Tag: Bukola Saraki

The Late 5: Legislative aides petition EFCC to investigate Saraki, Dogara; ‘Tradermoni’ is one of the highest forms of corruption – Dogara | Other top stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Speaker of the House of Representatives,  Yakubu Dogara, has condemned the implementation of the tradermoni scheme by the Federal Government, explaining that…

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The Late 5: Ngige dissatisfied with level of progress, takes over FG-ASUU negotiations; House of Reps approve June 12 as new Democracy Day | Other top stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: The Presidential candidate of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar on Thursday said that the misrule of the ruling All…

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The Late 5: Reps reportedly collating signatures to impeach Osinbajo; Saraki, Dogara react to demands by protesting NASS workers | Other top stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: There is an indication that some members of the House of Representatives are collating signatures in a bid to impeach the Vice-President Yemi…

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The Big 5: Osinbajo urges Christians to pray for Nigeria’s survival and progress; Police arrests 34 IPOB members in Nnewi | Other top stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: The Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo on Saturday urged the Church to continue to pray for the survival and progress of Nigeria,…

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Police reveals how Offa robbery suspect, Michael Adikwu died

Following the allegations by the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki that Michael Adikwu, the principal suspect in the April 5, Offa robbery incident (which claimed 33 innocent persons) had been murdered…

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The Big 5: Death of Offa robbery suspect wouldn’t stop your prosecution – Police tells Saraki; Presidency says Jonathan lied about corruption in his book | Other top stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: Nigeria’s Presidency has replied former President, Goodluck Jonathan, saying he (Jonathan) lied when he stated that corruption is more intense now in…

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The Big 5: Endorse Buhari now and 2023 Presidency is yours – SGF tells South East; Saraki wants judicial inquiry to investigate death of Offa robbery suspect | Other top stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: The Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu and Governors of the South East geopolitical zone on Wednesday held a closed-door meeting with…

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The Late 5: Jonathan brought peace to Nigeria – Abdulsalami; Apologise to Nigerians for plagiarising ‘Next Level’ logo – PDP tells Buhari | Other top stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Former military Head of State, Gen. Abdusalami Abubakar, on Tuesday commended former President Jonathan for bringing peace to the country by…

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The Big 5: Getting Nigeria to work will require hardwork not quick fixes – Atiku; Withdraw cases against us in court or be disciplined – APC warns aggrieved members | Other top stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: Following the loss of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) at Saturday's bye-election in Kwara, the National Chairman of the All Progressives…

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Kwara bye-election was a contest between PDP and security agents – Saraki reacts

The Senate President and National Leader of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Bukola Saraki has described Saturday's bye-election into Ekiti/Isin/Oke-Ero and Irepodun federal constituency as a contest that was simply…

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Ganduje sues for N3bn, also asking for public apology; Presidential committee says Imo governorship candidate was released so he doesn’t die | Other top stories of the week

These are the stories that drove conversation this week. Nigeria's Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo reacted to a report by a House of Representatives committee indicting him for allegedly illegally approving N5.9 billion…

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The Big 5: Oshiomhole, Saraki exchange words over bribery allegation; FG, ASUU meeting end without resolution | Other top stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today. The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) is investigating the Nigerian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) over an alleged misapplication…

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The Late 5: APC says South East leaders endorsement of Atiku is an affront to Igbo people; Ganduje slams N3bn suit on publisher of alleged bribery videos | Other top stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Kano Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje has dragged online medium, Daily Nigerian, and its publisher, Ja’afar Ja’afar before a Federal High Court in Kano, instituting a N3billion…

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The Big 5: South East Leaders say Atiku/Obi candidacy is for the survival of the Igbo race; ASUU blasts Fayemi over statement on professors salaries | Other top stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: Some Igbo leaders comprising members of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Igbo Leaders of Thought, the intelligentsia among others, on Wednesday, resolved to support…

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The Late 5: Define restructuring and we’ll look into it – Buhari; APC says PDP, Atiku are cash strapped ahead of campaigns | Other top stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: The All Progressives Congress (APC) says available information from the recent strategy meeting of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) in Dubai, United…

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Oshiomhole is on his way to becoming Nigeria’s most powerful party administrator ever and here’s how we know

While the name, Adams Oshiomhole or more recently Osho Baba is not new on the country's political terrain, the recent developments may have revealed a lot more than majority of…

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Forgetting his vice, President Buhari cautions religious leaders, Nnamdi Kanu resurfaces in Jerusalem | Other top stories of the week

These are the stories that drove conversation this week. The Kano government discredited a video portraying Governor Abdullahi Ganduje personally collecting kickbacks to the tune of $5 million. Commissioner for…

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The Late 5: Viral video shows IPOB Leader, Nnamdi Kanu in Jerusalem, PDP submits Saraki’s name as Senatorial Candidate for Kwara Central | More stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Leader of proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, who went missing in September 2017 was on Friday confirmed to…

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The Late 5: Buhari meets Security Chiefs behind closed doors; Labour dares FG on #NoWorkNoPay decision, says workers are not slaves | More stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday met behind closed doors with security chiefs at the office of the President’s in the Presidential…

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The YNaija Cover – the 17th of October

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Having only resumed last week, this is how Nigerian senators decided to spend today

After all the political rumblings that took place the past few weeks, the Nigerian Senate, who after postponing their resumption for the party primaries, resumed Wednesday's sitting with arguments over…

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The Late 5: As Fayemi takes charge at Ekiti, Fayose keeps date with the EFCC; Parents of slain health worker say they believe Hauwa is still alive | More stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Former Minister of Mines and Steel, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, was Tuesday sworn in as the sixth governor of Ekiti, alongside Chief Adebisi…

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The Big 5: Jerry Gana rejects Donald Duke’s emergence as SDP flag bearer; Fayemi should help me pay Ekiti workers their outstanding salaries – Fayose | More stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: The Federal Government says it is yet to reach an agreement with the leaders of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) on…

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The Late 5: APC and Saraki in war of words over his position at #PDPPresidentialPrimaries; I will never have anything to do with the APC – Fayose boasts | More stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Tuesday, mocked Senate President, Bukola Saraki over his loss at the People's Democratic Party (PDP)…

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BREAKING: Four-time presidential aspirant, Atiku Abubakar emerges as PDP force to unseat Buhari

Former Vice President and five-time Presidential aspirant, Atiku Abubakar has emerged as the candidate of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of the February 16, 2019 Presidential elections. In a…

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The Late 5: 7,000 delegates in Abuja to ratify Buhari as APC flag bearer; Ashafa loses APC Lagos East primary to state assembly member | More stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: At least 7,000 delegates from the All Progressives Congress (APC) are converged on the Eagle's Square, Abuja to ratify President Muhammadu…

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Opinion: Open letter to PDP presidential aspirants

Dear PDP Presidential Aspirants, His Excellencies, here is an open but terse letter. All the 13 People’s Democratic Party (PDP) presidential aspirants have converged in the city of Port Harcourt;…

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The Late 5: Jimi Agbaje to battle Sanwo-Olu for Lagos governorship; Magnus Abe, Utomi, Akinlade denied APC guber tickets | More stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has released a list of 24 candidates approved as flag…

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Saraki, Dogara lead protest march to INEC HQs over Osun election

Some leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are currently protesting against the outcome of the recently concluded Osun Governorship election. The PDP leaders include Senate President Bukola Saraki, Speaker…

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The Big 5: NASS postpones resumption, #OsunDecides: Seek the court’s interpretation on INEC’s verdict – Saraki to Adeleke | More stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: The National Assembly late Sunday shifted the date for resumption from its annual recess from September 25 to October 9. According…

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