Breaking News
South Africa’s opposition leader appointed Minister of Agriculture by Ramaphosa
The largest opposition the Democratic Alliance (DA) won six ministries including education, public works and environment, while six other posts went to smaller parties.
As he revealed his new government on Sunday, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa stated that Democratic Alliance (DA) opposition leader John Steenhuisen will be the Minister of Agriculture.
After losing the election in May, Ramaphosa, 71, was re-elected for a second full term and will head what his humbled African National Congress (ANC) terms a government of national unity.
“The minister of agriculture is John Steenhuisen,” Ramaphosa said from Pretoria in a televised address to the nation
Ramaphosa on Sunday announced he had awarded opposition parties in his coalition, 12 out of 32 ministries.
The largest opposition the Democratic Alliance (DA) won six ministries including education, public works and environment, while six other posts went to smaller parties.
The African National Congress (ANC) will retain 20 ministries including key portfolios such as finance, foreign affairs, energy and defence.
Game of Power: Throne Reclaim -By Abba Dukawa
Most Kwankwasiyya members are youths . Where were they when Kwankwaso parted ways with Hamisu Musa, Musa Gwadabe, and Dauda...
Silence Where It Matters: Bauchi’s Misplaced Priorities and Forgotten People -By Yasir Shehu Adam
A governor’s speech should reflect actual priorities. When basic human development sectors are absent from key policy messages, citizens have...
Thankfully, There’s None Like Prophet Ebo Noah in Nigeria; Is There? -By Ugochukwu Ugwuanyi
Mysteries in the Old Testament can only be decoded through the light of the New Testament. Mercifully, the Holy Spirit...
The Ripples From The Tinubu’s Tax Reform And The Future Of Nigerian Economy -By Hajia Hadiza Mohammed
The most worrisome issue in the whole tax reform debacle is the intention of the government and its fixation on...
Africa’s Crisis of Military Coups and Insecurity -By Safiya Zakari Muhammad
The erosion of democracy has also weakened regional and international security cooperation. In some cases, juntas have expelled traditional partners...