Buhari, Saraki, Dogara, others attend APC NEC meeting (PHOTOS)

The All Progressives Congress, is holding a meeting of its National Executive Committee at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja. President Muhammadu Buhari, Senate President, Bukola Saraki, Speaker, Yakubu Dogara and all governors elected on the platform of the party, the leadership of the national assembly as well as some Senators and members of the House... Read More

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July 3, 2015

Olatunde Bakare: Dual Citizenship and the law, Is Bukola Saraki a Nigerian citizen?

by Olatunde Bakare It is my respectful view that the court’s pronouncement and reasoning is clear and cannot be controverted. It therefore seems settled that in Nigeria, having a dual nationality will not preclude one from contesting or holding elective positions. Few days ago, news broke out from a popular online news platform suggesting that... Read More

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June 30, 2015

Opinion: How to oust generic Bukola Saraki by the nuclear option

by Bayo Oluwasanmi I can’t think of anyone likely to be inspired by the Senate led by the scheming, diabolical and treacherous Kwara Senator, Bukola Saraki. The illegal election of Saraki as the Senate leader has further driven the Senate to a new low. Right from the days of David Mark, the Senate has become a... Read More

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June 29, 2015

Saraki, Dogara reply Bisi Akande’s ‘oil barons’ allegation

Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, Bisi Akande, had on Sunday, June 28, alleged that oil barons, opposed to the anti-corruption war of President Buhari, sponsored the election of Senate President, Senator Bukola Saraki, and Speaker, Yakubu Dogara. Less than 24 hours after Akande made the claim, Dogara and Saraki released separate statements, that shared... Read More

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June 28, 2015

Simon Kolawole: Wake up, fellow Nigerians, we are in trouble!

by Simon Kolawole Wake up, fellow Nigerians, we are in trouble. Big trouble. Saraki is the least of our problems. Our economy has had a ghastly accident. It suffered multiple fractures and lost a lot of blood. We don’t seem to know it. Pardon the cheek. I want to give you a quick assignment this... Read More

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June 28, 2015

Saraki reveals plan to meet with Tinubu

Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has revealed his intention to meet with National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu. The pair have been at loggerheads since June 9, when Saraki, defied the wish of the APC, to emerge leader of the Senate. Ever since, Tinubu has gone quiet, even as Saraki yet again on... Read More

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June 28, 2015

How Presidency denied Saraki of his gloating, bragging rights

The ambition of Bukola Saraki has, at present, divided the National Assembly, especially the All Progressives Congress’ lawmakers. There’s really nothing wrong with selfish ambition, but trying to justify it, is a pretty kettle of fish. Senate President, Saraki, may be doing just that. He says he was the first Presidential candidate to forego his ambition for President Buhari,... Read More

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June 28, 2015

Buhari meets with Pro-Lawan group over APC, NASS crisis

President Muhammadu Buhari reportedly met with the Senate Unity Forum led by Senator Ahmad Lawan on Friday, June 26. The All Progressives Congress, had before the National Assembly leadership election, endorsed Lawan as its candidate for the senate presidency, but Senator Bukola Saraki went against the party to emerge as the senate president. Last week, the... Read More

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June 28, 2015

“I didn’t need a deal with PDP to win” | Senate President, Saraki opens up on his role in the NASS crisis

Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has for the first time since being elected on June 9, spoken about the controversy in the National Assembly as well as his party, the All Progressives Congress. Speaking with journalists, in Abuja, on Saturday, Saraki insisted that he never got any message to attend a meeting at the International Conference... Read More

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June 27, 2015

APC confused on whether or not to punish Saraki and Dogara

The All Progressives Congress is at the moment, confused on whether or not it should discipline the Senate President, Senator Bukola Saraki, and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, for disregarding its directive on the choice of principal officers of the National Assembly. This would be the second time in a month that the pair... Read More

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June 26, 2015

“My hands are tied” | Senate President responds to APC’s letter

Senate President Bukola Saraki has written a response-letter to the leadership of the All Progressives Congress, regarding the selection of principal officers of the Senate. The National Chairman of APC, John Oyegun, had written to Saraki on Tuesday, June 23, a letter containing the party’s candidates of principal officers of the senate. The ruling party had... Read More

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June 26, 2015

Why Buhari’s ministerial list may not be released anytime soon

The Senate, on Thursday, June 25, announced a one-month adjournment, following the controversial election of Ali Ndume as Senate Leader, yet again, against the wishes of the All Progressives Congress. The adjournment means that the cabinet list of the President, even when ready, cannot be screened by the Senate till it reconvenes on July 21.... Read More

Ahmed Lawan, Bukola Saraki, Ministerial list, president buhari, senate

June 25, 2015

Ali Ndume nominated as Senate Majority Leader

All Progressives Congress’ Senators of the North-East Caucus, have nominated Ali Ndume as the Majority Leader of the Senate. The nomination goes against the instruction of the party leadership, who were backing Senator Ahmed Lawan. Bala Ibn Na’alla was nominated as deputy leader, also against the party’s wishes, with the anointed candidate being George Akume.... Read More

Ali Ndume, APC, Bukola Saraki, Senate Majority Leader

June 24, 2015

Oyegun did not collect bribe from Saraki – APC springs to its Chairman’s defence

The Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has defended National Chairman, John Odigie-Oyegun, on the supposed allegation that he was induced by Senate President, Bukola Saraki. The APC in the Edo, stated that a recent media publication insinuated that Oyegun “collected gifts from Senator Bukola Saraki before the NASS election, while pretending to be in... Read More

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June 23, 2015

Saraki sets up committee to reevaluate NASS budget

Bukola Saraki has heard all your cries. To this end, the Senate President, on Tuesday, disclosed that arrangements have been concluded for the set up of an ad-hoc committee that will reevaluate the structure of the National Assembly budget. Saraki, who disclosed this in his welcome address at the resumed plenary by the senators, urged all senators to... Read More

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June 23, 2015

APC remains divided as leadership positions will be decided today

The desired objective was not achieved on Monday, June 22, when the leaders of the All Progressives Congress, tried to mend fences between its two rival groups in the Senate. On one hand are the Like Minds- Senators loyal to Senate President, Bukola Saraki, and on the other hand are Senate Unity Forum- the lawmakers... Read More

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June 22, 2015

“There’s a conspiracy to make Buhari’s government fail” – Anti-Saraki Senators

Senators opposed to the emergence of Bukola Saraki as Senate President, have accused a group of Senators backing him, ‘Like Minds’, of plotting with the Peoples Democratic Party, to make President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration fail. The claim against the Like Minds Senators was made by the Senate Unity Forum, a group of Senators backing Senator... Read More

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June 21, 2015

Obasanjo tried, but failed to make peace between Saraki, Buhari and APC leaders

Senator Bukola Saraki’s trip to seek the assistance of former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, in resolving the crisis in the All Progressives Congress, may have ended in futility. According to Punch Newspapers, President Buhari as well as leaders of the APC were still upset at the manner in which Saraki emerged Senate President against the party’s... Read More

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June 21, 2015

Saraki’s men reject Akume, Lawan as Senate leaders

The All Progressives Congress, has been in a bad shape for the past few weeks with series of crisis springing up. On Saturday, June 21, yet another imbroglio was reported by Punch Newspapers, that senators loyal to Senate President, Bukola Saraki, vowed to reject moves by APC National Leader, Bola Tinubu, and other party chieftains to... Read More

Ahmed Lawan, Bukola Saraki, george akume, Sani Yerima

June 20, 2015

We will defend Saraki, Ekweremadu’s mandates – PDP Senator

A Senator of the Peoples Democratic Party, Clifford Odia, has declared that members of his party in the upper chamber will protect the leadership of Senate till the end of the 8th National Assembly. Odia, who represents Edo Central Senatorial District, has warned the leadership of the APC, against dabbling in the affairs of the National Assembly.... Read More

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June 20, 2015

Saraki may have to publicly apologise to Tinubu for peace to reign

Before the crisis in the All Progressives Congress, can come to an end, Senate President, Bukola Saraki, will have to issue a public apology to National leader of the party, Bola Ahmed Tinubu. According to Vanguard Newspapers, this is one of the conditions given by Tinubu as some chieftains of the APC are making moves to... Read More

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June 19, 2015

This is what was discussed at the meeting between Obasanjo and Saraki

Earlier today, Friday, June 19, Senate President Bukola Saraki led some senators to meet with former President Olusegun Obasanjo at his hilltop mansion, Abeokuta, Ogun state. The meeting between the politicians was said to have lasted a little over 2 hours. A source privy to discussions at the meeting revealed to Premium Times that Saraki pleaded with Obasanjo... Read More

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June 19, 2015

Photos from Saraki’s meeting with Obasanjo

Earlier today, Senate President, Bukola Saraki, visited the hilltop mansion of former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, in Abeokuta, Ogun state. This was Saraki’s first visit to Obasanjo, since his election as Senate President. See photos:

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June 19, 2015

Saraki in private meeting with Obasanjo

Senate President, Bukola Saraki is presently in a private meeting with former President, Olusegun Obasanjo. Saraki reportedly arrived Obasanjo’s Hilltop Mansion, Abeokuta, at about 9.10am on Friday, June 19, alongside some other politicians. Those in his entourage are; Senators Andy Uba, Danjuma Goje, Ahmed Yerima, Tayo Alasoadura, a former Governor of Osun State, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola. Although... Read More

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June 18, 2015

Senate President, Bukola Saraki gets a visit from US Ambassador (See Photos)

Senate President, Bukola Saraki, was visited by the United States Ambassador to Nigeria, James F. Entwistle. The Ambassador visited Saraki at the National Assembly today, June 18. See photos below:

Bukola Saraki, James F. Entwistle, Senate President, US Ambassador

June 18, 2015

Bukola Saraki calls on Nigeria to seek face of Allah during Ramadan

Senate President, Bukola Saraki has called on Muslims in Nigeria to pray for God’s guidance. In a statement on Thursday, Saraki said as the faithful Muslims have commence its fasting in the month of Ramadan, they should use this period to be sober and ask for guidance. Today, I join the Muslim faithful all over... Read More

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June 16, 2015

Why Saraki runs the Senate from his private residence

Since his election as the Senate President on June 9, Bukola Saraki, has been running the affairs of the Senate from his private residence in the Maitama area of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. This is because the official homes being built for National Assembly’s principal officers are still under construction. The former official residence of the Senate... Read More

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June 14, 2015

See the official portrait of Bukola Saraki as Senate President

The newly appointed Senate President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria,Bukola Saraki’s official portrait has been released. It was released by the Media Office of the Senate President, Bamikole Omishore on Sunday.

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June 13, 2015

“We have faced greater challenges” | APC ready to move on from Saraki’s stunt

It appears that the All Progressives Congress is ready to move past the unfortunate incident where Bukola Saraki and Yakubu Dogara, defied its instruction by standing for election and emerging Senate President and Speaker, respectively. The ruling party had initially vowed to sanction the pair and their supporters, however, the Chairman of the APC, John... Read More

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June 12, 2015

Gimba Kakanda: Bukola Saraki Versus The APC

by Gimba Kakanda Trust me, you can’t praise Tinubu as a hero and dismiss Saraki as antecedently corrupt and thus morally low. In the period running up to, and immediately after, the March 28 presidential election, a number of us were already disillusioned, especially with the festival of defections hosted by the All Progressives Congress... Read More

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Buhari, Saraki, Dogara, others attend APC NEC meeting (PHOTOS)

Olatunde Bakare: Dual Citizenship and the law, Is Bukola Saraki a Nigerian citizen?

Opinion: How to oust generic Bukola Saraki by the nuclear option

Saraki, Dogara reply Bisi Akande’s ‘oil barons’ allegation

Simon Kolawole: Wake up, fellow Nigerians, we are in trouble!

Saraki reveals plan to meet with Tinubu

How Presidency denied Saraki of his gloating, bragging rights

Buhari meets with Pro-Lawan group over APC, NASS crisis

“I didn’t need a deal with PDP to win” | Senate President, Saraki opens up on his role in the NASS crisis

APC confused on whether or not to punish Saraki and Dogara

“My hands are tied” | Senate President responds to APC’s letter

Why Buhari’s ministerial list may not be released anytime soon

Ali Ndume nominated as Senate Majority Leader

Oyegun did not collect bribe from Saraki – APC springs to its Chairman’s defence

Saraki sets up committee to reevaluate NASS budget

APC remains divided as leadership positions will be decided today

“There’s a conspiracy to make Buhari’s government fail” – Anti-Saraki Senators

Obasanjo tried, but failed to make peace between Saraki, Buhari and APC leaders

Saraki’s men reject Akume, Lawan as Senate leaders

We will defend Saraki, Ekweremadu’s mandates – PDP Senator

Saraki may have to publicly apologise to Tinubu for peace to reign

This is what was discussed at the meeting between Obasanjo and Saraki

Photos from Saraki’s meeting with Obasanjo

Saraki in private meeting with Obasanjo

Senate President, Bukola Saraki gets a visit from US Ambassador (See Photos)

Bukola Saraki calls on Nigeria to seek face of Allah during Ramadan

Why Saraki runs the Senate from his private residence

See the official portrait of Bukola Saraki as Senate President

“We have faced greater challenges” | APC ready to move on from Saraki’s stunt

Gimba Kakanda: Bukola Saraki Versus The APC

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