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Senate, on Tuesday, resumed from its two-week vacation and resolved to suspended all issues relating to the confirmation of nominees submitted by the executive over what it termed as a move to reduce its legislative powers. The senators said the decision would remain until the issues of confirmation as contained in the Constitution and the laws of the federation were adhered to. The Senate also urged acting President Yemi Osinbajo to respect the constitution and laws enacted by the National Assembly as related to confirmation of appointments. It also urged the acting president to withdraw his earlier statement that the Senate did not have powers to confirm some officers and, henceforth, adhere to the constitution. The resolution followed the presentation of a letter from the acting president for the confirmation of Mr Lanre Gbajabiamila as Director-General, National Lottery Regulatory Commission, read by the President of the Senate Dr Bukola Saraki during Tuesday’s plenary. “In co