Governor of Gombe State and Presidential aspirant on the platform of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Ibrahim Dankwambo is reportedly meeting with former President Olusegun Obasanjo, behind closed doors. The meeting holding at Obasanjo’s penthouse inside the premises of the Presidential Library in Ogun, is believed to be part of ongoing consultations by the former... Read More

Bukola Saraki, Ibrahim Dankwambo, olusegun obasanjo

August 14, 2018

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The Big 5: Saraki meets Obasanjo behind closed doors, Falconets cross over to World Cup quarter finals | More stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, on Monday held a closed-door meeting with former President, Olusegun Obasanjo at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) in Abeokuta on Monday. At the end of the meeting, Saraki told newsmen that his meeting with the former Nigerian leader was to... Read More

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Abdul-Razak Namdas, babatunde Fashola, Biodun Olujimi, Bukola Saraki, Falconets, Godswill Akpabio, olusegun obasanjo

August 13, 2018

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The Big 5: EFCC debunks claim accounts were frozen on Saraki’s order, I’ll be President for just one term – Atiku | More stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: Former Vice President and chieftain of the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has said he will be President for a single term of four years, if elected in 2019. Atiku who disclosed this in an interview with THISDAY , spoke on a variety of issues, including... Read More

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atiku abubakar, Bukola Saraki, Department of State services, femi falana, Ibraheem Elzakzaky, Jones Abiri, Randie Chima, Trader Moni, Willie Obiano

August 11, 2018

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The Late 5: APC chieftain shot dead in Ekiti, A million ‘Oshiomholes’ can’t remove me from office – Saraki | More stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: The Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki has described the ‘resign or get impeached’ threat issued to him on Friday, by the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, as a mere wishful thinking and exercise in futility. Saraki responding through his media... Read More

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Adams Oshiomhole, Alliance for a New Nigeria, APC, Bukola Saraki, Bunmi Ojo, Emmanuel Aguma, John Audu, Junaidu Yakubu, PDP

August 11, 2018

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ICYMI: Osinbajo fires DSS chief, Saraki says Presidency culpable for NASS invasion | Top 10 stories this week

These are the top ten stories that drove conversation this week: The Acting President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo on Tuesday, ordered the immediate termination of the appointment of the Director-General of the Department Of State Services (DSS), Lawal Musa Daura, following the ‘unauthorised siege’ on the National Assembly by operatives of the service. Matthew B. Seiyefa... Read More

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Akinwunmi Ambode, APC, Bukola Saraki, DSS, EFCC, Geoffrey Onyeama, Hafiz Abubakar, INEC, Ita Ekpenyong, Lawal Daura, Matthew Seiyefa, Yemi Osinbajo

August 10, 2018

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The Late 5: Saraki must be impeached – Oshiomhole; Osinbajo celebrates exploits of 5 Nigerian girls in California | More stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole says the party will work for the impeachment of Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki in accordance with the laws of the land and in accordance with democratic norms across the world. Oshiomhole who addressed a... Read More

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Academic Staff Unions of Polytechnics, Adams Oshiomhole, Alliance for a New Nigeria, Bukola Saraki, DSS, Elishama Ideh, Ike Ekweremadu, Osun State College of Education, Osun State College of Technology, Osun State Polytechnic, Yemi Osinbajo

August 10, 2018

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The Big 5: APC hits hard at Saraki, declares him a traitor; EFCC releases ex-DSS chief, Ekpenyong | Mores stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: The Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, on Thursday, came under heavy criticism from his erstwhile party, the All Progressives Congress (APC) with the ruling party, declaring him unfit to preside over the country’s upper and revered legislative house. The knocks, seen as a reaction to Saraki’s World... Read More

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APC, Bobboi Kaigama, Bukola Saraki, EFCC, Ita Ekpeyong, PDP, TUC, Yekini Nabena

August 9, 2018

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Executive invasion of the National Assembly: APC’s badly scripted outing

By Jude Ndukwe The attempted “coup” of Tuesday, August 7, 2018, against the National Assembly has always been the desire of APC leaders and their strategists since their albatross, the gentle and meek but highly intelligent and calculative Dr Olubukola Saraki emerged as Senate President. Every kind of sink has been thrown his way to... Read More

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APC, Bukola Saraki, DSS, national assembly

August 9, 2018

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The Big 5: Saraki meets Babaginda in Minna behind closed doors, Govs Forum condemns freezing of Benue accounts by EFCC | More stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki on Wednesday held a private meeting with former Military President, Ibrahim Babangida at his hilltop mansion in Minna, Niger. Saraki, widely believed to have met the former head of state to consult him on his yet to be declared presidential ambition,... Read More

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Abdulaziz Yari, Bukola Saraki, Femi Adesina, Ibrahim Babangida, ibrahim magu, Mahmood Yakubu, Matthew Seiyefa, Yemi Osinbajo

August 8, 2018

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Today’s Noisemakers: Godswill Akpabio, Gimba Kakanda, Olukemi Mabayoje‏ and others

Every day on the Nigerian Internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social matters, etc. Sometimes, they are just downright ridiculous. We make it our job to take down the names of these noisemakers. Two major events took place... Read More

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August 8, 2018

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The Late 5: The ‘Uncommon Defector’ finally moves to the APC; Saraki says Senate ready to reconvene for INEC budget I More stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki has on Wednesday said that the Senate was ready to reconvene from its recess to consider the N242billion Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) budget pending before it. Saraki said this during a World Press Conference, following Tuesday’s invasion of the National Assembly... Read More

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APC, ASUU, Bukola Saraki, EFCC, Godswill Akpabio, INEC, LAUTECH, PDP

August 8, 2018

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Just In: Presidency culpable for DSS invasion of National Assembly, Saraki insists

There are indications that the invasion of the National Assembly on Tuesday was a well known plan to key officials in the Presidency. This development is coming on the heels of an allegation by the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki on Wednesday when he addressed a World Press Conference on the invasion of the National... Read More

For the Record: Full Text of Senate Pres., Bukola Saraki’s World Press Conference on the National Assembly invasion

STATEMENT BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE, HIS EXCELLENCY (DR.) ABUBAKAR BUKOLA SARAKI, CON, AT A WORLD PRESS CONFERENCE HELD AT THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY COMPLEX ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8, 2018. 1. It is a matter of record that yesterday, lawmakers and staff of the National Assembly were prevented from entering the National Assembly Complex by... Read More

The Late 5: I have not resigned- Akwa Ibom Dep. Gov, Saraki summons emergency meeting of NASS leadership I More stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: The Deputy Governor of Akwa Ibom, Moses Ekpo on Monday said he has not resigned his position and is not leaving the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC). According to his Chief Press Secretary, Ekikere Umoh, who debunked the resignation story, the deputy... Read More

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APC, Bukola Saraki, INEC, lai mohammed, Moses Ekpo

August 6, 2018

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Just In: Saraki summons emergency meeting of NASS Leadership

The Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki has summoned a meeting of the National Assembly Leadership comprising the presiding and principal officers of the Senate and House of Representatives. According to a tweet on the official account of his Media aide, Bamikole Omisore on Monday, the meeting which is slated to hold at noon on Tuesday,... Read More

ICYMI: Saraki, Tambuwal, Ahmed and Abdullahi rejoin PDP, 8 Benue lawmakers serve Ortom impeachment notice I Top stories this week

These are the top ten stories that drove conversation this week: The Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki announced his defection from the All Progressives Congress (APC). Saraki made the announcement of his defection and subsequent admittance into the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) via his official Twitter account on Tuesday, said, “I wish to inform Nigerians that,... Read More

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AbdulFatah Ahmed, Aminu Tambuwal, APC, Bolaji Abdullahi, Bukola Saraki, dino melaye, Eze Madumere, Muhammadu Buhari, PDP, Samuel Ortom

August 3, 2018

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The Big 5: FG to increase ‘corpers allawee,’ Saraki is key to the renewed struggle to free Nigeria – Secondus I More stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) on Thursday, at its National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Abuja, formally welcomed Senate President Bukola Saraki, Governors Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto, Samuel Ortom of Benue and others who defected recently to the party. PDP National Chairman, Uche Secondus in his opening... Read More

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Aminu Tambuwal, APC, Bukola Saraki, Hafiz Abubakar, nysc, PDP, Samuel Ortom, Shehu Sani, Uche Secondus

August 2, 2018

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The Late 5: ‘Defectors to PDP are like bad eggs’ – Buhari, FG spends N49bn to feed primary school pupils in 2 years I More stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday described defectors from the All Progressives Congress (APC) as bad eggs, which “God will continue to fish out.” Buhari who was speaking at the commencement of a campaign rally for the August 11 Bauchi South Senatorial District bye-elections and the formal... Read More

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APC, Bukola Saraki, DSS, Ike Ekweremadu, Jones Abiri, kemi Adeosun, Kola Ologbondiyan, Muhammadu Buhari, PDP, SERAP

August 2, 2018

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The YNaija Cover – the 2nd of August

Follow the links to read the stories and analyses on YNaija: https://2019.ynaija.com/saraki-for-president-is-a-real-possibility-now-but-will-he-take-the-bait/ This female presidential aspirant insists she’s not a feminist and we are still not over it

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August 2, 2018

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The Big 5: Buhari begins 10-day vacation in London, Appeal Court upholds NASS powers to re-order election sequence I More stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: President Muhammadu Buhari will from August 3, begin a 10-day working holiday in London. “In compliance with Section 145 (1) of the 1999 Constitution, a letter has been transmitted to the President of the Senate, and the Speaker, House of Representatives to that effect,” Presidential media adviser,... Read More

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APC, Bukola Saraki, Court of Appeal, lai mohammed, Muhammadu Buhari, PDP

July 31, 2018

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The Late 5: Saraki, Abdulfatah announce defection from the APC, ‘Buhari has nothing to do with Ortom’s impeachment notice’ I More stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: The Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki has announced that he is leaving the All Progressives Congress (APC). Governor of Kwara State, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed has announced his defection from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). The Presidency has debunked claims linking President... Read More

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AbdulFatah Ahmed, Bukola Saraki, Femi Adesina, Ike Ekweremadu, Muhammadu Buhari, Samuel Ortom

July 31, 2018

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BREAKING: Saraki announces defection from APC

The Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki has announced that he is leaving the All Progressives Congress (APC). Saraki made the announcement via his official Twitter handle on Tuesday, saying, “I wish to inform Nigerians that, after extensive consultations, I have decided to take my leave of the All Progressives Congress (APC).” I wish to inform... Read More

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APC, Bukola Saraki, PDP

July 30, 2018

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The Late 5: Imo Assembly sacks Deputy Governor, Ortom served impeachment notice I More stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Deputy Governor of Imo, Prince Eze Madumere was on Monday impeached by 19 out of the 27 members of the assembly despite his efforts to stop the process through the court. Speaker of the House, Acho Ihim, said the impeachment followed the outcome of a report of... Read More

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APC, Bukola Saraki, Eze Madumere, nysc, PDP, Samuel Ortom

July 29, 2018

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Saraki discusses education, governance in meeting with Obama Foundation awardees

The President of the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki met with the Obama Foundation Leadership program winners in Lagos to discuss youth entrepreneurship and job creation. It was an interactive session between the Senate President and the emerging leaders. After Dr. Saraki’s opening remarks, members of the Obama Leadership Foundation discussed the bottlenecks involved in youth... Read More

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Bukola Saraki, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, Moses Enoleka, Ms Oluyemi Ayeni, Obama Foundation Leadership

July 28, 2018

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Bukola Saraki and the defectors at NASS; Dino Melaye’s abduction and other stories that drove conversation this week

These are the top ten stories that drove conversation this week. The Lagos Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Kehinde Bamigbetan said the state resolved to set up a Mobile Court to deal with erring drivers of articulated vehicles/trucks who park indiscriminately along the road. He said over 2,000 vehicles were removed from the Oshodi-Apapa Expressway, Funsho... Read More

The Late 5: Gunmen reportedly kidnap Dino Melaye, Police interrogates Saraki and other stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Senator representing Kogi West, Dino Melaye was on Thursday reportedly kidnapped by unknown gunmen on his way to Kogi from Abuja. Senator Ben Murray Bruce disclosed this in a tweet on his official twitter handle. I have just been informed by Moses Melaye, @dino_melaye’s brother, that... Read More

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Abdulfattah Ahmed, Adams Oshiomhole, APC, Ayodele Fayose, Ben Murray Bruce, Bukola Saraki, dino melaye, PDP

July 25, 2018

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The Late 5: Oshiomhole is talking out of ignorance – Ngige, Ortom announces defection from APC and other stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: The Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige, has on Wednesday reacted to the threat by the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole to expel him from the party, describing him as one speaking out of ignorance. Ngige who spoke with State House... Read More

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Adams Oshiomhole, Akinwunmi Ambode, Bukola Saraki, Chris Ngige, Muhammadu Buhari, Musiliu Smith, Samuel Ortom

July 25, 2018

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The Big 5: APC loses 52 members to PDP, ADC at NASS; Police say Saraki must honour its invitation over Offa robbery and other stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: Senators Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso representing Kano Central, Dino Melaye representing Kogi West, and thirteen other senators have defected from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP). Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki announced their defection at Tuesday’s plenary through a letter he received... Read More

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Bukola Saraki, Ibrahim Idris, Muhammadu Buhari, Titus Ugba

July 24, 2018

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Security operatives reportedly occupy Deputy Senate President’s Ekweremadu’s residence

Security operatives have reportedly stormed the official residence of the Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu. This was disclosed in a series of tweets by the spokesperson of the Peoples Democratic Party, Kola Ologbodiyan. Earlier today, the convoy of the Senate President, Bukola Saraki was reportedly blocked by policemen from leaving his official residence in Maitama,... Read More

Just In: Police reportedly block Saraki’s convoy at his residence

The Nigeria Police Force has reportedly blocked the convoy of the senate president, Bukola Saraki. The Special Adviser to the Senate President on International Relations, Bamikole Omisore stated this in a tweet on Tuesday. Omisore said Saraki’s convoy was blocked by the policemen when it was on its way to the police headquarters to honour the... Read More

Just In: Dankwambo meets Obasanjo behind closed doors

The Big 5: Saraki meets Obasanjo behind closed doors, Falconets cross over to World Cup quarter finals | More stories

The Big 5: EFCC debunks claim accounts were frozen on Saraki’s order, I’ll be President for just one term – Atiku | More stories

The Late 5: APC chieftain shot dead in Ekiti, A million ‘Oshiomholes’ can’t remove me from office – Saraki | More stories

ICYMI: Osinbajo fires DSS chief, Saraki says Presidency culpable for NASS invasion | Top 10 stories this week

The Late 5: Saraki must be impeached – Oshiomhole; Osinbajo celebrates exploits of 5 Nigerian girls in California | More stories

The Big 5: APC hits hard at Saraki, declares him a traitor; EFCC releases ex-DSS chief, Ekpenyong | Mores stories

Executive invasion of the National Assembly: APC’s badly scripted outing

The Big 5: Saraki meets Babaginda in Minna behind closed doors, Govs Forum condemns freezing of Benue accounts by EFCC | More stories

Today’s Noisemakers: Godswill Akpabio, Gimba Kakanda, Olukemi Mabayoje‏ and others

The Late 5: The ‘Uncommon Defector’ finally moves to the APC; Saraki says Senate ready to reconvene for INEC budget I More stories

Just In: Presidency culpable for DSS invasion of National Assembly, Saraki insists

For the Record: Full Text of Senate Pres., Bukola Saraki’s World Press Conference on the National Assembly invasion

The Late 5: I have not resigned- Akwa Ibom Dep. Gov, Saraki summons emergency meeting of NASS leadership I More stories

Just In: Saraki summons emergency meeting of NASS Leadership

ICYMI: Saraki, Tambuwal, Ahmed and Abdullahi rejoin PDP, 8 Benue lawmakers serve Ortom impeachment notice I Top stories this week

The Big 5: FG to increase ‘corpers allawee,’ Saraki is key to the renewed struggle to free Nigeria – Secondus I More stories

The Late 5: ‘Defectors to PDP are like bad eggs’ – Buhari, FG spends N49bn to feed primary school pupils in 2 years I More stories

The YNaija Cover – the 2nd of August

The Big 5: Buhari begins 10-day vacation in London, Appeal Court upholds NASS powers to re-order election sequence I More stories

The Late 5: Saraki, Abdulfatah announce defection from the APC, ‘Buhari has nothing to do with Ortom’s impeachment notice’ I More stories

BREAKING: Saraki announces defection from APC

The Late 5: Imo Assembly sacks Deputy Governor, Ortom served impeachment notice I More stories

Saraki discusses education, governance in meeting with Obama Foundation awardees

Bukola Saraki and the defectors at NASS; Dino Melaye’s abduction and other stories that drove conversation this week

The Late 5: Gunmen reportedly kidnap Dino Melaye, Police interrogates Saraki and other stories

The Late 5: Oshiomhole is talking out of ignorance – Ngige, Ortom announces defection from APC and other stories

The Big 5: APC loses 52 members to PDP, ADC at NASS; Police say Saraki must honour its invitation over Offa robbery and other stories

Security operatives reportedly occupy Deputy Senate President’s Ekweremadu’s residence

Just In: Police reportedly block Saraki’s convoy at his residence

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