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Approve bailout for FG’s N174bn pension arrears, Senate urges Buhari

The Senate on Tuesday urged President Muhammadu Buhari to approve bailout fund to tackle the challenges being faced by pensioners in the country. The upper chamber said the fund will…

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Seized SUV: Customs refuse to appear before Senate committee

The Nigeria Customs Service on Tuesday failed to send an official to appear before the Senate Committee Ethics investigating the purchase of the vehicle with alleged fake National Assembly documents.…

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Buhari sends names of two ministerial nominees for confirmation

by Azeez Adeniyi President Muhammadu Buhari has sent names of two new ministerial nominees to the senate for confirmation. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the letter containing…

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INEC RECs: Senate will regret its decision to threaten Buhari – Sagay

The Chairman, Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption, Prof. Itse Sagay (SAN) has described the decision of the Senate to suspend the confirmation of RECs of the Independent National Electoral Commission…

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The Thread: Dino Melaye is a distraction from the Senate’s uselessness. Here is how

These past few weeks, we have been regaled with a combo of Zee World and Africa Magic drama, coming out from the stables of the Senate. We have watched with…

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We cannot be intimidated from performing our duties – Saraki

by Dolapo Adelana Senate President, Bukola Saraki has said the upper legislative chamber will not bow to any form of intimidation in the discharge of its constitutional duties. Saraki said…

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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today

by Dolapo Adelana These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. 1. Senate suspends confirmation of INEC RECs over Buhari’s stance on Magu The senate on Tuesday suspended…

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Pius Adesanmi: To Dino’s people: This is not Amodi

by Pius Adesanmi. Thanks to Bamidele Ademola-Olateju for letting me in on Dino's latest video. It is obvious he crossed the market on his way to the office to record…

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Senate paid N62.5m for bulletproof SUV not N298m – Spokesman

by Dolapo Adelana The Senate has said the bulletproof Range Rover Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) impounded by the Nigeria Customs Service was bought for N62.5m and not N298m as reported.…

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It never happened… Customs did not seize 13 vehicles from me – Senator Barau

by Dolapo Adelana The Senator representing Kano North, Jibrin Barau, has denied the allegation that the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS), seized 13 vehicles from his residence. On Monday, the zonal commander…

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Just In: Senate suspends confirmation of INEC RECs over Buhari’s stance on Magu

by Dolapo Adelana The Senate has suspended the confirmation of 27 Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) sent to it by President Muhammadu Buhari. Senator Peter…

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How exactly is Dino Melaye a Senator in a sane country? 5 takeaways from this incredible madness

It's almost impossible to single out one exact moment as the worst from the recent travails of Dino Melaye. Such is the sheer ridiculousness that Nigeria has been subjected to…

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[The Legislative Blog]: Did Dino Melaye just show up at plenary in an academic gown?

Senator Petty is back again. After doing that disgraceful victory dance that sealed Nigeria's status as a 'fucked up' country, Senator Dino Melaye hit his newest level of low by…

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‘I finished NYSC in 2001’ | Dino Melaye shows certificate

Senator representing Kogi West, Dino Melaye has said he finished the compulsory National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in 2001. Melaye had earlier posted a picture of himself and some of…

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N’Assembly may pass 2017 budget before May – Sen. Goje

Chairman Senate Committee on Appropriation, Danjuma Goje has said the Senate may pass the 2017 Appropriation Bill before May. Goje who disclosed this on Monday warned heads of Ministries, Departments…

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[The Legislative Blog]: Dance of victory or shame? We’re not sure what Dino Melaye is doing (WATCH)

Senator Dino Melaye was vindicated at a Senate committee hearing earlier on Monday. The Vice Chancellor of Ahmadu Bello University, Ibrahim Garba appeared before the Senate Ethics Committee and declared…

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SUV scandal: We must guard the Senate against those who wish to rubbish the institution – Saraki

by Dolapo Adelana Senate President, Bukola Saraki has said the upper legislative chamber should not allow itself to be rubbished for political reasons. The Senate president said this on Monday when he…

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UPDATE: “I am not an importer…” | Saraki denies fake SUV documents allegations

by Dolapo Adelana Senate President, Bukola Saraki has denied any knowledge of the fake documents for a Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) bought in his name. scandal Saraki, who appeared before…

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BREAKING: Bukola Saraki appears before Senate Ethics committee over SUV scandal

by Dolapo Adelana Senate President, Bukola Saraki has appeared before the Senate Committee on Ethics and Privileges over the alleged use of fake documents to clear his Range Rover SUV.…

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I agree Dino Melaye graduated from ABU – Sen. Ndume

by Dolapo Adelana Senator Ali Ndume has said he agrees that the Senator representing Kogi West Senatorial district, Dino Melaye graduated from the Ahmadu Bello University (ABU). Ndume, who raised…

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BREAKING: Dino Melaye graduated with a 3rd class | ABU VC tells Senate

The Vice Chancellor of Ahmadu Bello University, Ibrahim Garba has said Senator Dino Melaye graduated from the institution. He said this when he appeared before the Senate ethics committee on…

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Opinion: Mr President, forget about Ibrahim Magu. Pick Yoruba or Igbo for the job!

by Bayo Oluwasanmi For the second time, the confirmation of Ibrahim Magu, the acting EFCC Chairman was dealt a lethal blow by the Bukola Abiku Mesujamba Saraki led senate. That…

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BREAKING: I graduated from Ahmadu Bello University | Dino Melaye admits under oath

Senator Dino Melaye on Monday admitted under oath that he graduated from the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. Melaye is presently appearing before the Senate committee for Ethics and Privileges. The Vice…

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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories you should monitor today. ‘EFCC report indicts Saraki, aides of N19bn Paris Club scam’  The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has submitted a…

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The YNaija Tracklist: ‘EFCC report indicts Saraki, aides of N19bn Paris Club scam’ | PDP crisis: Sheriff, Makarfi at war again | More stories

From the papers this morning – a Tracklist. ‘EFCC report indicts Saraki, aides of N19bn Paris Club scam’ - YNaija Abuja airport: FG to embark on another 18-week runway upgrade -…

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Some elements in the presidency leaked El-Rufai’s memo to the media – Tunde Bakare

by Azeez Adeniyi General Overseer of the Latter Rain Assembly, Pastor Tunde Bakare has condemned the arrest of only some set of persons after the clash between the indigenes and…

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Senate investigates alleged N4trn revenue loss in customs

by Azeez Adeniyi The Senate has started investigations into an alleged revenue leakage of about N4trn in the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) between 2006 and 2016. Chairman, Senate Committee on…

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Senate to summon ABU authorities over Dino Melaye’s certificate scandal

by Dolapo Adelana The Senate will this week summon authorities of the Ahmadu Bello University to clear the air on the certificate scandal rocking the senator representing Kogi West senatorial…

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Only Buhari can decide Magu’s fate – Malami

by Dolapo Adelana The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami (SAN), has said only President Muhammadu Buhari has the constitutional right to determine the fate…

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The YNaija Cover this evening – the 25th of March

Read the full stories and analyses here, here and here now!

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