INEC suspends Senator Dino Melaye’s recall

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it will halt the process of recalling Senator Dino Melaye, (Kogi West). National Commissioner of INEC, Adedeji Soyebi, disclosed this on Thursday, saying the decision is in line with a court ruling. The commission also wrote on Twitter, “INEC held its regular weekly meeting today and considered the... Read More

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July 13, 2017

Stop escalating local politics, concentrate on good governance – Senate tells Gov Bello

Support for Senator Dino Melaye against the Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello continued on Thursday when the upper chamber described as “misplaced priority” an advertorial in National dailies by Bello. Bello was supposedly responding to the governor of Akwa Ibom state, Udom Emmanuel‘s remark on the recall of Melaye. Raising through order 43, Senator Bassey... Read More

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July 11, 2017

It’s a pity Kogi govt spent N12m to reply my comment – Ekweremadu

Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu has said it is a pity that Kogi state has Ibrahim Muhammad as its attorney-general. Ekweremadu said while reacting to an advertorial signed by Muhammad, on the floor of the senate on Tuesday. In the advertorial, Muhammad disagreed with Ekweremadu that the senate has a role in the process of... Read More

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July 11, 2017

The Thread: “Mehn, this man can rock” “This one is Fuji strip and tease ni” | Senator Adeleke’s dance moves beat Dino’s singing skills

You all thought PDP was such a dour party, abi. Not since Davido’s uncle joined, it’s not. The newly crowned Senator of Osun West knows how to step. And we mean step! Now we know where Davido gets his music genius from. WATCH: https://twitter.com/DoubleEph/status/884654005812703232 Don’t lie. You jumped up and started and winding your waist,... Read More

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July 11, 2017

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories you should monitor today. How EFCC sent assassins after me, threat messages – Patience Jonathan Patience Jonathan, wife of former President Goodluck Jonathan has alleged that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) sent assassins after her. 2. Melaye’s recall: INEC receives court orders, pastes verification notice The Independent... Read More

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July 11, 2017

The YNaija Tracklist: How EFCC sent assassins after me, threat messages – Patience Jonathan | Nigeria is not as bad as painted – NOA | More stories

From the papers this morning – a tracklist. How EFCC sent assassins after me, threat messages – Patience Jonathan – YNaija Melaye’s recall: INEC receives court orders, pastes verification notice – YNaija I didn’t attend any meeting to unseat Osinbajo – Bala Mohammed – YNaija Bill seeking amnesty for treasury looters immoral, unconstitutional – Falana... Read More

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July 10, 2017

No restraining order on Dino Melaye’s recall – INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will begin today the recall of Senator Dino Melaye (Kogi West). A team headed by INEC National Commissioner might oversee the process, which may also involve its Operation Department. A top INEC official, who spoke anonymously, said, “There is no restraining order from any court. We will go ahead... Read More

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July 10, 2017

Is Adeleke any different from Melaye and co?

by Alexander O. Onukwue So Ademola Adeleke pulled an impressive stunt by dumping the APC last-minute to win the Senatorial seat for Osun West with the PDP. It is being appreciated as an important milestone in the gradual formulation and on-going validation of the democratic ethos. The people of Osun West did not care for... Read More

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July 10, 2017

Senator Bukar Ibrahim, Dino Melaye, Lagos state government | Here are last week’s winners and losers

Oh dear! So much went down last week, especially on Nigeria’s political scene and we almost drowned in the avalanche of the weirdness of it all. There was also the Kardashian show of shame, Dino Melaye’s miscontrued victory and Donald Trump’s meet with Putin. Here’s our list of winners and losers from last week’s biggest... Read More

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July 8, 2017

INEC to continue with Melaye’s recall process, despite court order

Despite a court ruling asking it to maintain status quo, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said it would continue the process to recall Senator representing Kogi West, Dino Melaye, Premium Times reports. Rotimi Oyekanmi, media aide to the Chairman of the Commission, Mahmood Yakubu, who disclosed this Friday, said it was yet to... Read More

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July 7, 2017

Opinion: Governor Yahaya Bello made a costly mistake going after Dino Melaye

by Isa Eneye Mubarak “Hatred is gained as much by good works as by evil.” Kogi state has never been blessed with good leadership as far as I’m concerned, it is just unfortunate Governor Yahaya Bello’s flaws are highly emphasized and overstated due to the unecessary and needless enemies he created for himself,... Read More

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July 7, 2017

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories you should monitor today. 1. We won’t be harassed by a deputy police commissioner | Governors threaten showdown with Magu The Nigeria Governors’ Forum has said it would engage in a “showdown” with the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibrahim Magu over a probe into the recently-released Paris Club loan refunds... Read More

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July 7, 2017

The YNaija Tracklist: You are not deserving of a reply | Fashola fires back at Goje | Melaye recall: Maintain status quo, court orders | More stories

From the papers this morning – a tracklist. We won’t be harassed by a deputy police commissioner | Governors threaten showdown with Magu – YNaija You are not deserving of a reply | Fashola fires back at Goje – YNaija Desperate senators can remove Magu when Saraki becomes Acting President – Falana – YNaija Melaye... Read More

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July 7, 2017

Melaye recall: Maintain status quo, court orders

A Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday asked both the Independent National Electoral Commission and the senator representing Kogi West, Dino Melaye, to “maintain the status quo” pending the hearing of applications filed by Melaye to challenge his recall by his constituents. Justice John Tsoho directed the parties to maintain status quo pending the... Read More

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July 6, 2017

[The Legislative Blog]: What a shame! Dino Melaye is not going home afterall

Thank You Jesus. Status quo should be maintained says Federal High Court Abuja on the fake recall case. Yahaya Bello is a loser. — Senator Dino Melaye. (SDM) (@_dinomelaye) July 6, 2017 It looks like it’s finally over and Senator Dino Melaye has the last laugh. According to a tweet he shared hours ago, the... Read More

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July 5, 2017

Don’t talk down on citizens | Ezekwesili tells Saraki over statement on Melaye’s recall

Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili has berated Senate President Bukola Saraki for saying the process of recalling Dino Melaye from the Senate was “a waste of time.” Saraki during plenary on Tuesday had stated that a lot of time was being wasted on the issue while important things are neglected. He said, “I really... Read More

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July 5, 2017

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories you should monitor today. DRAMA AS SENATORS ATTEMPT TO DECLARE SARAKI ACTING PRESIDENT A mild drama occurred in the Senate on Tuesday after Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe raised an order that there was a vacuum in government because Acting President Yemi Osinbajo was not in the country. 2. NIGERIA IS AN ARTIFICIAL CREATION,... Read More

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July 5, 2017

The YNaija Tracklist: Melaye’s recall process is a waste of time – Saraki | Senate is confused, it wants to be co-executive with the presidency | More stories

From the papers this morning – a tracklist. Nigeria is an artificial creation, it can blow up at any time – Agbakoba – YNaija Melaye’s recall process is a waste of time – Saraki – YNaija Drama as senators attempt to declare Saraki Acting President – YNaija Senate is confused, it wants to be co-executive... Read More

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July 5, 2017

Melaye’s recall process is a waste of time – Saraki

Senate President Bukola Saraki has described moves to recall Senator representing Kogi West, Dino Melaye from the Senate as a waste of time. Saraki said this after Ike Ekweremadu, deputy senate president, contributed to a motion moved by Melaye on the recall process on Tuesday. “As they say, 10 years is no joke in leadership.... Read More

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July 5, 2017

My constituents were deceived into putting their names in the recall register – Melaye

Senator representing Kogi West, Dino Melaye has alleged voters in his districts were tricked into adding their names to the recall register. Melaye said this on Tuesday while speaking in his planned recall at plenary. The senator raised a point of order accusing governor of the state, Yahaya Bello of sponsoring the recall process. He... Read More

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July 4, 2017

Only legitimate court order can stop Dino Melaye’s recall – INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday said only a legitimate court order could stop the process for the recall of Senator Dino Melaye. In an interview with NAN, the Chief Press Secretary to the Chairman of the commission, Rotimi Oyekanmi, said in Abuja that filing a lawsuit was not enough to stop the... Read More

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July 3, 2017

UPDATE: INEC publishes timetable for Senator Melaye’s recall

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the schedule of activities for the recall of the Senator Dino Melaye, representing Kogi West Senatorial District.

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July 2, 2017

Senator Dino Melaye has again “claimed” that he received death threats

Senator Dino Melaye has again, on Sunday, has claimed that the Chief of Staff to Kogi State Government House, Edward Onoja said he was going to kill him. In the video he posted on Twitter, Onoja was heard saying that he would make sure Senator Melaye is unseated. He said, “If by the end of... Read More

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July 2, 2017

Dino Melaye’s constituency office project reportedly stopped by Kogi government

The political face-off between Senator Dino Melaye and Governor Yahaya Bello lingers, as the Kogi State Town Planning Board reportedly ordered that work on Melaye’s constituency office at Kabba, Kogi State should be stopped. According to Sahara Reporters, the Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ijumu Local Government Area, Gbenga Bright, in a... Read More

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July 1, 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. 2017 BET Awards The awards held on Monday, 26, Nigeria’s Wizkid won Best International Artiste, Africa, for the second time in a row. You can check out the full list again to see the other winners for this year’s edition of the awards.... Read More

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June 30, 2017

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. 1. KOGI WEST CONSTITUENTS FILE SUIT TO STOP DINO MELAYE’S RECALL PROCESS The Concerned Kogi Registered Voters (CKRV) have filed a law suit at a Federal High Court in Abuja seeking to stop the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from commencing verification of signatures collected... Read More

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June 30, 2017

The YNaija Tracklist: Obamacare is here to stay, even as GOP tries for repeal | Militants shelve bombing of oil facilities from June 30 | More stories

From the papers, a tracklist. Kogi constituents file suit to stop Dino Melaye’s recall process – YNaija 6 dead, scores injured as Boko Haram attack village in Borno – YNaija APGA will be here for another 100 years – YNaija Suspended lawmaker reinstated by court – YNaija We cannot have a referendum now – Oyegun... Read More

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June 29, 2017

[The Legislative Blog]: Someone finally confirms Dino Melaye’s theory about his fake recall

The ongoing power play between embattled Senator Dino Melaye and Kogi state governor, Yahaya Bello has seen a number of interesting twists and turn since the alleged move to recall Melaye from the Senate became a major topic. We’ve seen photo proof of his constituents setting off the recall process by queueing to append signatures... Read More

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June 29, 2017

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. 1. SENATOR DINO MELAYE MUST GO – CONSTITUENTS INSIST Kogi West Constituents have insisted that Senator Dino Melaye representing the constituency, must be recalled. 2. CIVIL DISOBEDIENCE WILL CONTINUE UNTIL THE GOVT BOWS – NNAMDI KANU Seven pro-Biafra groups, on Wednesday, decided to work together under... Read More

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June 29, 2017

The YNaija Tracklist: Travel ban 2.0 begins Thursday | Civil disobedience will continue until the govt bows – Nnamdi Kanu | More stories

From the papers, a tracklist. ASUU denies hike on hike in varsity fees – YNaija ‘Badoo boys’ kill couple, two children in Ikorodu – YNaija Civil disobedience will continue until the govt bows – Nnamdi Kanu – YNaija Senator Dino Melaye must go – Constituents insist – YNaija 5.5 million housing units will be provided... Read More

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INEC suspends Senator Dino Melaye’s recall

Stop escalating local politics, concentrate on good governance – Senate tells Gov Bello

It’s a pity Kogi govt spent N12m to reply my comment – Ekweremadu

The Thread: “Mehn, this man can rock” “This one is Fuji strip and tease ni” | Senator Adeleke’s dance moves beat Dino’s singing skills

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

The YNaija Tracklist: How EFCC sent assassins after me, threat messages – Patience Jonathan | Nigeria is not as bad as painted – NOA | More stories

No restraining order on Dino Melaye’s recall – INEC

Is Adeleke any different from Melaye and co?

Senator Bukar Ibrahim, Dino Melaye, Lagos state government | Here are last week’s winners and losers

INEC to continue with Melaye’s recall process, despite court order

Opinion: Governor Yahaya Bello made a costly mistake going after Dino Melaye

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

The YNaija Tracklist: You are not deserving of a reply | Fashola fires back at Goje | Melaye recall: Maintain status quo, court orders | More stories

Melaye recall: Maintain status quo, court orders

[The Legislative Blog]: What a shame! Dino Melaye is not going home afterall

Don’t talk down on citizens | Ezekwesili tells Saraki over statement on Melaye’s recall

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

The YNaija Tracklist: Melaye’s recall process is a waste of time – Saraki | Senate is confused, it wants to be co-executive with the presidency | More stories

Melaye’s recall process is a waste of time – Saraki

My constituents were deceived into putting their names in the recall register – Melaye

Only legitimate court order can stop Dino Melaye’s recall – INEC

UPDATE: INEC publishes timetable for Senator Melaye’s recall

Senator Dino Melaye has again “claimed” that he received death threats

Dino Melaye’s constituency office project reportedly stopped by Kogi government

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

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

The YNaija Tracklist: Obamacare is here to stay, even as GOP tries for repeal | Militants shelve bombing of oil facilities from June 30 | More stories

[The Legislative Blog]: Someone finally confirms Dino Melaye’s theory about his fake recall

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

The YNaija Tracklist: Travel ban 2.0 begins Thursday | Civil disobedience will continue until the govt bows – Nnamdi Kanu | More stories

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