The Federal Government has relieved the acting Postmaster General of the Federation, Enoch Ogun of his duties.
He was sacked over the collection of stamp duties.
Ogun was due to retire from NIPOST by the end of December 2015, he was directed to remain in office until a substantive Postmaster General was appointed.
He is to hand over to the most senior officer in the postal service, Dr. Richard Balami.
Balami was Deputy Post Master-General, Special Duties.