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JUST IN: Tinubu Orders Full Implementation Of Oronsanye Report
President Bola Tinubu has ordered the full implementation of the Oronsaye report.
Consequently, it announced the merging, subsuming, scraping and relocation of several agencies of government.
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, revealed this to State House Correspondents after Monday’s Federal Executive Council meeting at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja.
“So in a very bold move today, this administration, under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, consistent again with his courage to take very far-reaching decisions in the interest of Nigeria, has taken a decision to implement the so-called Oronsaye Report.
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“Now, what that means is that a number of agencies, commissions, and some departments have actually been scrapped. Some have been modified, and marked while others have been subsumed. Others, of course, have also been moved from some ministries to others where the government feels they will operate better,” said Idris.
Consequently, the President constituted a committee to implement the mergers, scrapping and relocations within 12 weeks, said Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Policy Coordination, Mrs Hadiza Bala-Usman.
Submitted in 2012, the Oronsaye report on public sector reforms revealed that there are 541 — statutory and non-statutory —Federal Government parastatals, commissions, and agencies.
A year earlier, the then President Goodluck Jonathan had set up the Presidential Committee on Restructuring and Rationalisation of Federal Government Parastatals, Commissions and Agencies, under the leadership of former Head of Civil Service, Stephen Oronsaye.
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The 800-page report recommended that 263 of the statutory agencies be slashed to 161; 38 agencies be scrapped; 52 be merged and 14 be reverted to departments in various ministries.
The report also recommends that the law establishing the National Salaries and Wages Commission be repealed and its functions taken over by the Revenue Mobilisation and Fiscal Responsibility Commission.
It advised the FG to merge the nation’s top three anti-corruption agencies—the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission and the Code of Conduct Bureau.
An earlier analysis by SUNDAY PUNCH revealed that the Nigerian Government could save over N241bn if the report is duly implemented.
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Otuaro Felicitates Tompolo On Honorary Doctorate Award
Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Dr Dennis Otuaro has congratulated High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, on the conferment of an Honorary Doctorate of Laws (LLD) by the E.K. Clark University.
Otuaro described the recognition as well-deserved and befitting, noting that Tompolo has, over the years, demonstrated uncommon commitment to the peace, progress, and stability of the Niger Delta and Nigeria at large.
According to him, Tompolo’s role in sustaining peace in the region, particularly through his steadfast support for dialogue, community engagement, and nonviolent approaches to conflict resolution, has made a significant contribution to national security and economic stability.
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He further noted that, beyond his contributions to peacebuilding, Tompolo has demonstrated extraordinary compassion, philanthropy, and devotion to humanitarian causes.
He added that his investments in youth empowerment stand as clear evidence of a man whose heart is truly with his people.
“Tompolo’s good heart, generosity, and love for humanity distinguish him as a leader of rare character,” Otuaro said.
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The PAP Administrator commended E.K. Clark University for identifying and honouring a personality whose impact continues to resonate across the Niger Delta and beyond.
He urged other institutions to emulate such gestures that celebrate individuals advancing society through selfless service.
Dr Otuaro prayed for God’s continued guidance, long life, and strength for High Chief Ekpemupolo as he continues to serve the Niger Delta and Nigeria with dignity, wisdom, and compassion.
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JUST IN: Defence Minister, Badaru Mohammed Resigns
The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, has resigned his appointment with immediate effect.
His resignation was contained in a letter addressed to President Tinubu and dated December 1.
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The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, confirmed this on Monday.
The presidential spokesman said Abubakar resigned on health grounds.
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Police Deny Opening Recruitment Portal, Warn Nigerians Against Fake Adverts
The Police Service Commission has debunked reports circulating on social media and several unofficial websites claiming that it has opened a portal for recruitment into the Nigeria Police Force.
The Commission described the publications as fake, warning that they were created by fraudsters seeking to deceive and exploit unsuspecting Nigerians.
In a statement published on its official website on Monday, the PSC said it had not commenced any recruitment exercise.
“The general public is hereby informed that these publications are fake and entirely misleading.
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“They are the handiwork of fraudsters attempting to exploit innocent citizens,” the Commission said.
It added that no recruitment portal had been opened by the Commission.
“There is currently no ongoing recruitment into the Nigeria Police Force.
“The Police Service Commission has not opened any portal for such an exercise,” the statement added.
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The PSC stressed that whenever recruitment begins, the announcement will be made strictly through authorised platforms.
According to the statement, official channels include advertisements in reputable national newspapers, announcements posted on the Commission’s verified website (www.psc.gov.ng), and formal press releases.
“We urge Nigerians to rely only on information published through these official channels.
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“Any recruitment portal not listed on our website is fraudulent and should be reported to the police,” the commission said.
The PSC advised the public to ignore the fake recruitment claims to avoid falling victim to scams.
The PUNCH had reported that the Police Service Commission has cautioned Nigerians seeking a career in the Nigeria Police Force to beware of fake recruitment adverts circulating online, insisting that it has not yet commenced the 2025 recruitment exercise.
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