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Take A Bow: Borno Ministerial Nominee screened without uttering a word

The Ministerial Nominee; Senator Abubakar Kyari is a former Member of the Borno State House of Assembly, the House of Representatives as well as the Senate and is the current Acting National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC)     READ ALSO: Ministerial list: Beyond mere rituals, as Nigerians await Tinubu’s ‘(wo)men’   The Senate has screened Senator Abubakar Kyari; a nominee from Borno State for possible confirmation as a Minister of the Federal...

Senate convenes for Ministerial screening 93 minutes later than scheduled

The lawmakers had scheduled the commencement of screening for President Tinubu’s would-be Cabinet members for 11 am on Monday, 31st July 2023.   READ ALSO: Ministerial list: Beyond mere rituals, as Nigerians await Tinubu’s ‘(wo)men’ Following President Bola Tinubu’s submission of his Ministerial list last Thursday, the Senate is set to screen the twenty-eight (28) nominees sent in by the President. While no announcement was made during Thursday’s plenary on the date and modalities for...

Ministerial Screening: 7 Things you should know about the process

As the Nigerian Senate commences the screening for President Bola Tinubu’s twenty-eight (28) Ministerial Nominees, what is the process expected to look like?   Find out in this special feature on the Senate and Constitutional requirement for Ministerial screening by Nigeria’s National Assembly.   READ ALSO: Ministerial list: Beyond mere rituals, as Nigerians await Tinubu’s ‘(wo)men’   The Nigerian Senate would today commence screening and possible confirmation of President Bola Tinubu‘s twenty-eight (28) Ministerial nominees...

Ministerial Screening: Hon. Stella Okotete | Nominee with legislative background

OrderPaper commences a series on ten of President Bola Tinubu’s twenty-eight (28) Ministerial nominees with legislative background; beginning with Honourable Stella Okotete.     READ ALSO: Ministerial list: Beyond mere rituals, as Nigerians await Tinubu’s ‘(wo)men’   Nigeria’s Tenth National Assembly would this Monday, 31st July 2023 commence screening of President Bola Tinubu’s Ministerial nominees. This is in line with the provisions of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (As amended) which...

2023 Budget: “Use N14.2bn to construct Customs Academy – Senate to FG

The proposed Customs Academy aims to provide essential professional training to officers and personnel, aligning them with current best practices and international standards, and eliminating unprofessional and unethical conduct.     READ ALSO: Illegal Disposal of FG Assets: Reps probe Customs, NPA, NRC, Others   The Senate has called on the Federal Government to utilise the N14.2 billion appropriated in the 2023 budget for the construction of the Nigerian Customs Academy/Training School in Bauchi. This...

Reps reject motion tasking President Tinubu to unify exchange rate

Rep. Lar expressed fear that the Dollar to Naira exchange rate could go as high as N1000 by December, should nothing be done urgently to nip its free fall in the bud.       The House of Representatives has stepped down a motion calling on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to unify the country’s exchange rate in a bid to stabilise the naira, as promised during the electioneering campaign. The motion was sponsored by Rep....

Reps adopt motion suspending relocation of NNPC Office from Abuja

Sponsors of the motion said the lopsided appointment of the Management Team and staff of NNPC Retail Limited, and the immediate relocation of the NNPC Retail headquarters to Lagos raises doubt as to whether NNPC Limited acquired OVH Energy or the reverse.       The House of Representatives has urged the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to immediately suspend acquisition of OVH Energy Marketing and a proposed relocation of its Retail Head office...

South East: “Public officials, infrastructure need adequate security” – Reps

Motion Sponsor, Rep. Nnamani in his debate noted that the violent attack by hoodlums in the South East had assumed a very dangerous trend as attacks on highly placed Nigerians were escalating at an increased proportion.   READ ALSO: Insecurity: Speaker Abbas turns down motion calling for Nnamdi Kanu’s release       The House of Representatives has urged the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to provide adequate security and manpower for government officials and infrastructure...

Speaker Abbas announces 134 Committees to enable Reps oversight function

Surprise as Kano Reps chair Appropriation, Petroleum Resources Committees; Ekiti lawmaker, Rep. Akin Rotimi Jr. is to chair the House Media and Public Affairs Committee and will major as Spokesperson of the Green Chamber.   READ ALSO: Parliament Meme: House of Representatives’ Committee on Selection       Following weeks of speculation, the House of Representatives has announced the composition of its one hundred and thirty-four (134) Standing Committees. The announcement of Chairpersons and Deputies...

Ministerial List: Senate adjourns, screening to commence Monday

Senate spokesperson, says screening won’t be a shadow exercise, stressing that the Senators are out for Ministers who know everything.       The Senate has said that it would commence the mandatory process of screening and confirmation of President Bola Tinubu’s 28 ministerial nominees on Monday. Upon resumption of plenary on Thursday, the Senate had received the list of nominee from Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila; Chief of Staff in the Presidency. After announcing the list,...

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