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August 5, 2023
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Ministerial Nominee Bosun Tijani Questioned on ‘Unpatriotic’ Tweets During Screening

Senator Abdulfatai Buhari representing Oyo North Senatorial District, on Saturday, tackled a ministerial nominee, Bosun Tijani, over an unpatriotic tweet he posted over four years ago. “On the 21st of July 2019, Dr Bosun tweeted against Nigeria that he does not appreciate the Nigerian passport and Nigeria as a nation,” the Oyo Senator said after... Read More
Blogs, The News Blog
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September 19, 2017
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#Impact365: Exquisite Magazine holds SMEARathon screening exercise for cervical cancer (PHOTOS)

The Exquisite Magazine Against Cancer (EMAC) Walk held on Saturday, 16 September at the Muri Okunola Park, Victoria Island, Lagos. The EMAC Walk which has held quarterly since 2006 aims to “increase the awareness for cervical, breast and prostate cancer and in the process promoting its partners and sponsors.” Attendees participated in a fitness training which... Read More
Citizenship, Featured
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September 19, 2017
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The Lost Café screening set to hold on October 1

Peridot and Cinema Kpatakpata had the Norwegian screening of their uplifting film, The Lost Café, in Drammen, Norway on the 1st of September, 2017. The film producers had in attendance the Ambassador of  Norway to Nigeria, Jens-Petter Kjemprud, the Mayor of the port and river city of Drammen, Mr Tore Opdal Hansen and the Director... Read More
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September 7, 2017
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[The Alausa Blog]: The Lagos State Government is testing every Lagosian for HIV and here’s how it’s starting

As part of efforts to achieve the UNAIDS’ three-part target, the 90-90-90 initiative that aims to end the AIDS epidemic in the world by 2030, the Lagos state government has embarked on a statewide screening process. Starting with 36,000 Ikorodu residents, the Lagos State AIDS Control Agency (LSACA) will be focusing on Imota, Igbogbo/Baiyeku, Ijede,... Read More
The Alausa Blog
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August 1, 2017
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Magu’s screening as EFCC chairman was transparently done – Saraki

Senate President Bukola Saraki has said the screening of the Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) was transparently done. Saraki said this while featuring on the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Forum in Abuja on Tuesday. He said the rejection of Magu was not premeditated. He said Magu’s rejection was based... Read More
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May 11, 2017
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You don’t visit your constituencies | REC nominee tells Senators

by Azeez Adeniyi Ibrahim Abdullahi, one of the nominees for Resident Electoral Commissioners, REC, for Indepedent National Electoral Commission, INEC, on Wednesday told Senators that many of them do not visit their constituencies. The Adamawa State nominee said this while he was being screened by the upper chamber. He advised lawmakers to be in touch... Read More
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March 16, 2017
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Senators under investigation shouldn’t have participated in Magu’s screening – Falana

by Dolapo Adelana Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, says many of the senators under investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) ought not to have participated in the screening of the agency’s acting chairman, Ibrahim Magu. Magu was rejected by the senate for the second time following a security report from the Department of State... Read More
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March 15, 2017
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Dasukigate: Why EFCC has not invited Emefiele – Magu

by Azeez Adeniyi Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu has said Nigeria will become better if corruption is reduced to the nearest minimum. Magu said this on Wednesday during his screening by the Senate. He said 90% of the current recession was caused by corrupt practices. When asked by... Read More
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March 15, 2017
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[The Legislative Blog]: Sen Dino Melaye reads fresh DSS report that says Magu has “failed integrity test”

Acting Chairman of the EFCC, Ibrahim Magu is currently sitting before the upper chamber of the National Assembly. Senator Dino Melaye read a fresh report submitted by the DSS only yesterday discrediting the EFCC Chairman. According to Melaye, paragraph 14 of the report reads that “In the light of the foregoing, Magu has failed the... Read More
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March 15, 2017
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Foreign missions to monitor Magu’s screening 

by Dolapo Adelana Foreign missions and donor agencies will on Wednesday monitor the screening of acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu by the Senate, The Nation reports. It was gathered that the embassies have directed over 10 foreign missions and donor agencies to monitor the session. A top official... Read More
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February 7, 2017
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[The Legislative Blog]: The day power failed the powerful

Some news sites had the prefix “Breaking”, others had “Just In” while a few others just simply reported it without drama. What’s the news here though? There was power failure at Room 324 in the Senate Building while ambassadorial nominees were being screened by the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs. It was reported that they... Read More
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January 18, 2017
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#Impact365: “Cancer is NOT a death sentence” | Tolulope Falowo of CancerAware Nigeria advocates cancer control

It’s still Cervical Cancer Awareness month and cancer awareness NGOs across the country are working extra hard to spread the word about the cancer epidemic as it affects Nigeria. Not only are they spreading the word, numerous activities geared towards early detection and prevention are being carried out across the different parts. We caught up... Read More
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December 9, 2016
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#Impact365: Caleb Egwuenu’s NGO is standing up to cancer in Nigeria and making sure the awareness is non-stop

This scourge called cancer has cut short lives of millions of men, women and children across the world. The attendant myths are the reason why the awareness campaigns can never be enough. Then there’s the screening stage where a lot of people dread as it is when the truth is revealed. Through these stages, patients... Read More
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December 8, 2016
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Just In: Senate to screen Magu on December 15

The Senate on Thursday said the confirmation screening for Ibrahim Magu, acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) will hold on December 15, The Punch reports. The Senate was expected to screen Magu on Thursday but the screening did not hold as scheduled. Deputy Senate leader, Ibn N’Allah told Senate correspondents on... Read More
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November 18, 2016
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Ovation for ’76 as AFRIFF rounds off screenings

In an ambience of fun and great expectation, several delegates and movie enthusiasts stormed Filmhouse-IMAX last Friday for ’76, the closing night film of this year’s edition of the prestigious Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF). The IMAX hall, venue of the screening of ‘76, directed by Izu Ojukwu, was filled to the brim. The anticipated... Read More
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November 9, 2016
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Senate screens two nominees for Supreme Court justices

The Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters on Wednesday screened the two nominees sent to it by President Muhammadu Buhari as Supreme Court judges. The committee screened were Justice Sidi Dauda Bage (North-Central) and Justice Paul Adamu Galinje (North-East). President Buhari had forwarded the name of both justices saying the nominees had fulfilled the... Read More
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October 19, 2016
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U.S Consulate partners Eko International Film Festival to showcase documentaries

The United States Consulate General Lagos, in partnership with the Eko International Film Festival, will showcase contemporary American films on October 21 and October 24. These documentaries by independent filmmakers uncover powerful stories of American youth overcoming social, cultural, business and inner growth challenges. The showcase will be presented during the 7th edition of the... Read More
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July 20, 2016
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Senate begins screening of ambassadorial nominees

The Senate on Wednesday has said it would begin the screening and confirmation of 47 ambassadorial nominees sent by President Muhammadu Buhari last month. The decision to proceed with the screening was taken based on the report of the foreign affairs committee which investigated the allegation of lopsidedness ‎in the nominations. The Senate had, last... Read More
The News Blog
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November 11, 2015
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BREAKING: Buhari reduces ministries to 24 + Full list of ministerial portfolios

President Muhammadu Buhari has reduced the number of ministries to 24. He revealed this on Wednesday, while assigning portfolios to the new ministers at their inauguration, taking place at the presidential villa. Rotimi Amaechi was named minister of transport, while Babtunde Fashola was named minister of power, works and housing. Below is the full list of the ministers... Read More
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October 22, 2015
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Why Senators failed to hold ministerial screening on Wednesday

Deputy President, Ike Ekweremadu, should have presided over the screening of ministerial nominees on Wednesday. Senate President, Bukola Saraki, was unavailable on the day, to attend his trial at the Code of Conduct Tribunal. Ordinarily, Ekweremadu should have filled in for his boss, but the All Progressives Congress Senators didn’t allow that to happen. Senate Majority Leader,... Read More
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October 8, 2015
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Each ministerial nominee must be endorsed by 2 Senators

The ministerial nominees of President Muhammadu Buhari, may not have a smooth-sailing experience when they face the senate for screening, as from October 13. It was decided on Thursday, at the Senate that all ministerial nominees must be endorsed by at least two senators from their state. The Senators had gone into a closed-door executive session shortly... Read More
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September 14, 2015
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Falana, Utomi, Odimegwu, others reportedly screened by DSS for ministerial appointment

Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, Economist and former presidential candidate, Prof. Pat Utomi, have been screened for ministerial appointments by the Department of State Service, Punch reports. The publication stated that former Managing Director of Nigerian Breweries Limited, Festus Odimegwu, and a former Governor of Osun State, Olagunsoye Oyinlola, have also undergone screening by DSS. Others purported to be... Read More
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