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The SSS had, in controversial reports to the Senate, claimed Mr. Magu is tainted and should not be confirmed to ...

Forty five nominees were approved.

Rholavision, a company founded by Mr. Lawal, was indicted in a grass-cutting scandal.

The Customs chief was scheduled to appear before senators on Wednesday.

Mr. Melaye is accused of certificate falsification, an allegation he denies.

The lawmaker was reacting to Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Hameed Ali’s refusal to wear the service’s uniform.

The Peace Corps appears to be an enemy of existing government agencies but a darling of lawmakers.

"There was no way anybody could have compelled me to wear uniform. I would have resigned.”

The EFCC chief responded to a query ordered by President Buhari.

The council described Mr. Magu's rejection as "perverse."

Mr. Ali appeared before the lawmakers but did not wear the Customs uniform.

Mr. Ali came to the National Assembly in a white mufti, not "appropriate" uniform as demanded by lawmakers.

The Senate for the second time in three months declined to confirm the EFCC chairman.

The Senate based its decision on a report by the State Security Service, SSS.

Mr. Magu’s confirmation was rejected based on another SSS report.

Ibrahim Magu is to be screened as substantive EFCC Chairman.

Mr. Ali had earlier informed the Senate he would not appear as scheduled on Wednesday.

The EFCC acting chairman had earlier been rejected by the Senate.

The House of Representatives insists on sending a separate delegation to South Africa on the issue.

Senate wants Customs to explain its planned policy.

APC now has 66 members in the Senate.

Customs announces the new policy last week.

The lawmakers want a review of the sharing formular of constituency projects.

“These sooty particulates also drop on water bodies, farmlands and what is left under the sky..."

The first hearing will hold Wednesday.