Tag: senate
Just In: Buhari nominates non-executive directors of CBN board
by Azeez Adeniyi President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday sent names of five nominees of non-executive directors of the board of ...
“We like the gentleman and we want him to continue” | Osinbajo fully behind Magu
by Dolapoo Adelana Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo says he is fully in support of the acting chairman of the Economic and ...
Deploy police, helicopters to Lagos to tackle militancy, Senate tells FG
by Azeez Adeniyi The Senate has called on the Federal Government to deploy the military to Lagos State and the ...
Senate wants Nigeria constitution in circulation withdrawn
by Azeez Adeniyi The Senate on Tuesday called for the immediate withdrawal of different versions of the constitution in circulation, ...
[The Presidential Blog] Finally, the Senate has time for President Buhari’s nominees
If you are anywhere near Twitter today, you’ll see that the Senate Plenary is popping. motions left, right and centre ...
Senate halts planned extradition of Kashamu Buruji
by Azeez Adeniyi The Senate on Tuesday halted the planned extradition of Senator representing Ogun East, Buruji Kashamu to the ...
Opinion: A weak President and barbarian Senators
by Bayo Oluwasanmi I feel helpless not to mock or inveigh the parade of buffoonery that has become daily ...
I will reveal those trying to cause problems between Buhari and I soon – Saraki
by Dolapo Adelana President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki has said his trial at the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) ...
[The Legislative Blog]: It looks like Senator Dino Melaye finally got himself a university certificate
It’s been nearly two weeks since Senator Dino Melaye appeared before the Senate Committee for Ethics and Privilege to admit ...
I’m not creating enemies for Buhari, Sagay replies APC
by Azeez Adeniyi Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption (PACAC), Prof Itse Sagay has said he was not ...
American Senate confirms Neil Gorsuch as Supreme Court Judge
by Itunuoluwa Adebo Neil Gorsuch was confirmed by the Senate Friday morning. Gorsuch, a 49-year-old federal judge could help cement ...
After taking shots at Dino Melaye like this, Reno Omokri has proved himself more silly than we thought
Let’s not even lie, we had all moved on from Senator Dino Melaye’s graduation scandal. Like we had passed a ...
Opinion: Gaps in the Nigerian Senate’s electoral act amendment
by Jide Ojo Last Thursday, March 30, 2017, news broke that Nigerian Senate had passed the amended 2010 Electoral Act. ...
Opinion: 5 things you should know about the 8th Senate’s Electoral Amendment Bill
by Olu W. Onemola Last week, the Nigerian Senate passed the Electoral Act No 6 2010 (Amendment) Bill 2017 ...
Release N15bn for amnesty programme, Senate tells Adeosun
by Azeez Adeniyi The Senate has asked the Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun to release the outstanding N15bn in the ...
I never spoke against PDP Senate Caucus – Tinubu
by Dolapo Adelana The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed as untrue reports that he accused ...
APC compromising with evil | Sagay replies ruling party
by Dolapo Adelana Prof. Itse Sagay (SAN), Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee against Corruption (PACAC) has accused the ruling ...
Sagay’s comments about Senate uncalled for – APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has warned government appointees to stop making statements that can worsen the rift between the ...
Charly Boy: Oga President, it’s time to show bone face
A belated welcome back home. I trust you’re taking it easy, because old age no dey lie. We even hear ...
Protesters stall Senate’s plan to recall Ndume
by Azeez Adeniyi The Senate on Tuesday failed to mention the issue about recalling suspended lawmaker representing Borno south senatorial district, ...
[The Legislative Blog] The Senate’s meningitis “intervention” is too reactionary for us to be impressed
The outbreak of meningitis in Nigeria became a viral topic last week, a time when the 8th Assembly was too ...
Vaccinations for meningitis should be free in public hospitals, Senate tells health ministry
by Azeez Adeniyi The Senate has urged the Federal Ministry of Health and the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) to ...
Opinion: Pride, politics and law – The Nigerian Senate vs Colonel Hameed Ali (Rtd)
by Lawrence Nnoli The Comptroller General of Nigeria Customs Service, Retired Colonel Hammed Ali has of recent been enmeshed ...
Just In: Borno indigenes storm National Assembly over Ndume’s suspension (PHOTOS)
by Dolapo Adelana Indigenes of Borno on Tuesday stormed the premises of the National Assembly to demand the recall of ...
APC senators express displeasure with party leadership
by Dolapo Adelana Some senators under the platform of the All Progressives Congress have expressed their displeasure with the party’s leadership. ...
The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today
These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. BUHARI IN CLOSED-DOOR MEETING WITH DOGARA President Muhammadu Buhari on ...
I have no powers to reverse Ndume’s suspension – Saraki
Senate President, Bukola Saraki has said he does not have the powers to reverse the suspension of former majority leader ...
No rift between presidency and senate – Saraki
by Dolapo Adelana Senate President, Bukola Saraki on Monday said there was no rift between the presidency and the senate. ...
Peregrino Brimah: It is obvious Dino did Not go to School
by Peregrino Brimah In the embarrassing issue of the “Certificate Saga,” as fine media prophet Woli Arole captioned it, the more ...
APC leadership to meet Senate caucus over executive, legislature rift
by Dolapo Adelana The All Progressives Congress’ National Working Committee is set to meet senators on the platform of the ...
The September Standard
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- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy