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The concerned state govts should solve LAUTECH issues not the FG – Senate
At the plenary on Wednesday, the Senate said the Federal Government cannot disburse the N4 billion currently needed by the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, as the institution is…
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“My only sadness is that Adeleke is not an APC member” – Saraki
Senate President Bukola Saraki has expressed sadness that newly sworn-in Senator Ademola Adeleke got elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The Senate president made this known…
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We’re not on the same page – House of Representatives speaks on Senate’s face-off with Osinbajo
The House of Representatives and its leadership have reportedly distanced themselves from the ongoing face-off between the Nigerian Senate and the Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo, on the issue of nominees…
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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today
These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. 1. YOU ARE NOT DESERVING OF A REPLY | FASHOLA FIRES BACK AT GOJE The Minister of Power, Work and Housing, Babatunde…
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We cannot defend Osinbajo on nominees confirmation – Attorney-General says
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday distanced itself from the comments of Acting President Yemi Osinbajo on the confirmation of nominations made by the Executive. In April, Osinbajo had…
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Saraki swears in Senator Shuaibu Lau
Senate President Bukola Saraki has sworn in Shuaibu Isa Lau displaced Senator Sani Abubakar Danladi according to a court judgement on June 23. Lau now takes over from Danladi who represented Taraba…
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Observe decorum or be walked out the door – Saraki tells Senators
Senate President Bukola Saraki on Wednesday asked some senators to avoid making noise during plenary to avoid being walked out of the chamber. Saraki asked senators to go to the…
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Show of Force: How the Saraki Senate put the Executive on red alert
by Alexander O. Onukwue Reports have it that there was a botched attempt to make Senate President, Bukola Saraki, as Acting President. In the absence of Prof Osinbajo, who is…
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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today
These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. 1. SENATE CONDEMNS OSINBAJO’S COMMENTS ON APPOINTMENTS, ASKS HIM TO OBEY THE CONSTITUTION Members of the Nigerian Senate have called for…
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Senate condemns Osinbajo’s comments on appointments, asks him to obey the constitution
Members of the Nigerian Senate have called for the suspension of consideration and confirmation of appointments by President Muhammadu Buhari over a comment credited to Acting President Yemi Osinbajo, that…
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Tuition fees hike: Senate summons 38 VCs
The Nigerian Senate is set to summon Vice Chancellors of 38 Federal universities over increase in tuition fees, chairman, Senate Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFUND, Senator Barau Jibrin said…
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Nigeria in trouble if lawmakers can’t differentiate between budget and cash – Fashola
The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, says Nigeria is in big trouble if lawmakers cannot differentiate cash and budget. He expressed concern over the recourse of the…
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Senate to pass bill to reduce high house rents
The Nigerian Senate is reportedly working on a bill that will check the high rate of house rents in Abuja and other parts of Nigeria. The Senate Committee Chairman on…
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Saraki’s trial stalled economic growth – Akpabio
Minority leader of the senate, Godswill Akpabio, says the trial of Senate President Bukola Saraki at the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) slowed down the economy. Speaking on Thursday, Akpabio told his…
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Dino Melaye turns pastor, insists he cannot be recalled
Senator Dino Melaye (Kogi West) has said that the ongoing move by his constituents to recall him from the Senate will fail. He lauded his achievements in his constituency, saying…
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“I can’t apologise, I didn’t do anything” – Ndume
Suspended senator, Ali Ndume (Borno South), has insisted he won't apologise in order to merit a recall. He told newsmen on Sunday that there was no reason to ask him…
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Senate stands down bill to increase fuel price
The Nigerian Senate on Thursday struck out a bill that would have led to an increase in the pump price. The National Roads Funds bill was struck out in order to…
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South East Development Commission bill passes second reading
A Bill for an Act to Establish the South East Development Commission has passed the second reading. The Nigerian Senate has however passed the bill to the Committee on Establishment…
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Opinion: ‘Infinite Jest: The Politics Of Looting’- The book Dino Melaye never published
by Bayo Oluwasanmi The Kogi Senator, Melaye, needs no introduction. He's perhaps the most well read out of the 109 senators of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. His chains…
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With N125bn the National Assembly is still underfunded – Senator
Chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Senator Aliyu Sabi-Abdullahi (Niger North), in an interview with Punch talks about issues surrounding the 2017 Appropriation Bill and the…
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Political debate bill would be counter-productive – INEC
INEC and other stakeholders have advised against the Nigerian Political Party Debate Commission. The stakeholders argued that the bill will refocus what should be, and would be an unnecessary burden…
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Senate passes NFF bill, legalises football body
The Nigerian Senate on Tuesday passed the Nigerian Football Federation Bill seeking to legalise the country’s football governing body. This comes after the presentation of the report on the NFF Establishment…
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Senate passes Buhari’s anti-corruption bill
To enlist international assistance in the fight against corruption, the Nigerian Senate has passed an executive bill on anti-corruption. The criminal matters enlisted in the bill include money laundering, asset…
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Opinion: The Nigerian Senate- Outstanding performance even in the midst of storms
by Olalekan Alabi The Nigerian Legislature as an arm of Government and particularly the institution of the Senate has always been a subject of major discuss within the Nigerian polity.…
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Dino Melaye is unstoppable as the worst Senator in Nigeria | The YNaija Effectiveness Ranking
Senator Dino Melaye has, at this point, convinced us he might remain the worst Senator in Nigeria, at least until he leaves office. And even then, it might be difficult…
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How do you solve a problem like Dino Melaye? | The latest YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for Senators
If noise and visibility were the only measure of success for a Nigerian lawmaker, then Dino Melaye would be ahead of every single one of his peers this week on…
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Femi Fani-Kayode: Colonel Hameed and the Nigerian Senate
Retired Colonel Hameed Ali, the Comptroller General of the Nigerian Customs Service, is a proud and stubborn man. His disdain for others and insufferable arrogance is not only vexatious to…
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ANALYSIS: What is the point of the drama between Hameed Ali and the Senate
by Mark Amaza Yesterday, a mild drama ensued at the Senate chambers when the upper legislative chamber walked out the Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Customs Service, Hameed Ali for refusing…
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“It clearly demonstrates the conflict within the Presidency” | Insiders speak on the Magu-Senate debacle
There has been a cocktail of views on the Senate’s rejection of Magu, the acting EFCC chairman for the second time. This rejection, which came swiftly after a surreal confirmation…
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ANALYSIS: Twice rejected – what is next for Magu and the EFCC?
by Mark Amaza For the second time in four months, the Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Ibrahim Magu was rejected by the Senate as the…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy