She will hold the second highest position in the Organization from 1st January 2017. Ms. Amina J. Mohammed is currently Minister … Read more