The much anticipated cabinet reshuffle by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is expected to be announced this week, as confirmed by a source at the presidential villa who spoke to Starnews NG.
This insider revealed on Sunday that President Tinubu has finalised the list of new cabinet members, which may be revealed imminently.
The source revealed that in the new cabinet, the president has rewarded exceptional performance by retaining some ministers while disengaging the services of those deemed underperformers.
Additionally, the source hinted that President Tinubu has deviated from traditional practices by nominating individuals with proven capacity and track records for the proposed new cabinet, rather than merely recycling politicians as a means of compensating them for their political contributions.
Starnews NG has gathered that this reshuffle is not business as usual, as President Tinubu has taken various factors into consideration during his selection process. Key considerations include security concerns, qualifications and experience, integrity, and public opinion.
It is worth recalling that Starnews NG reported on December 8, 2025, that President Tinubu was poised to undertake a significant reshuffle of his cabinet. Under the proposed new cabinet, the source indicated that the number of ministers from Lagos has been increased to three, with minor adjustments in other regions.
When pressed for details regarding the affected names and states, the source concluded the conversation with, “Good day, my brother,” before hanging up.
