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Uroupa Kiakubu October 25, 2020

Another looting opportunity? : ‘Lagos will need N1trn for reconstruction’ – Gbajabiamila | #YNaijaEndSARSupdates

The aftermath of the wanton destruction of lives and property perpetrated by hoodlums who hijacked the peaceful #EndSARS protest, has no doubt, left parts of some states across the country…

Edwin Okolo July 28, 2020

Minister Akpabio’s list was yet another distraction in the NDDC case, when will we get justice?

The events of last week on the floor of the Nigerian Senate eclipsed any farce that has occurred prior. The backdrop for this particular sequence of events was a probe…

Chinedu Okafor July 21, 2020

Akpabio incurs wrath of the House of Reps., but will he bend?

The news of late has been riddled with the interesting stories surrounding the 'Niger Delta Development Commission' NDDC. It began in an interview, where former MD for the NDDC, spilled…

Editor May 5, 2020

The NCDC Bill is yet another underhanded attempt to erase human rights in Nigeria

Something is underfoot in the Nigerian senate. In an unprecedented move for a legislature that is notorious for dragging its feet on bills like the Gender Equality Bill and the…

Bernard Dayo July 30, 2019

The Big 5: Gbajabiamila meets doctors over planned strike; PDP demands EFCC probe of ministerial screening | Other top stories

Here are the stories that you should be monitoring today: PDP demands EFCC probe of ministerial screening The Senate will on Tuesday (today) confirm the appointment of ministerial nominees who…

Bernard Dayo June 27, 2019

The Big 5: Court nullifies charge against Gbajabiamila; INEC is the most improved public service institution in Nigeria – Yakubu | Other stop stories

Here are the stories that you should be monitoring today: Court approves NBC, AIT/Raypower's terms of settlement The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday adopted as its judgment, the…

Bernard Dayo June 12, 2019

The Late 5: Buhari felicitates with Super Falcons on victory over South Korea; Air Force helicopter crash-lands in Katsina | Other stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: We must banish poverty from Nigeria - Tinubu The national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, has said Nigeria’s…

Bernard Dayo May 3, 2019

The Big 5: Return home and face security challenges – PDP tells Buhari; Court adjourns Adeleke’s eligibility case to May 8 | Other top stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: 178 reps-elect endorse Gbajabiamila for speaker Supporters of Femi Gbajabiamila say 178 newly elected members of the house of representatives have endorsed…

Bernard Dayo May 2, 2019

The Late 5: Again, house of reps summons Buhari over insecurity; Political parties armed thugs to undermine 2019 polls – IGP | Other top stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Again, house of reps summons Buhari over insecurity The House of Representatives on Thursday reinvited President Muhammadu Buhari to address the chamber…

Bernard Dayo April 24, 2019

The Late 5: Christian Chukwu receives $50,000 cheque from Femi Otedola; Your performance is satisfactory – Buhari tells Ambode | Other stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Buhari inaugurates reconstructed Ayinke House President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday unveiled the newly reconstructed Institute of Maternal And Child Health popularly known…

Azeez September 20, 2017

Reps have not directed banks to unfreeze Jonathan’s accounts – Gbajabiamila

Majority leader of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila has said the lower chamber has not ordered banks to unblock the accounts of former First Lady, Patience Jonathan. What happened:…

Mazi Emeka August 5, 2016

‘Lawmakers have the power to move money, but…’ – Jibrin

Abdulmummin Jibrin, the former Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Appropriation, on Thursday, said that about 250 members of the House of Representative have signed a petition for the…

Mazi Emeka May 22, 2016

‘Nigerians are no longer as corrupt as before’ | Gbajabiamila gave an interview, and we learnt these 14 things

Femi Gbajabiamila is the Majority of the House of Representative and a leading member of the ruling All Progressive Congress. In this interview with Punch this weekend, Gbajabiamila talks about…

Dele Benjamin April 19, 2016

Gbajabiamila writes Chinese President, says ‘ignore Fayose’ (READ)

Majority Leader of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has written a letter to the Chinese President, Xi Jingping urging him to disregard the letter written by Ekiti state governor,…

Janeth J 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.…

Kolapo Olapoju 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…

Janeth J 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…

Janeth J 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…

Janeth J July 28, 2015

APC proposes Gbajabiamila as deputy speaker

After meeting and hours of negotiations on Monday night, the All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders have proposed that Femi Gbajabiamila should become the deputy speaker. According to a source, the…

Janeth J July 25, 2015

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.…

Janeth J July 24, 2015

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,…

Janeth J July 23, 2015

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…

Janeth J July 10, 2015

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…

Kolapo Olapoju July 2, 2015

Buhari, Osinbajo met with Gbajabiamila, APC lawmakers yesterday (PHOTOS)

On Wednesday, July 1, President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, met with some All Progressives Congress' members of the House of Representatives. The lawmakers, led by Femi…

Janeth J June 15, 2015

Today’s Daily Brief: APC divided, Buhari confused, and more

So still on the NASS issue, it's like everything is working against Femi Gbajabiamila as some major stakeholders in the All Progressive Congress (APC) are opposing him from emerging as…

Janeth J June 12, 2015

NASS Crisis: Everything you need to know

You've probably been following the latest development and happenings in the 8th National Assembly. If you're like most people, then you must be feeling confused and lost in the all…

Janeth J June 9, 2015

Today’s Daily Brief: Dogara elected, El-Rufai makes cuts, child bride freed, and more

Hon. Yakubu Dogara, representing Bogoro/Dass/Tafawa-Balewa Federal constituency of Bauchi State, has emerged Speaker of the House of Representatives. He defeated his closest rival, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila by eight votes, polling…

Janeth J June 8, 2015

Today’s Daily Brief: Lawmaker-elect says Gbajabiamila, Monguno was not imposed on us, Buhari reaffirms commitment to intensify operations against Boko Haram, and more

Determined to stop the recurring cases of fuel tankers in the state, Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, Monday, announced the setting up of a Committee, comprising of stakeholders to fashion out guidelines…