Bukola Saraki

Probe: I hold no grudges against Saraki, Melaye – Ali Ndume

by Azeez Adeniyi Former Senate leader, Ali Ndume has said he bears no hate or malice towards Senate President, Bukola Saraki and Dino Melaye. He said this while responding to insinuations that his call for the probe of both lawmakers was due to his removal as Senate leader. Ndume said it was the tradition of... Read More

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Where is Gbemisola Saraki?

Before the 8th Assembly came to be led by a fresh face of Federal politics, Dr Bukola Saraki, there was another member of his clan running that scene for 12 years without excessive fanfare. Gbemisola Ruqayyah Sathe other politically inclined offspring of second republic Senator and unforgettable “godfather” of Nigerian politics, Olusola Saraki who died... Read More

Thinking Through

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PROFILE: Who is afraid of Ibrahim Magu?

by Wilfred Okiche “In the light of the foregoing, Magu has failed the integrity test and will eventually constitute a liability to the anti-corruption stand of the current government.” Thus ended the official security report from the Department of State Services on the Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Mr Ibrahim Mustafa... Read More

Cover Stories, Thinking Through

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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. Saraki never threatened to shut down the govt – Senate spokesman Senate spokesman, Sabi Abdullahi has denied reports that the upper chamber threatened to shut down the government. 2. Kaduna airport not safe for local, foreign flight operations – Reps The House of Representatives on Thursday... Read More

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The YNaija Tracklist: CBN offers $100m forex for corporate customers | Trump ultimatum: Pass health bill Friday or Obamacare stays | More stories

From the papers this morning – a Tracklist. Saraki never threatened to shut down the govt – Senate spokesman – YNaija Kaduna airport not safe for local, foreign flight operations – Reps – YNaija Grass-cutting contract: We have been unable to locate about 20 companies -Senate – YNaija ‘You are mad…all you do is impregnate... Read More

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Saraki never threatened to shut down the govt – Senate spokesman

by Azeez Adeniyi Senate spokesman, Sabi Abdullahi has denied reports that the upper chamber threatened to shut down the government. There had been reports that the Senate made the threat after some political appointees failed to honour its invitations. Hameed Ali, comptroller-general of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), and Babachir Lawal, secretary to the government... Read More

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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. Cynthia Osokogu’s killers sentenced to death A Lagos High Court, Igbosere on Thursday sentenced to death two men found guilty of murdering Miss Cynthia Osokogu on July 22, 2012. 2. Senate rejects 82-year-old ambassadorial nominee, approves 45 others The senate on Thursday... Read More

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Saraki’s impounded vehicle was not budgeted for by N’Assembly – Falana

by Azeez Adeniyi Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN) has accused the Senate of trying to punish Comptroller General of Customs Hameed Ali. There had been reports that the Customs seized an imported bulletproof Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) belonging to Senate President Bukola Saraki. It has been rumoured that this has been the reason the... Read More

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AGF intervenes in Senate-Ali uniform saga, writes Saraki

by Azeez Adeniyi The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami has written to the Senate President, Bukola Saraki over the face off between the Senate and Comptroller General of the Senate, Hameed Ali. Malami in the letter stated that it was sub-judicial for the upper chamber to insist Ali should wear uniform. This was... Read More

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Why Saraki was never invited before he was charged – CCB

by Dolapo Adelana The Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) on Tuesday gave reasons why it did not invite Senate President Bukola Saraki to explain discrepancies in his asset declaration form before charging him to court, The Nation reports. A senior official of the CCB, Samuel Madojemu, told the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), said Ssraki’s... Read More

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I have nothing to do with vehicle seized by Customs – Saraki

by Dolapo Adelana Senate President Bukola Saraki has said he has nothing to do with the importation of a vehicle seized by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS). At Tuesday’s plenary session, a former senate leader, Ali Ndume, raised a point of order requesting the senate to investigate an allegation that the red chamber was at... Read More

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BREAKING: Senate begins investigation into alleged customs’ seizure of ‘Saraki’s car

The Senate is set to investigate the alleged seizure of a bulletproof car reportedly owned by Senate President, Bukola Saraki. The upper chamber on Tuesday directed its committee on ethics and privileges to investigate the allegation. It was reported that the alleged car was seized by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS). There has also been... Read More

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Saraki visits Babangida in Minna (PHOTOS)

by Dolapo Adelana Senate President Bukola Saraki on Sunday visited Head of State, General Ibrahim Babangida at his home in Minna, the Niger state capital. Some of those present at the meeting include Kano Governor, Alhaji Umar Ganduje and Senator Dino Melaye. Details of what was discussed between both men is unknown as at the... Read More

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‘Buhari receives report on Magu’s rejection from Senate’

by Dolapo Adelana President Muhammadu Buhari has reportedly received a report from the Senate on its rejection of acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu., according to Vanguard. It was learnt that the written communication was forwarded to the president by Senate President Bukola Saraki. The Senior Special Assistant to... Read More

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Why the Senate rejected Magu – Saraki

by Dolapo Adelana Senate President Bukola Saraki has said the upper legislative chamber did not reject the acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Mr. Ibrahim Magu, because of a damning report issued by the Department of State Services which questioned Magu’s integrity. Saraki stated this over the weekend an interview with TVC... Read More

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Tales by moonlight II: Bukky and the gang versus Ali and Magu

by Abayomi G. Omotayo Disclaimer: all characters appearing in this story are fictitious and a figment of the author’s imagination. Any resemblance to real persons, real or dead is purely coincidental In the Mostly Banana Republic of Naija, there is never a dull moment. One day, one drama, at least. The more you... Read More

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[The Legislative Blog]: What on earth are Senator Bukola Saraki and others doing in Morocco?

We do not know what the mission is but what we do know is that Senate President Bukola Saraki has led a delegation of senators to Morocco and they have met with the Moroccan Senate President and parliament. Details of the meetings they’ve held are not known but what we know again is they are... Read More

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We found our Senators, but we’re not sure we should have | YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for Senators

Last week was a confusing one. It looked like we couldn’t find our Senators. Good news – we located them. But in even more confusing developments, we realized they were in Morocco, of all places. Some of them, anyway (including Bukola Saraki and Dino Melaye.) It’s tempting to say it would have been better for all... Read More

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Saraki should not be senate president, if Magu can be rejected – Ndume

by Azeez Adeniyi Former Senate Majority leader, Ali Ndume has said Bukola Saraki shouldn’t be the Senate President if the upper chamber fails to confirm Ibrahim Magu as Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The Senate had rejected Magu’s nomination after the DSS in a letter said he was unfit to lead... 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. AGAIN! SENATE MANDATES CUSTOMS CG TO APPEAR BEFORE IT IN UNIFORM ON WEDNESDAY The Senate on Tuesday mandated the Comptroller-general of the Nigerian Customs Service Hameed Ali to appear before it unfailingly on Wednesday by 10:30am. 2. BOKO HARAM EXECUTES 3 MILITARY SPIES IN NEW VIDEO... Read More

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Just In: Customs Comptroller-General in private meeting with Saraki

by Azeez Adeniyi Comptroller General of Customs, Hameed Ali is presently in a private meeting with Senate President Bukola Saraki at the National Assembly complex, TheCable reports. According to the news platform, Ali arrived the complex just before 6pm. The meeting is coming after the Senate summoned Ali over plans to seize vehicles without paid... Read More

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N’Assembly to pass 2017 budget by March – Saraki

by Dolapo Adelana Senate President Bukola Saraki says the legislature aims to pass the 2017 budget by the end of March. “This month is our deadline to finish work on the budget and return it to the executive,” Saraki said after he met with President Muhammadu Buhari alongside Speaker Yakubu Dogara. President Buhari presented a... Read More

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[The Presidential Blog] Saraki, Dogara and Kawu Samaila looking like Yoruba Demons at the State House

The Presidency informed us earlier that the President was meeting with the Senate President and the Speaker of the House of Representatives. President @MBuhari is meeting with Senate President @bukolasaraki and Speaker @YakubDogara — Presidency Nigeria (@NGRPresident) March 14, 2017 While we were waiting for the official statement on the details of the meeting, we... Read More

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Just In: President Buhari in meeting with Saraki, Dogara

by Dolapo Adelana President Muhammadu Buhari is currently meeting with Senate President Bukola Saraki and the speaker of the House of Representatives Yakubu Dogara, according to the Presidency. Details of the meeting remains unknown. President @MBuhari is meeting with Senate President @bukolasaraki and Speaker @YakubDogara — Presidency Nigeria (@NGRPresident) March 14, 2017

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Again! Senate mandates Customs CG to appear before it in uniform on Wednesday

by Dolapo Adelana The Senate on Tuesday mandated the Comptroller-general of the Nigerian Customs Service Hameed Ali to appear before it unfailingly on Wednesday by 10:30am. The decision of the Senate followed a letter sent by Ali saying he would not be able to honour the invitation because of a prior meeting he had. But... Read More

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Just In: Customs CG dishonors call to appear before Senate

by Dolapo Adelana The Comptroller-general of the Nigerian Customs Service Hameed Ali says he will not appear before the Senate on Wednesday. Ali said this in a letter he sent to the red chamber. The letter read by the clerk of the Senate quoted the Customs CG as saying he would not be able to... Read More

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Just In: Saraki reads Buhari’s letter of resumption

by Dolapo Adelana President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki on Tuesday read the letter of resumption of office forwarded to it by President Muhammadu Buhari. Buhari on Monday assumed duties as president after returning from a prolonged medical vacation in the United Kingdom. Upon assumption of duty, the president forwarded a letter, notifying the upper... Read More

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We will amend energy laws to allow communities generate power – Saraki

Senate President Bukola Saraki has said the National Assembly will solve the country’s energy crisis by amending laws on power supply, generation and distribution. According to a statement by his Special Adviser, Media and Publicity, Yusuph Olaniyonu, on Thursday, Saraki said this after inspecting an energy project in Feldheim a German village located 70 kilometres... Read More

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FEC celebrates with Osinbajo at 60 (PHOTOS)

by Dolapo Adelana Acting president Yemi Osinbajo turned 60 on Wednesday. And members of the Federal Executive Council were not left out of the celebration. The ministers and other members of the council sang her happy birthday song to the acting president who was in a cheerful mood. Osinbajo was presented with a beautifully designed... Read More

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Saraki congratulates Osinbajo on his 60th birthday

by Dolapo Adelana Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has congratulated the Acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, on his 60th birthday anniversary. In a statement, signed by his Special Adviser, Media and Publicity, Yusuph Olaniyonu, in Abuja, the senate president also wished Osinbajo good health, great wisdom and enduring grace to serve the nation and humanity. “On... Read More

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