Nominees
30 Oct
The Senate on Wednesday approved seven ministerial nominees sent by President Bola Tinubu. The nominees were screened and approved at a plenary session, following discussions at the committee level. The new ministers and their portfolios include Dr. Nentawe Yilwatda (Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction), Muhammadu Dingyadi (Labour & Employment), Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu (Minister of State, Foreign…
24 Oct
The Senate will commence the screening of seven ministerial nominees submitted by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday next week. The fixing of the date follows the reading of the president's letter by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during Thursday’s plenary session. The ministerial nominees for the Senate’s consideration and approval are Dr. Nentawe Yilwatda (Humanitarian…
7 Oct
The Rivers State House of Assembly led by Victor Oko-Jumbo, has confirmed four new commissioner nominees to join the Rivers State Executive Council. The nominees, Dr. Israel Lebura Ngbuelu, Evans Bapakaye Bipi, Barrister Otamiri Ngubo, and Barrister Benebo Anabraba, were screened and ratified following a request from Governor Siminalayi Fubara. During the debate, House Leader,…
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