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NASS to return ‘corrected’ 2016 budget to presidency today

The reconciliation committee of the National Assembly, set up to work on the controversial 2016 budget, is set to return the corrected bill to the Presidency on Saturday, April 30. The committee, which was chaired by the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Suleiman Lasun, has worked on the budget for the past two... Read More

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President Buhari Signs Budget into law

Buhari to sign 2016 budget ‘in a matter of days’

The Executive and the National Assembly appear to have resolved the seemingly unending impasse over the 2016 budget. Consequently, President Muhammadu Buhari is expected to sign the document into law in the coming days. A middle ground was arrived at on Tuesday, after the conclusion of a meeting between the president, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo... Read More

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Saraki, Ekweremadu, others to meet with Buhari over budget controversy

A lasting solution to the standoff between the National Assembly and the Presidency on the 2016 budget, might soon be found. Senate President, Bukola Saraki, alongside other senators will on Tuesday, April 26 meet with President Muhammadu Buhari to discuss and find a solution to the controversy surrounding the 2016 Appropriation Bill. The meeting is... Read More

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Lagos-Calabar rail project: The blame-game ensues as lawmaker takes another shot

The end to the blame game over the details of the 2016 budget between the National Assembly and the Executive, is at the moment, nowhere in sight. A member of the House of Representatives Committee on Transport, Ehiozuwa Agbonnayima has declared that the Minister for Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi lied when he claimed that the N100... Read More

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N12bn worth of ‘strange projects’ discovered in Agriculture ministry’s budget

Minister of Agriculture, Audu Ogbeh and his team have reportedly found 386 strange additions worth N12.6 billion in the ministry’s budget proposals – which were believed to have been inserted by the National Assembly. The said projects were allegedly fixed into the budget after the N40.918 billion earlier proposed had been reduced to N31.618 billion.... Read More

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Senate makes major progress on new law that can help Saraki’s CCT trial

What can be described as a miracle took place at the National Assembly on Thursday, April 14, when a bill for the amendment of the Code of Conduct Tribunal and Bureau Act went through second reading on the floor of the Senate barely 48 hours after it was first read. If anything, the Nigerian Senate... Read More

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2016 budget: ‘Unholy act by NASS is unacceptable’ – APC

In a continuation of the drama that has so far surrounded the proposed 2016 budget, the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has declared support for President Muhammadu Buhari’s decision to return the 2016 budget to the National Assembly following the alleged removal of some projects by the lawmakers before handing it over to... Read More

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Ministry of Budget receives evidence on the controversial ‘Lagos-Calabar rail project’

On Monday, the Ministry of Budget and National Planning received evidence that the Calabar-Lagos rail line project was indeed included in the controversial 2016 budget and it was defended before the National Assembly. It would be recalled that President Muhammadu Buhari had on Saturday, refused to assent to the budget following the discovery of inconsistencies... Read More

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Presidency denies rejecting 2016 budget from NASS

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on National Assembly Matters, Ita Enang, has dismissed reports that President Muhammmadu Buhari rejected the 2016 budget from the National Assembly. Enang told journalists on Monday, April 11 in Abuja, that the reports in the media were untrue as President Buhari simply sent the budget to ministries for... Read More

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Yakubu Dogara

‘Despicable, barefaced lies’ | Yakubu Dogara denies 2016 budget re-padding

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara has denied reports by some media outfits that key infrastructural projects were removed from the proposed 2016 budget sent to the National Assembly by President Muhammadu Buhari. Following the submission of the revised budget to the Presidency, reports had emanated that President Buhari would not sign... Read More

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5 aspects of the budget Presidency claims was ‘changed’ by NASS

The Presidency has handed down details of the alleged distortion of the 2016 budget to the leadership of the National Assembly. The federal government made the details available to the National Assembly during a meeting on Saturday night between President Muhammadu Buhari, Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo; Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki and the House of... Read More

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‘Nigerians are being misled’ | Lawmaker says Presidency lied about re-padded budget

Following the rejection of the 2016 budget which came from the National Assembly to the Presidency -by President Muhammadu Buhari over alleged ‘re-padding’, a member of the House of Representatives has come forward with explanations. Following the public backlash and criticism of the NASS over the alleged padding, Chairman, House Committee on Appropriation, Abdulmumin Jibrin... Read More

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NASS finally sends details of 2016 budget to Buhari

The Appropriation Committees of the Senate and House of Representatives have forwarded to the Clerk of the National Assembly for submission to the Presidency the 2016 Appropriation Bill. The Chairmen of the committees, Danjuma Goje and Abdulmumin Jibrin released a joint statement to the effect of the submission of the budget document on Wednesday. The... Read More

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Opinion: A few achievements recorded by the 8th Senate thus far

The 7th National Assembly, which concluded its term on Thursday, 4th of June 2015, considered over two hundred motions and approved concomitant resolutions. It also effectively collaborated with the Executive in the overall national interest to stabilise the polity without undermining the independence and integrity of the Legislature. The parliament passed a total of 251... Read More

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Senate to publish National Assembly budget

The President of the Nigerian Senate, Bukola Saraki, on Sunday, stated that the National Assembly will published details of its budget breakdown. This was contained in a statement signed by the Special Assistant on Public Affairs to Saraki, Mohammed Isa. The statement noted that Saraki disclosed this while speaking with editors of London based newspaper... Read More

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February 3, 2016

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: ‘NASS can’t stop hike in electricity tariff’ | Why 6 Britons were deported | Trump blames voters, media for loss | More stories

We are not involved in the alleged seizure of merchant ship – IPOB, MASSOB. Vanguard $650,000 subsidy case against Lawan reopened by ICPC. Leadership Group condemns Falana’s move against Okonjo-Iweala. Vanguard FG tells NASS it can’t stop hike in electricity tariff. Leadership Former Chief of Air Staff, Amosu says he’s not returning arms funds. YNaija... Read More

Amosu, Dariye, FG, IPOB, MASSOB, NASS, NIS, tracklist

January 13, 2016

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Mark woos Idoma people | Budget not missing | Court frustrates FG over MTN | More stories

Mark promises Idoma professionals not to fail them during Benue senatorial rerun. Leadership PDP never asked GEJ to speak on $2.1 billion arms scandal. YNaija Ribadu distances self from DasukiGate scandal. Leadership Yakassai says Buhari anti-corruption war is propaganda-based. Vanguard APC won’t apologise for anti-corruption war – Oyegun. Leadership NDLEA arrests Ojukwu’s niece, others in 2.24kg... Read More

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December 22, 2015

‘Buhari, Saraki, Osinbajo, Dogara’ | Photos from 2016 budget presentation (PHOTOS)

President Muhammadu Buhari, on Tuesday, presented the 2016 Appropriation Bill to the joint session of the National Assembly at the Federal House of Representatives. See below, photos from the session, where the President presented N6.08 trillion as budget for 2016.

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December 22, 2015

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Kano beggars ‘deported’ | Tinubu harps on sacrifice | Buhari to present 2016 budget | More stories

Femi Falana wants Okonjo-Iweala probed over Abacha’s loot. YNaija APC reacts to Sagay’s interview, claims corruption is fighting back. Leadership Shiites protest in Kano for the release of El-Zakzaky. This Day Akwa Ibom State Assembly elect new speaker. Leadership Tinubu says he sacrificed a lot for APC’s victory. Punch Kano deports beggars to four other states. Leadership Buhari... 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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September 29, 2015

These are the 84 senators who passed vote of confidence on Saraki

Senate President, Bukola Saraki received a vote of confidence from 84 Senators at the National Assembly on Tuesday, after the house resumed from its 6 weeks recess. The Senate passed the vote of confidence on Saraki in a rowdy session. 48 Senators from the opposition, Peoples Democratic Party and 35 from the majority, All Progressives Congress gave... Read More

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September 29, 2015

Saraki speaks on his trial, President Buhari and ministerial nominees

Bukola Saraki believes that his trial at the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) is only happening simply because he emerged Senate president against the wishes of some powerful politicians. Saraki made the claim while addressing members of the senate at their resumed session on Tuesday September 29th. Read below his full speech; Distinguished colleagues, I heartily... Read More

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September 29, 2015

Photos of placard-carrying Saraki supporters outside NASS

Supporters of Senate President, Bukola Saraki, barricaded the entrance of the National Assembly, on Tuesday morning. The crowd besieged that National Assembly, carrying placards with various inscription in support of Saraki. See photos below:

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September 29, 2015

84 Senators pass vote of confidence on Senate President, Bukola Saraki

The Senate, upon its resumption from its 6 weeks break, has passed a vote of confidence on Senate President, Bukola Saraki. The vote of confidence was passed on Saraki, who is facing a 13-count charge of false assets declaration and corruption at the Code of Conduct Tribunal. Senator David Umaru from Niger State moved the... Read More

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September 28, 2015

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: We are behind Saraki – PDP | Buhari says trial of NNPC looters will soon commence | APC can’t stop my re-election as Bayelsa Governor – Dickson | More stories

Has Buhari stopped paying ‘special allowance’ to Presidential Villa security? YNaija FERMA boss wants Imo communities to clean drainages. Vanguard We are behind Saraki – PDP. YNaija APC can’t stop my re-election as Bayelsa Governor – Dickson. Premium Times Why the Nigerian Senate will be more divided than ever on Tuesday. YNaija Boko Haram attacks... Read More

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September 27, 2015

This group wants Saraki’s lawyers sanctioned for misleading him

A group known as Civil Society Network Against Corruption has urged the National Judicial Council to sanction Saraki’s lawyers, stating that they have misled their client at his ongoing trial. Chairman of the organisation Olanrewaju Suraj, on behalf of the group said Saraki’s lead lawyers, Joseph Daodu and Mahmud Magaji, advised him wrongly by telling him... Read More

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September 26, 2015

Senate leader says Saraki’s trial won’t affect screening of ministerial nominees

Deputy Senate leader, Baba Ibn Na’Allah, has assured that the ongoing trial of Senate President, Bukola Saraki, would not affect the screening of ministerial nominees. It has of late, become a pertinent issue as to how President Buhari’s ministers would be ratified, considering that the Senate President is on trial. But in an interview on Friday, the... Read More

ministerial nominees, NASS, Saraki, senators

September 23, 2015

Is APC already shopping for a new Senate President?

While the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, is in the battle of his life at the Code of Conduct Tribual, over false declaration of assets, some vultures are said to be on standby to pick his bones. According to Kaduna-based National Mirror, the folks at the All Progressive Congress may already be considering another candidate to take... Read More

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September 19, 2015

Police to promptly arrest Bukola Saraki

The police has vowed to make sure the senate president, Bukola Saraki is promptly arrested. The Force Public Relations Officer, Olabisi Kolawole, in a telephone interview on Friday said the inspector general of police, Solomon Arase will see to the arrest without delay. “We are going to promptly arrest the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki... Read More

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September 18, 2015

Why Saraki’s trial is not a smart move – PDP chieftain

Reactions have started trailing in- in regards to the recent corruption allegation leveled against Senate President, Bukola Saraki. A former Minister of Works, Adeseye Ogunlewe, says that if the trial of Saraki becomes a reality, it would affect the nation in more ways than one. Ogunlewe, in an interview on Thursday, said the activities of the National assembly would... Read More

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