Tag: Senate
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Senate Names New CEOs for NUPRC and NMDPRA, Signals Leadership Reset in Nigeria’s Oil Sector
Senate Confirms New CEOs for Nigeria’s Key Petroleum Regulators The Nigerian Senate took a decisive step yesterday, approving the appointments of new chief executives for two pivotal petroleum regulatory bodies: the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). The leadership reshuffle aims to bolster regulatory oversight…
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Senate Approves New CEOs for NUPRC and NMDPRA in Nigeria’s Oil Regime
Senate Confirms New Leadership for Nigeria’s Oil Regulators The Nigerian Senate has confirmed the appointments of new chief executives for two of the country’s pivotal petroleum regulatory bodies, NUPRC (Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission) and NMDPRA (Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority). The move marks a significant leadership reset across Nigeria’s oil and gas…
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Senator Okey Ezea Dies in Lagos: Enugu North Senatorial District Mourns
Overview: A Sudden Loss in Lagos The Nigerian political scene is mourning after the death of Senator Okey Ezea, the lawmaker representing Enugu North Senatorial District in the 10th Senate. Confirmed by his family, the circumstances surrounding his passing have sparked discussions and tributes across the National Assembly and Enugu State. While the exact details…
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LIVESTREAM: Necrological Service for ex-Senate president Juan Ponce Enrile
Live Coverage of Juan Ponce Enrile’s Necrological Service The Philippines will pause this week to honour a towering figure in its political history. The remains of former Senate president and Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Juan Ponce Enrile will be accorded a necrological service at the Senate in Manila on Wednesday morning, November 19. Enrile, who…
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Necrological Livestream: Juan Ponce Enrile at the Senate
Overview: A Nation Honors a Public Servant The Philippines observes the loss of a towering figure in its recent political history as the nation prepares for a necrological service honoring Juan Ponce Enrile, a man who spent decades in public life. Enrile, who passed away on November 13 at the age of 101, leaves behind…
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Fetterman Back Home in Pennsylvania After Hospitalization for Ventricular Fibrillation Flare-Up
Sen. John Fetterman Returns Home Following Hospitalization Sen. John Fetterman announced that he has returned home to Pennsylvania with his family after a brief hospitalization prompted by a ventricular fibrillation flare-up. The episode caused him to feel light-headed and fall, according to a statement from his office. The development marks a return to the senator’s…
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Fetterman Returns Home After Ventricular Fibrillation
Senator Fetterman Returns Home Following Hospitalization Senator John Fetterman has returned to his family in Pennsylvania after a brief hospitalization prompted by a ventricular fibrillation flare-up that caused him to feel light-headed and fall, his office confirmed. The incident, which occurred in early to mid-2024 according to initial reports, highlighted the ongoing health considerations faced…
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John Fetterman Returns Home After Hospitalization for Fall
Senator Fetterman Comes Home After Brief Hospital Stay Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senator John Fetterman is back home following a hospitalization earlier this week after a fall, a spokesperson confirmed on social media. The update marks a notable step in what has been a challenging period for the 53-year-old Democrat, who has sometimes described his health journey…
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Senators Push to Scrutinize NYS Plan Amid Sh2b Fraud Probe, AHP Praised for Urbanisation
Background: NYS Probe and Senate Oversight The Senate is intensifying its oversight as lawmakers scrutinize the National Youth Service (NYS) amid a growing Sh2 billion scandal probe. Critics allege potential misappropriation and mismanagement of funds earmarked for public services and development projects. In response, senators are asking pointed questions about the feasibility and implications of…
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Senators Probe NYS Commercialisation Amid Sh2b Fraud Probe, AHP Praised for Housing Mobility
Senators Question NYS Commercialisation Plans as Sh2b Fraud Probe Unfolds The National Youth Service (NYS) has long been a cornerstone of Kenya’s youth development, but recent developments have raised questions about its future direction. Lawmakers in the Senate have intensified scrutiny over a proposed move to commercialise NYS functions, arguing that such a shift could…