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The Nigerian Senate has confirmed the appointments of Mr. Ola Olukoyede as the chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). It also confirmed Halima Shehu as the National Coordinator of the National Social Investment Programme Agency, and Muhammad Hammajoda as the new secretary of the EFCC. These appointments were made by President Bola…
In a startling development at the Senate’s ministerial nominee screening, Balarabe Abbas Lawal suddenly collapsed and lost consciousness while undergoing questioning. Swift action by concerned senators and a call for assistance from Senate President Godswill Akpabio ensued. Despite the alarming incident, Abbas Lawal was eventually taken to a hospital, although his condition remained undisclosed as…
In a surprising turn of events, Nasir El-Rufai, the former governor of Kaduna state, has reportedly withdrawn his interest in serving as a minister under the administration of President Bola Tinubu. This decision comes amid speculations and discussions surrounding the Senate’s move not to confirm El-Rufai, along with two other nominees, Stella Okotete from Delta…
In a surprising development, Festus Keyamo, a prominent lawyer and former Minister of State for Labour and Employment, has secured a spot in President Bola Tinubu’s revised ministerial nomination list. The inclusion came to light during the Senate plenary session when Senate President Godswill Akpabio read out a letter from President Tinubu. Notably, Keyamo was…
In a move to bolster his cabinet and further consolidate his administration, President Bola Tinubu has submitted a fresh list of 19 ministerial nominees to the Nigerian Senate for confirmation. The new list features a diverse group of individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, indicating President Tinubu’s commitment to assembling a capable and representative team…
The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu, has sent the list of his ministerial nominees to the National Assembly for confirmation. In a letter delivered by his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, to the Senate during plenary on Thursday, July 27, 2023, President Tinubu, sought for the confirmation of the 28 nominees…