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DSS Clears 21 Nominees As National Assembly Resumes Today by agwom(m): 6:33am On Jul 02, 2019 |
Uncertainty over principal officers A total of 21 ministerial nominees have been cleared by Department of State Services (DSS), multiple sources told Daily Trust. The clearance by the intelligence agency comes ahead of today’s resumption of the two chambers of the National Assembly from their recess. It was further gathered that list of the nominees would be transmitted to the Senate for screening and confirmation in line with the 1999 Constitution soon. The presidency had severally pledged to Nigerians that the constitution of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) won’t be delayed this time around. In 2015, it took the president six months to send the list of his ministerial nominees to the Senate. Security and presidency sources confirmed to Daily Trust that the DSS has cleared a total of 21 of the nominees. A security source, who spoke anonymously, said the vetting is being conducted discreetly in order not to jeopardize or politicize the process. It was gathered that the DSS Department of vetting, headed by a deputy director was in charge of the vetting of the nominees. A source close to the presidency, said so far 21 nominees have been cleared by the DSS from different states. The source said, however, that while there was an official communication by the DSS to the presidency on the clearance of 14 of the nominees, that of seven of them was yet to be officially communicated. “The screening has been going on since about four weeks ago. Based on what I know, there were no issues with most of the nominees invited by the DSS. I know that 21 of them have been cleared so far. Out of that number, 14 have their clearance communications with the presidency. “But the official communication for seven of them has not reached the presidency yet, although they have been cleared. If you add the two together, that gives you 21 nominees that have been cleared so far,” the source said. Asked about when the National Assembly would get the ministerial list, the source said it would not exceed the next two weeks. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, recently said in an interview that President Muhammadu Buhari’s cabinet will become a reality in July after the National Assembly resumes from its recess. “They’re still working on some of the names of the nominees from the states. The final list of all the nominees should be ready this week. But I doubt if the Senate will get it this week. It may have to be next week or in the next two weeks,” the source said. Among those cleared, Daily Trust gathered, were some immediate past ministers. Two of the former ministers have intimated their aides of their clearance, it was gathered. The president had on May 28 dissolved the federal cabinet and but his key aides including the SGF, Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari, among others, have continued to discharge their duties without being reappointed. How DSS is screening nominees It was learnt that a confidential list of candidates was submitted to the DSS. The agency then carried out background checks on each of the candidate. The intelligence agency also requested the candidates to submit curriculum vitae (CV), which it then vetted to confirm if there is conflicting information or false claims. “Sometimes we even send our officers to listed schools and work places to confirm the veracity of the details contained in the CV. “Often institutions and organizations receive written requests from the Service with enquiries about candidates being vetted,” the source said. It was gathered that weeks ago some of the nominees were individually invited to the headquarters of the DSS for an interview, for face to face verification or clarifications. Our correspondent further gathered that the DSS had written their findings on some of the nominees to the presidency for necessary action. Uncertainty over principal officers Daily Trust learnt that as the two chambers of the National Assembly resume today, there is still uncertainty as to who gets what with regards to various principal officers. Sources said both the APC and PDP have reached an advanced stage in picking those that would form the principal officers for both majority and minority parties. But it was learnt there was no final decision yet on both sides. At the Senate, it is not yet clear who will become Senate Leader as Senators Abdullahi Adamu (Nasarawa) and Yayaha Abdullahi (Kebbi) are said to be considered for the seat. Other positions, namely Senate Chief Whip, Deputy Senate Leader and Deputy Chief Whip are still unclear. As for the PDP leadership in the Senate, the party had settled on Sen Eyinnaya Abaribe (Abia) as Minority Leader, Emmanuel Bwacha (Taraba) as Deputy Minority Leader and Clifford Odia as Deputy Minority Whip. But the party was said to be considering replacing Odia with Sahabi Ya’u from Zamfara State. Doguwa will be House leader – Oshiomhole In the House of Representatives, the APC National Chairman Adams Oshiomhole announced yesterday that ex-Chief Whip Alhassan Ado Doguwa, being the most ranking member from the Northwest, will be the House Leader. Speaking when a delegation led by the Kano State Deputy Governor, Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna, visited him in Abuja yesterday, Oshiomhole said: “To whom much is given, much is expected. Kano has given us a lot as a party, has given a lot to our president and we must therefore reciprocate. “This is the sentiment that formed the idea of zoning the leadership of the House to Kano and of course, you will also realise that the gentleman who happens to be my namesake as far as my collation goes, is the most senior ranking member in the House of Representatives. “By going with this tradition, people will realise the benefits of loyalty, consistency and of team spirit. When people learn from that, Nigerian democracy will mature much more. I have no doubt whatsoever.” But Oshiomhole was silent on other principal officers’ positions in the House. A source said a meeting held last night and the names of principal officers of the House may be announced today. He however said “The list being paraded in media reports and on social media are just speculations, and the APC National Working Committee (NWC) has said so.” The source added that it would be premature to expect the announcement of the names of the principal officers today. He, however, explained that underground consultations and lobbying by lawmakers are still ongoing. But a member of the committee, Abubakar Yunusa (APC, Gombe), said: “It’s the intention of 9th Assembly to be mindful of the machinery that brought it in. We have a platform, a political party, which brought us into office. What the speaker has promised to do in terms of the opposition is a statement of fact.” Another member, Bamidele Salam, (PDP, Osun, said the office and seats were ready as at the time of filling this report. “I want to believe that the resumption on Tuesday is not threatened. Mr. Speaker is a man of his words and I believe he will deliver on all the commitments he made during the campaigns.” Read more: https://www.dailytrust.com.ng/dss-clears-21-nominees-as-n-assembly-resumes-today.html 2 Likes
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Re: DSS Clears 21 Nominees As National Assembly Resumes Today by nrexzy: 6:37am On Jul 02, 2019 |
Names 1 Like |
Re: DSS Clears 21 Nominees As National Assembly Resumes Today by truthfulparrot(m): 6:49am On Jul 02, 2019 |
If no name is transmitted to National Assembly for screening today, then even the die hard supporters of PMB should agree that he is not ready to move Nigeria to any reasonable level. But Zombies will always be Zombies......They will still find excuses for him..........Someone that cannot even seaamlessly hand over to himself! 8 Likes 5 Shares |
Re: DSS Clears 21 Nominees As National Assembly Resumes Today by helinues: 7:09am On Jul 02, 2019 |
We are waiting. When will Nigeria senates have their own Tv station self? 2 Likes |
Re: DSS Clears 21 Nominees As National Assembly Resumes Today by Onyi4live(m): 8:30am On Jul 02, 2019 |
Good |
Re: DSS Clears 21 Nominees As National Assembly Resumes Today by oz4real83(m): 8:31am On Jul 02, 2019 |
Clearance or no clearance,once pmb nominates u as a minister,go home and celebrate. You have scaled through. Kemi Adeosun scaled through despite her fake nysc certificate. Shittu also scaled through as minister despite not going for nysc. We have many unqualified people in positions despite having been screened by dss. Tired of drama. 3 Likes |
Re: DSS Clears 21 Nominees As National Assembly Resumes Today by Benekruku(m): 8:31am On Jul 02, 2019 |
[s] truthfulparrot:[/s] 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: DSS Clears 21 Nominees As National Assembly Resumes Today by tayooluwole: 8:33am On Jul 02, 2019 |
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Re: DSS Clears 21 Nominees As National Assembly Resumes Today by koyeni(m): 8:36am On Jul 02, 2019 |
Okay ooo |
Re: DSS Clears 21 Nominees As National Assembly Resumes Today by PrinzEleju: 8:44am On Jul 02, 2019 |
I know Lai Mohammed will make the list.No Lai,No APC.No Tinubu,No PMB.
Take it or get a rope and do the needful. |
Re: DSS Clears 21 Nominees As National Assembly Resumes Today by projectNDPRA: 8:45am On Jul 02, 2019 |
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Re: DSS Clears 21 Nominees As National Assembly Resumes Today by Esomchi800(m): 8:46am On Jul 02, 2019 |
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Re: DSS Clears 21 Nominees As National Assembly Resumes Today by contigiency(m): 8:47am On Jul 02, 2019 |
I already have all the names since last Saturday. That's why I always say that our journalists are very lazy. You can imagine that they are just reporting this even without the names of the nominees. |
Re: DSS Clears 21 Nominees As National Assembly Resumes Today by millionboi2: 8:54am On Jul 02, 2019 |
oz4real83:Very true..... hahahaha |
Re: DSS Clears 21 Nominees As National Assembly Resumes Today by Lagosfinder(m): 8:54am On Jul 02, 2019 |
Let this government be fast on this please. Not everyday Stories |
Re: DSS Clears 21 Nominees As National Assembly Resumes Today by Oshin56(m): 8:55am On Jul 02, 2019 |
That's how they have been screening them since, later we will be hearing another news about using fake result and NYSC issues. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: DSS Clears 21 Nominees As National Assembly Resumes Today by success1smyn(m): 8:58am On Jul 02, 2019 |
Will they reject any nominee before? |
Re: DSS Clears 21 Nominees As National Assembly Resumes Today by 9jaArea: 9:00am On Jul 02, 2019 |
Ok |
Re: DSS Clears 21 Nominees As National Assembly Resumes Today by Demarvin556: 9:03am On Jul 02, 2019 |
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Re: DSS Clears 21 Nominees As National Assembly Resumes Today by hisexcellency34: 9:07am On Jul 02, 2019 |
Lie Report |
Re: DSS Clears 21 Nominees As National Assembly Resumes Today by bigerboy200: 9:18am On Jul 02, 2019 |
Was Adeosun not cleared? Yet it was discovered she presented a fake NYSC certificate.. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: DSS Clears 21 Nominees As National Assembly Resumes Today by Erolow(f): 9:32am On Jul 02, 2019 |
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Re: DSS Clears 21 Nominees As National Assembly Resumes Today by armadeo(m): 9:40am On Jul 02, 2019 |
[quote author=truthfulparrot post=79859301]If no name is transmitted to National Assembly for screening today, then even the die hard supporters of PMB should agree that he is not ready to move Nigeria to any reasonable level. But Zombies will always be Zombies......They will still find excuses for him........ ..[b]Someone that cannot even seaamlessly hand over to himself![/[/b]quote] This is a new level of savagery |
Re: DSS Clears 21 Nominees As National Assembly Resumes Today by eneyoduke(m): 10:46am On Jul 02, 2019 |
Are you sure all of them have NYSC discharge? |
Re: DSS Clears 21 Nominees As National Assembly Resumes Today by Rolings: 11:14am On Jul 02, 2019 |
truthfulparrot: i guess if you condemn someone for something you should be able to lead by example so can you mention which PDP state(s) have nominated or appointed commissioners? |
Re: DSS Clears 21 Nominees As National Assembly Resumes Today by RichBoy247: 11:46am On Jul 02, 2019 |
oz4real83: imPatience Jonathan became Permanent Secretary in Bayelsa State Ministry of Education despite being First Lady of the Federal Republic, living in Abuja, and having the worst spoken English in the country. |
Re: DSS Clears 21 Nominees As National Assembly Resumes Today by RichBoy247: 11:48am On Jul 02, 2019 |
PrinzEleju: This is how madness starts. Tonto Dikeh started like this, Aunty Kemi Olunloyo too started like this, now you have started yours. |
Re: DSS Clears 21 Nominees As National Assembly Resumes Today by seniorgozman(m): 11:59am On Jul 02, 2019 |
contigiency:Please send the list to my email |
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