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Akpabio reshuffles Senate committees, demotes Ndume to tourism

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Akpabio reshuffles Senate committees, demotes Ndume to tourism

The Senate did a minor reshuffling of its standing committees on Wednesday in addition to creating an entirely new Committee on Livestock to oversee the just-established Ministry of Livestock Development.

The Senate President, Sen. Godswill Akpabio, announced the changes soon after Sen. Ali Ndume was removed as the Majority Whip.

He was replaced by fellow Borno compatriot, Sen. Mohammed Monguno (Borno-North).

Monguno also replaced Ndume as the Deputy Chairman, Senate Committee on Appropriations, while Ndume was redeployed to chair the Committee on Tourism.

The Senate President said, “With the elevation of Distinguished Senator (Mohammed) Tahir Monguno to the position of the Majority Whip of the Senate, his committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters will now go to the only Senior Advocate of Nigeria that we have in the 10th Senate.

“Senator Adegbonmire Adeniyi SAN

now becomes the Senate Chairman on the Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters.

“The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Tourism becomes Senator Muhammad Ali Ndume.

“The Chairman of the Senate committee on the proposed Reparation and Repatriation becomes Senator Ned Nwoko.

“The deputy chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriation, in line with our earlier practice, lies with Senator Mohammed Tahir Monguno in addition to being the Chief Whip of the Senate.

“The Deputy Chairman of the Senate Committee on Tourism is Senator Anthony Ani.

“In line with the spirit of togetherness and forgiveness, Senator Abdul Ningi retains his earlier position of Senate Committee Chairman on Population.

“The Chairman, Senate Committee on Agri-Institutions, becomes Senator, Simon Lalong.

“Senator Saliu Mustafa, becomes the chairman of Senate Committee on Livestock Development, a new ministry just created. Any further changes shall be announced in due course.”

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CP Ojajuni Visits Olota, Reaffirms Commitment to Peace and Security in Ogun

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Ojajuni strengthens Ogun security ties after visiting Olota of Ottaland, with leaders praising his security efforts and community partnership (more…)

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Blue Lagos Facilitates INEC Continuous Voter Registration Across Riverine Communities

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Blue Lagos is pleased to inform residents of riverine and coastal communities across Lagos State that officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will be conducting the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) Exercise in selected communities from Thursday, 16 July to Sunday, 19 July 2026.

This intervention is part of INEC’s ongoing Nationwide Continuous Voter Registration exercise, which has been taking place across various communities in Lagos State.

Through the engagement and advocacy efforts of Blue Lagos, the exercise is now being extended to additional riverine and coastal communities to ensure that more residents have convenient access to voter registration services.

The exercise will cover communities in Badagry, Epe, Eti-Osa, Ojo, Amuwo-Odofin, Apapa, Ibeju-Lekki, Ikorodu, Kosofe, and Lagos Mainland, with dedicated registration centres established within or close to the affected communities.

Eligible residents are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity.

Residents of the Riverine areas should visit the designated registration centre closest to their community on the scheduled date indicated by INEC.

Kindly refer to the attached schedule for the list of dedicated registration locations, dates, and communities covered under this phase of the exercise.

Register Today and Be Ready to Participate in Future Elections.

For further information, please contact your community leaders or follow Blue Lagos communication channels.

Blue Lagos – No Community is Left Behind

Prince Adewunmi Aroyewun
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For: Blue Lagos

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Zamfara Targets Mining Boom with $200m Lithium Processing Facility

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Governor Dauda Lawal says the mining and processing project will drive industrialisation, local value addition and responsible mineral development

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