By James Agberebi 05 October 2023 | 12:34 pm A minister from Kaduna State, Balarabe Abbas, who slumped during the ministerial screening on Wednesday, has said his collapse at the Senate was as a result of exhaustion. Balarabe Abbas Lawal PHOTO: Twitter A minister from Kaduna State, Balarabe Abbas, who slumped during the ministerial screening on Wednesday, has said his collapse at the Senate was as a result of exhaustion. Abbas was one of three new ministerial nominees screened on the floor of the Senate. On Tuesday, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in a letter written to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, sought confirmation of three additional ministerial nominees. During the screening, Abbas abruptly passed out, after which concerned senators raced to his aid and immediately dialled for help. Following the incident, the Senate President was heard requesting water and sugar to revive the ministerial nominee. Speaking with pressmen after the incident, Abbas said, “I’m alright now. I’ve been treated, and I’m alright now. It was basically exhaustion.” Abbas was later confirmed by the Senate alongside Dr. Jamila Ibrahaim and Ayodele Olawande. 2 mins ago The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed that Owodunni Ibrahim aka Primeboy has turned himself in for interrogation over the death of Afrobeats musician Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba known as Mohbad. 33 mins ago The World Bank has listed the Nigerian naira among the worst-performing currencies in Africa. 1 hour ago Gunmen have kidnapped five students in northern Nigeria, police said, days after more than 20 others were abducted in a neighbouring region. 1 hour ago A minister from Kaduna State, Balarabe Abbas, who slumped during the ministerial screening on Wednesday, has said his collapse at the Senate was as a result of exhaustion. 2 hours ago A Magistrate Court in Yaba, Lagos State, ordered on Wednesday that Azeez Fashola, aka Naira Marley, Samson Balogun Eletu, alias Sam Larry and two others should be remanded over the death of Afrobeats musician Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, known as Mohbad. 2 hours ago The Nigerian Army confirmed on Thursday that its troops have arrested 91 criminal suspects in connection with the kidnapping of some students from the University of Jos (UNIJOS). 3 hours ago Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on the North-East Development Commission (NEDC) to focus on investments in legacy projects, including agriculture, education and smart transportation, also known as electric transport vehicles and tricycles. 4 hours ago Three firms, Junior Achievement Nigeria (JAN), Junior Achievement Africa (JA), and Johnson & Johnson brand have entered into partnership to host ‘Innovation Camps Initiative to tackle pressing social challenges. A statement by JAN explained that the partnership is aimed at empowering and increasing the number of girls and women in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Manufacturing… 4 hours ago The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has alerted the public on the possibility of deterioration of visibility in some northern states as a result of observed dust haze propagated into the country from the source region. 4 hours ago The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has suspended members of staff who were seen in a viral video negotiating with passengers on the Lagos-Ibadan Train Service without obtaining tickets.
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