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Senate to hold valedictory session for Adeleke today

by Azeez Adeniyi Senate President, Bukola Saraki on Tuesday announced that the Senate will hold a valedictory session for late Senator Isiaka Adeleke on Wednesday. Saraki gave the mandate before the upper chamber adjourned plenary in honour of the late Osun West senator. Senate Leader Ahmed Lawan formerly announced the demise of Adeleke. [THE LEGISLATIVE... Read More

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Certificate forgery: Anambra youth demand removal of Senator Andy Uba

by Dolapo Adelana The Anambra Youth Movement (AYM) on Tuesday staged a peaceful protest calling on Senate President Bukola Saraki to suspend Andy Uba, the senator representing Anambra south, over alleged falsification of his West African Examinations Council (WAEC) certificate, The Cable reports. The youth carried placards which read “suspend Andy Uba for forgery and perjury”, “perjury and... Read More

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[The Legislative Blog]: Senate adjourns plenary to mourn late Senator Adeleke

Upon its resumption today, the Senate adjourned plenary session to Wednesday out of respect for its member, Senator Isiaka Adeleke who passed on over the weekend. A short session was however held where the senators stood in one-minute silence for the late lawmaker. Presiding over the session, Senate President Bukola Saraki said there will be... Read More

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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. 7 dead as suicide bombers attack Maiduguri Suicide bombers on Monday killed seven persons in suicide attacks at two separate locations in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. 2. EFCC charges ex-Niger gov Aliyu with N3bn fraud The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has charged the immediate... Read More

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CCT to hold Saraki, Ngwuta’s trial daily

by Dolapo Adelana The Code of Conduct Tribunal has said the trial of Senate President Bukola Saraki, a Supreme Court Justice, Sylvester Ngwuta, and others currently before it will continue on a day-by-day basis, Premium Times reports. Saraki is facing an 18-count charge for false declaration of asset while Ngwuta was slammed with an eight-count charge... Read More

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Senator Adeleke was a patriotic statesman – Saraki

by Dolapo Adelana Senate President Bukola Saraki has described the late Senator Isiaka Adeleke as a leader and a patriotic statesman. Saraki said this on Sunday in a series of tweets while reacting to the news of Isiaka’s demise. Adeleke, who before his death represented Osun West senatorial district died on Sunday morning. [Read Also:] Death... Read More

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Death of Manchester United fans unfortunate – Saraki

by Dolapo Adelana Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has expressed shock over the death of football fans through electrocution at a viewing centre in Calabar, the Cross River State capital and described the incident as tragic. Saraki in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Yusuph Olaniyonu, in Abuja, commiserated with... Read More

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[The Legislative Blog]: Even Bukola Saraki thinks the EFCC has messed up this $50m loot case

The $50 million cash discovered by the EFCC in a four-bedroom apartment at Osborne Towers in Ikoyi has turned out to be everybody’s money and nobody’s money. It’s shocking how nobody has come forward to claim such outrageous amount of loot (like since when did Nigerians start disowning money) and the discovery agency, EFCC has... Read More

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#OpenNASS: We will make what every legislator receives public, Saraki assures Nigerians

by Dolapo Adelana Senate President Bukola Saraki has said the Eighth Assembly will provide a breakdown of the earnings of each lawmaker. Speaking in an interview with Arise TV, the senate President said the Assembly’s budget was distinct from the federal budget. “On the National Assembly budget, we hope to change the way it’s been... Read More

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$50m: Nigerians deserve to know who owns the money – Saraki

by Dolapo Adelana Senate President Bukola Saraki has said the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is not properly managing the recovering of monies. Speaking during an interview with Arise TV Saraki said Nigerians determine to know who owned the $43.4m recovered by the EFCC. “I believe this is something simple that the organisation (EFCC) should manage, even... Read More

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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. Why I will not apologise to Saraki – Ndume Former Senate majority leader, Ali Ndume has said he would not apologize to Senate President, Bukola Saraki because he didn’t do anything wrong. 2. FBI declares Nigerian wanted over $5m email scam The United States Federal Bureau... Read More

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The YNaija Tracklist: Why I will not apologise to Saraki – Ndume | APC used part of discovered $50m for campaigns in 2015 – PDP | More stories

From the papers this morning – a Tracklist. Why I will not apologise to Saraki – Ndume – YNaija FBI declares Nigerian wanted over $5m email scam – YNaija APC used part of discovered $50m for campaigns in 2015 – PDP – YNaija El-Rufai launches security operation as gunmen attack Southern Kaduna community – YNaija... Read More

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Why I will not apologise to Saraki – Ndume

by Azeez Adeniyi Former Senate majority leader, Ali Ndume has said he would not apologize to Senate President, Bukola Saraki because he didn’t do anything wrong. Ndume was suspended for six months after demanding for investigations into allegations against Saraki and Dino Melaye. Saraki was accused of importing an SUV car with fake papers while... Read More

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Religious bodies have a role to play in revamping the education sector – Saraki

by Dolapo Adelana Senate President, Bukola Saraki Saturday urged religious groups to continue to supporting government in providing sound education for the youths in Nigeria. Saraki said religious groups pioneered the funding, establishment and nurturing of educational institutions from pre-colonial periods. The senate president said this in Ilorin during the 75th Anniversary of the Ansarul... Read More

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We won’t stop looking for abducted Chibok girls – Saraki

by Azeez Adeniyi Senate President, Bukola Saraki has called for concerted efforts to rescue over 200 school girls abducted from Chibok community in Borno by Boko Haram terrorists three years ago. He said this on the third anniversary of the abduction of the girls. Saraki said the Senate will continue to advocate for the rescue... Read More

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[The Legislative Blog]: “The Customs boss uniform issue is unimportant” | 7 things we learnt from Bukola Saraki’s interview

Senate President Bukola Saraki recently spoke to Daily Trust Newspaper in an exclusive interview and he touched on some of the issues that are currently trailing his position and the Senate as a whole. From the Senate’s rift with the Executive to the Customs duty controversy, his trial before the Code of Conduct Tribunal, the... Read More

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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) is political. Saraki, who said this in an interview with Daily Trust stated that he knows those trying to cause a rift between himself and President Muhammadu Buhari. He said, “The people who are saying that... Read More

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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. REPS THREATEN ZERO ALLOCATION FOR TRANSPORT MINISTRY IN 2017 BUDGET The House of Representatives has expressed dissatisfaction with the Federal Ministry of Transport over its implementation of its 2016 budget. 2. ‘SARAKI’S CCT TRIAL SHOULD BE DROPPED, APC SENATORS TELL PARTY’ Some senators elected on... Read More

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Just In: President Buhari launches economy recovery plan (PHOTOS)

by Dolapo Adelana President Muhammadu Buhari has launched the country’s Economic Recovery and Growth Plan. The event took place at 11am inside the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa, Abuja before the commencement of the weekly Federal Executive Council meeting. Those in attendance include, the Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo; President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki; Speaker of... Read More

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

by Dolapo Adelana These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. 1. “One day I almost committed suicide…” | Julius Agwu shares his experience of surviving brain tumour (WATCH) Entertainer Julius Agwu has narrated the harrowing experience of how he survived brain tumours. 2. How Saraki connived with PDP to undermine APC, Buhari – Shehu... Read More

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‘Saraki’s CCT trial should be dropped, APC senators tell party’

by Dolapo Adelana Some senators elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) loyal to Senate President, Bukola Saraki has told the party’s National Working Committee that they want the Code of Conduct Trial of the senate president dropped, The Punch reports. The senators said this on Tuesday when the APC caucus at the... Read More

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How Saraki connived with PDP to undermine APC, Buhari – Shehu Sani (LISTEN)

by Dolapo Adelana Senator Shehu Sani, the senator representing Kaduna Central senatorial district once accused Senate President, Bukola Saraki of working against the wish of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and President Muhammadu Buhari. According to an audio recording released by online news medium Sahara Reporters, the vocal senator said this in Abuja on June... Read More

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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, Ali Ndume. Some protesters had besieged the National Assembly, demanding the recall of Ndume who was suspended for six months. According to NAN, a source in the national assembly said they had intended to recall Ndume at... Read More

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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 make meningitis vaccinations free in public healthcare facilities across the country. This followed a motion titled: “Outbreak of Meningitis and the Urgent Need to Curb its Spread & Stop Further Deaths” sponsored by Senator Gbenga... Read More

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Just In: APC leadership in meeting with party senators (PHOTOS)

by Dolapo Adelana The National Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) led by John Odigie-Oyegun is currently in a meeting with its members in the Senate. Senate President Bukola Saraki is present at the meeting alongside other senators. The meeting is to discuss the current infraction between the upper legislative chamber and the... Read More

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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. BUHARI IN CLOSED-DOOR MEETING WITH DOGARA President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday had a closed-door meeting with Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. 2. NO RIFT BETWEEN PRESIDENCY AND SENATE – SARAKI Senate President, Bukola Saraki on Monday said there... Read More

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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 of the senate, Ali Ndume. Ndume was suspended last week after calling for investigations into allegations against senate president, Bukola Saraki and Dino Melaye. While speaking with State House correspondents after a meeting with President... Read More

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[The Presidential Blog] President Buhari is finally meeting with Senate leaders

It’s been a rocky two weeks between the Presidency and the Senate – from the second rejection of Ibrahim Magu, to the Senate’s refusal to deal with the nomination of INEC RECs and worst of all the rumours flying around about the disintegration of the Buhari administration in the face of the said “face-off”. It... Read More

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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. Saraki said this while responding to a tweet from a Twitter user, @TheManSquash who tweeted, “No development can arise if Bukola Saraki and Muhammadu Buhari do not come together to resolve the rift between the... Read More

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Just In: Buhari in closed-door meeting with Dogara

by Dolapo Adelana President Muhammadu Buhari is currently in a closed-door meeting with Speaker of the House of Representatives, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. According to Premium Times, Dogara went into the president’s office at about 11:57 a.m. Sources at the villa also said Senate President, Bukola Saraki will also be meeting with Buhari after Dogara.... Read More

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