The Senate has screened the first batch of ministerial nominees forwarded by President Bola Tinubu.

Our Correspondent reports that the Senate has so far, screened Abubakar Momoh (Edo state), former Governor of Rivers state, Nyesom Wike, Engr. Prof. Joseph Utsev (Benue state), Dr Betta Edu (Cross Rivers), Hon. Nkiruka Onyejiocha (Abia), Sen. Sani Danladi (Taraba) as well as acting Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Abubakar Kyari, amongst others.

The Senate overall on Monday, screened 14 nominees out of the 28 ministerial ministerial nominees, while the process continues tomorrow (Tuesday).