…a swipe at the Olaitan camp, the former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) insisted that the priority of the organization is to give Pa Fasoranti a befitting burial, after which a credible leader would emerge to lead the group. He had said: “Any discussion on leadership succession is premature and cont…

…realities of government and broader imperatives of national economic development.” The SGF noted that ongoing economic reforms, rising public expectations and the approaching 2027 general elections had made the need for a fair and sustainable wage system more pressing. He urged the commission to strengthen its capacity…

…by the commission’s Head of Information and Publications, Shafii Mohammed. The former SGF commended the progress recorded by the commission under Yusuf’s leadership, particularly its focus on the welfare of pilgrims, describing sustained attention to their needs as essential to improving their overall Hajj experience.…

…prominent faction of the APC loyal to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation SGF, Sen. George Akume, in Benue State, cross-party endorsed the Peoples Democratic Party PDP senator, Abba Moro, for the 2027 senatorial seat. It said he printed banners carrying the images of the APC presidential candidate, Presid…

…is the home local government area of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation SGF, Senator George Akume, while Guma is that of the immediate past Governor of Benue State, Dr Samuel Ortom. Ukura said the government of Governor Hyacinth Iormem-Alia has deliberately refused to act while the two hitherto peaceful…

…to save Nigeria from imminent collapse. Secretary to the Government of the Federation SGF, Senator George Akume, made the declaration on Wednesday in Abuja at the 66th Independence Anniversary Lecture. Akume’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Yomi Odunuga, in a statement said the SGF categorically declared that;…

…ordered the promoter’s arrest and the suspension of three permanent secretaries in the OSGF. The revelations have raised broader questions about how purported government agencies obtain office accommodation, correspondence privileges, budgetary recognition, access to government systems and, potentially, personnel. The…

…the president through the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF).RMAFC submits new pay proposalAccording The Nation, Shehu made the disclosure during a budget defence session before the House of Representatives Committee on Finance. He confirmed that the new remuneration package covers minis…

…George over the alleged operation of a fake government agency within the premises of the SGF office. George was the national coordinator of the disputed National Brands Development and Made in Nigeria Special Project Office. The president also ordered the immediate suspension of three permanent secretaries following fi…

…and Made in Nigeria Special Project Office, which allegedly operated within the OSGF. President Bola Tinubu subsequently ordered the suspension of three permanent secretaries and the arrest of the alleged promoter, George Buchi Nwabueze.ICPC Chairman Musa Aliyu said investigators also found that Nwabueze operated under…

…attend the event, saying that sending the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, George Akume, to represent him only shows that he is not committed to peace in the 2027 election. In this interview, he spoke extensively about the peace accord, its importance and the implications of Tinubu’s absence, among o…

…LinkedIn page on Sunday, shared a letter dated July 19, 2010, purportedly issued by the OSGF. The letter, referenced NIG@ 50/S. 7/C,3/45 and signed by Dominic Y.E. for the SGF, was addressed to “Buchi George,” then “Executive Director of The Hats Centre” in Owerri, Imo State. Titled, “RE: ENDORSEMENT OF OUR PROJECT, MA…

…18, 2026, a day before campaigns officially began President Tinubu, represented by SGF George Akume, pledged to reject violence, hate speech, and AI-driven misinformation during the 2027 campaign.INEC chairman warned of an alarming resurgence of hate speech and toxic polarisation as Nigeria heads into what could be its…

…and Annual General Meeting of the Nigerian Institute of Builders. A statement by OSGF’s spokesman, Chris Ugbuegbulam, stated that Akume said the initiative was aimed at strengthening domestic supply chains, supporting local manufacturing and making building materials more accessible and affordable to Nigerians. He urge…

…dated July 27, 2026, and signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume. At the heart of the circular is President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s growing emphasis on the strategic value of data in today’s economy. “Data is the new oil: its value increases the more it is refined and respons…

…By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA — Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Babachir Lawal, has criticised the presidential candidacy of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar under the African Democratic Congress, ADC, while also faulting the party’s handling of its Adamawa State governorship primary. Lawal made…

…that the Federal Government neither sought nor supported a one-party state. The SGF further assured that the Tinubu administration would “Continue to respect the legal autonomy of INEC and provide all resources lawfully appropriated for the commission’s responsibilities,” while maintaining that security agencies had “c…

…By Olayinka Ajayi ABUJA — Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, has criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s leadership style, alleging that the President has departed from the inclusive governance approach he displayed during his tenure as Lagos State governor. Lawal, in a viral o…

…to PUNCH Online on Thursday. According to the statement, the delegation visited the SGF’s office to remind him of the Federal Government’s commitment to support thousands of traders whose businesses and livelihoods were destroyed by the inferno. The statement noted that the prompt release of the intervention fund would…

…rulers and other stakeholders for supporting the initiative. In his speech, the SGF, who was represented by the Director of Engineering and Technical Services, N-HYPPADEC, Prof. Daniel Ipilakya, stated that the resettlement housing project was one of the flagship interventions of his office. While stating that the proj…

…ElectionIn another development, former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, has said the joint ticket pairing Obi and Kwankwaso for the 2027 presidential election would give the duo a far stronger shot at victory than if either man ran alone. Lawal offered percentage-based assessments of…

…of the Federation, Chris Ugwuegbulam, on Tuesday. The statement noted that the SGF described the relationship between both countries as one founded on decades of mutual respect and cooperation. “The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, CON, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s c…

…membersThe new council is scheduled to be inaugurated on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at the SGF's Hall in AbujaFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international issues FCT, Abuja - President Bola Tinubu…

…Tinubu has not reversed the appointment but stopped short of explaining why the SGF's office has not yet issued the letterFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! FCT, Abuja - More than three weeks after President Bola Tinubu publicly named Abdulrazak Namdas as director-general (DG) of the Border Communiti…

…operations rather than engaging in “public grandstanding.” The statement released by the SGF’s media aide, Yomi Odunuga, said Akume spoke in Abuja while receiving members of the Global Association of Christian and Muslim Youth for Peace and Development led by its President, Peter Bassey. Making an apparent reference to…