Monday, March 27, 2023

Parliamentary

Extend CVR exercise by two months, Reps appeal to INEC

The exercise that has seen unprecedented crowd throng INEC registration outlets is scheduled to wind down on June 30.

Senate President Lawan confirms receiving list of 43 ministerial nominees

The list is coming barely 3 days away from the two months recess lawmakers are expected to embark on.

Okiye impeached as Edo Assembly speaker, replaced

The ousted lawmaker was accused of alleged financial recklessness and high-handedness.

HND now minimum qualification for president, govs – Senate bill

The lawmaker ratified the amendment during plenary presided over by Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, on Thursday.

Motion seeking Pantami’s resignation shut down at House of Reps

Renouncing his past views, the minister said he propagated the extremist views, including those made when he was 34 years old in 2006, while he was immature.

Senator Danbaba defects from PDP to APC, gives reason

The top lawmaker also rebuffed prayers for the declaration of Danbaba's seat vacant, saying his defection is valid and excusable under the law.

Like Senate, Reps confirm ex-service chiefs as ambassadors

The lower chamber did so today during plenary.

NASS transmits electoral bill to Buhari for assent

In the amended act, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will solely decide the mode of transmitting election results wether manually or electronically.

Buhari appoints new EFCC board members, seeks Senate’s confirmation

Buhari explained that the request for the confirmation of the nominees was in accordance with the provision of Section 2(1) of the EFCC (Establishment) Act, 2004.
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