JUST IN: Senate Confirms Muttaqha Rabe Darma as Minister

Esther ChinenyeApril 23, 2026Last Updated: April 23, 2026
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The Nigerian Senate has confirmed Muttaqha Rabe Darma as a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria following his screening on Thursday.

Darma was nominated on Wednesday by President Bola Tinubu to join his cabinet, replacing the former Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Musa Dangiwa.

During plenary, Senate President Godswill Akpabio read the President’s communication and referred the nomination to the Committee of the Whole for consideration, directing it to report back as soon as practicable.

Darma previously served as Executive Secretary of the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF).

Esther ChinenyeApril 23, 2026Last Updated: April 23, 2026
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Esther Chinenye

Esther Chinenye is a journalist, writer, and media professional with experience in news reporting, content creation, and editorial work. She has worked as an intern with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), a writer at Parallel Facts, and a staff writer at The News Chronicle, where she has developed her skills in producing accurate, engaging, and timely news content. With a background in Mass Communication (University of Nsukka) and a passion for storytelling, Esther is committed to delivering well-researched stories that inform and engage diverse audiences.

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