Tag: Public Service
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Singapore’s first ambassador to China, Cheng Tong Fatt dies at 96
Tribute to a trailblazing public servant Dr. Cheng Tong Fatt, a towering figure in Singapore’s public service and diplomacy, died on Tuesday at the age of 96. He is remembered as a visionary who helped lay the foundations of modern Singapore’s media landscape and its early diplomatic forays abroad. His career spanned periods of rapid…
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Cheng Tong Fatt, Singapore’s first ambassador to China, dies at 96
Singapore Mourns a Trailblazer in Public Service Singapore is mourning the loss of Dr. Cheng Tong Fatt, a pioneering civil servant and diplomat whose career helped shape the city-state’s modern public service, diplomacy, and media landscape. At 96, Cheng’s decades of service included key roles that bridged government, broadcasting, and international relations, leaving a lasting…
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Cheng Tong Fatt: Singapore’s First Ambassador to China
Singapore Mourns a Pioneering Civil Servant and Diplomat Dr. Cheng Tong Fatt, a distinguished public servant and diplomat who helped shape Singapore’s modern public service, has died at the age of 96. His death on Tuesday, November 4, marks the end of an era for a man whose career bridged nation-building, broadcasting reform, and international…
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CHRAJ Bans Former GRA Commissioner-General from Public Service for Five Years
Public Service Sanction Imposed on Former GRA Leader The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) has ordered a five-year ban on the former Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Dr. Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah, from participating in public service. The decision underscores CHRAJ’s commitment to accountability and integrity within Ghana’s public sector. What Led…
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Obituary: Abdullahi Mohammed, Former Chief of Staff to Obasanjo and Yar’Adua, Dies at 86
Obituary: Abdullahi Mohammed, a Longtime Pillar of Nigerian Public Service Abdullahi Mohammed, a distinguished Nigerian military officer who served as chief of staff to two presidents, Olusegun Obasanjo and Umaru Yar’Adua, has died. He passed away in the early hours of Wednesday in Abuja at the age of 86. His death marks the end of…
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CJ Gesmundo Administers Oath to Four New CA and Sandiganbayan Justices
Introduction: A Ceremony of Judicial Continuity In a ceremony underscoring the continuity and integrity of the Philippine judiciary, Chief Justice Alexander G. Gesmundo administered the oath of office to four recently appointed associate justices for the Court of Appeals (CA) and the Sandiganbayan (SBN). The oath-taking marks a pivotal step in strengthening the appellate and…
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Abdullahi Mohammed: Remembering a Trusted Aide to Nigeria’s Presidents
Overview Abdullahi Mohammed, who served as chief of staff to two of Nigeria’s most influential presidents, Olusegun Obasanjo and Umaru Yar’Adua, has died at the age of 86. He passed away in the early hours of Wednesday in Abuja, according to family and official statements. Mohammed’s career spanned decades of Nigeria’s post-independence political and military…
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Gesmundo Administers Oath to Four New Justices of the Court of Appeals and Sandiganbayan
Introduction: A Ceremony Upholds the Judiciary’s Commitment to Service In a formal ceremony that reinforces the integrity and continuity of the Philippine judiciary, Chief Justice Alexander G. Gesmundo administered the oath of office to four newly appointed associate justices serving in the Court of Appeals (CA) and the Sandiganbayan (SBN). The swearing-in highlights ongoing efforts…
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David Beckham to be Knighted at Windsor Castle for Services to Sport and Charity
David Beckham to Receive Knighthood at Windsor Castle David Beckham is set to receive a knighthood in a ceremony at Windsor Castle, recognizing his contributions to sport and charity. The former England captain, now 50, has long been a global ambassador for football and a dedicated philanthropist, and this honour marks a culminating moment in…
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Dr Farouk Gumel Appointed to LASU Governing Council
LASU Welcomes New Governing Council Member The Lagos State Government has announced the appointment of Dr. Farouk Mohammed Gumel, a respected medical professional and a native of Jigawa State, to Lagos State University’s (LASU) Governing Council. The appointment, disclosed in an official circular dated October 31, 2025, marks a significant addition to the university’s oversight…