21 h. 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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23 h. 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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5 d. ago FG to forward ambassador nominees to Senate for confirmation soon — Tuggar

Tribune Online FG to forward ambassador nominees to Senate for confirmation soon — Tuggar "It is what it is. It's the nature of governance. It's the nature of politics. You work with the circumstances you find yourself" FG to forward ambassador nominees to Senate for confirmation soon — Tuggar Tribune Online

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6 d. ago Tinubu writes Senate, seeks confirmation of six AMCON board members

President Bola Tinubu has requested the Senate to confirm six nominees as chairman and members of the Board of Directors read more Tinubu writes Senate, seeks confirmation of six AMCON board members

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6 d. ago Senate drops Orji Kalu’s brother, confirms 12 N’Assembly Service Commissioners

The Senate on Wednesday approved the appointment of 12 people as members of the National Assembly Service Commission. The Red read more Senate drops Orji Kalu’s brother, confirms 12 N’Assembly Service Commissioners

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6 d. ago Tinubu Seeks Senate Confirmation Of 6 As AMCON Board Members

President Bola Tinubu has forwarded the names of six nominees to the Senate for screening and confirmation as members of the Board of Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON). The President’s request was contained in a letter read by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during plenary on Wednesday in Abuja. In the letter, Tinubu explained that […]

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6 d. ago Tinubu Seeks Senate Confirmation Of 6 Nominees As AMCON Board Members

President Bola Tinubu has forwarded the names of six nominees to the Senate for screening and confirmation as members of the Board of Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON). The President’s request was contained in a letter read by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during plenary on Wednesday in Abuja. In the letter, Tinubu explained that […]

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6 d. ago Senate confirms 12 N’Assembly commission members, delays appointment of Kalu’s brother

The Senate on Wednesday approved the appointment of an environmental specialist, Dr Saviour Enyiekere, as the Chairman of the National Assembly Service Commission, alongside 11 other members. The approval followed a report from the Senate Committee on Establishment and Public Service, which was considered during plenary. However, the confirmation of the second nominee from the Read More

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6 d. ago N’Assembly commission: Senate withholds confirmation of Orji Uzor Kalu’s brother

Tribune Online N’Assembly commission: Senate withholds confirmation of Orji Uzor Kalu’s brother The Senate on Wednesday refused to confirm the nomination of Dr. Nnanna Uzor Kalu as a member of the National Assembly Service Commission (NASC). N’Assembly commission: Senate withholds confirmation of Orji Uzor Kalu’s brother Tribune Online

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6 d. ago Senate Okays 4 Nominees As Police Service Commission Members

The Nigerian Senate has confirmed the appointment of four nominees as members of the Police Service Commission (PSC), following a request from President Bola Tinubu. The confirmation came after the presentation of a comprehensive report by the Senate Committee on Police Affairs, chaired by Senator Madori Abdulhamid (Jigawa East). LEADERSHIP reports that President Tinubu had […]

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7 d. ago Tinubu seeks Senate confirmation for five INEC commissioners

By Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has forwarded a request to the Senate for the confirmation of five nominees as Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). In a letter addressed to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, which was read in plenary on Tuesday, Tinubu cited Section 154(1) of the […] The post Tinubu seeks Senate confirmation for five INEC commissioners appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Former Oyo Assembly leader, Subair dies few days to 60th birthday

Tribune Online Former Oyo Assembly leader, Subair dies few days to 60th birthday The death was confirmed on Friday by the Senator representing Oyo Central in the Upper Chamber of the National Assembly, Senator Yunus Akintunde. Former Oyo Assembly leader, Subair dies few days to 60th birthday Tribune Online

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1 week ago Prisoners on death row rose by 98 in six months – NCoS Acting CG

The Nigerian Correctional Service, on Wednesday, said that the number of prisoners on death row had risen from 3,590 in September 2024 to 3,688 in March 2025. This represents a 2.73 per cent increase or addition of 98 prisoners within six months. The Acting Controller-General of NCoS, Mr Sylvester Nwakuche, gave the figure when he Read More

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1 week ago Tinubu nominates Melvin Ayogu to CBN board, seeks senate confirmation

President Bola Tinubu has nominated Melvin Ayogu to the board of the Central Bank of Nigeria and has requested Senate confirmation for the appointment. The Special Adviser to Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, made this in a statement on Wednesday. Tinubu also sought Senate confirmation for Nwakuche Ndidi as controller-general of the Nigerian Read More

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3 w. ago Governor Uba Sani Announces Safe Return Of 59 Abducted Individuals

Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, has confirmed the successful rescue of 59 kidnapped victims. The governor shared the news on his verified Facebook page, expressing relief and gratitude for the safe return of the abducted individuals. He commended the efforts of security agencies and local authorities for their swift action in securing the victims’ […] The post Governor Uba Sani Announces Safe Return Of 59 Abducted Individuals appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 w. ago My Ministerial Appointment Was Denied By Tinubu Not NASS – El

Former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has revealed that his ministerial appointment was not rejected by the National Assembly, but by President Bola Tinubu. Recall that in August 2023, the Senate withheld the confirmation of El-Rufai as a ministerial nominee, citing security reports from the State Security Service for the action. But speaking on […] The post My Ministerial Appointment Was Denied By Tinubu Not NASS – El-Rufai appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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