Tinubu nominates Kingsley Ude from Enugu to replace Nnaji as minister
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Kingsley Ude from Enugu State to replace the former Minister, Uche Nnaji. This new nomination has been submitted to the Senate for screening and approval. Nnaji previously served as the Minister for Innovation, Science, and Technology but stepped down from the position. With Ude’s nomination, the President aims to […]
Newely appointed service chiefs arrive at National Assembly for screening
Nigeria’s newly appointed service chiefs arrived at the National Assembly on Wednesday for their official screening by the Senate. They showed up around 10 a.m., accompanied by top-ranking military officers, as lawmakers prepared to review their qualifications and readiness for duty. The screening, which was originally set for an earlier date, was moved to Wednesday, […]
Stop politicians’ spouses from holding sensitive positions – Oshiomhole to INEC chair
Former Edo State Governor and current Senator representing Edo North, Adams Oshiomhole, has called on the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to ensure that people with close political affiliations — particularly spouses of politicians — are not appointed to sensitive roles within the electoral body. Speaking during the Senate screening of […]
Amupitan Considers Use Of Drones During Elections
The nominated Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Dr. Amupitan, has suggested the introduction of drones to enhance security and transparency during elections in Nigeria. The proposal was made on Thursday while he appeared before the Senate for screening and confirmation. Amupitan’s comment came in response to a question from Senator Orji Uzor […]
Nigerian Senate Screens 17 Nominees For Key Rivers Agencies
The Nigerian Senate has completed the screening of 17 individuals chosen to lead key government agencies in Rivers State. These appointments are expected to help strengthen the institutions and improve governance across the state. The screening covered top bodies like the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC), the Civil Service Commission, and the Local Government […]
Senate Delays Screening of President Tinubu’s Ministerial Nominees for Documentation Completion
The Nigerian Senate has announced a delay in the screening of President Bola Tinubu’s newly nominated ministers. Originally scheduled for Tuesday, October 29, the screening has been moved to Wednesday, October 30, at 12 pm. The statement reads; “The scheduled screening of ministerial nominees has been postponed by the Senate. This is to allow all nominees […]