Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo is reportedly going to swear in two ministerial nominees, Stephen Ocheni and Suleiman Hassan tomorrow. The ministers-designate were appointed to take over the Labour and Environment ministries. [Read also: The Presidency has finally announced the names of new ministerial nominees] This comes in four months after the Presidency finally found replacements for the... Read More

Amina Mohammed, James Ocholi, Stephen Ocheni, Suleiman Hassan

March 29, 2017

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Who are Alhaji Suleiman Hassan and Professor Stephen Ocheni? Everything you need to know about Buhari’s new Ministerial Nominees

Nigeria’s ‘superwoman’, Mrs Amina Mohammed was appointed the United Nations Deputy Chief last year and she resumed her role as the most powerful woman at the UN in March, leaving her Minister of Environment position in Nigeria vacant. James Ocholi left his Minister of State for Labour and Productivity post vacant under less celebratory conditions... Read More

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March 29, 2017

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[The Presidential Blog] The Presidency has announced the names of the new ministerial nominees

Finally, after months of waiting and a litigation scare, the President has finally found suitable replacements for the positions left vacant by the death of James Ocholi, the former Minister of State for Labour and Productivity as well as that left vacant by the promotion (guess we can call it that) of Mrs Amina Mohammed,... Read More

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March 25, 2017

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[The Presidential Blog] President Buhari has a case to answer in court and we cannot wait

The first thing that will come to the minds of many when they hear of Kogi State these days is the absurd number of political appointments that the Governor of the State, Yahya Bello, recently made – 54 senior special assistants and 9 special assistants. Appointments which will become effective from the first of April,... Read More

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December 16, 2016

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#YNaija2016Review: Elechi Amadi, OJB Jezreel, Bukky Ajayi… 10 notable deaths of the year 2016

by Okon Ekpo 2016 has been an eventful year, one that has seen deaths of remarkable people – those who we would rather still have with us. From actress, Bukky Ajayi to artiste and producer, OJB Jezreel – these are the 10 notable deaths of 2016. Bukky Ajayi Zainab Bukky Ajayi, beloved thespian and veteran... Read More

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March 18, 2016

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Forlorn faces as James Ocholi, wife and son are buried (PHOTOS)

The late Minister of state for Labour and Productivity, James Ocholi, his wife and son were laid to rest on Friday, in his home town in Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State. See photos below.

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March 17, 2016

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Service of songs held in memory of James Ocholi (PHOTOS)

A service of songs was held for the late Minister of state for Labour and Productivity, James Ocholi, at the National Christian Center, Abuja. Ocholi had lost his life in a ghastly motor accident that also killed his wife and son. Present at the event were the Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, Speaker of the House,... Read More

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March 14, 2016

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Opinion: James Ocholi’s death and the dearth of road safety in Nigeria

Until last Wednesday, I never knew the mandate and responsibility of the Federal Road Safety Corps extended to investigation as to the cause of road accidents and making the reports public. Even if I ever imagined that, I could never have expected such speed of investigation and report in just three days after an accident.... Read More

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March 9, 2016

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Over-speeding caused accident which killed James Ocholi – FRSC

The impact of the accident which killed the deceased Minister of Labour and Employment, would have been at a lower intensity, if James Ocholi and his family had used seat belts at the rear seats, which they occupied. This was disclosed on Wednesday, by the Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), Boboye... Read More

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March 8, 2016

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James Ocholi ‘got a call from God’ to go into politics

Barrister Aaron Ocholi, the only surviving son of the deceased Minister of State for Labour and Employment, James Ocholi, would have been with his family in the car when Sunday’s accident took place. The Minister, his wife, Blessing and son, Joshua all died from the accident which took place along the Kaduna-Abuja highway. But for... Read More

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March 7, 2016

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Ocholi: Fashola, Aisha Buhari, Dolapo Osinbajo, others pay condolence visit (PHOTOS)

Wife of the President, Aisha Buhari, wife of the vice president, Dolapo Osinbajo, Minister of Youth and Sports, Solomon Dalung, Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, on Monday,paid a condolence visit to the Abuja residence of the late Minister of State for Labour and Productivity, James Ocholi. The Minister of Power, Works and Housing,... Read More

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March 6, 2016

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James Ocholi’s wife, son confirmed dead

Following the death of the Minister of State for Labour and Employment, James Ocholi, his wife and his son are also reported to have died from Sunday’s car accident on the Kaduna-Abuja highway. Ocholi and his son are believed to have died instantly while his wife went into coma and later died at Doka hospital,... Read More

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March 6, 2016

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BREAKING: Minister of State for Labour, James Ocholi dies in auto accident

The Minister of State for Labour and Productivity, Honourable James Ocholi (SAN) is dead. Ocholi is reported to have been involved in a road accident on Sunday, while travelling from Kaduna to Abuja. President Muhammadu Buhari’s Personal Assistant on New Media, Bashir Ahmad’s tweet on James Ocholi’s death further gives credence to the report. RIP... Read More

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[The Presidential Blog] Professor Osinbajo to swear in new ministers tomorrow

Who are Alhaji Suleiman Hassan and Professor Stephen Ocheni? Everything you need to know about Buhari’s new Ministerial Nominees

[The Presidential Blog] The Presidency has announced the names of the new ministerial nominees

[The Presidential Blog] President Buhari has a case to answer in court and we cannot wait

#YNaija2016Review: Elechi Amadi, OJB Jezreel, Bukky Ajayi… 10 notable deaths of the year 2016

Forlorn faces as James Ocholi, wife and son are buried (PHOTOS)

Service of songs held in memory of James Ocholi (PHOTOS)

Opinion: James Ocholi’s death and the dearth of road safety in Nigeria

Over-speeding caused accident which killed James Ocholi – FRSC

James Ocholi ‘got a call from God’ to go into politics

Ocholi: Fashola, Aisha Buhari, Dolapo Osinbajo, others pay condolence visit (PHOTOS)

James Ocholi’s wife, son confirmed dead

BREAKING: Minister of State for Labour, James Ocholi dies in auto accident

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