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Senator Shehu Sani has mocked Nasir El Rufai, the former governor of Kaduna State who was not confirmed as a ministerial nominee by the Nigerian Senate. The Senate on Monday released a list of 45 cleared ministerial nominees, with the names of El Rufai, Abubakar Danladi, and Stella Oketete all blocked because of security concerns. Chronicle NG learned that petitions were filed against the three nominees and that their clearance is under security checks. Reacting to the news Tuesday morning, Sani, who represented Kaduna Central Senatorial District in the 8th Assembly, described El Rufai as a political extremist with a…

The Senate has blocked the nomination of Nasir El Rufai as minister, releasing the names of 45 others that passed its screening. The Senate on Monday did not state why El Rufai was not cleared despite appearing before the Red Chamber for screening. Also blocked are Stella Okotete and Abubakar Danladi. Senate confirms Wike, Dele Alake, Umahi, 42 others as Tinubu’s ministers Chronicle NG reports that it is not clear why the Senate has withheld the three names, although there are claims that some people have filed petitions against the three ministerial candidates. The 45 people who have been cleared…

The Senate has screened and confirmed 45 persons as ministers, as requested by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Chronicle NG reports that the ministerial list had a fair representation of appointees from the 36 states of the federation. Those screened and confirmed by the Senate are: 1. Abubakar Kyari – Borno State 2. Abubakar Momoh –  Edo State 3. Nyesom Wike – Rivers State 4. Prof. Joseph Utsev – Benue State 5. John Eno – Cross River State 6. Bello Mohammed – Sokoto State 7. Mohammed Abubakar – Jigawa State 8. Yusuf Tuggar – Bauchi State 9. Uju Ohaneye – Anambra…

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has published the results of the 2023 West African Senior School Certificate Examinations (WASSCE). The Council asserted that it was able to overcome obstacles such as insecurity and monetary policy, among others, through technical innovation, which resulted in the publication of almost 91 percent of applicants’ findings 44 days after the test finished. WAEC arrests examination officials for malpractice Mr. Patrick Areghan, WAEC’s Head of Nigeria Office, stated this at a press conference on Monday at the body’s national office in Yaba, Lagos. “Gentlemen of the media, with joy in my heart and gratitude…

Three individuals were killed when a helicopter crashed while on a firefighting operation in the US state of California. The event occurred on Sunday evening, when firefighters were dispatched to a fire in Cabazon, Riverside County. The two helicopters clashed, and one landed safely while the other crashed into the earth, killing everyone on board. The National Transportation Safety Board has initiated an inquiry into the cause of the disaster. A fire captain and division head from the state’s Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire), as well as a contractual pilot, were among those killed. They have not…

President Bola Tinubu and other notable Nigerians have commended the Super Falcons for their top performance during their campaign at the FIFA Women’s World Cup, from the group stage to the knockout stage, which ended with a penalty shootout loss to England after a hard-fought 120 minutes. Chronicle NG reports that England beat Nigeria in the Women’s World Cup in a last-16 penalty shootout on Monday, with Chloe Kelly scoring the decisive spot-kick after a nerve-jangling 0-0 draw over 120 minutes. “I must commend the effort by our Super Falcons at the FIFA Women’s World Cup. Your brilliant performance did…

The appeal filed by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) attempting to overturn the judgement of a Federal High Court that ordered his restoration as non-executive chairman of the Board of the newly formed NNPCL has been condemned as an abuse of judicial process by Sen. Ifeanyi Ararume. Araraume contended that NNPCL’s appeal was not only inept and without substance but also a waste of the court’s valuable time and that it should be rejected at a high cost. His stance was outlined in his brief of argument, which was filed on July 31 by his legal team, led…

England beat Nigeria on penalties in the FIFA Women’s World Cup on Monday with Chloe Kelly scoring the decisive spot-kick, after a nerve-jangling 0-0 draw over 120 minutes. Beth England, Rachel Daly and Alex Greenwood also converted for the European champions, who had a player sent off in regulation time. England played with 10 women through extra time after forward Lauren James, their top scorer with three goals in the group stage, was sent off in the 87th minute for an ill-tempered stamp on the back of Michelle Alonzi after the two went down in a tangled heap. Last-16 win…

Niger blocked its airspace on Sunday until further notice, citing ECOWAS military action after coup leaders refused a deadline to return the country’s deposed president. Earlier, hundreds of junta sympathisers came to a stadium in the city of Niamey to applaud the decision to defy foreign demands to step down by Sunday following the July 26 power grab. The coup, the sixth in West and Central Africa in three years, has shaken the Sahel area, one of the world’s poorest. Niger is important to the United States, Europe, China, and Russia because of its uranium and oil reserves, as well…

Senator Shehu Sani has claimed that the Justices sitting on the 2023 Presidential Election Petition Tribunal (PEPT) will read a statement that has been written for them. Sani, a human rights activist also stated that his claim was not a speculative or preemptive fiction. “Though we live in a country of mysteries, magic, miracles and myths, it’s hard to believe that the respective Justices of the Presidential election tribunal will stoop to sacrifice their honour for someone to write the tribunal judgment for them to read like newscasters. The story is either speculative or preemptive fiction,” he wrote on X…