Dogara

January 27, 2016

Dino Melaye says Yakubu Dogara is ‘Speaker by force’

The Senator representing Kogi East, Dino Melaye has directed some verbal barbs towards the Speaker of the Federal House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara. On Wednesday, January 27, at the inauguration ceremony of the new governor of Kogi state, Yahaya Bello, Melaye called Yakubu Dogara the ‘speaker by force’ of the House of Representatives. In contrast however,... Read More

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January 18, 2016

Dogara sued by 11 Reps over new House rules

The speaker of the House of Representative, Yakubu Dogara, was sued by eleven All Progressive Congress (APC) members who are also current members of the House of Representative. The suit which was filed at an Abuja High Court is seeking to quash a recent House rules in regards to the handling of the House mace.... Read More

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January 15, 2016

Buhari, Osinbajo, Saraki, others attend Armed Forces remembrance day celebration (PHOTOS)

President Muhammadu Buhari, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Senate President Bukola Saraki, Speaker of the House of Representatives Yakubu Dogara, and other top dignitaries were present on Friday, to mark the this year’s Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration. The event took place at the National Arcade, Eagle Square Abuja. See photos below.

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December 26, 2015

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: FG ready to talk with Boko Haram | OBJ challenges Nigerian leaders | FG can’t take Ondo from PDP | More stories

We are not reducing our work force – Governor Ikpeazu. Leadership Buhari says Nigeria is ready to persuade Boko Haram to end insurgency. YNaija Saraki promises to ensure quick passage of 2016 budget. Leadership FG says fuel to sell at N85 per litre from January 2016. Premium Times Fire destroys N98 billion worth of property, kills... Read More

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Timi Frank's past comments have derailed his chances of succeeding Lai Mohammed as APC spokesperson | YNaija.com

December 11, 2015

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Who now speaks for APC? | Senator Na’Allah remains unrepentant | Asari Dokubo threatens Buhari | More stories

Senator Na’Allah says nothing can stop social media bill. YNaija Lawmakers say all stolen funds must be recovered. Vanguard Asari Dokubo threatens Buhari, APC over Bayelsa election. YNaija Ado Bayero’s son in court tussle with Emir of Kano. Leadership Oyegun, Frank clash over who will be APC spokesperson. Vanguard Dogara says if APC fails Nigerians, it will be... Read More

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November 23, 2015

Buhari, Saraki, Dogara react to Prince Audu’s death

The President of the nation, Muhammadu Buhari has reacted to the news of Prince Abubakar Audu’s demise with deep regret. Speaking through his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, the president revealed that the news of the governorship aspirant’s death really devastated him. According to the statement, “we are obviously devastated at the... Read More

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November 20, 2015

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Lamorde drags Senate to court | How ISIS came to be | EFCC goes after Bafarawa | More stories

Bayelsa APGA governorship candidate likes APC but won’t defect. YNaija APC says PDP is hallucinating over Ekweremadu’s attempted assassination. Leadership Lawyer, CDHR at loggerheads over supreme court’s ruling on Saraki. This Day Presidency claims Dasuki was invited by arms committee. YNaija Lamorde drags Senate, IGP, DSS over probe to court. Leadership EFCC lays siege for former Sokoto governor, Attahiru Bafarawa. This Day Ambode... Read More

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November 16, 2015

I regret joining the APC without… – Dogara

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has expressed regrets over his inability to lure Enugu state governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, into the All Progressive Congress. Dogara, who made the statement on Sunday, said he’s confident that Governor Ugwuanyi would bring his progressive ideals to Enugu state. The Speaker made the comments at a grand reception... Read More

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November 13, 2015

Atiku hosts Army Chief, Speaker in Adamawa (See Photos)

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar hosted the Chief Of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara and the Representative of Emir of Kano, Yahaya Inuwa on Friday. The trio visited Atiku at his Jimeta residence in Adamawa state. See photos below.

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November 7, 2015

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: CBN is partisan | 1 dead in Pro-Biafra protest | PDP comes for Sylva | More stories

PDP governors tells CBN that it is partisan. Leadership One dies in Anambra pro-Biafra protest. Punch LASU gets new VC, Fidelis Njokanma. Leadership PDP set to stop Timipre Sylva in 2015 Bayelsa gubernatorial. YNaija Saraki denies walking out of Tribunal. Leadership Ngige explains that lack of portfolio won’t be a problem. YNaija Oyegun holds secret meeting with Dogara,... Read More

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November 7, 2015

Oyegun holds separate secret meetings with Dogara, Gbajabiamila over fresh crisis

To nip in the bud, the emerging dispute in the Federal House of Representatives, National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, John Odigie-Oyegun, has intervened. A conflict is brewing in the House of Representatives over the sharing of standing committees by the Speaker, Yakubu Dogara. The All Progressives Congress lawmakers feel shortchanged by Dogara’s appointments, which... Read More

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November 4, 2015

Imminent war looms between Dogara and Gbajabiamila

There appears to be another face-off brewing in the House of Representatives between the camps of the Speaker, Yakubu Dogara, and the House Leader, Femi Gbajabiamila over the composition and appointment of chairpersons of House committees. Gbajabiamila has accused Dogara of failing to consult the principal leaders of the House before appointing the chairmen. The House Majority leader... Read More

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October 26, 2015

Fayose’s prayers, prophecy made me become Speaker – Dogara

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has revealed that Governor of Ekiti state, Ayodele Fayose, played a significant role in his emergence as speaker. Dogara, disclosed this on Sunday in Jerusalem, Israel at a special pilgrimage programme organised by the Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission (NCPC). The Speaker explained how he went to visit Fayose... Read More

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October 24, 2015

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: PDP senators not done with Amaechi | Amosun wins election tribunal | DSS arrests Boko Haram in Lagos | More stories

21 Kogi state LG chairmen gets reinstated. This Day FG says ex-militants are not being owed. Premium Times PDP senators to play one last card against Amaechi. YNaija Amosun wins case at Ogun tribunal. Premium Times DSS foils Boko Haram attack plan in Dolphn estate. YNaija Ndigbo berates Buhari over his appointment, MASSOB leaders arrest. Vanguard... Read More

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Buhari's meeting with Saraki, Dogara, NASS leaders | YNaija.com

October 8, 2015

Buhari holds first official meeting with Saraki, Dogara, Gbajabiamila, others (PHOTOS)

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday, hosted Senate President, Bukola Saraki and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, to a first official meeting. The meeting, which was held late at night at the First Lady’s conference room in the Presidential Villa, was attended by Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo, Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari... Read More

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October 7, 2015

Saraki, Dogara, Ihedioha attend opening of young Parliamentarians Forum (PHOTOS)

The inaugural conference of IPU Forum of Young Parliamentarians has commenced at the National Assembly. The theme for this year’s conference is; ‘Issues and Challenges of Young People in Democratic Governance.’ Senate President Bukola Saraki, Speaker, Yakubu Dogara, and Former Deputy Speaker, Emeka Ihedioha, were among the guests of honour at the opening of the conference.

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August 25, 2015

Senators and reps want to get the SAN title too

Some federal and state lawmakers who are lawyers want to get the Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) title too. Senator Ita Enang said at a recent lawyers’ forum for lawmakers that they lawyers qualify to be SAN since they make laws. He said, “It is an insult not to make legislature lawyers SANs. They make laws... Read More

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August 20, 2015

Dogara moves to reduce Lasun’s power

Another Crisis seems to be on its way at the House of Representatives when it resumes from its recess on September 29. The Ad Hoc Committee on Standing Orders raised by the Speaker , Yakubu Dogara, is set to reduce the powers of the Deputy Speaker, Yussuff Lasun. Investigation reveal that the machinery to be used... Read More

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August 12, 2015

Gbajabiamila responds to Tambuwal for backing Dogara

The House of Reps majority leader, Femi Gbajabiamila, has responded to Governor Aminu Tambuwal’s position in the recent leadership tussle He said, “Alhaji Tambuwal has spoken. For me I have moved on and I can only wish him the best in his future undertakings. I guess Alhaji Tambuwal has finally spoken.” Tambuwal had spoken about... Read More

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Dogara support group says House of Reps crisis ‘has come to an end’

The crisis rocking the House of Representatives ‘is over’, according to the spokesman of Consolidation Group, Abdulmumin Jibrin Jibrin is pro-Dogara and Alhassan Ado Doguwa, the newly proposed majority leader, is pro-Gbajabiamila. Jibrin said at a press conference, “Please recall that since the inauguration of the house, the issue of those that will assume the positions of the remaining principal officers among... Read More

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Doguwa accepts Dogara’s offer of house leader

More crisis begins to loom in the camp of Femi Gbajabiamila as a representative, Alhassan Ado Doguwa has accepted the offer of House leader from the speaker, Yakubu Dogara. Doguwa, one of Gbajabiamila’s arrowheads for speaker before June 9, has been at the forefront of those insisting that the position of the All Progressives Congress... Read More

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Gbajabiamila’s camp ‘splits over letter to Oyegun’

It appears there’s a crack within the ranks of the Femi Gbajabiamila camp as some of his loyalists have reportedly disassociated themselves from a letter that came from their camp. The letter was addressed to the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) John Odigie-Oyegun about the disputed power sharing deal. The Speaker Yakubu Dogara... Read More

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See excerpts from Dogara loyalists’ reply to Oyegun’s letter

The national chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC) John Odigie-Oyegun wrote a letter to the speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara. Dogara responded to the letter, and now a group loyal to him within the party has written back to Oyegun too. Read excerpts from the letter below. We stand on our... Read More

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Reps crisis unresolved! Dogara still won’t let Gbajabiamila be Minority Leader

There are indications that the lingering crisis in the House of Reps, which is yet to be resolved, is the reason for postponement of plenary sitting from July 21 to 28. The Speaker, Yakubu Dogara, had, last week, while receiving All Progressives Congress (APC) Mobilisation Youth Forum, assured that the crisis would be resolved before... Read More

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THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Oshiomhole, Okonjo-Iweala war drama continues, Service chiefs were sacked for this reason, PMB lacks power to slash salary, More stories

NHRC chairman says PMB lacks power to slash salary. Punch Here is why service chiefs were sacked. Leadership Ikpeazu says he didn’t tell Otti to withdraw from tribunal. Punch Oronsaye arraigned, pleads not guilty to 24 counts charge. This Day PMB promises to boost oil, gas sector. Punch Dogara gives condition for removal of subsidy.... Read More

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Dogara says this is the only way FG can remove fuel subsidy

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, said that the only legal way the Federal Government could permanently remove the subsidy on petroleum products was to initiate an amendment to the Price Control Act or have it repealed entirely by the National Assembly. He noted that in the schedules to the Act, petroleum... Read More

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Govs Forum, NASS are new battlegrounds for 2019 presidency

The National Assembly crisis has been resolved but that has not stopped it and the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) to be the new battlegrounds for high profile politicians jostling for the 2019 presidential contest. According to the Vanguard, the politicians bid is predicated on the assumption that President Muhammadu Buhari, on account of age may not run for... Read More

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NASS, APC crisis: Dogara, Gbajabiamila not compromising

It looks like the peace committee chaired by the Governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal, has been unable to get the conflicting sides to reach a compromise. The factional groups of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the House of Representatives has again refused to shift ground on Thursday on how the principal offices in... Read More

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PDP chieftain says APC can’t blame Saraki for Ekweremadu’s emergence

A member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Senate, Senator James Manager, said that the election of the senate president Bukola Saraki and deputy senate president Ike Ekweremadu followed due process. Manager added that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) cannot blame Saraki for Ekweremadu’s emergence as deputy senate president. Vanguard reports that Manager further... Read More

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Southwest APC adamant, say they won’t recognize Saraki, Dogara

It doesn’t seem like the NASS crisis will be ending any time soon. The chairmen of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the southwest have also vowed not to recognize the emergence of Senate President, Bukola Saraki and Speaker, House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara until the crisis revolving around the National Assembly contest is sufficiently... Read More

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