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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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‘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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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.…

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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.…

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‘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,…

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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…

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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.'…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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. …

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Ministry blames NASS for 8 power outages on Wednesday

The Ministry of Power has blamed the management of the National Assembly (NASS) for the power outages which disrupted Wednesday’s sitting of the Senate ad hoc committee during the probe of…

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