President Muhammadu Buhari this Wednesday swore in seven new ministers who have been screened and confirmed by the Senate.
The swearing-in ceremony held just before the Federal Executive Council meeting(FEC) was done in two batches of four and three each.
Meanwhile, a minute’s silence was observed in honour of the 4th Secretary General of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries, OPEC Dr Mohammed Barkindo, who died suddenly late last night at the age of 63.
Dr Barkindo, had served as the scribe of OPEC for six years.