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October 21, 2016

[The Legislative Blog]: The Nigerian Senate refuses to carry last on this tech stuff, hence Facebook Live

First it was e-voting days ago, we ignored it like “no be today, they’ll soon spoil it sef as per is it not naija” Then today, the Nigerian Senate live-streamed plenary session for the first time, in a test run. So we decided to put our bad belle and cynicism aside because this is one... Read More
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October 13, 2016

[The Legislative Blog]: Can NASS please explain 3000 legislative aides?

Just when you’re trying to make sense of the events that happen in Nigeria’s political sphere on a daily basis, you’ll stumble on another news story that will ruin all your prior efforts. When Nigerians collectively decided to tread the path of “Change” at the 2015 elections, we’re sure a number of us looked forward... Read More
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October 1, 2016

[The Legislative Blog]: Democracy or “Magogocracy”? Nigeria’s leaders need to choose

In this thread, blogger and all round commentator, Japheth Omojuwa advises the Nigerian government to review its resolve to fight corruption in the country re the budget padding scandal and the latest developments in the controversy. It is no longer news that the President Buhari’s anti-corruption administration has chosen not to concern itself with this... Read More
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September 30, 2016

[The Legislative Blog]: The National Assembly finally gives the #GEO bill a chance

It’s almost victory for the Gender and Equal Opportunities Bill at the Upper Chamber as the bill that had been thrown out by the senators earlier this year has now passed valiantly through the second reading. Senator Biodun Olujimi representing Ekiti South was the sponsor of the bill then and still is now. In her... Read More
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Jibrin
September 28, 2016

[The Legislative Blog]: Is the House of Reps ready for Hon Jibrin’s verbal onslaught?

Hon Abdulmumin Jibrin has lost the battle. The House of Representatives today suspended Hon Jibrin representing Kiru/Bebeji Federal Constituency of Kano State. His suspension is to last 180 legislative days and that amounts to 540 days considering the House sits three days a week, between Tuesday and Friday. Our calculations reveal that Hon Jibrin will... Read More
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September 8, 2016

[The Legislative Blog]: What have some Nigerian senators been up to since recess?

by Tolu Omoyeni The National Assembly has been on recess since July 21 and has now postponed resumption from 13th till the 20th of this month. Why? They said Sallah break. For ordinary Nigerians, hustle resumes on the 14th, we can’t be sleeping through a recession. Don’t they say that while a man is asleep,... Read More
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August 15, 2016

Interview: How BudgIT is bringing down the walls

In four years, BudgIT has revolutionized the Nigerian public data and budgeting system with easily accessible creatives such as infographics, Apps, interactive website, social media. BudgIT has stimulated public interest and awareness in government budget, finance and expenditure. Through attracting creatives, BudgIT has broken down the complexities around government budgets and engendered discussion on government... Read More
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Jibrin
August 9, 2016

Opinion: Speaker Dogara, this is why budget padding is a crime

by Ahanonu Kingsley Few days ago, the speaker of Nigeria’s lower parliament was quoted as saying that ‘budget padding’-an offence he was recently accused of by fellow member of parliament-is not a crime. Consequently, in response to calls for him to step down, Mr Dogara insisted he’d not resign. The above stance of Hon. Dogara is... Read More
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August 1, 2016

Whistle-blower or not: Here are 4 reasons why Jibrin is doing Nigerians a huge service

For the last two weeks, Nigerians have watched and heard several unsavory news -garnished with equally distasteful details- from the National Assembly. Former Chairman of the House of Representative committee on Appropriation, Abdulmummin Jibrin, made and continues to make several cringe worthy accusations against the Speaker of the House of Representative, Yakubu Dogara, Deputy Speaker,... Read More
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July 25, 2016

There is need for peace and stability in Nigeria football – Saraki

Senate President, Bukola Saraki, on Monday said the National Assembly was committed to restoring peace in Nigeria football. He said this while receiving FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Monday. Saraki said, “The kind of global recognition we have today, as a result of this historic visit, challenges us to learn to allow peace and stability... Read More
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July 11, 2016

‘To avoid future emasculation of the National Assembly, presiding officers need immunity’ – Dogara

Speaker of the House of Representative, Yakubu Dogara, over the weekend, questioned the method used by the Economic and Financial Commission (EFCC). The speaker, who stated this while speaking in Lagos, decried the fact that the anti-graft agency is yet to secure a conviction but has instead arrested and detained several persons. While denying that... Read More
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June 28, 2016

‘Senate fine-tuning Gender Equality Bill so it won’t clash with religion’

The Chairman Senate Committee on Tertiary Education and Tetfund, Senator Binta Masi, on Monday, disclosed that the National Assembly is committed to passing the Gender Equality Bill in due time. Binta stated this at a workshop organised in Abuja by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation(UNESCO); National Universities Commission (NUC) and Are Babalola University,... Read More
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June 27, 2016

MTN fine: Lawmaker won’t let it go, drags two ministers to court

A member of the House of Representatives, Raphael Igbokwe, has filed a suit against the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) Abubakar Malami and the Minister of Communication Technology, Adebayo Shittu, over the reduction of the fine imposed on telecommunication giant, MTN. The executive arm of government had reduced the fine meant to be paid by MTN from... Read More
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June 25, 2016

Ear infection: ‘Blame PDP for Buhari’s London trip’

The Chairman, Senate Committee on Health, Dr. Lanre Tejuoso, on Saturday, said the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) mismanagement of the health sector caused President Muhammadu Buhari to seek medical treatment abroad for his ear infection. The Senator, who represents Ogun Central Senatorial District, stated this while presenting empowerment materials to members of his constituency. While... Read More
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June 25, 2016

‘Work resumes Monday’ | Resident Doctors call off strike

The National Association of Resident Doctors, on Saturday, called on its members to resume work on Monday thus calling off its short-lived strike action. This was made known in a communique issued by the President of NARD, Muhammad Adamu Askira. The communique was read out after the extraordinary national executive council meeting held at the... Read More
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June 23, 2016

Life pension: Saraki, Dogara entitled to ‘only 300% of annual basic salary’

Following the controversy whipped up by the proposal of lifetime pension and immunity for the principal officers of the senate, the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has said the principal officers of the senate are only due for severance packages upon the successful completion of their tenures. RMAFC head of media, Ibrahim Mohammed,... Read More
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Senate President, Bukola Saraki, Senate Leader, Ali Ndume and Senator Oluremi Tinubu | YNaija.com
June 22, 2016

National Assembly members reject Buhari’s dinner invitation

Members of the National Assembly have reportedly shunned a dinner with President Muhammadu Buhari for undisclosed reasons. The most likely of the reasons why the dinner was shunned however, would be the ongoing crisis rocking the Senate as its principal officers are to be tried for alleged forgery and corruption. In the build up to the... Read More
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June 7, 2016

‘My trial is a distraction’ – Saraki

Following the series of delays and adjournment in his false asset declaration trial, Senate President Bukola Saraki has expressed frustration over the protracted proceedings. In an interview with TheCable, Saraki said his Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) trial is a huge distraction. “It (CCT trial)‎ is a distraction. I want to clear my name as soon as... Read More
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Falae
May 21, 2016

‘Grazing reserve bill will lead to a civil war’- Anglican church blasts Buhari

The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), has joined in the multitude of people and organisation kicking against the proposed grazing reserves for Fulani herdsmen across the country. The church, on Friday in Abuja, asked the Federal Government to scrap the proposed grazing reserves for Fulani herdsmen, noting that it would lead to a civil war... Read More
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NLC meeting with House of Rep Speaker, Yakubu Dogara
May 20, 2016

NLC finally meets Senators, Reps over fuel subsidy and strike (PHOTOS)

The leaders of a faction of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) met with the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Yakubu Dogara, and members of the ad-hoc committee on deregulation yesterday to discuss the recent increase in fuel price and Labour’s ongoing strike. The NLC delegation was led by President, Comrade Ayuba Wabba. No official resolution... Read More
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May 18, 2016

Nigerian Twitter blasts government over 9-page 2016 budget

The Presidency signed the 2016 budget into law on May 6, 2016 in the presence of the embattled Senate President, Bukola Saraki; Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara; the Minister of Budget and Planning, Udoma Udoma among others. From the submission of the budget in December 2015 till the eventual signing in May... Read More
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May 10, 2016

Opinion: Here is the work we now have to do on this ‘budget of change’

After four months and two weeks of senators advertising their foolishness, the budget was finally passed and signed into law by President Muhammadu Buhari. The Nigerian budget process mirrors the core of Nigeria’s political dysfunction. The Senate has always display a greater dysfunctionality on the issue of budget. The budget is never timely. The budget... Read More
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