Fani Kayode, Dambazau, Omokri, others pass first phase of senate screening Story by Okafor Vivian Several high-profile nominees have successfully scaled the first phase of Senate screening, clearing an important hurdle in the confirmation process. Among those who moved forward are Femi Fani-Kayode, Lt. Gen. Theophilus Danjuma Dambazau (retd.), and Reno Omokri, who were all approved by the Senate Committee to proceed to subsequent stages of their respective screenings. The initial round of screening assessed the nominees’ records, professional backgrounds, and responses to preliminary queries from senators. Their progression signals growing confidence among...