Bukola Saraki

January 26, 2018

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 speeches especially on social media. The minister said notable Nigerians will be given special attention. Minister of Defence, Mansur Dan-Ali, on Thursday described the blockage... Read More

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December 28, 2017

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 have been meeting with relevant stakeholders to find a lasting solution to the fuel scarcity. The Committee will, therefore, meet with the Minister of State... Read More

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December 21, 2017

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Senate President, Ike Ekeweremadu informed the Red Chamber that they were supposed to debate the $1 billion meant to be withdrawn from the excess crude account.... Read More

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December 12, 2017

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 Appeal led by Justice Tinuade Akomolafe-Wilson dismissed 15 out of the 18 counts of false assets declaration. The three counts to be retried are counts 4,... Read More

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December 6, 2017

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 Board, Walid Jibrin, made the call while speaking to journalists on Wednesday in Abuja. He said: “As the party joyfully welcomes Atiku back to his... Read More

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December 1, 2017

The YNaija Cover this morning – the 1st of December

Follow the links to read the stories and analyses on YNaija: The way Jonathan reacted to oil scams shook me – Saraki I take responsibility for Maina’s reinstatement – Perm Sec AU, EU, UN set to establish a task force in Libya to tackle slavery

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December 1, 2017

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 Jonathan does not possess leadership qualities, however, he has shown that he is not power hungry. Amidst threats of industrial action, NNPC has allayed the... Read More

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December 1, 2017

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 on to power. The Governor of Borno, Kashim Shettima blasted the former President for his inaction when the Chibok schoolgirls were abducted. They spoke in... Read More

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November 28, 2017

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 of Anti-Corruption Bills in the National Assembly’ in Abuja on Tuesday. What Saraki said: Saraki said the mismanagement of recovered loots is the reason other... Read More

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November 8, 2017

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 motion alleging irregularity in the renewal of the tenure of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) board further insisted that “the days of balderdash was... Read More

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November 7, 2017

The YNaija Cover this morning – the 7th of November

Follow the links to read the stories and analyses on YNaija: Diezani’s funds: EFCC detains ex-gov Idris Wada, grills Danladi I have done nothing illegal | Saraki responds to fresh assets declaration allegation Niger Delta: The Nigerian Navy say they would deal effectively with any threat

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November 7, 2017

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 was a member of the company’s board while he was governor and member of the Senate. Saraki has been accused of establishing Tenia Limited in... Read More

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November 5, 2017

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 dated June 19, 2015, one week after the inauguration of the present Senate, indicated that the wanted ex-pension boss returned to the country shortly after... Read More

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November 3, 2017

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, on Thursday reported the police boss to the Senate for ignoring calls to appear before them. The ad hoc committee had already complained about the... Read More

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November 2, 2017

The YNaija Cover this evening – the 2nd of November

Follow the links to read the stories and analyses on YNaija: Buhari writes NASS, reveals when he would present the 2018 budget Will Buhari also demonstrate against Abba Kyari? Entertainment Roundup: Beyoncé, Chiwetel Ejiofor to star in The Lion King live action remake | More stories

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November 1, 2017

The YNaija Cover this evening – the 1st of November

Follow the links to read the stories and analyses on YNaija: TStv begins distribution, installation of decoders – free of charge 2018 Budget: We will receive the Executive when they’re ready – Saraki Society for Family Health says Nigerians use over 400 million condoms annually

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November 1, 2017

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 Bill. Saraki who spoke to State House correspondents after the dinner the leadership of the National Assembly had with the Presidency at the Banquet Hall... Read More

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October 30, 2017

[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 27, 2017, granted the prayers of SERAP to compel the President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, and the Speaker of the House of... Read More

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October 27, 2017

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 those of Kogi, Nasarawa, Kaduna, Bauchi, Kano and Yobe states. The purpose of the visit was not disclosed. This kind of visit, normally, wouldn’t call... Read More

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October 27, 2017

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 some principal officers of the National Assembly, to dinner at the Aso Villa yesterday. However, things didn’t go as smoothly as planned. The legislators were... Read More

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October 27, 2017

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 Villa, Abuja on Thursday night. The lawmakers were invited to a dinner by President Muhammadu Buhari. The lawmakers had first converged at the home of Saraki... Read More

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October 20, 2017

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. The APC delegation will be in Anambra for the inauguration of the campaign of the party’s candidate in the November 18 poll in the state,... Read More

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October 15, 2017

[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 caption when he shared the proud moment via Instagram on Saturday but Dino went a totally different path. His caption “With President Putin holding me... Read More

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October 9, 2017

[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 on Monday with Senate President Bukola Saraki at the forefront of the conversation. The essence of the Senate Youth Roundtable is to “review the efficacy... Read More

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October 7, 2017

[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 but on seeing the Senate President’s reaction to that Alex Iwobi goal, we’ll have to take a seat for him to show off. It’s not... Read More

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October 4, 2017

[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 placards that read vague messages “Kwarans say enough is enough”, ” Cholera, Lassa Fever, Yellow Fever, stop the denial” etc. None of the messages on... Read More

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September 29, 2017

[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, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai; Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris and former Vice President, Namadi Sambo (who else is surprised Sambo is hanging out in... Read More

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September 26, 2017

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 institution of the Senate as well as ensure that proper oversight functions were carried out. Highlights: The Committee on Public Accounts now has Senator Matthew... Read More

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September 26, 2017

[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 to be a historical scapegoat in Nigeria’s political system. The National Assembly resumed its annual recess earlier today and as both houses began deliberations on... Read More

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September 25, 2017

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 Coordinator of MACBAN, Alhaji Garus Gololo said this in an interview with PUNCH in Makurdi. Why it matters: Senate President Bukola Saraki had faulted the... Read More

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