Ministerial nominees: Nigerians react
By Guardian Exclusive
26 July 2019 |
10:27 am
The Senate on Wednesday commenced the screening of the 43 ministerial nominees appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari and Nigerians has continued to react to this development.
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