Buhari meets with Pro-Lawan group over APC, NASS crisis

President Muhammadu Buhari reportedly met with the Senate Unity Forum led by Senator Ahmad Lawan on Friday, June 26. The All Progressives Congress, had before the National Assembly leadership election, endorsed Lawan as its candidate for the senate presidency, but Senator Bukola Saraki went against the party to emerge as the senate president. Last week, the... Read More

Ahmed Lawan, APC, Bukola Saraki, Meeting, NASS, president buhari

June 27, 2015

Rep says APC will overcome NASS leadership challenge

The crisis rocking the national assembly (NASS) has been receiving blacklash and has affected the All Progressive Congress (APC)badly that a member of the House of Representatives, Amuda Garba (APC-Ilorin East, Ilorin South, Kwara), has expressed optimism that the party would move beyond its present challenge. According to Punch, Garba, who expressed said this during... Read More

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APC, challlenge, NASS

June 27, 2015

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: APC in trouble, Fayose slashes commissioners, APC behind NASS crisis, More stories

PDP gives thumbs up to Osun lawmakers over move to impeach Aregbesola. Vanguard 8 APC governors allegedly behind NASS crisis. YNaija APC in diaspora says crisis will strengthen the party. Vanguard Jega says he’ll return to classroom after INEC. Leadership Ekweremadu says he should be left out of NASS crisis. ThisDay PDP says Ortom is... Read More

APC, Dogara, Fayose, NASS, PDP, Saraki, tracklist

June 26, 2015

Saraki explains why the House adjourned its sitting

The House of Representatives had their own share of the recent fracas happening in the house, as lawmakers threw caution to the wind and exchanged blows for leadership positions. After the house resettled, the President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, adjourned plenary till July 21. He said that the adjournment was to give the Senate... Read More

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June 25, 2015

Lawmaker defends Reps, explains why blows were exchanged

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has reacted and justified their action at the house of representative. Member in the House of Representatives, Nasiru Sani Zangon Daura, representing Zango/Baure Federal Constituency of Katsina State, issued a press statement to explain the reason behind the physical battle that ensued during plenary on Thursday. “We are here on... Read More

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daura, House of Rep, NASS

June 25, 2015

PDP reacts to the House of Reps fracas

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned the wrestling episode that occurred among disgruntled APC members on the House of Representatives. It said it a show of shame and national embarrassment saying the ugly development brings to question, President Muhammadu Buhari and his party’s commitment to democracy, unity and the stability of the country. The... Read More

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Buhari, House of Reps, NASS, PDP

June 25, 2015

The President cannot “unlook” the NASS crisis

All through the NASS crisis, President Muhammadu Buhari have been quiet about it, not interfering or anything and this has got Nigerians suspicious and questioning. Since his swearing in in May 29, Buhari has not appointed any minister, keeping quiet all through, and watching as NASS crisis divides the house and also the party, All Progressive Congress... Read More

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June 25, 2015

NASS Crisis: House adjourns sitting till July 21

There was commotion in the House of Reps today as pro-All Progressives Congress lawmakers kicked against the election of principal officers by the Speaker, Yakubu Dogara. The clash occurred between members loyal to Dogara and members loyal to the APC. Members of the House of Representatives resumed sitting after sanity was restored following the rowdy... Read More

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APC, Dogara, House of Rep, NASS

June 24, 2015

APC Governors resolve to caution belligerent Senators

The crisis between NASS and the All Progressives Congress (APC) is going deeper than expected and unresolved but the State Governors have decided to step in. They expressed concern over the ongoing leadership crisis in the National Assembly and have therefore decided to invite their senators and prevail on them on the need to respect... Read More

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APC, governors, NASS

June 24, 2015

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Saraki rejects APC choices of officers, Buhari blows hot, PDP re-branding, More stories

Benue lawmakers turns the assembly chambers into fighting ring. YNaija Governors advises senators to adopt APC decision. The Nation Melaye says Kogi people gave him his victory. Leadership GEJ ministers says PMB lied about empty treasury. YNaija Boko Haram attacks again, kills 40 in Borno villages. Leadership Buhari vows to recover all stolen funds. Vanguard... Read More

APC, Buhari, Dogara, NASS, Saraki, tracklist

June 23, 2015

Saraki sets up committee to reevaluate NASS budget

Bukola Saraki has heard all your cries. To this end, the Senate President, on Tuesday, disclosed that arrangements have been concluded for the set up of an ad-hoc committee that will reevaluate the structure of the National Assembly budget. Saraki, who disclosed this in his welcome address at the resumed plenary by the senators, urged all senators to... Read More

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June 23, 2015

Job seekers storm NASS seeking employment

As Senators resume today from their two-week recess, principal officers who will run the affairs of the red chambers would emerge today. In light of this, job seekers invaded the premises of the National Assembly since Monday. Even members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) were also seen rushing to make photocopies of their posting letters... Read More

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employment, job seekers, NASS, senators

June 23, 2015

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Buhari picked Femi Adeshina for a reason, APC still divided, More stories

Don urges Nigerians to protest legislators fat salaries. ThisDay Civil servants admits to squandering salaries on irrelevant things. Vanguard Okah says Amaechi’s claim of witch hunt is mischievous. ThisDay Here is the reason Buhari picked Femi Adesina as special adviser. YNaija PDP governors unite ahead of meeting with Buhari. ThisDay MEND threatens to resume militant... Read More

APC, femi adeshina, NASS, senators, tracklist

June 22, 2015

NASS allowance: MEND threatens to resume militant activities

Just like most people in the country who are frustrated and pissed with the alleged jumbo salaries of legislators, the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) is also angry and has decided to do something about it. The group has threatened to resume militant activities if members of the National Assembly receive... Read More

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MEND, NASS, Niger Delta

June 18, 2015

Bukola Saraki calls on Nigeria to seek face of Allah during Ramadan

Senate President, Bukola Saraki has called on Muslims in Nigeria to pray for God’s guidance. In a statement on Thursday, Saraki said as the faithful Muslims have commence its fasting in the month of Ramadan, they should use this period to be sober and ask for guidance. Today, I join the Muslim faithful all over... Read More

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Bukola Saraki, Muslims, NASS, Ramadan

June 17, 2015

The other side of #UndressNASS

The N9 billion allowance issue has been generated a lot of controversy and discourse. So far, the other side of the fence hasn’t put forth rational justification. Until today, however. NASS allowance needs a review to reflect d state of d economy buy, just like during d subsidy protest, some here r misleading gullible ppl. —... Read More

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N9bn allowance, NASS, Saraki

The assignment of ministerial portfolios is dependent on official confirmation by the senate | YNaija.com

June 16, 2015

Even #UndressNASS isn’t free from the hot takes

With Nigerian legislators set to earn N365 billion in the next 4 years, Nigerian have taken to social media to voice their objections. Well, not all of them… #UndressNASS maybe we are just been hypocrites most of us will ask 4 more if we r legislators — Legal Eagle (@classicaltiti) June 16, 2015 #UndressNASS don’t... Read More

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#UndressNASS, NASS

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 the back and forth. Even my editor has no clue what’s going on. Well, we here at YNaija will try to piece it all together... Read More

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Dogara, Gbajabiamila, lawan, NASS, Saraki, Senate President

June 12, 2015

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Saraki, Dogara still having issues, Gbajamibiamila steps down, More stories

EFCC defends self, says it doesn’t torture suspected fraudsters. Leadership APC says Saraki, Dogara can defend themselves before they are punished. YNaija Buhari tells governors to decongest prisons. Leadership Buhari tries to save APC over Senate dispute. Nation Forum defends Saraki, says he didn’t snub Buhari. Leaderhip Gbajabiamila won’t go t court on one condition.... Read More

APC, NASS, PDP, Tambuwal, tracklist

June 10, 2015

Today’s Daily Brief: APC winning all round, Saraki’s emergence is a tough one, and more

APC is winning on all grounds, which makes some members take a back step to return to the party and be part of the change. Former Military Administrator of Lagos State, Buba Marwa, has declared his intentions to return to the party after he left for PDP in 2014. Leadership Everyday for the thief, one... Read More

APC, NASS, Oyo State, PDP, Saraki

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 182 votes to Gbajabiamila’s 174 in very close contest Tuesday. ThisDay As part of efforts to reduce the cost of governance, Kaduna State Governor, Malam... Read More

Dogara, Gbajabiamila, House of Representative, NASS, Senate President, speaker

June 9, 2015

YNaija Editorial: Dear new lawmakers, you have only one job now

Since the conclusion of the 2015 General Elections in April, Nigerians have been looking forward to seeing a change in those who shall form the government at the executive and legislative levels and lead the affairs of the country for the next four years. While the offices of the President, Vice President, governors and their... Read More

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APC, NASS, PDP, Sentors

June 9, 2015

Senate Presidency: Implications of Saraki’s win

Senator Bukola Saraki of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been elected as the Senate President of the 8th National Assembly. Saraki, a former Governor of Kwara state, who was supported by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Tuesday was unanimously elected as the Senate President. He defeated Ahmad Lawan, who was the preferred candidate... Read More

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APC, Bukola Saraki, NASS, PDP, Tinubu

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 aimed at curbing the spates of incessant fuel tanker fires and traffic gridlocks by articulated vehicles in the state. It will be recalled that Ambode... Read More

Buhari, Gbajabiamila, Germany, lawmakers, NASS

June 8, 2015

Group pushes court to disqualify Gbajabiamila over US indictment

It looks like Femi Gbajabiamila won’t be heading the House of Representatives as the Abuja Division of the Federal High Court is at the moment hearing an ex-parte motion seeking to disqualify him from running for speaker the tomorrow. Justice Abdul Kafarati is presiding over the suit which was lodged before the high court... Read More

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Abuja, court, disqualify, Femi Gbajabiamila, NASS

June 8, 2015

Fani-Kayode supports Gbajabiamila for House Speaker

IIt raises eyebrows that an opponent of the APC, Femi Fani-Kayode would urge the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) members in the House of Representative to vote for Femi Gbajabiamila as the Speaker of the House. Gbajabiamila, on Saturday, emerged the candidate of the All Progressives Congress for the position of the Speaker of the House of... Read More

APC, fani-kayode, Gbajabiamila, NASS, PDP

June 8, 2015

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: APC tells lawmakers to accept Lawan, Gbajabiamila, PDP says APC hypocrisy exposed, APC accuses that most Ekiti lawmakers are miscreants, More stories

APC tells lawmakers to accept Lawan, Gbajabiamila. Nation PDP hails Mark, Tambuwal, Ekweremadu. Vanguard Buhari, G7 leaders to talk on economy, Boko Haram. Nation APC hypocrisy exposed, says PDP. ThisDay APC accuses that most Ekiti lawmakers are miscreants. Punch Nigerians in South Africa also have expectations from Buhari. Nation Group says Saraki will contest Senate... Read More

APC, CBN, clinton, economy, NASS, PDP, tracklist

January 16, 2015

Why it is important for IDPs to vote – Justice Uwais

by Kolapo Olapoju A former Chief Justice of Nigeria,(CJN), Mohammed Uwais, has warned against exempting the troubled states of Adamawa, Yobe and Borno, from participating in the general elections. On Thursday, January 15, while speaking to journalists at a sensitiZation workshop with a theme: “Nigeria 2015 Elections and Beyond: Stakeholders Conference on the Roles of the... Read More

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November 24, 2014

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Even Tukur wants NASS invasion probed | #ThatAwkwardMoment when Maurice Iwu calls for credible elections | Yup, APC will sue DSS over office raid | More stories

As you count down to the February General Elections, we show you what to read and what to skip today. Even Tukur wants NASS invasion probed. Vanguard Who will emerge Atiku’s running mate? Vanguard Yup, APC will sue DSS over office raid. Punch Presidency rates GEJ high… too high, maybe. Premium Times Taraba Speaker, Josiah Sabo... Read More

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Buhari meets with Pro-Lawan group over APC, NASS crisis

Rep says APC will overcome NASS leadership challenge

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: APC in trouble, Fayose slashes commissioners, APC behind NASS crisis, More stories

Saraki explains why the House adjourned its sitting

Lawmaker defends Reps, explains why blows were exchanged

PDP reacts to the House of Reps fracas

The President cannot “unlook” the NASS crisis

NASS Crisis: House adjourns sitting till July 21

APC Governors resolve to caution belligerent Senators

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Saraki rejects APC choices of officers, Buhari blows hot, PDP re-branding, More stories

Saraki sets up committee to reevaluate NASS budget

Job seekers storm NASS seeking employment

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Buhari picked Femi Adeshina for a reason, APC still divided, More stories

NASS allowance: MEND threatens to resume militant activities

Bukola Saraki calls on Nigeria to seek face of Allah during Ramadan

The other side of #UndressNASS

Even #UndressNASS isn’t free from the hot takes

NASS Crisis: Everything you need to know

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Saraki, Dogara still having issues, Gbajamibiamila steps down, More stories

Today’s Daily Brief: APC winning all round, Saraki’s emergence is a tough one, and more

Gemade, others threaten to take legal action against Saraki’s election

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

YNaija Editorial: Dear new lawmakers, you have only one job now

Senate Presidency: Implications of Saraki’s win

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

Group pushes court to disqualify Gbajabiamila over US indictment

Fani-Kayode supports Gbajabiamila for House Speaker

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: APC tells lawmakers to accept Lawan, Gbajabiamila, PDP says APC hypocrisy exposed, APC accuses that most Ekiti lawmakers are miscreants, More stories

Why it is important for IDPs to vote – Justice Uwais

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Even Tukur wants NASS invasion probed | #ThatAwkwardMoment when Maurice Iwu calls for credible elections | Yup, APC will sue DSS over office raid | More stories

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