Embargo On Confirmation Of Buhari's Appointees Remains - Senate
The Nigerian Senate has insisted that the embargo on the confirmation of appointments made by President Muhammadu Buhari, which was taken in 2017 remains. The Senate President, Bukola Saraki stated this on Thursday while responding to a point of order raised by Senator Mao Ohuabunwa. The Senator raised the order after Saraki read a letter from President Buhari seeking the Senate's approval for the 2017 budget estimates of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC).