‘PDP is in Saraki’s soul’ | ‘The Sun has sunk to a new low’ – Tinubu

The national leader of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu has reacted to a publication by The Sun newspapers that he’s colluding with Senate President, Bukola Saraki, to truncate the efforts of President Muhammadu Buhari. The publication had reported that Tinubu was upset over the fact that he didn’t have as much input as desired... Read More

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October 9, 2015

‘Buhari’s relationship with Saraki is perfect’

Senior Special Assistant to the President on National Assembly Matters, Senator Ita Enang, says the relationship between Senate President, Bukola Saraki and President Muhammadu Buhari, is ‘perfect’. The Senator noted that the recent meeting between Buhari and Saraki, is a clear indication that both leaders are on good terms. Speaking with journalists in his office on... Read More

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October 9, 2015

Why Buhari cannot interfere with Saraki’s trial – Presidency

In spite of the meeting with the leadership of the national assembly on Wednesday night, President Muhammadu Buhari will not intervene in the trial of Senate President, Bukola Saraki, by the Code of Conduct Tribunal. The lawmakers had gone into the meeting with a glimmer of hope that the President may be disposed to intervening... Read More

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October 9, 2015

How Dogara’s effort to reconcile Saraki, Buhari failed

A late night meeting was called between President Muhammadu Buhari and the leaders of the National Assembly on Wednesday. It was hoped by all and sundry that the President and Senate President may finally settle their discord and be on the same page. But it turns out no such thing happened as Speaker of the... Read More

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October 8, 2015

Saraki hosted a delegation from Saudi Arabia yesterday (PHOTOS)

Senate President, Bukola Saraki, and other Senate leaders, received a delegation led by Prince Dr. Khalid Bin Abdullah Al Saud, from Saudi Arabia on Wednesday. The Advisory Council of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and representatives of the Senate discussed on matters bordering on terrorism and increased partnership of both nations. See photos below:

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Buhari to meet with Saraki and Dogara at presidential villa

October 7, 2015

President Buhari to meet with Saraki, Dogara, others

President Muhammadu Buhari is expected to meet with Senate President, Bukola Saraki and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, tonight. Punch Newspapers reports that Buhari’s sit-down with Saraki and Dogara, will start from 9pm. The leadership of the National Assembly are expected to attend the meeting with other lawmakers from both chambers. The meeting... Read More

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October 4, 2015

Why Buhari’s nominees may have been rejected by Senate on Wednesday

It’s been revealed that the Senate was ready to reject the nominees of President Muhammadu Buhari, who were to be screened on Wednesday. Senate President, Bukola Saraki, had read the names of the nominees from Buhari, during plenary on Tuesday and he was mandated by the Senate rules to raise the matter on the next day... Read More

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October 1, 2015

2 Senators withdraw vote of confidence on Saraki

83 Senators gave a vote of confidence to Senate President, Bukola Saraki, on Tuesday, when the Assembly resumed from its 6-weeks vacation. 48 were from the opposition, Peoples Democratic Party and 35 from the All Progressives Congress. But on Wednesday, Senator Babajide Omowarare (APC-Osun East), rescinded his vote of confidence. Similarly, Senator Sabo Mohammed Nakudu... Read More

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September 30, 2015

Ministerial list: Saraki holds nation to ransom till Tuesday

Senate President, Bukola Saraki, will not make public, the names on President Muhammadu Buhari’s ministerial list, till Tuesday, October 6. Special Adviser to the Senate President, Yusuph Olaniyonu disclosed that his principal will only release the list to the senators at plenary session, next week. Saraki received the list on Wednesday evening from Chief of Staff, Abba... Read More

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September 30, 2015

Buhari reportedly sends 21 ministerial nominees to Senate

Senate President, Bukola Saraki received the ministerial list from President Muhammadu Buhari, late on Wednesday. The President is believed to have sent 21 names as Ministerial nominees to the Senate President, with plans to send the remaining 15 names next week Tuesday before plenary session. Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari and the Special Adviser to the President on... Read More

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September 30, 2015

Chief of Staff drops off ministerial list at Senate (PHOTOS)

Senate President, Bukola Saraki has received President Muhammadu Buhari’s ministerial list from the Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari and the Special Adviser to the President on National Assembly (Senate) Sen. Ita Enang. See photos below:

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September 30, 2015

“Negative reports” | Judge pulls out from Saraki’s case

Justice Ahmed Mohammed, who is to rule on Senate President Bukola Saraki’s ex parte application to stop the Code of Conduct Tribunal, has withdrawn from the case. Justice Mohammed returned the case to the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Mahmud Mohammed, on Wednesday, for reassigning to another judge. Explaining the rationale behind his decision, Mohammed said: “While... Read More

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September 30, 2015

Buhari speaks on Saraki’s trial and ministerial list (WATCH)

Thanks to the folks at Sahara TV, President Muhammadu Buhari, has finally commented on the ongoing trial of Senate President, Bukola Saraki at the Code of Conduct Tribunal. While speaking with Sahara TV’s Adeola Fayehun, the President also spoke about the release of his ministerial list. Watch video below:

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September 29, 2015

Bukola Saraki and colleagues return to work after 6-weeks holiday (PHOTOS)

After 6 weeks of being on vacation, the Nigerian Senate resumed plenary session on Tuesday, September 29. It was expected to be a rowdy session, owing to the ongoing trial of Senate President, Bukola Saraki. As expected, it was rowdy for some minutes, as a vote of confidence was passed on Saraki. See below, photos... Read More

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September 29, 2015

The vote of confidence in Saraki is a show of force by the Senate

The Nigerian Senate has declared its intention in very clear terms to the Presidency. 83 out of the 109 Senators in the upper chamber of the National Assembly have passed a vote of confidence on Senate President, Bukola Saraki. The vote of confidence passed on Bukola Saraki is indication that the level of influence the... Read More

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September 29, 2015

84 Senators pass vote of confidence on Senate President, Bukola Saraki

The Senate, upon its resumption from its 6 weeks break, has passed a vote of confidence on Senate President, Bukola Saraki. The vote of confidence was passed on Saraki, who is facing a 13-count charge of false assets declaration and corruption at the Code of Conduct Tribunal. Senator David Umaru from Niger State moved the... Read More

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September 29, 2015

“We support Saraki, Ekweremadu” | Protesters block NASS entrance

Several supporters of the embattled Senate President, Bukola Saraki, have barricaded the entrance of the National Assembly, in Abuja. The protesters, numbering hundreds blocked the entrance of the complex and are chanting solidarity songs in support of Saraki. Some of them are said to be carrying placards with different captions such as, “Enough is enough, we support... Read More

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September 29, 2015

Buhari’s ministerial list is reportedly ready

Exactly 4 months after his inauguration as President, the ministerial list of Muhammadu Buhari, is ready for ratification. The President has directed that the document containing the list should be submitted to the Senate, when it resumes from its six-week break on Tuesday, September 29. Buhari gave the ministerial list to his Special Adviser on National Assembly... Read More

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September 28, 2015

We are behind Saraki – PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party will not abandon Senate president, Bukola Saraki, in his hour of need. Saraki is currently facing a 13-count charge at the Code of Conduct Tribunal for making false declaration as Kwara state governor between 20013 and 2011. Consequently, many pressure groups and labour unions have repeatedly called for his resignation from... Read More

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September 28, 2015

Why the Nigerian Senate will be more divided than ever on Tuesday

When the National Assembly resumes sitting on Tuesday, the Senate will be more divided than at any other time in its history. The lawmakers have been on break since August 13. The ongoing trial of Senate President, Bukola Saraki, at the Code of Conduct Tribunal has further driven a wedge between the lawmakers. While the... Read More

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September 26, 2015

How Bukola Saraki spent the second day of Sallah (PHOTOS)

Bukola Saraki has had an eventful week. This will perhaps be a Sallah week to remember for the Senate President, and the country as well. After the court appearance and the prayer ground incident, Saraki cuts the image of a man undeterred. In spite of the drama in his life, he was still spotted at... Read More

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September 25, 2015

I don’t wish for APC to break up – Doyin Okupe

Doyin Okupe, the former senior special adviser on public affairs to Goodluck Jonathan, says that he doesn’t desire for the All Progressives Congress to disintegrate. In a post written on his Facebook page on Thursday, Okupe, who was a great opponent of the APC before they came into power, said the break-up of the party portends great... Read More

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September 24, 2015

[UPDATE] Saraki attacked at Ilorin prayer ground

The Senate President, Bukola Saraki, was attacked a few hours ago, at the eid kabir prayer ground in Ilorin, Kwara state. Disgruntled protesters got irate and threw missiles and various objects at Saraki and other dignitaries in attendance. ————— Premium Times, however, reports that the protesters lost their cool because of their salary arrears being... Read More

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September 24, 2015

How PDP reportedly plans to benefit from Saraki’s misfortune

The Peoples Democratic Party is allegedly working on a plot to have one of its Senators replace the embattled Senate President, Bukola Saraki. The opposition party is said to be preparing for the possibility of Saraki being convicted by the Code of Conduct Tribunal. In another twist to the plot, the party’s senators are also... Read More

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September 23, 2015

‘Saraki is greedy and APC doesn’t want him as Senate President’

The spokesperson of the Lagos chapter of the All Progressives Congress, Joe Igbokwe, has penned a scathing and out-rightly vindictive article on Senate President, Bukola Saraki. In the piece, which was released to the media on Tuesday, Igbokwe listed the many sins of Saraki and why he’s going through his present ordeal. Read below: “One... Read More

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September 23, 2015

Why I’m being persecuted – Bukola Saraki

Bukola Saraki, says he’s being persecuted because of his position as Senate President. Saraki is being tried at the Code of Conduct Tribunal on a 13-count charge of alleged falsification of assets and corruption. The Senate President released a statement, on Tuesday evening, stressing that he’s only going through the trial because he dared to... Read More

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September 23, 2015

Tinubu reportedly alienates APC Senator for fraternizing with Saraki

Senator Tayo Alasoadura, may have become person non grata in the All Progressives Congress, owing to his romance with embattled Senate President, Bukola Saraki. It’s been reported that the National Leader of the APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, barred Senator Alasoadura, from attending South-West caucus meetings. The Senator was said to have been alienated for being disloyal and... Read More

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September 22, 2015

#SarakiOnTrial: ‘El-Rufai’s evidence to be used against Saraki at corruption trial’

Bamikole Omishore, has revealed that Kaduna state governor, Nasir El-Rufai, provided all the evidence used in filing a 13-count charge against Senate President, Bukola Saraki. Saraki, is being tried at the Code of Conduct Tribunal for charges bordering on alleged corruption and false assets declaration. Omishore, Special Assistant on New Media, to the Senate President, disclosed this... Read More

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September 22, 2015

#SarakiOnTrial: Saraki released on bail, case adjourned

Justice Danladi Umar, has adjourned the trial of Bukola Saraki, at the Code of Conduct Tribunal. Justice Umar adjourned the trial to October 21-23. The tribunal also granted Saraki bail on self recognition. During the sitting, Saraki, pleaded not guilty to all the 13 count charges filed against him.

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September 22, 2015

[UPDATE] BREAKING: Bukola Saraki pleads not guilty to 13 charges at Conduct Tribunal

Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has pleaded not guilty to the charges levelled against him at the Code of Conduct Tribunal. Saraki, is being tried on a 13-count charge of corruption and false assets declaration, by the Code of Conduct Bureau. So far, three charges have been read out, and he has pleaded not guilty. He gave... Read More

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‘PDP is in Saraki’s soul’ | ‘The Sun has sunk to a new low’ – Tinubu

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Why Buhari cannot interfere with Saraki’s trial – Presidency

How Dogara’s effort to reconcile Saraki, Buhari failed

Saraki hosted a delegation from Saudi Arabia yesterday (PHOTOS)

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Why Buhari’s nominees may have been rejected by Senate on Wednesday

2 Senators withdraw vote of confidence on Saraki

Ministerial list: Saraki holds nation to ransom till Tuesday

Buhari reportedly sends 21 ministerial nominees to Senate

Chief of Staff drops off ministerial list at Senate (PHOTOS)

“Negative reports” | Judge pulls out from Saraki’s case

Buhari speaks on Saraki’s trial and ministerial list (WATCH)

Bukola Saraki and colleagues return to work after 6-weeks holiday (PHOTOS)

The vote of confidence in Saraki is a show of force by the Senate

84 Senators pass vote of confidence on Senate President, Bukola Saraki

“We support Saraki, Ekweremadu” | Protesters block NASS entrance

Buhari’s ministerial list is reportedly ready

We are behind Saraki – PDP

Why the Nigerian Senate will be more divided than ever on Tuesday

How Bukola Saraki spent the second day of Sallah (PHOTOS)

I don’t wish for APC to break up – Doyin Okupe

[UPDATE] Saraki attacked at Ilorin prayer ground

How PDP reportedly plans to benefit from Saraki’s misfortune

‘Saraki is greedy and APC doesn’t want him as Senate President’

Why I’m being persecuted – Bukola Saraki

Tinubu reportedly alienates APC Senator for fraternizing with Saraki

#SarakiOnTrial: ‘El-Rufai’s evidence to be used against Saraki at corruption trial’

#SarakiOnTrial: Saraki released on bail, case adjourned

[UPDATE] BREAKING: Bukola Saraki pleads not guilty to 13 charges at Conduct Tribunal

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