Senate Confirms Fasina As Non-Career Ambassador
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Senate has confirmed Professor Abayomi Sunday Fasina as a Non-Career Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, ending days of controversy over his nomination despite opposition from some lawmakers and civil society organisations. The confirmation followed the adoption of the report of the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, which recommended Fasina’s […]
Senate Confirms Tegbe, Enikanolaiye as Ministers
By Anayo Akwitti The Nigerian Senate has confirmed Joseph Tegbe and Sola Enikanolaiye as Minister of Power and Minister of State for Foreign Affairs respectively, marking a key step in the expansion of President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet. Their confirmation followed a thorough screening session at the National Assembly, where lawmakers evaluated the nominees’ professional backgrounds, […]
Oshiomhole Defies Akapbio Over Controversial Rule Change.
By Anayo Akwitti Nigeria’s Senate descended into a rowdy session on Wednesday after Senator Adams Oshiomhole challenged the newly revised provisions in the chamber’s standing rules, defying a direct ruling by Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The tension flared during plenary when Oshiomhole attempted to raise a point of order on the amended Orders 4 and […]
Akpabio Appeals to Igbo Youth to End Armed Agitation
By Anayo Akwitti President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio has pleaded with the people of the South East, to continue to maintain peace in the country and guide the youth appropriately to shun Armed struggle against the Nigerian government. Akpabio made the appeal at the funeral of the former Administrative Secretary of the defunct Oil […]
Senate Confirms Darma as Minister, Promises Housing Reforms
By Anayo Akwitti The Nigerian Senate has confirmed Muttagha Darma as Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria following a request by President Bola Tinubu. His confirmation on Thursday came after Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, moved a motion during plenary for his screening and approval. Before his appointment, Darma was known for his involvement in […]
Akpabio Assures Nigerians of End to Insecurity
By Anayo Akwitti President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has expressed optimism that the wave of insecurity in Nigeria will soon come to an end. Akpabio gave the assurance in his Easter message delivered at the Field Major Convention of The Apostolic Church in Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State. He acknowledged the pain and loss […]