Tag: Executive
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Saraki turned 8th senate to fighting tool against executive – Ndume
…says senators have agreed to work in Nigeria’s interest Members of the 8th Senate have agreed to put aside their differences and work in harmony for the progress of Nigeria, former Majority Leader, Alhaji Ali Ndume, (APC-Borno South), said on Friday. Ndume spoke with State House correspondents after leading the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship…
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N242bn INEC budget virement: We acted in consultation with the Executives – Senate
The Senate on Friday said that its decision to rescind and revise the method of funding of the supplementary budget of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies for the conduct of the 2019 general elections, was done in good faith, after due consultation with the executive arm of government. Chairman, Senate Committee…
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Transcorp Group Announces New Executive and Non-Executive Appointments
Transnational Corporation of Nigeria Plc (Transcorp), Nigeria’s leading diversified listed conglomerate has announced new appointments to its Board and executive management. Valentine Ozigbo has been appointed as the President/CEO of Transnational Corporation of Nigeria Plc with effect from January 1, 2019. He will succeed Mr. Adim Jibunoh, who is retiring on December 31, 2018. Mr.…
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Saraki seeks closer partnership between Executive, Legislature
President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, on Monday, called for closer partnership between the executive and legislative arms to ensure effective governance in the country. Saraki who made the call in his speech at the opening session of the 1st National Assembly Open Week (NASSOW) in Abuja, according to a statement by his…
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Buhari urges elected APC ward executives to be diligent
President Muhammadu Buhari has urged the party executives elected in his Sarkin Yara A electoral ward to discharge their responsibilities with fear of God and in accordance with the party constitution. Buhari made the call in Daura on Saturday after participating in the APC Ward Congress in his constituency He said throughout his political career…
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APC leaders meet over presidency, senate rift on Magu
Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have reportedly met over the rift between the executive and the Senate on the appointment of the acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibrahim Magu. According to the newspaper, the meeting was held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Thursday. It was reportedly attended by…
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2017 Budget: You can’t play both legislative, executive functions, Sagay blasts NASS
…Says NASS members sees public funds as their ‘share of national cake’ The Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption, PACAC, Prof. Itse Sagay (SAN), on Sunday, blasted the National Assembly for daring to combine their roles as legislators with that of the executive. Sagay queried the power of the National Assembly to insert projects into the…
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Legislative/Executive face off: Peace talks ongoing with NASS leadership – Presidency
The presidency has assured that the alleged rift between the legislative and executive arm of government was blown out of proportion and that a peace talk process has been initiated by President Muhammadu Buhari to smoothen the relationship between both arms of government. TheNewsGuru.com reports that President Muhammadu Buhari had set up a committee chaired…
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Executive/Legislature face-off: Cardinal Okogie slams Nigerian leaders
Worried by the current face-off between the Executive and the Legislative arms of Federal Government, Anthony Cardinal Okogie, the Archbishop Emeritus of the Catholic Archdiocese of Lagos, has urged the country’s leaders to put the interest of the citizenry above personal interests. Okogie said the executive and legislative arms should come together and work for…
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Saraki denies rift between executive, legislature, says I’m in constant touch with Buhari
Senate President, Dr. Bukola Sarakli on Monday denied speculations of rifts between the presidency and the senate, insisting that both arms were working together for the common good of the nation. Saraki made the denial via his Twitter handle @bukolasaraki. He said all reports of fight between the two arms of government were exaggerated, adding…