5 h. 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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69 h. 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 d. 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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4 d. 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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4 d. 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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4 d. 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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4 d. 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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5 d. 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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5 d. 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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