Tag: Senate President

[The Legislative Blog]: Senator Bukola Saraki congratulates President Buhari on defeating Boko Haram

Senate president, Bukola Saraki has sent a congratulatory message to President Muhammadu Buhari and the Nigerian Army on their success in defeating what is left of Boko Haram terrorists in…

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[The Legislative Blog]: Hon Dogara’s statement denying a relationship with James Ibori is not enough

A video surfaced on the internet yesterday where Senator Peter Nwaoboshi revealed that even while former Delta state governor, James Ibori was in prison in the United Kingdom, he extended…

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[The Legislative Blog]: Here’s how Senate President Bukola Saraki celebrated his 54th birthday today

As he turned 54 today, Senate President Bukola Saraki went the humanitarian path by giving back to 72 Kwara state indigents who graduated with exceptional grades. And the gratitude messages…

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[The Legislative Blog]: Between the Senate and Magu – we demand details of this “damning security report”

After nearly six months of ignoring the presidency's request to confirm Ibrahim Magu as chairman of the EFCC, the Nigerian Senate finally made their decision today and it's a NO…

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Opinion: Harnessing the power of the youth towards an inclusive economy

by Olu Onemola and Catherine Sutherland "One thing that is clear it that when we provide a platform for youth participation in public life, the positive possibilities are endless. This…

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Saraki promises early passage of 2017 budget

Senate President Bukola Saraki on Thursday said the 2017 budget will be passed early. Saraki gave the assurance at the State House, Abuja, while answering questions from State House correspondents…

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This is why Saraki, Ekweremadu’s forgery case was withdrawn

The Federal Government on Friday dismissed the forgery case against Senate President, Bukola Saraki, Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu and two others. The prosecuting counsel, Aliyu Umar (SAN) said the…

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[The Legislative Blog]: “Change will not happen by a slogan” and other things Saraki said at today’s plenary sitting

The  Nigerian Senate resumed today from their seven-week recess and in his welcome speech, Senate President Bukola Saraki made some salient points about the economy and how it can be…

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Dear Saraki, you feel the pains of recession too? Pray, do tell how?

Senator Bukola Saraki says he and other leaders of Nigeria feel the pains of this recession. Really funny, sir. Hard to imagine what you leaders are going through right now.…

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We are also feeling the pains of recession – Saraki

Senate President, Bukola Saraki on Friday said leaders in the country are also affected by the current economic recession. The Senate President said this on Friday while addressing State House…

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Court vacation leads to adjournment of Saraki, Ekweremadu forgery trial

The trial of Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, and his deputy, Ike Ekweremadu, alongside two others on charges of forgery of Senate Standing Orders has been adjourned due to the…

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Morning Devotion: Will Saraki and Ekweremadu be arrested for forgery?

Joachim MacEbong asks the burning question on most's lips, will Saraki and Ekweremadu be arrested for forgery? Take a listen.

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PIB: Saraki suspends bill indefinitely

Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has reportedly ordered the indefinite suspension of the Petroleum Industrial Bill (PIB) a few weeks after the long-overdue bill passed the second reading. According to a…

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‘The greatest challenge is keeping the Senate together – Saraki

Senate President Bukola Saraki said on Thursday, that his greatest challenge is keeping the 8th Senate together as a unit. Speaking during a live broadcast on the occasion of the…

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Opinion: 10 memorable quotes from Saraki’s one year in office

by Wale Bakare The Nigerian Senate today celebrates her one year in office under the leadership of Senate President, Bukola Saraki. Listed below are 10 of Saraki's memorable quotes from…

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‘My trial is a distraction’ – Saraki

Following the series of delays and adjournment in his false asset declaration trial, Senate President Bukola Saraki has expressed frustration over the protracted proceedings. In an interview with TheCable, Saraki said his…

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This is when Saraki’s CCT trial will resume

After being 'postponed indefinitely', the trial of the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, before the Code of Conduct Tribunal in Abuja has been scheduled to resume on June 7. Saraki…

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Opinion: Ilorin people, don’t be ungrateful to Allah on Bukola Saraki

by Taofeek Sanusi Politics is all about authoritative allocation of value; but who is to clinch an atom of that value at a particular time is predetermined by the glorious…

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Senate President, Bukola Saraki loses in court, again

Senate President Bukola Saraki has lost another bid to stop the Code of Conduct Tribunal from trying him for alleged false declaration of assets. Saraki, a member of the All…

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Saraki’s CCT trial adjourned yet again

The false assets declaration trial of Senate President, Bukola Saraki at the Code of Conduct Tribunal, has been adjourned to March 24. At the resumed hearing of Saraki's motion to…

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#GEOBill: Saraki says there’s still hope for Gender Equality Bill

The President of the Nigerian Senate, Bukola Saraki, on Tuesday, stated that the Gender Equality Bill that was turned down on Tuesday, will be redrafted and submitted for reconsideration by…

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Saraki’s CCT trial pushed forward

The Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) and lawyers of Senate President Bukola Saraki have agreed to adjourn his trial to March 18. Both parties agreed to begin arguement on whether…

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Ooni of Ife visits Senate President, Bukola Saraki (PHOTOS)

Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi on Wednesday, paid a courtesy visit to the Senate President Bukola Saraki- in Abuja. Saraki, who shared photos of their meeting on his social…

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Saraki will resign as Senate President… only on this condition – Ali Ndume

Nukola Saraki will not resign as Senate President in spite of his ongoing assets declaration trial at the Code of Conduct Tribunal. Senate Leader, Ali Ndume, said such an occurrence…

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‘I resign my membership of the PDP’ – Former Senate President, Ken Nnamani

Former Senate President, Ken Nnamani, has announced his resignation from partisan politics as well as his departure from the main opposition party- the Peoples Democratic Party. Nnamani, the Senate President…

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Adelaja Adeoye: Saraki and the tall task of leading Nigeria’s National Assembly

Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki is one of the unassuming personalties we have in the political circuit. This predates back to his emergence as Governor of Kwara State for two terms…

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Why 2016 budget will be made public – Saraki

Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has revealed that the National Assembly would release to the public, details of the 2016 budget. The development was communicated via a statement signed by Special…

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Saraki hosted a delegation from Saudi Arabia yesterday (PHOTOS)

Senate President, Bukola Saraki, and other Senate leaders, received a delegation led by Prince Dr. Khalid Bin Abdullah Al Saud, from Saudi Arabia on Wednesday. The Advisory Council of the Kingdom of…

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APC chieftains, senators reportedly meet over Saraki’s replacement

Leadership of the All Progressives Congress are said to have begun plans to replace the Senate President, Bukola Saraki. APC leaders have reportedly lined up some senators to take Saraki's position,…

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Why Buhari’s nominees may have been rejected by Senate on Wednesday

It's been revealed that the Senate was ready to reject the nominees of President Muhammadu Buhari, who were to be screened on Wednesday. Senate President, Bukola Saraki, had read the…

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