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[The Legislative Blog]: Apostle Dino Melaye wants us to call a crusade on the 2017 budget
A gathering of saints filled with the Spirit, loaded with their bottles of anointing oil, power-filled handkerchiefs, blemish-free white garments, spewing firebrand prayer points on Nigeria's 2017 budget. As for…
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N40m budgeted for Aso Rock wildlife while Nigerians are hungry – Ben Bruce
Senator representing Bayelsa East, Ben Bruce has revealed that N40 million has been set aside in the 2017 budget to feed wildlife in the Presidential villa. In a series of…
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2017 budget must be checked with ‘celestial eyes’, ‘anointing oil’ – Dino Melaye
Senator representing Kogi West, Dino Melaye has said the 2017 budget was not different from previous ones which had frivolous needs planted into them. He stated this in Abuja while…
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Sen. Bukola Saraki slips to number 10 on the latest YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for senators
The latest YNaija Effectiveness Ranking sees Senate President Bukola Saraki slip out of the top 10. Senator Saraki occupied the number 2 spot in our last ranking but the past…
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Despite President Buhari’s absence, our democracy is working – Saraki
by Dolapo Adelana Senate President Bukola Saraki says the absence of President Muhammadu Buhari has created no vacuum in the country's democratic process. Saraki stated this Wednesday night via his…
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[The Legislative Blog]: Did the Senate just uncover padding in the 2017 budget?
First of all, it comes as no surprise that this irregularity was found in the budget proposal of the Ministry of Power, Works and Housing headed by Mr Babatunde Fashola…
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Senates queries Lai Mohammed, says IGR from culture sector unacceptable
The Senate on Tuesday expressed displeasure at Minister for Information and Culture Alhaji Lai Mohammed at the low revenue generated from the culture sector by the Ministry. During a budget…
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[The Legislative Blog]: Who got paid to print this National Assembly budget hearing banner?
While many of you may have all your attention on the speeches and deliberations at today's public hearing of the 2017 National Budget by the joint sitting of the Nigerian…
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Magu to defend EFCC’s N17.2bn allocation on Tuesday
Embattled acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu will appear before the Senate on Tuesday to defend the agency's budget. Magu's appointment had been declined…
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Senate to hold public hearing for 2017 budget on Monday
The Senate on Monday will hold a public hearing on the 2017 Appropriation Bill submitted to it by President Muhammadu Buhari. Chairman, Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Senator…
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Peregrino Brimah: Indefinite absconsion- Buhari should put Nigeria first and honorably resign
by Peregrino Brimah "I am the product of the workers of South Africa who, in the mines, factories, fields and offices of our country, have pursued the principle that…
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‘President Buhari may return from vacation Saturday’
President Muhammadu Buhari is scheduled to return to the country from his vacation to the United Kingdom this Saturday, Leadership reports. According to a source, only a last minute change…
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Senate can approve Buhari’s vacation extension without sitting – Presidency
The Presidency on Wednesday said the Senate does not need to sit to approve President Muhammadu Buhari's vacation extension letter. Special Assistant to the President on National Assembly Matters, Ita…
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Saraki appoints Baba Ahmed as new Chief of Staff
Senate president Bukola Saraki has appointed Baba Ahmed as his new Chief of Staff, Channels TV reports. In a statement by his Special Adviser (Media and Publicity), Yusuph Olaniyonu, the…
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UPDATE: ‘Buhari writes Osinbajo to send Onnoghen’s name to Senate’
President Muhammadu Buhari has written a letter to Acting President Yemi Osinbajo, requesting that he forwards the name of Justice Walter Onnoghen to the Senate for confirmation as the Chief…
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Foreign loan: Senate tells Amaechi to withdraw ‘indicting’ statement
The Senate on Wednesday directed Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi to withdraw the statement he made in Ilorin on Monday during the North Central Town Hall meeting by the Federal…
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‘Osinbajo to send Onnoghen’s name to Senate for confirmation’
The Acting President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, is set to send the name of the Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen, to the Senate for confirmation as the substantive CJN,…
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Senate screens 23 non-career ambassadorial nominees
The Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs on Tuesday screened 23 non-career ambassadorial nominees out of 46. The Chairperson of the committee, Sen. Monsurat Sunmonu said though the screening started late,…
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[The Legislative Blog]: The day power failed the powerful
Some news sites had the prefix "Breaking", others had "Just In" while a few others just simply reported it without drama. What's the news here though? There was power failure…
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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today
These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. POLICE RECOVER MILLIONS ALLEGEDLY PAID TO INEC OFFICIALS BY WIKE (PHOTOS) The Nigeria Police Force has recovered millions of naira…
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Senate acknowledge receipt of Buhari’s letter to extend UK vacation
The Senate on Tuesday confirmed that it has received a letter from President Muhammadu Buhari requesting the extension of his 10-day vacation in UK. Spokesperson of the Senate, Senator Aliyu…
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Just In: Power failure mars Senate ambassadorial screening
The ambassadorial screening on Tuesday of 46 nominees sent to the senate by President Muhammadu Buhari for screening was marred by power failure. The light at Room 324, Senate New Building, venue…
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The YNaija Tracklist: Declare your health status, PDP tells Buhari | National Assembly budget not secret – Senator | More stories
From the papers this morning - a Tracklist. Declare your health status, PDP tells Buhari - YNaija 'Senate has received Buhari's letter' - YNaija No need to reconvene to discuss…
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‘Senate has received Buhari’s letter’
The Special Adviser to the Senate President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Yusuph Olaniyonu, has confirmed the transmission of the letter from the Presidency to the leadership of the National…
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[The Legislative Blog]: Saraki meets road transport workers
Senate President Bukola Saraki received the National Executive Committee of the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN) in Abuja on Friday. Besides honouring with the position of Grand Patron of…
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Get yourself a customs uniform, Senate orders Hameed Ali
The senate committee on customs and excise duties on Thursday questioned Hameed Ali for not wearing the uniform of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to show his designation as comptroller-general…
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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. Senate to review construction costs of Vice President official residence The Chairman Senate Committee on the Federal Capital Territory, Senator…
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The YNaija Tracklist: Angry protesters stone Mimiko’s convoy in Akure | German airline Lufthansa says it will not use Kaduna airport | More stories
From the papers this morning – a Tracklist. Pump-action rifles: Customs transfer ‘indicted’ officers to Abuja - YNaija Angry protesters stone Mimiko’s convoy in Akure - YNaija Senate to review…
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Senate to review construction costs of Vice President official residence
The Chairman Senate Committee on the Federal Capital Territory, Senator Dino Melaye has said the National Assembly will review the contract for the construction of the official residence of the…
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Senate to allow Magu defend EFCC budget
Despite the corruption allegations against him, the Senate will allow acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to defend the agency's budget, Vanguard reports. Chairman, Senate Committee…
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