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November 28, 2024

Senate Passes President Tinubu’s Tax Reform Bill

The Senate has passed the Tax Reform Bill introduced by President Bola Tinubu into law. The bill was first presented by Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele and has officially been passed into law after a closed-door session. The Tax Reform Bills are designed to revamp Nigeria’s tax system to enhance revenue generation, simplify compliance, and promote... Read More

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September 9, 2023

African Union (AU) Becomes A Member of G20 | Is G20 replacing the G7?

Since the announcement of the G20 Summit in India, sources have claimed that the African Union (AU) will be the next member inaugurated into the international economic forum. A consensus was allegedly achieved, as the news was to be announced at the G20 Leaders’ Summit held in New Delhi, India. On September 9, 2023, the... Read More

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January 24, 2019

Godfathers are only as powerful as we let them be – Ferdy Adimefe, NASS candidate speaks on 2019 ambition

The much talked about 2019 General Elections holds days away. With a number of the young candidates running for office relatively unknown, YNaija has in the last 3 months through the series #YNaijaPolitico, offered a free platform to boost the chances of these candidates not more than 35 years of age – notwithstanding the political office they are running... Read More

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2019: Political realignment is a reminder our politicians care only about themselves

As it was in 2014, so it is in 2018. At the last count, three Governors, National Assembly members and the Senate President and some other political leaders have moved from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and vice versa. As expected all of them gave several reasons for... Read More

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FYI: Federal High Courts have limited jurisdiction over land compensation issues

The strange thing about Nigeria, is that we are so isolated in our different regions, that we never quite understand or appreciate the issues that other regions face. This is especially true of the Niger Delta regions and their continuing struggle to find a balance between protecting and preserving their environment and allowing the multinational... Read More

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PENGASSAN

In case you were wondering, PENGASSAN does fall under federal jurisdiction

The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigerian (PENGASSAN) is always in the news, but over the last two years it feels like they are always in the news and in the courts. It is understandable considering Nigeria hasn’t quite figured out how to transport imported fuel products from its ports to its... Read More

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Drug abuse

December 12, 2017

[The Injustice Blog] How to stop drug abuse among Nigerians

From our bus park to our secondary school break rooms, illegal substances are being smoked, licked, inhaled and injected by school teachers, nursing mother, aged drivers and teenagers. The number of drug related deaths in Nigeria have skyrocketed and addiction is becoming a real scourge for families trying to make a way for themselves. How... Read More

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October 26, 2017

[The Legislative Blog]: “I did not make any allegations against Aisha Buhari” – Sen Misau clears the air

In an attempt to clarify the burning situation involving him and the Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, Senator Isa Misau has denied making any allegations against First Lady, Aisha Buhari. It was reported earlier today that the Senator representing Bauchi Central in the upper chamber accused IGP Idris of giving the First Lady two SUVs.... Read More

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October 24, 2017

[The Legislative Blog]: Senator Shehu Sani has the perfect analogy for Maina’s reinstatement

From the Twitter fingers that brought you the animal farm analogy for Nigeria’s political situation months ago comes another thought-provoking breakdown of this administration’s latest undoing, this time using football. The referee ruled that Mainaldo's goal was offside;that was after the spectators protested.The linesmen blaming each other. — Senator Shehu Sani (@ShehuSani) October 24, 2017... Read More

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October 16, 2017

[The Legislative Blog]: If you’re Nigerian and in Russia, Dino Melaye wants to hang out with you tonight

Senator Dino Melaye is in Russia for official legislative duties. The 122 thousand people who follow him on Instagram have been treated to over 30 photos (and counting) from the trip and more importantly, the 137th Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly meeting he’s attending. Melaye has had an impressive run in Russia so far. He has taken the... Read More

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October 15, 2017

[The Legislative Blog]: You won’t believe who Dino Melaye is hanging out with in Russia

It’s almost hard to believe but embattled senator, Dino Melaye was in the company of Russian president, Vladimir Putin yesterday. “Haters beware! I know powerful men” should have been Melaye’s caption when he shared the proud moment via Instagram on Saturday but Dino went a totally different path. His caption “With President Putin holding me... Read More

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October 11, 2017

[The Legislative Blog]: Watch Ben Murray-Bruce lash out at fellow senators for harbouring drug addicts

It must have been such a bitter pill to swallow for all the senators who were present at plenary on Tuesday but Senator Ben Murray-Bruce went in hard as he made his submission on the issue of drug abuse on the House floor. So a motion “The Need to Check the Rising Menace of Pharmaceutical... Read More

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institutions, budget

October 9, 2017

[The Legislative Blog]: How the Senate plans to tackle youth unemployment in Nigeria

The Nigerian Senate is now interested in having conversations that will open up new paths to reducing youth unemployment in Nigeria. The upper chamber held its first Senate Youth Roundtable on Monday with Senate President Bukola Saraki at the forefront of the conversation. The essence of the Senate Youth Roundtable is to “review the efficacy... Read More

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October 7, 2017

[The Legislative Blog]: Nigeria is going to the World Cup and Bukola Saraki can’t keep calm

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have just beaten their Zambian counterparts to qualify for the 2018 World Cup. Let’s not even lie, all of us can’t keep calm right now but on seeing the Senate President’s reaction to that Alex Iwobi goal, we’ll have to take a seat for him to show off. It’s not... Read More

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October 4, 2017

[The Legislative Blog]: The people of Kwara are reportedly tired of the Sarakis

Or so it seems! According to Sahara Reporters, women and youth in Ilorin held a rally calling for “an end to the Saraki dynasty” in the state. The protesters brandished placards that read vague messages “Kwarans say enough is enough”, ” Cholera, Lassa Fever, Yellow Fever, stop the denial” etc. None of the messages on... Read More

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October 4, 2017

[The Legislative Blog]: “IGP Idris is impregnating policewomen and promoting them” | Senator Misau raises fresh allegations

Senator Isah Misau, representing Bauchi Central in the Upper Chamber really does have a truckload of dirt on the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris. Raising fresh allegations against the IGP at plenary today, Misau said, “The IG is openly having two relationships with police women which he gave special promotion. One of them is... Read More

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September 29, 2017

[The Legislative Blog]: Look who Bukola Saraki spent Friday evening with

It’s TGIF! Literally… Senate President, Bukola Saraki was at the Presidential evening earlier this evening where he attended a special Juma’at service with President Muhammadu Buhari; Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai; Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris and former Vice President, Namadi Sambo (who else is surprised Sambo is hanging out in... Read More

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September 28, 2017

[The Legislative Blog]: Jibrin has been on suspension for one year but when will 180 legislative days elapse?

On this day in 2016, Hon Abdulmumin Jibrin, the lawmaker representing Kiru/Bebeji constituency in the House of Representatives, was served a 180-day suspension as punishment for dragging the House through mud with accusations and counter accusations in a widely-publicised budget padding scandal. Hon Jibrin served as the House of Reps Committee on Appropriation but was... Read More

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September 26, 2017

[The Legislative Blog]: After 2 months of recess, NASS resumes plenary but not without some drama

It’s Wednesday, 26th September and as you go about your daily business, know that fire just landed on the mountain for one of Nigeria’s lawmakers. Senator Dino Melaye is set to be a historical scapegoat in Nigeria’s political system. The National Assembly resumed its annual recess earlier today and as both houses began deliberations on... Read More

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September 6, 2017

[The Legislative Blog]: Senator Murray-Bruce proposes a “part-time Senate” but TwitterNG won’t hear of it

Senator Ben Murray-Bruce continues to fall victim of these Twitter attacks because he just won’t learn. In his few years as Senator and common sense exponent, Murray-Bruce has become more famous for proposing policies via social media but staying remarkably silent on the House floor. Needless to say, he’s loaded with brilliant, progressive ideas but... Read More

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August 31, 2017

[The Legislative Blog]: We’re trying to understand this new, remorseful Dino Melaye

When a man admits that he needs to repent, the first question that comes to mind is, “What are your sins?”. When it’s a Nigerian politician who publicly admits that “he must repent”, then we need to converge at a town hall meeting and watch him spill. Senator Dino Melaye was invited to speak at... Read More

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August 29, 2017

[The Legislative Blog]: Sen Dino Melaye won’t tell you he was booed at Notting Hill Carnival (WATCH)

Contrary to everything you’ve seen on his Instagram and read on blogs about Senator Dino Melaye “having a ball” at the Notting Hill Carnival in London, we found proof that things didn’t go quite well for him. Senator Melaye had earlier shared photos of himself clowning around at the carnival and singing his mockery classic,... Read More

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August 24, 2017

[The Legislative Blog] A bill to check illegal recruitment in Federal Civil Service will be given priority – Saraki

Nigeria’s Senate President, Bukola Saraki has said the passage of a bill to annihilate the rate of illegal recruitment in Federal agencies will be accelerated as soon as the National Assembly resumes. The bill is proposed to be titled, “Existing Vacancies in the Federal Civil Service (Prohibition) Bill”. Key Excerpts: “The Existing Vacancies Bill will put... Read More

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August 23, 2017

[The Legislative Blog]: An ode to the rats of Aso Villa, as told by Senator Shehu Sani

Since we’re all being childish… Since the presidency is taking us all on a ride and selling us an idiotic story about rats infesting the Nigerian president’s office… Senator Shehu Sani of the weaker animals fame has penned an ode to the powerful rodents that have kept the President away from his workspace, and we... Read More

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August 23, 2017

[The Legislative Blog]: Senator Murray-Bruce’s constituents are threatening to recall him and we’re wondering why

While we’re still grappling with the lengthy and tiring recall process that is set to see Kogi West representative, Senator Dino Melaye out of the upper chamber and mark a milestone for Nigeria’s democracy, another Senator may soon be facing the same fate in the hands of his constituents. So, constituents of Bayelsa East senatorial... Read More

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Jibrin

August 21, 2017

[The Legislative Blog]: Hon Jibrin’s response to President Buhari’s speech captures all our thoughts

This morning, President Muhammadu Buhari addressed Nigerians for the first time since he left the country for medical treatment in London. Upon his arrival on Saturday, Nigerians were promised a 7am live broadcast on Monday and anticipation had heightened. The broadcast ended 5 minutes after it started, not because of a failure in network or... Read More

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August 18, 2017

[The Legislative Blog]: Senator Shehu Sani urges Nigerians to get involved in the hate speech bill

Following the spate of hate speeches that have overrun the country and its tendency to cause tension among groups, Senate President Bukola Saraki on Tuesday said the Hate Speech bill will be given priority when the Senate resumes its annual leave. While Saraki made it known that the bill will, among other things, propose punitive... Read More

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August 16, 2017

[The Legislative Blog]: Here’s how Senator Shehu Sani feels about the attack on Charly Boy

Nigerian entertainer turned full time activist, Charly Boy has been at the centre of the protest calling for the resumption or resignation of President Muhammadu Buhari. On Tuesday, the 66-year-old was nearly lynched by men who are alleged pro-Buhari protesters as he and other members of the #Resumeorresign group took their grievance to the Wuse... Read More

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August 14, 2017

[The Legislative Blog] Shehu Sani strikes in support of ASUU

In continuation of his support for the indefinite ASUU strike, Senator Shehu Sani (Kaduna Central) has said the concerned authorities should think about the future of those students who would be affected by the strike. What he wrote earlier: “First, I wholeheartedly support ASUU strike. Secondly, I call on the Executive to dialogue and meet... Read More

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