6 d. ago What’s your opinion on Senate’s screening of ambassadorial nominees?

A few weeks ago, President Bola Tinubu released a list of his ambassadorial nominees. Last week, these nominees were screened by the Senate in what many observers termed a bow-and-go screening exercise, which raised questions about the integrity of the Senate and the exercise. KINGSLEY ALUMONA sampled the opinions of some Nigerians on this matter. […]

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7 d. ago Nigeria’s 200trn cubic feet of gas can end darkness — Eyesan, new NUPRC boss

As Senate screens Farouk, Komolafe’s replacements PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu’s nominees to head the country’s petroleum regulatory agencies on Thursday promised major reforms to protect investments in the sector. Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, who was just appointed as the chief executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), and Saidu Muhammad, appointed chief executive of the Nigerian […]

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8 d. ago Ambassadorial Screening: NBA’s Osigwe Faults Senate’s ‘Bow And Go’ Approach

Osigwe faulted the country's leaders for not appointing the right persons to ambassadorial roles. The post Ambassadorial Screening: NBA’s Osigwe Faults Senate’s ‘Bow And Go’ Approach appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 week ago Why I joined ambassadorial screening despite federal character concerns – Ndume

Senator Ali Ndume explains why he participated in the ambassadorial screening despite raising concerns over federal character violations in the list of nom Read More: https://punchng.com/why-i-joined-ambassadorial-screening-despite-federal-character-concerns-ndume/

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1 week ago Ambassadorial list: Why I participated in nominees’ screening — Senator Ndume

Former Senate Leader, Ali Ndume, has explained why he joined his colleagues on the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs to screen nominees for ambassadorial postings forwarded to the Senate in the penultimate week.

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1 week ago A charade called screening: Inside the Senate’s farcical Ambassadorial confirmation sessions

The two-day ambassadorial screening at the Senate this week was supposed to demonstrate the upper chamber’s constitutional seriousness. Instead, it read more A charade called screening: Inside the Senate’s farcical Ambassadorial confirmation sessions

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2 w. ago Senate firestorm: Oshiomhole, Ndume lock horns on Omokri’s nomination

A heated clash erupts between Senators Adams Oshiomhole and Ali Ndume during the Senate ambassadorial screening of Reno Omokri, a Tinubu nominee. Read More: https://punchng.com/senate-firestorm-oshiomhole-ndume-lock-horns-on-omokris-nomination/

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2 w. ago Senate refutes receiving petitions against Tinubu’s ambassadorial nominees

The Nigerian Senate dismisses reports of receiving petitions against any of President Bola Tinubu’s ambassadorial nominees currently undergoing screening. Read More: https://punchng.com/senate-refutes-receiving-petitions-against-tinubus-ambassadorial-nominees/

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2 w. ago Ambassadorial nominees: Senate panel screens Omokri, Yakubu, others

Nigeria’s Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs begins the screening of ambassadorial nominees, including Reno Omokri, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, and Yakubu Mahmood. Read More: https://punchng.com/ambassadorial-nominees-senate-panel-screens-omokri-yakubu-others/

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2 w. ago Thursday News Recap: Reps Want Waivers For Airlines, Senate Rowdy Over Omokri’s Screening +More

Dive in to catch up on the major headlines, explore emerging trends, and stay connected to the conversations that matter most to you. The post Thursday News Recap: Reps Want Waivers For Airlines, Senate Rowdy Over Omokri’s Screening +More appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago Senate In Rowdy Session Over Screening Of Reno Omokri As Ambassador

Tension broke out when a motion had already been placed on the floor recommending that Omokri and others be asked to take a bow and leave. The post Senate In Rowdy Session Over Screening Of Reno Omokri As Ambassador appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago Oshiomhole, Ndume clash over Omokri’s ambassadorial screening

Senators Adams Oshiomhole and Ali Ndume openly clash during the tense ambassadorial screening of former presidential aide Reno Omokri in the Senate. Read More: https://punchng.com/oshiomhole-ndume-clash-over-omokris-ambassadorial-screening/

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2 w. ago Senate Committee hails Jimoh Ibrahim’s credentials at ambassadorial screening

His brief comments were met with nods of approval, with committee members repeatedly describing him as “an asset to Nigeria’s diplomatic corps.”

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2 w. ago Outrage As Ambassadorial Nominee Struggles To Name Ekiti Senators

* As Senate screens career ambassadors-designate A routine ambassadorial screening by the Senate turned dramatic on Wednesday when one of President Bola Tinubu’s nominees, Amb. Emmanuel Adeyemi, stumbled over a basic current affairs question many Senators considered fundamental: naming all three Senators from his home state of Ekiti. Adeyemi—currently a deputy director in the Office […]

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2 w. ago Tinubu’s ambassadorial nominee struggles to name Ekiti senators

President Tinubu’s ambassadorial nominee, Emmanuel Adeyemi, faltered during his Senate screening, unable to name all three senators from his home state of Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubus-ambassadorial-nominee-struggles-to-name-ekiti-senators/

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2 w. ago “Tinubu’s Ambassadorial List Breaches Federal Character, Should Be Withdrawn” – Ndume

Senator representing Borno South, Ali Ndume, on Saturday, faulted President Bola Tinubu’s 65 ambassadorial nominees, insisting the list breaches the federal character principle and should be withdrawn ahead of next week’s Senate screening. Ndume, a former Senate Leader and Chief Whip, argued that the allocation of nominees across states and geopolitical zones falls short of […] The post “Tinubu’s Ambassadorial List Breaches Federal Character, Should Be Withdrawn” – Ndume appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago “Shoot On Sight, Don’t Wait for Orders” — Defence Minister Musa Directs Troops

Newly appointed Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd), has instructed troops to “shoot on sight” and immediately engage any armed bandits they encounter, stressing that they must not wait for further directives. Speaking during his Senate screening on Wednesday, Musa said this firm order is crucial for frontline protection and restoring public trust in […] The post “Shoot On Sight, Don’t Wait for Orders” — Defence Minister Musa Directs Troops appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Senate Clears Oke, Are, Dalhatu For Ambassadorial Appointments

The nominees, who appeared before the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs chaired by Senator Sani Bello were screened by the panel. The post Senate Clears Oke, Are, Dalhatu For Ambassadorial Appointments appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 w. ago ‘No Negotiation With Terrorists’, Says Ministerial Nominee Christopher Musa At Senate Screening

Minister of Defence nominee, General Christopher Musa (rtd), on Wednesday, vowed to enforce a zero-tolerance policy against criminality, declaring that there will be “no negotiation with bandits or terrorists” if confirmed as Minister of Defence. Speaking during his ministerial screening before the Senate, Musa dismissed the idea of negotiating with kidnappers or armed groups, warning […]

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3 w. ago Senate confirms Christopher Musa as Defence Minister after marathon screening

The Senate on Wednesday approved the nomination of General Christopher Musa (retd.) as Nigeria’s new Minister of Defence after an read more Senate confirms Christopher Musa as Defence Minister after marathon screening

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