Update On Ministerial Nominees, Intrigues As Senators, PDP,LP Fume

The dominant issue in all the major newspapers today October 7, is the ministerial nominees and the reactions that trailed the announcement of the names.After four months of thrilling suspense, the long-awaited ministerial list was unveiled last Wednesday and since then it has grabbed news headlines.

There are 21 people nominated for the approval of the Senate to make up the Buhari cabinet. Other nominees are expected in the coming days.
The nominees described as ‘Noisemakers’ by The Union newspaper include: Abubakar Malami (SAN), Kebbi; Abdurahman Bello Dambazzau, Kano; Aisha Jumai Al Hassan, Taraba; Alhaji Lai Mohammed, Kwara; Babatunde Raji Fashola, Lagos; Adebayo Shittu, Oyo; Solomon Dalong, Plateau; Senator Chris Ngige, Anambra; Rotimi Amaechi, Rivers and Chief Audu Ogbeh, Benue.

Meanwhile, the ministerial list has been greeted by mixed reactions from Nigerians. While some could not mask their disappointments at the crop of would-be ministers, others applauded Buhari’s choice.

The intrigues surrounding the 21-man list so far unveiled is raising dust and hot debate. This started at the floor of the Senate as Senators sing discordant tunes over confirmation of the nominees.