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[The Legislative Blog]: Is the Senate trying to lie to us or is it the presidency that is confused?
There seems to be some sort of confusion with the information provided by the Nigerian Senate's Twitter account over the submission of Mr Ben Akabueze, Director General of the Budget…
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Senate kick-starts #MadeInNigeriaChallenge
The Nigerian Senate has kick-started the launch of the #MadeInNigeriaChallenge. Sharing the information on Monday via his Facebook page, President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki said, "This campaign is organised to…
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N13,000 per bag of rice, 22-year-old MP | The 5 numbers that mattered this week
N13,000 - The Lagos state government will be selling 50kg bags of rice at this price starting from December 15 at the 57 LGAs and LCDAs of the state. N1.4…
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Reno Omokri: Buhari, Jonathan and a redefinition of change
by Reno Omokri Name your dog Buhari and you will be diligently prosecuted in today’s Nigeria but kill a harmless wife of an evangelist preaching the Gospel of Jesus and…
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[The Legislative Blog]: All eyes on Senate’s investigation into diversion of IDP funds
Many Nigerians never seem to agree with committee set-ups by the government at all levels owing partly to lack of integrity and focus on the part of committee members and…
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The Thread: Will Dino Melaye’s allegation against MTN ever catch fire?
Nigeria has been hit hard by recession and in these desperate economic times, every kobo counts. It is the reason Dino Melaye cited for going after MTN for allegedly making…
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Cheta Nwanze: Our National Assembly are mad
First, a disclaimer. This is a rant. It is not a superbly constructed whatever that you can reference in an academic discourse. I am pissed. I got more pissed when…
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[The Legislative Blog]: Oh ye Melaye, how about the speck in thine eye?
by Tolu Omoyeni In the wake of the recession in Nigeria, Senator Dino Melaye representing Kogi west in the National Assembly called on President Buhari to sack three of his…
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Opinion: 10 memorable quotes from Saraki’s one year in office
by Wale Bakare The Nigerian Senate today celebrates her one year in office under the leadership of Senate President, Bukola Saraki. Listed below are 10 of Saraki's memorable quotes from…
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Abang Dove: 12 important achievements of the Nigerian Senate in 12 months
by Abang Dove As the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari marked one-year in office on May 29, 2016, so is the Senate of the Federal…
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YNaija Editorial: On the budget, our lawmakers have acted like public enemies
The 2016 budget has finally been passed – five months into the New Year. Certainly, spin as it may, the Presidency a huge portion of the blame for the…
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Senate preaches ‘Made-in-Nigeria’, yet shuns locally made, cheaper SUVs
Local automobile manufacturers are livid with the Nigerian Senate for its decision to purchase imported Sport Utility Vehicles at the detriment of Nigeria-assembled SUVs. The Senate intends to spend about…
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EXCLUSIVE: ‘I was not attacked’ | El-Rufai speaks on Zaria, social media bill and Senators
A video showing an alleged attack on Nasir El-Rufai, the governor of Kaduna state in Zaria, surfaced online a few days ago. The video showed a small crowd waiting outside a…
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Bayo Oluwasanmi: A Senate of fools, blockheads, ignoramuses and idiots
The Nigerian Senate is a senate of fools, blockheads, ignoramuses, and idiots. Yes, of course I know this description of Nigerian Senate by a Nigerian is offensive to some, may…
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Here’s a list of the 46 bills Senate passed in 10 minutes last Thursday
Senate passed 46 bills in 10 minutes last Thursday and there's been a lot of talk about it on social media. But many people still don't know what the bills…
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Buhari gets approval from Senate to appoint 15 advisers
The Senate has approved the request of President Muhammadu Buhari to appoint 15 Special Advisers. Buhari had sent the request to the upper chamber of the National Assembly on Tuesday, June 2,…
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Dear Nigerians, Ben Murray-Bruce may be your Robin Hood in the Senate
by Kolapo Olapoju Chairman of Silverbird TV, Ben Murray-Bruce, has promised not to steal public money as he heads to the Senate. Rather, he will be fighting for the interest…
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APC senators vow to block Obanikoro’s ministerial bid
by James Sambo Senate members of the All Progressives Congress (APC), have communicated their resolve to block the re-appointment of Senator Musiliu Obanikoro as a minister of the Federal Republic of…
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Segun Adeniyi: Is the Senate the new retirement home for Governors?
by Segun Adeniyi At the last count, no fewer than 13 governors whose second term in office expires next year are believed to be eyeing the Senate. For some of…
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Done deal! Senate bans same sex marriage in Nigeria
by Oke Efagene File Photo Nigeria Senate yesterday, unanimously passed a harmonised Conference Committee report, banning same sex marriage in Nigeria, a development is one that defies stiff Western opposition. The…
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Japheth Omojuwa: 7 years is too short but I can’t wait to go to jail (Y! FrontPage)
by Japheth Omojuwa You can bet an average Nigerian would be desperate to see the Senate come up with a law that deals with and helps to curb the activities of…
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Opinion: We are fighting the wrong battle on child marriage
by Ezebuike Temple ....section 277 of the Act supra defines a child as any one below 18 years of age, and sections 21 and 22 of the same Act supra…
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After starts and stops, Senate bans same-sex marriage
by 'Ifreke Inyang Yesterday, the Senate passed a bill that criminalises same-sex marriage. The bill also bans the public display of affection between couples who are gay. Before its passed…
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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