41 h. 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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4 d. ago Natasha: I never called for your resignation, Saraki chides Akpabio

A former governor of Kwara State, Dr. Bukola Saraki, has dismissed the subtle allegation by Senate President Godswill Akpabio that some notable “individuals” are seeking his removal from office following the sexual harassment scandal involving Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Saraki described the claims as “cheap politics and a trivialisation of a serious issue.” Saraki clarified his Read More

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9 d. ago Oluremi Tinubu Advocates For Special Legislative Seats For Women In National Assembly

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has urged the National Assembly to pass the bill proposing the creation of special seats for women in both the Senate and House of Representatives. The bill, which seeks to establish 74 additional seats exclusively for women, has successfully passed the second reading in the House of Representatives. The proposed legislation […] The post Oluremi Tinubu Advocates For Special Legislative Seats For Women In National Assembly appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago You’ve no moral right to criticise Tinubu, Northern group tells El

Tribune Online You’ve no moral right to criticise Tinubu, Northern group tells El-Rufai President Tinubu actually wanted him to join his cabinet. He nominated him and sincerely reserved a lucrative portfolio for him, had he passed the Senate screening. You’ve no moral right to criticise Tinubu, Northern group tells El-Rufai Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Senator Natasha slams N100bn suit on Akpabio over alleged defamation

Tribune Online Senator Natasha slams N100bn suit on Akpabio over alleged defamation The senator is seeking a court declaration affirming the defamatory nature of the remarks, alongside an order of perpetual injunction to prevent the defendants and their associates from making or publishing similar statements in the future. Senator Natasha slams N100bn suit on Akpabio over alleged defamation Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Tinubu not N’Assembly rejected me as ministerial nominee — El

A former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has stated that President Bola Tinubu rejected him as a ministerial nominee and not the National Assembly. He made this disclosure on Monday while speaking during an interview on Arise Television’s programme, Prime Time. The former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory said the President changed his Read More

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2 w. ago Coalition Urges Senate To Reject Bill On NASS Clerk Appointment

A coalition of retired civil servants in Nigeria has called on Senate President Godswill Akpabio to reject a proposed legislation seeking to limit the appointment of the Clerk to the National Assembly (CNA) to only individuals who have served within the legislative chambers. In a letter signed by the convener of the group, Comrade Bango […]

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3 w. ago Senate pays tribute to late Edwin Clark, seeks national honour

By Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Nigerian Senate, on Wednesday, paid glowing tribute to the late Leader of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), Chief Edwin Clark, who passed away on February 17 at the age of 97. During plenary, lawmakers unanimously resolved to urge the Federal Government to immortalise Clark by naming a national monument […] The post Senate pays tribute to late Edwin Clark, seeks national honour appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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