[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 26, 2017

INEC officials arrive N’Assembly to serve Melaye recall notice

Officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission on Tuesday stormed the National Assembly to serve Senator representing Kogi West, Dino Melaye a notice for his recall. The officials dropped the document in front of Melaye’s office while waiting for him. Melaye had on Monday said the 90-day deadline set for INEC by Section 69 of the 1999... Read More

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September 26, 2017

The Big 5: President Buhari returns; Dino Melaye says INEC cannot continue with his recall; and other top stories

Good morning. Here are the top 5 stories you should be monitoring today: President Muhammadu Buhari returns After his 9-day trip to New York for the United Nations General Assembly, followed by a quick stop in London on Thursday for undisclosed reasons, the President returned to Nigeria yesterday evening. —– As his first move since returning... Read More

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September 26, 2017

The YNaija Tracklist: Why INEC cannot continue with my recall process – Melaye | FG publishes IPOB’s declaration as terrorist group | More stories

From the papers this morning – a tracklist. Despite quarrels, this is how Peter Okoye congratulated his brother on wife’s delivery – YNaija Why INEC cannot continue with my recall process – Melaye – YNaija Buhari orders evacuation of Nigerian students after hurricane in Dominican Republic – YNaija FG publishes IPOB’s declaration as terrorist group... Read More

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September 26, 2017

Why INEC cannot continue with my recall process – Melaye

Senator representing Kogi West, Dino Melaye has said the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has not followed due process in his recall process. What happened: Melaye’s constituents had accused him of poor representation and started the process of recalling him from the senate. INEC issued a timetable for the recall on July 3 , which... Read More

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September 19, 2017

The Big 5: ASUU suspends strike; IPOB says Nnamdi Kanu has gone missing; and other top stories

Good morning Here are the top 5 stories you should be monitoring today: After 36 days, the Academic Staff Union of University (ASUU) has finally suspended its strike. The ASUU President, Prof Biodun Ogunyemi, made the announcement in Abuja late Monday. He said the union was suspending the strike until the end of October for the... Read More

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September 18, 2017

INEC releases amended timetable for Melaye’s recall

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said it will conduct verification of signatures for the recall of Dino Melaye on October 14. INEC disclosed this in its amended timetable and schedule of activities issued by its Secretary, Mrs. Augusta Ogakwu, in Abuja on Monday. Ogakwu said the verification would take place in all polling... Read More

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September 18, 2017

Allow us dump recall documents in front of Melaye’s office | INEC tells court

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Monday urged Justice Nnamdi Dimgba of the Federal High Court in Abuja to allow it serve Dino Melaye his recall petition through substituted means. Background: Dimgba had directed INEC to resume the process of the recall of Melaye. He asked INEC to verify the signatures of the 188,588 registered voters who... Read More

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September 14, 2017

The Big 5: Labour congress to begin indefinite strike; NASS postpones resumption; and other top stories

Good Morning. Here are the top 5 stories you should be monitoring today: The United Labour Congress has threatened that workers in the country would embark on an indefinite strike if the Federal Government failed to meet its demands by Friday. President of the ULC, Joe Ajaero, said, “the strike will be very effective as... Read More

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September 14, 2017

Melaye appeals court judgment to continue his recall process

Senator representing Kogi West Senatorial District, Dino Melaye in Wednesday filed an appeal, challenging an order to continue the process of his recall from the National Assembly. Justice Nnamdi Dimgba of the Federal High Court had directed the Independent National Electoral Commission to continue the process in his ruling on Monday. He asked INEC to... Read More

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September 12, 2017

The Late 5: Buhari hosts Ghanaian president; Apple launches new iPhones; and other top stories

Good evening. Here are the top 5 stories that drove conversation today: President Muhammadu Buhari played host to Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo at the State House in Abuja, on Tuesday. This will be the third time the Ghanaian president would be visiting Nigeria in less than four months. In June, he visited Vice president Yemi... Read More

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September 11, 2017

The Late 5: Melaye’s recall process back on track; Trump honours 9/11 victims; and other top stories

Good evening. Here are the top 5 stories that drove conversation today: A Federal High court in Abuja has dismissed Senator Dino Melaye’s lawsuit challenging the process of recalling him from the Senate, ordering the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to proceed with the recall process. Responding, Dino Melaye accused the Governor of Kogi, Yahaya... Read More

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September 11, 2017

All eyes now on INEC for next move on Dino Melaye’s recall

After all the fanfare about the call to recall Dino Melaye in June, many must have wondered if as expected the case had just quietly died. But surprisingly, the court which stalled Melaye’s recall process upon Mr. Melaye’s request ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to continue with the recall. The news was received... Read More

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September 11, 2017

Just In: Court directs INEC to continue Melaye’s recall process

A suit filed by Kogi senator, Dino Melaye, challenging the process of recalling him from the Senate has been dismissed by a Federal High Court in Abuja. Pronouncing his judgment, Justice Nnamdi Dimgba ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to proceed with the recall process. The judgment has now cancelled an earlier order directing all... Read More

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September 3, 2017

Super Eagles, Game of Thrones, Dino Melaye, Nigerian Army | These are last week’s winners and losers

For pop culture, last week was about smashing records and crunching numbers. HBO series, Game of Thrones dominated conversations for the most part of the week with its intriguing season finale while in sports, Nigeria’s Super Eagles pulled a major surprise on everyone who had given up on the team. Then, a Nigerian senator was... Read More

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August 31, 2017

[The Legislative Blog]: We’re trying to understand this new, remorseful Dino Melaye

When a man admits that he needs to repent, the first question that comes to mind is, “What are your sins?”. When it’s a Nigerian politician who publicly admits that “he must repent”, then we need to converge at a town hall meeting and watch him spill. Senator Dino Melaye was invited to speak at... Read More

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August 30, 2017

Dino Melaye takes major L at Notting Hill Carnival, Misau tackles the Police | YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for Senators

The Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial district, Dino Melaye can be described as someone who courts controversy anywhere he goes. From his days in the House of Representatives where he engaged in a free for all fight, to his love for flashy cars, Melaye is not shy of being the centre of attention. The embattled... Read More

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August 30, 2017

The week so far in 10 photos from around the world

It’s only Wednesday but so much has happened already all over the world. Swipe through our gallery to see photos of some photos from around the world.

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August 29, 2017

[The Legislative Blog]: Sen Dino Melaye won’t tell you he was booed at Notting Hill Carnival (WATCH)

Contrary to everything you’ve seen on his Instagram and read on blogs about Senator Dino Melaye “having a ball” at the Notting Hill Carnival in London, we found proof that things didn’t go quite well for him. Senator Melaye had earlier shared photos of himself clowning around at the carnival and singing his mockery classic,... Read More

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August 27, 2017

The way we should be fighting poverty – Dino Melaye

Senator Dino Melaye, (Kogi West, APC) says himself and Nigeria’s political elite have failed Nigeria, and “the younger generation.” Speaking at The Osasu Show Symposium in Abuja Friday, Melaye said the play of politics by the elite is responsible for poverty and hunger in Nigeria. Melaye, who spoke as one of the panellists at the... Read More

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August 23, 2017

[The Legislative Blog]: Senator Murray-Bruce’s constituents are threatening to recall him and we’re wondering why

While we’re still grappling with the lengthy and tiring recall process that is set to see Kogi West representative, Senator Dino Melaye out of the upper chamber and mark a milestone for Nigeria’s democracy, another Senator may soon be facing the same fate in the hands of his constituents. So, constituents of Bayelsa East senatorial... Read More

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August 22, 2017

APC begins process to reconcile Bello, Melaye

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), John Odigie-Oyegun on Monday inaugurated a seven-member reconciliation committee for the Kogi State chapter of the party. Members of the committee: Gen. Idris Garba(retd.), Chief Don Etiebet, Patricia Etteh; Group Capt. Rufai Garba(retd.), Alhaji Umar Lawan Kareto, Group Capt. Joe Orji (retd.) and Mr. Victor Giadom. Why it... Read More

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August 11, 2017

Court to rule on Melaye’s recall on Sept 11

The Federal High Court in Abuja, on September 11, will decide if the process to recall Senator representing Kogi West, Dino Melaye should be aborted. Melaye had rushed to the court to stop the process after his constituents approved his recall. The Independent National Electoral Commission was verifying the signatures on the recall documents. Justice... Read More

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August 8, 2017

Court harmonises suits seeking to stop Melaye’s recall

The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday harmonised two different suits seeking to stop the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from initiating the process of recalling Senator Dino Melaye (APC, Kogi) from the Senate. NAN reports that Justice Nnamdi Dimgba allowed for the suits filed by Melaye and the All Progressives Congress (APC) to be... Read More

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July 24, 2017

Why were these the governors to visit Buhari?

by Alexander O. Onukwue How did the APC Governors come about the four names that visited President Buhari on Sunday evening in London? Because, from the comments on the subject, not many persons feel it was an eminent delegation to relay any message from the country to the absent President, or from the President to... Read More

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July 20, 2017

Vacate order on Dino Melaye’s recall, INEC urges court

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday asked the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja to set aside an earlier order, suspending the recall of Senator Dino Melaye, NAN reports. Melaye had approached the court, seeking an order stopping INEC from going ahead with the process, pending the determination of a suit he filed to... Read More

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July 17, 2017

[The Legislative Blog]: Senator Dino Melaye is all swagged up in this photo but haters won’t let him be

We’re tempted to say you Nigerians are too mean but when it comes to Dino Melaye, “mean” is not even a word. So the Senator is facing arguably the hardest time in his political career with several assassination attempts on his life and a move to recall him from the Senate, then he shares a... Read More

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July 16, 2017

We were not blackmailed to stop Melaye’s recall process – INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has debunked reports that it was blackmailed into suspending the recall of Senator representing Kogi West, Dino Melaye. An online publication had reported that the commission halt the recall process as a result of the Senate’s decision to probe the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TEFUND), where the present Chairman... Read More

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July 15, 2017

INEC petitions CJN over court order stopping Melaye’s recall

INEC National Commissioner, Okechukwu Ibeanu Saturday said in a statement that the commission decided to draw the CJN’s attention to the court order stopping Senator Dino Melaye’s recall process. The commission highlights that the petition was to prevent a precedent that could prevent the commission from carrying out its responsibility in the future. Ibeanu said... Read More

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July 15, 2017

The Big 10: These are the stories that drove conversation this week

These are the top ten stories that drove conversation this week. 1. Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie announces intention to be Anambra governor Son of renowned actor, Pete Edochie, and also an actor, Yul Edochie, announced his intention to run for Anambra governor. 2. Former OAU VC in court The former Obafemi Awolowo University Vice Chancellor, Prof.... Read More

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[The Legislative Blog]: After 2 months of recess, NASS resumes plenary but not without some drama

INEC officials arrive N’Assembly to serve Melaye recall notice

The Big 5: President Buhari returns; Dino Melaye says INEC cannot continue with his recall; and other top stories

The YNaija Tracklist: Why INEC cannot continue with my recall process – Melaye | FG publishes IPOB’s declaration as terrorist group | More stories

Why INEC cannot continue with my recall process – Melaye

The Big 5: ASUU suspends strike; IPOB says Nnamdi Kanu has gone missing; and other top stories

INEC releases amended timetable for Melaye’s recall

Allow us dump recall documents in front of Melaye’s office | INEC tells court

The Big 5: Labour congress to begin indefinite strike; NASS postpones resumption; and other top stories

Melaye appeals court judgment to continue his recall process

The Late 5: Buhari hosts Ghanaian president; Apple launches new iPhones; and other top stories

The Late 5: Melaye’s recall process back on track; Trump honours 9/11 victims; and other top stories

All eyes now on INEC for next move on Dino Melaye’s recall

Just In: Court directs INEC to continue Melaye’s recall process

Super Eagles, Game of Thrones, Dino Melaye, Nigerian Army | These are last week’s winners and losers

[The Legislative Blog]: We’re trying to understand this new, remorseful Dino Melaye

Dino Melaye takes major L at Notting Hill Carnival, Misau tackles the Police | YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for Senators

The week so far in 10 photos from around the world

[The Legislative Blog]: Sen Dino Melaye won’t tell you he was booed at Notting Hill Carnival (WATCH)

The way we should be fighting poverty – Dino Melaye

[The Legislative Blog]: Senator Murray-Bruce’s constituents are threatening to recall him and we’re wondering why

APC begins process to reconcile Bello, Melaye

Court to rule on Melaye’s recall on Sept 11

Court harmonises suits seeking to stop Melaye’s recall

Why were these the governors to visit Buhari?

Vacate order on Dino Melaye’s recall, INEC urges court

[The Legislative Blog]: Senator Dino Melaye is all swagged up in this photo but haters won’t let him be

We were not blackmailed to stop Melaye’s recall process – INEC

INEC petitions CJN over court order stopping Melaye’s recall

The Big 10: These are the stories that drove conversation this week

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