Senate lists Amaechi, 17 others for confirmation.

The Senate on Thursday listed the former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi and 17 other ministerial nominees for confirmation.

Amaechi is listed at number 18 among those to be confirmed

The listing of the ex- governor as the last to be confirmed may have been informed by the controversy his nomination has generated.

Source: http://thenationonlineng.net/senate-lists-amaechi-17-others-for-confirmation/

The emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sunusi II, has stripped the eldest son of the late Emir Ado Bayero, Lamido Bayero, of his traditional title of Ciroman Kano and District Head of Gwale.

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