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George Akume
George Akume CON ; born 27 December 1953) is a Nigerian politician who is the 21st and current Secretary to the Government of the Federation. He served as Minister of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs from 2019 to 2023, during the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari. He was the Senator representing Benue North-West Senatorial District between 2007 and 2019. He was also the Minority Leader of the Senate from June 2011 to June 2015. He served as the Governor of Benue State from May 1999 to May 2007.
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cameoplus · 2026-04-24
Grant diplomatic recognition in Presidential Villa, Abuja
President Tinubu swears in Darma as Nigeria’s Housing Minister
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cameoplus · 2026-04-22
Deny responsibility in Abuja
Nigeria’s presidency says Wale Edun and Dangiwa resigned voluntarily, not sacked
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cameoplus · 2026-04-21
Impose administrative sanctions in Abuja
Tinubu reshuffles Nigeria’s cabinet, sacks Edun and Dangiwa, elevates Oyedele
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cameoplus · 2026-04-09
Strategic transport infrastructure review / buildout milestone in Abuja
Nigeria’s FG forms committee to review $200bn gas, power and rail projects