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The Big 5: Defence minister reveals cause of Benue killings, Saraki wants more money for N’Assembly, and other top stories
These are the top five stories from Nigeria that you should be monitoring today. Minister of Defence, Mansur Dan Ali has asked security agencies to fish out those spreading hate…
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Saraki directs Senate Committee to cut short its recess to resolve the fuel scarcity
The President, Nigerian Senate, Bukola Saraki has directed the Senate Committee on Petroleum Downstream to stay proceedings until the fuel crisis is resolved. The Committee chaired by Senator Kabiru Marafa…
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APC does not spend money without due process | Saraki speaks on the $1bn ECA fund
Senate President Bukola Saraki says the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led federal government does not approve or release funds without due process. Saraki said this on Thursday after the Deputy Senate…
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Just In: Appeal Court returns Saraki’s false asset declaration case to CCT
The Court of Appeal in Abuja on Wednesday ordered that Senate President, Bukola Saraki be retried before the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) on three counts. The three-man panel of the Court of…
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We’re waiting for Saraki, Kwankwaso, others to ‘return home’ – PDP
The Board of Trustees of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on members who left the party to follow the footsteps of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar. The Chairman of the…
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The YNaija Cover this morning – the 1st of December
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The Big 5: Saraki’s comment on Jonathan’s leadership, Amaechi talks about tricycles, motorcycles and, other stories
These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. The Senate President, Bukola Saraki and the governor of Borno, Kashim Shettima have both said that former President Goodluck…
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The way Jonathan reacted to oil scams shook me – Saraki
Senate President Bukola Saraki said on Thursday that former President Goodluck Jonathan was not prepared for leadership. Highlights: He described him as a man who never wanted to unnecessarily cling…
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Anti-corruption agencies are looting recovered funds – Saraki
Senate President Bukola Saraki has said recovered proceeds of corruption are being looted by anti-corruption agencies. Saraki said this in his remarks at the ‘Strategic Retreat on Tracking the Progress…
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The days of balderdash between the Executive and the Legislature are over – Saraki
The Senate President, Abubakar Bukola Saraki Wednesday, highlighted that the era of face-offs between the legislature and the executive is over. Saraki who made the declaration when he ruled on the…
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The YNaija Cover this morning – the 7th of November
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I have done nothing illegal | Saraki responds to fresh assets declaration allegation
Senate President Bukola Saraki has been named among individuals who in nearly 50 countries have reportedly been utilising shell companies in tax havens to conceal assets and evade taxes. According to Premium Times, Saraki…
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Maina says 7th Senate “aided” pension thieves in explosive letter
In a letter written to Senate President, Bukola Saraki, the former Chairman of the Pension Reform Task Team, Abdulrasheed Maina, had asked for a fair hearing on his case. The letter…
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Saraki wades into Police IG’s ‘refusal’ to appear before probe panel
The ad hoc committee set up to probe the allegations and counter-allegations between the lawmaker representing Bauchi Central Senatorial District, Senator Isa Misau, and the Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris,…
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The YNaija Cover this evening – the 2nd of November
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The YNaija Cover this evening – the 1st of November
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2018 Budget: We will receive the Executive when they’re ready – Saraki
Nigeria's Senate President, Bukola Saraki last night said that the National Assembly was ready to receive President Muhammadu Buhari whenever he was ready for the presentation of the 2018 Appropriation…
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[The Activism Blog] SERAP’s persistence on NASS’ accountability just paid off
The quest for accountability in public office championed by the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has yielded another positive result as the federal high court in Ikoyi on October…
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The Late 5: Customs boss blames PDP for failures in Buhari’s administration, ‘Okada’ association in Ekiti says 50 percent of its members are graduates, and other top stories
Good evening. Here are the top 5 stories that drove conversation today: President Muhammadu Buhari played host to six northern governors at the State House, today. The visiting governors were…
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The Big 5: Why Saraki and Dogara angrily left Aso Villa yesterday, Nigeria set to receive $321 million Abacha loot from Switzerland, and other top stories
Good morning. Here are the top 5 stories you should be monitoring today: President Muhammadu Buhari hosted Senate President Bukola Saraki, Speaker of the House of Representatives Yakubu Dogara, and…
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Buhari apologises as Saraki, Dogara ‘angrily’ leave presidential villa
Senate President Bukola Saraki, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara and some principal officers of the National Assembly on Thursday angrily turned back at the entrance of the Presidential…
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Anambra election: Osinbajo, Saraki, 19 Governors for APC rally today
The Vice-President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, and the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, are expected to lead a delegation of the national leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to Anambra today.…
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[The Legislative Blog]: You won’t believe who Dino Melaye is hanging out with in Russia
It's almost hard to believe but embattled senator, Dino Melaye was in the company of Russian president, Vladimir Putin yesterday. "Haters beware! I know powerful men" should have been Melaye's…
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[The Legislative Blog]: How the Senate plans to tackle youth unemployment in Nigeria
The Nigerian Senate is now interested in having conversations that will open up new paths to reducing youth unemployment in Nigeria. The upper chamber held its first Senate Youth Roundtable…
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[The Legislative Blog]: Nigeria is going to the World Cup and Bukola Saraki can’t keep calm
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have just beaten their Zambian counterparts to qualify for the 2018 World Cup. Let's not even lie, all of us can't keep calm right now…
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[The Legislative Blog]: The people of Kwara are reportedly tired of the Sarakis
Or so it seems! According to Sahara Reporters, women and youth in Ilorin held a rally calling for "an end to the Saraki dynasty" in the state. The protesters brandished…
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[The Legislative Blog]: Look who Bukola Saraki spent Friday evening with
It's TGIF! Literally... Senate President, Bukola Saraki was at the Presidential evening earlier this evening where he attended a special Juma'at service with President Muhammadu Buhari; Chief of Army Staff,…
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Saraki reallocates Senate Committee Chairmen, deputies
Senate President Bukola Saraki on Tuesday at plenary reshuffled chairmen of committees and their deputies. At the end of the plenary, he said that the move was designed to strengthen the…
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[The Legislative Blog]: After 2 months of recess, NASS resumes plenary but not without some drama
It's Wednesday, 26th September and as you go about your daily business, know that fire just landed on the mountain for one of Nigeria's lawmakers. Senator Dino Melaye is set…
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Saraki’s statement about IPOB shows he hates Nigeria – Herdsmen
The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria has urged the Federal Government to investigate Senate President, Bukola Saraki over his statement on the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). National…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy