Tag: ministerial nominees
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Screening: Senate confirms Tinubu’s seven ministerial nominees
The Senate on Wednesday confirmed the appointment of all seven ministerial nominees of President Bola Tinubu, which was submitted to the upper chamber for accelerated consideration last week.
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ANALYSIS: Understanding the dynamics of Tinubu’s Ministerial portfolio assignments
Ahead of a formal swearing-in ceremony for President Bola Tinubu’s team of ministers designate scheduled for next Monday, the much-anticipated allocation of portfolios was released Wednesday, revealing a tapestry of expertise, political calculations and national security considerations.
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Full list of approved ministerial nominees by Senate
Forty-five ministerial nominees out of the forwarded Forty-eight names by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu have been approved by the Senate to go ahead and be assigned portfolios.
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Ministerial Nominee: Maryam Shettima breaks silence after being replaced by president Tinubu
Kano-born former ministerial nominee, Miss Maryam Shettima, popularly known as Maryam Shetty, has reacted to her replacement by President Bola Tinubu few minutes to appearing before the Nigerian senate for screening on Friday.
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Nigerians expectations high as ministerial screening begins
As the National Assembly commences the screening of President Bola Tinubu’s ministerial nominees today, have expressed diverse expectations and concerns regarding the screening exercise to determine the suitability and competence of the nominees. Out of the 28 ministerial nominees, at least 15 have submitted their credentials, including the Women Leader of the All Progressive Congress,…
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Senate set June 29 as screening date for new ministerial nominees
President of the Senate, Dr. Ahmad Lawan, on Wednesday said that the Senate would on June 29, screen for confirmation, the seven nominees of President Muhammadu Buhari for ministerial appointment. Lawan made the announcement before Senate adjourned plenary to June 28.
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Why Buhari did not assign portfolios to ministerial nominees before screening – Presidency
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on National Assembly Matters (Senate), Senator Ita Enang, has justified the refusal of President Muhammadu Buhari to assign portfolios to the list of ministerial nominees he forwarded to the Senate last week. According to Enang, the Nigerian constitution did not mandate the President to do so, adding the…
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APC under me uprooted Saraki, Nigeria's smartest political player – Oshiomhole
*Buhari magnanimous to pick ministerial nominees from states that gave less than five per cent votes* National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, has described former President of the Senate, Dr. Bukola Saraki as a “smartest political player, seasoned smart guy.” He explained how it took his party patience and perseverance…
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Ministerial Nominees and Opposition's Holler, By Ehichioya Ezomon
By Ehichioya Ezomon How’s it the business of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and critics to determine the kind and quality of persons nominated to be Ministers of the Federal Republic of Nigeria? From complaining about delay in naming the ministers, to the nominees being “uninspiring” and “not technocrats,” the PDP moved to the…
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JUST IN: Senate resumes screening of Buhari's ministerial nominees
The Senate has begun the third day of the screening exercise for the ministerial nominees, with the immediate past Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami standing at the podium ready to answer questions. The screening exercise started on Wednesday a day after President Muhammadu Buhari sent in his ministerial nominee list. Senate has…