Bukola Saraki

December 20, 2016

Buhari, Saraki hold closed-door meeting

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday met behind closed doors with Senate President, Bukola Saraki, at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, The Punch reports. The meeting, which lasted for 30 minutes followed the controversy trailing the rejection of the nomination of Ibrahim Magu as chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), and the Senate’s indictment of... Read More

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December 20, 2016

Olawale Atande: Should we be concerned about the Senate’s non-confirmation of Magu?

by Olawale Atande On Thursday the 15th of December, the Senate announced it would not be confirming Mr. Ibrahim Magu as the EFCC chairman. They based their decision on a “security report” submitted to them by the DSS. This comes 7 months after the Vice President, then acting as the President when Buhari was away for... Read More

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December 19, 2016

[The Legislative Blog]: Here’s how Senate President Bukola Saraki celebrated his 54th birthday today

As he turned 54 today, Senate President Bukola Saraki went the humanitarian path by giving back to 72 Kwara state indigents who graduated with exceptional grades. And the gratitude messages are already coming in: https://twitter.com/Comrade_ishowo/status/810734947451490304

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December 19, 2016

Saraki, one of the most influential politicians of our time – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has hailed President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki as “one of the most influential politicians of our time. felicitates with the Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki on the occasion of his 54th birthday anniversary on December 19, 2016. Buhari said this in a congratulatory message to Saraki on the occasion of his... Read More

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December 19, 2016

The YNaija Tracklist: El-Rufai bans processions in Kaduna indefinitely | Saraki, Sheriff hold private meeting in Abuja | More stories

From the papers this morning – a Tracklist. El-Rufai bans processions in Kaduna indefinitely – YNaija Saraki, Sheriff hold private meeting in Abuja – YNaija Leaked call: Police to demand Wike’s call log from telecoms – YNaija Buhari orders probe on SGF, others over alleged corruption – YNaija NUPENG threatens 3-day warning strike over anti-labour... Read More

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December 19, 2016

Saraki, Sheriff hold private meeting in Abuja

Senate President Bukola Saraki on Sunday held a private meeting with factional chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ali Modu Sheriff. The meeting was held at an enclosure within the International Conference Centre complex, Abuja and reportedly lasted 20 minutes. Saraki arrived the complex around 7:30pm and was received by Sheriff. The meeting has... Read More

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December 18, 2016

[The Legislative Blog]: Senate to probe N213bn power sector intervention fund | 5 things to know

The power sector is one of the most challenged in the country and the intervention fund worth N213billion was initiated in 2014 to tackle three major challenges in the sector including inadequate gas supply for power generation, the inability of generation companies to produce electricity with reduced volumes of gas and misalignment between electricity tariff... Read More

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December 17, 2016

#YNaija2016Review: Emefiele, Dogara, Dalung…. 10 people who should have resigned in 2016

by Wilfred Okiche The 10 ignobles on this list were in(directly) involved in the biggest scandals of the year. From a serving Senator who has been acting less than honourable his entire career to the monetary policy professional who seems to have not the slightest clue what his job description is about, these 10 folks... Read More

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December 16, 2016

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

These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. 1. Nigerians are watching for how Buhari responds to allegation against SGF, Lawal – Saraki President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki says Nigerians are keenly observing to see how President Muhammadu Buhari will respond to corruption allegation levelled against Secretary to the Government of the Federation,... Read More

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December 16, 2016

The YNaija Tracklist: The DSS report that stopped Magu’s EFCC confirmation | FG not responsible for economic challenges – El-Rufai | More stories

From the papers this morning – a Tracklist. This is the DSS report that stopped Magu’s EFCC confirmation – YNaija FG not responsible for economic challenges – Udoma, El-Rufai – YNaija Nigerians are watching for how Buhari responds to allegation against SGF, Lawal – Saraki – YNaija Mining revenues have increased significantly – Fayemi –... Read More

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December 16, 2016

Nigerians are watching for how Buhari responds to allegation against SGF, Lawal – Saraki

President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki says the issue of corruption levelled against Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal is a test to the corruption fight of President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration. Saraki stated this on Thursday, saying, “I know Nigerians are watching”, as he called on the FG to do the needful “in... Read More

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December 15, 2016

[The Legislative Blog]: Between the Senate and Magu – we demand details of this “damning security report”

After nearly six months of ignoring the presidency’s request to confirm Ibrahim Magu as chairman of the EFCC, the Nigerian Senate finally made their decision today and it’s a NO to Magu. The request letter was first read at the House by Senate President, Bukola Saraki in July this year and up until last week... Read More

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December 15, 2016

BREAKING: Senate adjourns plenary to Jan. 10, swears in Rivers Senators

The Nigerian Senate on Thursday adjourned plenary till January 10, 2017. The motion to adjourn was moved by Senate Leader, Ali Ndume and seconded by Minority leader Godswill Akpabio. Senate President, Bukola Saraki, then put the question to his colleagues and adjourned plenary to January 10, 2017. The Senate also swore in the newly elected senators from... Read More

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December 14, 2016

N’Assembly will pass 11 bills to revamp the economy – Saraki

Senate President, Bukola Saraki on Wednesday said the National Assembly will pass 11 bills aimed at revamping the economy. Saraki said this in his address before the presentation of the 2017 Budget by President Muhammadu Buhari. He said, “It is, therefore, critical that we mainstream private sector business and investment in the economy. “To achieve,... Read More

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December 9, 2016

[The Legislative Blog]: These lawmakers want us to believe they are not corrupt but it’s tough

“There is no money to steal in this government“, said Lanre Tejuosho, Chairman Senate Committee on Health. There’s more than one way to understand this statement. “We’d love to steal but there’s nothing steal” or “We are not the type, we just want to serve the people“. The latter is what the lawmaker really wants... Read More

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December 7, 2016

Why APC is in crisis – Oyegun

Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), John Odigie-Oyegun says the crisis in the party was caused by a few missteps it had when it took over power at the centre. According to Premium Times Oyegun made the disclosure on Wednesday when he received the leadership of the National Assembly. “Unfortunately, it is clear, it is... Read More

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December 7, 2016

Senate to screen Magu for EFCC chairmanship on Thursday

After over a year as acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Nigerian Senate is set to screen Ibrahim Magu, The Punch reports. Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu who presided over Wednesday’s plenary said a confirmation screening will be held for Magu on Thursday. Magu has been in acting capacity since November 2015... Read More

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December 6, 2016

Just In: Senate to hold public hearing on PIB on Wednesday

The Senate, will on Wednesday (December 7th, 2016) begin the public hearing on the Petroleum Industry Governance Bill (PIB), which passed second reading on Tuesday, November 1st, 2016. The PIB governance legislation, which has been stalled in successive Assemblies, has reached its farthest stage in 16 years. The Bill establishes the process for breaking the... Read More

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December 2, 2016

Buhari will present budget in 10 days – Saraki

Senate President Bukola Saraki says President Muhammadu Buhari will present the 2017 budget to the National Assembly within ten days. Saraki said this on Thursday while speaking with statehouse correspondents after he met with Buhari at the Presidential Villa. He said, “We are ready, once the document comes to us, we are ready. I think... Read More

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December 1, 2016

Saraki promises early passage of 2017 budget

Senate President Bukola Saraki on Thursday said the 2017 budget will be passed early. Saraki gave the assurance at the State House, Abuja, while answering questions from State House correspondents after a closed-door meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari. He said, “Once the document comes to us, we are ready. “I think this time around, a... Read More

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December 1, 2016

Buhari meets Saraki ahead of 2017 budget presentation

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday met with Senate President, Bukola Saraki at the Presidential Villa over the presentation of the 2017 Appropriation Bill to the National Assembly. The Federal Executive Council had approved the budget during its meeting on Wednesday. Saraki while speaking with journalists after the visit said the budget will be presented to... Read More

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November 30, 2016

[The Legislative Blog]: PDP loses another senatorial seat in the upper chamber and this time, it hurts

Up until Saturday, the PDP could proudly lay claim to Ondo state with Olusegun Mimiko as governor and Senator Yele Omogunwa as the only PDP representative in the upper House for Ondo South. The elections came and power changed hands; APC candidate, Rotimi Akeredolu emerged winner and one of the early resultant effects of his... Read More

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November 30, 2016

BREAKING: Senate orders NCC to halt data tariff increase

The Senate has ordered the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to halt the planned increase of prices for data. The Senate gave the order on Wednesday after a motion raised by the Deputy Senate Leader, Ibn N’Allah. In a statement on its official Twitter account, @NGRSenate, the upper chamber condemn the action of the regulatory agency.... Read More

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November 30, 2016

BREAKING: PDP senators walk out of plenary over defection of member to APC

‎Senators representing the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Wednesday walked out of the chamber in protest, The Cable reports. Before the walk out Senate President Bukola Saraki had announced the defection of Yele Omogunwa, a senator from Ondo south, from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Omogunwa’s defection did not augur... Read More

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November 30, 2016

AWCON: Buhari, Saraki hail Falcons qualification for final

President Muhammadu Buhari has hailed the Super Falcons for qualifying for the final of the African Women Cup of Nations. The Falcons defeated South Africa’s Bayana Bayana 1-0 in a keenly contested match in Limbe, Cameroon. Nigeria scored in the second half through striker Desire Oparanozie in the 53rd minute. “Our Super Falcons have made... Read More

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November 26, 2016

[The Legislative Blog]: A trip to Maiduguri with the Senate committee on humanitarian crisis in the North East

Over a month ago, Senate President Bukola Saraki inaugurated an ad hoc committee to investigate the diversion of funds originally meant for IDPs in the North East region. We told you then that the Senate President said there will be no cover ups in this investigation and committee members were to act fast and we... Read More

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November 25, 2016

[The Legislative Blog]: And the award for Worst Senator of the Year goes to…Dino Melaye

How can you throw such deserving title at Senator Dino Melaye? Senator of the Year award at the Senate Press Corps Awards 2016 went to Senator Dino Melaye representing Kogi West constituency blah blah blah… LOL! What? How is that even possible? Dino Melaye is the senator who charged at a fellow senator, Oluremi Tinubu,... Read More

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November 23, 2016

[The Legislative Blog]: President Buhari’s MTEF document is no document – Senate members are still not convinced

Members of the Nigerian Senate had no good words for President Buhari’s MTEF and FSP documents at plenary today. The 2017-2019 Medium Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Sustainability Paper was rejected by the Senate two weeks ago, though it was submitted by the Presidency on October 4. The MTEF and FSP provide the framework for... Read More

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November 22, 2016

I acquired 95% of my wealth before joining politics – Saraki

Senate president, Bukola Saraki says his wealth is due to hard work and a result of him coming from a blessed family. Saraki told the BBC Hausa service that he acquired 95% of his wealth before he entered politics. On his ongoing trial for false declaration of assets during his time as Governor of Kwara, the... Read More

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November 17, 2016

$29.9bn loan: Buhari trying to blackmail Saraki with CCT trial – Fayose

Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose has alleged that President Muhammadu Buhari was blackmailing Senate President, Bukola Saraki with his CCT trial in order to have his $30bn loan request approved. The Senate had earlier rejected the request stating that there was not enough information on the borrowing plan. However, Fayose in a statement by his... Read More

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