Nigeria, Oct. 30 -- The House of Representatives has confirmed the newly appointed service chiefs following the consideration and adoption of the report of the Ad-hoc Committee on the Screening of Nominees for Appointment as Chief of Defence Staff and Service Chiefs.

The committee was chaired by Babajimi Benson (APC, Lagos).

This confirmation followed the laying and presenting of the committee's report during Thursday's plenary.

Although the House rules ordinarily require that any report laid before the chamber be considered on another legislative day to allow members ample time for review, the House suspended its rules to expedite the process.

This allowed for the immediate presentation, consideration, and adoption of the report in t...