1 week ago Nwoko hails FG’s decision to peg Nigeria’s crude oil sale to naira

By Christopher Oji Senator Ned Nwoko has described the decision by the Federal Executive Council (FEC) to peg the sale of Nigeria’s crude oil on naira as a bold and commendable move. According to the Director of Communications, Office of Senator Ned Munir Nwoko, Chairman Senate Adhoc Committee on Crude Oil Theft, Gloria Okolugbo, “the […] The post Nwoko hails FG’s decision to peg Nigeria’s crude oil sale to naira appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Senator Natasha Confirms Sallah Visit To Constituency Despite Kogi Govt’s Ban

Suspended lawmaker, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has confirmed that she will be visiting Kogi Central join her people in celebrating Sallah festive. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that Senator Natasha’s confirmation is coming, following a ban on public gatherings and rallies declared by Kogi State Government. In a statement on Monday, the state’s Commissioner for Information, Kingsley Fanwo, […] The post Senator Natasha Confirms Sallah Visit To Constituency Despite Kogi Govt’s Ban appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Why Tijani’s appointment was confirmed despite abusing senators – Akpabio

The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has explained why the Senate confirmed Dr. Bosun Tijani as Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy despite his controversial past, which included calling Nigerian lawmakers “morons.” Akpabio revealed that Tijani’s screening in the Senate was rocky due to this remark, but ultimately, the lawmakers were swayed by their trust Read More

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3 w. ago Why Bosun Tijani’s appointment was confirmed despite calling senators morons – Akpabio

The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has explained why the Senate confirmed Dr. Bosun Tijani as Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy despite his controversial past, which included calling Nigerian lawmakers “morons.” Akpabio revealed that Tijani’s screening in the Senate was rocky due to this remark, but ultimately, the lawmakers were swayed by their trust Read More

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3 w. ago Senate confirms Orji Kalu’s brother as N’Assembly commission member

The Senate has confirmed the appointment of the second nominee from the South-East, Nnanna Uzor-Kalu as a member of the National Assembly Service Commission. Kalu, a former two-term House of Representatives member, is the younger brother of former Governor of Abia State, Senator Orji Uzor-Kalu. He joined 11 others who were cleared last week. Kalu’s Read More

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3 w. ago Senate upholds confirmation of Nnanna Uzor Kalu as NASC member

The senate has upheld the appointment of Nnanna Uzor Kalu as a member of the National Assembly Service Commission (NASC) alongside 11 other members. The upper chamber had earlier deferred the confirmation of Kalu, the first nominee from the South East following a petition against him. At the plenary yesterday, the senate unanimously resolved to […] The post Senate upholds confirmation of Nnanna Uzor Kalu as NASC member appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Senate Confirms Bello, 5 Others As AMCON Chairman, Directors

The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Dr. Bala Bello, representing the Northeast, as the part-time chairman of the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON). Five other nominees were also confirmed for appointment as Non-Executive Directors of AMCON. Their confirmation followed the presentation and adoption of the report by the Committee on Banking, Insurance, and […]

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3 w. ago Natasha recall: INEC notifies Senate as constituents amend petition

The Independent National Electoral Commission on Wednesday wrote to the Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and the Presiding Officer of the Senate Godswill Akpabio, confirming that the contact details of the petitioners’ representatives in the recall process have now been corrected. This followed an amendment made by the constituents of Kogi Central Read More

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3 w. ago INEC Confirms Receiving Petitioners’ Contact Address, Others To Recall Natasha From Senate

The Independent National Electoral Commission has confirmed that it has received the contact addresses, phone numbers and e-mail addresses of constituents calling for the recall of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that the development is […] The post INEC Confirms Receiving Petitioners’ Contact Address, Others To Recall Natasha From Senate appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Appropriations Committee Chairman urges Senate to amend AMCON Act

Senate confirms Bello, others as non-executive chairman, directors By Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, Sen. Adeola Olamilekan, has called for an amendment of the law establishing the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON). He said the amendment has become necessary considering that AMCON was not established to function as […] The post Appropriations Committee Chairman urges Senate to amend AMCON Act appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Senate confirms Nwakuche as CG NCos, Ayogu as CBN board member

The Senate has confirmed the appointment of Sylvester Nwakuche as the Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS). The confirmation read more Senate confirms Nwakuche as CG NCos, Ayogu as CBN board member

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4 w. ago Stop Jailbreaks, Senate Tells Nwakuche After Confirmation As Substantive CG Of Prison Service

The Senate has confirmed the appointment of Sylvester Ndidi Nwakuche as the substantive Controller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) tasking him to stop the menace of jailbreak in the country. The confirmation, during Senate plenary on Tuesday in Abuja, followed the presentation and consideration of a report by the Senate Committee on Interior, chaired […]

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