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June 2, 2017

Dino Melaye’s constituents march to INEC, demand recall of senator (PHOTO)

Hundreds of constituents from Kogi West Senatorial district on Friday marched to INEC’s headquarters in Lokoja demanding the recall of Senator Dino Melaye, who represents them at the National Assembly. Carrying banners with various inscriptions and singing anti-Dino songs, the constituents said they were tired of the ‘continuous embarrassment’ Melaye was causing them; also that... Read More
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Obama Trump
June 2, 2017

The YNaija Tracklist: Reps reject bill to create south east commission | Obama attacks Donald Trump over his Paris deal decision | More stories

From the papers, a tracklist. Reps reject bill to create south-east commission – YNaija Air Passenger traffic drops by 31.3% – NBS – YNaija Dino Melaye sues Kogi governor over LG election – YNaija Obama attacks Donald Trump for his Paris deal decision – YNaija “They ganged up to kill the bill”, Onyema speaks on... Read More
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May 31, 2017

[The Legislative Blog]: Na wa! Senator Dino Melaye is binge-posting on Instagram tonight

What is oga Melaye celebrating? The trial that awaits him if the fresh bribery allegations against him are true or the fact that he’ll walk away from it because this is Nigeria. Or his court case with Sahara Reporters? Sahara reporters and awada kerikeri. Using voice over to malign me because my case with them... Read More
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May 30, 2017

Before Dino’s leaked tape, there were three others

by Samuel Okike On Tuesday, online newspaper, Sahara Reporters released an audio recording of Senator Dino Melaye, where the politician was overheard reportedly attempting to bribe to a federal judge, Akoh Ikpeme. However, this is not the first time the dealings of politicians would be exposed through leaked tapes. In fact, Nigeria has quite a history... Read More
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May 30, 2017

Does Sahara Reporters really have it out for Dino Melaye?

by Samuel Okike If there’s one person who has consistently been under the intense scrutiny of online news platform Sahara Reporters which prides itself in ‘encouraging citizen journalists to report corruption,’ it’s definitely Senator Dino Melaye. Since assuming office in June 2015, he has been faced with all sorts of scandal and controversy. In December... Read More
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May 30, 2017

What Dino Melaye could face if bribery allegation against him is true

by Samuel Okike We woke up today to a major allegation by the online news site, Sahara Reporters, that Senator Dino Melaye was caught on tape offering bribe to tribunal judge, Akoh Ikpeme. Justice Akoh Ikpeme was said to have handled Dino’s election case in 2015, and in 2016, she dismissed a petition by Smart... Read More
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May 30, 2017

[The Legislative Blog]: This bribery allegation is fun and games for Dino Melaye until jail calls

Earlier today, online investigative news medium, Sahara Reporters published a leaked audio tape where Senator Dino Melaye was allegedly in a conversation with the tribunal judge, Justice Akoh Ikpeme who presided over his election case in 2015. What did we learn from the convo? Senator Melaye bribed the judge and she requested her payment be... Read More
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May 30, 2017

BREAKING: Senator Dino Melaye allegedly bribed election tribunal judge Akoh Ikpeme in US dollars (LISTEN)

An audio tape obtained by online newspaper, Saharareporters has revealed how Senator Dino Melaye (Kogi West) reportedly interfered with his election case in 2015. Melaye allegedly compromised Justice Akoh Ikpeme, the tribunal judge who handled his election case in 2015. In the tape, which captures a telephone conversation between Justice (Mrs) Akoh and Melaye, the... Read More
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May 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. I will soon sign the 2017 budget into law – Osinbajo Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has hinted that the 2017 budget will soon be signed. 2. Anyone earning N30,000 can own a house under BuharI administration – Osinbajo Acting President Yemi Osinbajo said... Read More
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May 28, 2017

My relationship with Dino Melaye – TBoss

Big Brother Naija star, Tboss has explained her relationship with Senator representing Kogi West, Dino Melaye. A picture of Tboss and Melaye at the launch of his anti-corruption book had got tongues wagging. While speaking t a breakfast buffet at Shirley’s Confectionery, Abuja on Saturday, TBoss denied any relationship with the senator. “It was a book... Read More
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May 28, 2017

Arsenal FC, Donald & Melania Trump, Yemi Osinbajo | Here are last week’s winners and losers

From the sword-wielding American president to his fashion killer wife to trophy lifting Gunners, here are last week’s winners and losers. WINNERS Arsenal FC In the 79th minute of the game, Aaron Ramsey led the Gunners to the FA Cup glory. In a 2-1 win against Chelsea, the team lifted its third FA Cup in... Read More
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May 27, 2017

Resignation is completely out of the options – Bello replies Dino Melaye, APC leaders

Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, says Senator Dino Melaye and other APC leaders asking him to resign are ‘jokers.’ Top members of the APC in Kogi had asked Bello to resign over an INEC report that he engaged in double voter registration. In response, Bello through his Director General on Media, Kingsley Fanwo, called his opponents jokers.... Read More
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May 27, 2017

We are not joking, this Melania Trump’s jacket can feed your local government

For a FLOTUS (First Lady of the United States) who came across as a tad bit uninteresting boring,  Melania Trump seems to be showing us there’s another side to her. On their first foreign trip abroad, which to be honest seemed to be some sort of family vacation, with Ivanka and her husband Jared Kushner tagging... Read More
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May 26, 2017

So ‘Senauthor’ Dino Melaye wrote a bedtime story for his friends only | We have just one question

Is Dino Melaye capable of contributing anything positive to Nigeria? I mean the man is a Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. You’d think that rising to level of his political career, Senator Melaye has done something more than sit in the House of Representatives for years while laying claims to being an anti-corruption... Read More
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May 26, 2017

Melaye’s anti-corruption book is a ‘cut and paste of newspaper articles’ – Sowore

Publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore has said Senator Dino Melaye’s anti-corruption book sold for N50,000 is cut and paste of newspaper articles. Sowore said this at the launch of Sahara Reporters’ civic media lab in Lagos on Thursday. “What prof briefly mentioned about the launching in Abuja was the book launch of Dino Melaye, that has... Read More
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May 25, 2017

[The Legislative Blog]: Senate finally passes Petroleum Industry Bill

The Nigerian Senate has passed the Petroleum Industry (Governance) Bill (PIGB). At its plenary session today, the senators considered the report of the Committee on Petroleum Upstream, Petroleum Downstream and Gas. Senate President, Bukola Saraki said, “This Bill is not only for Nigerians but for our investors. We are proud of what has been done”.... Read More
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May 22, 2017

[The Legislative Blog]: Melaye and his cronies try to sing us into believing that they’re fighting corruption

We just came across a newly released video from Senator Dino Melaye’s book launch that held last week. In case you missed it or you’ve just entirely erased that tiny piece of history from your memory, the Senator launched his own contribution to the war against corruption in form of a book he titled, “Antidotes... Read More
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May 21, 2017

From Chibok to Britain (en route Lagos), it was a week of jubilation | See our top 10 photo from last week

Before you tear out last week’s dates from your calendar or close your mind to that chapter for whatever reasons, we have a warning for you: DO NOT! The past week was full of celebrations; in fact, it may turn out to be the most celebratory week of the year worldwide. France elected its youngest... Read More
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May 20, 2017

[The Legislative Blog]: Ebonyi lawmaker, Maria Ude Nwachi needs to get herself together and stop being a joke

What in the world is going on with this Ebonyi legislator, Maria Ude Nwachi? And worse off, why do most people think she’s hilarious? How is it anywhere near funny that an elected lawmaker goes on Facebook to write an ode to a mobile phone brand and like that’s not silly enough, she films herself... Read More
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May 19, 2017

Enyinnaya Abaribe takes top spot as Bukola Saraki rises three places | YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for senators

Senate President, Bukola Saraki has risen three places in the latest YNaija effectiveness ranking for senators. Saraki’s rise follows the decision of the National Assembly under his leadership to finally make public details of its budget, as he received commendations from his colleagues who praised his leadership attributes. "This is the first time since democracy... Read More
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May 18, 2017

Acting SGF, Habibat Lawal apologises to the Senate for constitutional breach

by Omoleye Omoruyi The Acting Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Habibat Lawal, has apologised to the Senate for allowing the Director-General, National Lottery Regulatory Commission, to resume office without due confirmation by the Senate. Leader of the Senate, Ahmed Lawan, in a Point-of-Order at Thursday’s plenary, reported that the SGF made the apology... Read More
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May 17, 2017

The Thread: Nigerians throw major shade at TBoss for this picture

Did TBoss set herself up with this picture with the Ajekun Iya maestro? https://www.instagram.com/p/BUKDacRBJwE/?taken-by=officialtboss_ https://www.instagram.com/p/BUKELjDB1ZI/?taken-by=officialtboss_ To be honest, the caption reads like baby speak- pure cluelessness. Lmaooooo pic.twitter.com/GyEI1aYPis — Daddy D.O🇳🇬 (@DOlusegun) May 16, 2017 Was TBoss stranded on an Island before she went into the Big brother house, ’cause that will be the only... Read More
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