“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 hearing, has sparked up controversy in different quarters, particularly regarding the rationale behind the actions of the Senate. Many have argued that the fact that some... Read More

Thinking Through

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March 16, 2017

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 nominee to be the substantive head of the anti-graft agency. After Magu was rejected by the Senate in December based on a report from the... Read More

Cover Stories, Thinking Through

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February 14, 2017

[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 Office of the Federation, at the ongoing public hearing of the 2017 budget. The Senate’s account tweeted this on Monday: Ben Akabueze says due to... Read More

The Legislative Blog

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January 2, 2017

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 showcase everyday products that are used by Nigerians and produced by Nigerians locally. Over the next few weeks, we hope to identify products and ideas... Read More

The News Blog

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December 10, 2016

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 trillion – The Nigerian Senate has passed a bill seeking to set this amount aside out of the N7.3 trillion 2017 budget estimate to fund... Read More

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November 5, 2016

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 you will be acquitted! Welcome to the new improved Nigeria! This may sound surreal but it is the present day reality we live in in... Read More

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October 12, 2016

[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 the government’s haphazard approach to handling and implementing recommendations made by such committees. Committees to most are a waste of time and the government’s tricky... Read More

The Legislative Blog

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September 29, 2016

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 illegal transfers to the tune of $12 billion dollars out of Nigeria over a 10 year period. Senator Melaye put forth this allegation to the... Read More

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September 23, 2016

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 I saw pictures of some members of the House of Reps with scarves around their necks printed “Dogara”. I got most pissed when I read... Read More

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September 5, 2016

[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 ministers who hold portfolios in the finance sector: Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun; CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele and the Minister of Budget and National Planning,... Read More

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June 9, 2016

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 his one year in office. 1.”May the future generation of citizens look upon the 8th National Assembly as a true assembly of our people’s representatives... Read More

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Senate President, Bukola Saraki, Senate Leader, Ali Ndume and Senator Oluremi Tinubu | YNaija.com

June 9, 2016

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 Republic of Nigeria marking her one-year anniversary as the 8th Senate today being the 9th of June, 2016. Amidst all the happenings in Nigeria for... Read More

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May 9, 2016

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 amateur-hour way this entire affair was handled, and the own-goals it scored going all the way back to the late appointment of federal ministers. The... Read More

Featured

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April 29, 2016

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 N3.9bn to purchase 108 SUVs for the senators, at a unit cost of N36.5m. Chairman, Nigerian Automotive Manufacturers Association, Tokunbo Aromolaran, however says the Senate... Read More

Featured

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December 8, 2015

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 compound for someone or something. Subsequently, a black Toyota Prado SUV, alleged to be carrying El-Rufai emerged at high speed as the crowd hurled stones... Read More

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August 3, 2015

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 be more than some people. Nonetheless, it is true. The Senate is made up of callous, indifferent, stupid fools who keep silent in the face... Read More

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June 5, 2015

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 were really about. Well, here’s a list of the bills as reported by Global Village Extra: 1. Tertiary Education Trust Fund (Establishment etc) Act (Amendment),... Read More

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June 3, 2015

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, 2015 The approval was given on Wednesday, June 3, following the reading of the President’s letter by Senate President, David Mark. It is believed that the President... Read More

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May 10, 2015

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 of average Nigerians while serving in the upper chamber of the National Assembly. The media mogul says he’s got too much money, hence, he doesn’t... Read More

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February 20, 2015

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 Nigeria. The opposition party senators stated that their decision was borne out of his alleged indictment in the use of the military to rig the... Read More

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October 23, 2014

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 these governors, it is not that they are interested in making laws for the good governance of the country, it is just that they must... Read More

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December 18, 2013

Done deal! Senate bans same sex marriage in Nigeria

by Oke Efagene 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 Senate President, David Mark, has called on the president once again, to quickly sign the Bill into law. According to Mark, “We have been under series of... Read More

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December 4, 2013

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 Internet fraudsters. They have done more than enough damage to the Nigerian brand. But Nigeria being what it is, the motive of the Senators has... Read More

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July 22, 2013

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 criminalise marriages to persons below 18, imposing a punishment of N500,000 and a 5-year jail term. The news of the Nigerian Senate passing a law... Read More

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November 30, 2011

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 into law, the bill must be voted on by the House of Representatives and signed by President Goodluck Jonathan. According to the bill, anyone who enters... Read More

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“It clearly demonstrates the conflict within the Presidency” | Insiders speak on the Magu-Senate debacle

ANALYSIS: Twice rejected – what is next for Magu and the EFCC?

[The Legislative Blog]: Is the Senate trying to lie to us or is it the presidency that is confused?

Senate kick-starts #MadeInNigeriaChallenge

N13,000 per bag of rice, 22-year-old MP | The 5 numbers that mattered this week

Reno Omokri: Buhari, Jonathan and a redefinition of change

[The Legislative Blog]: All eyes on Senate’s investigation into diversion of IDP funds

The Thread: Will Dino Melaye’s allegation against MTN ever catch fire?

Cheta Nwanze: Our National Assembly are mad

[The Legislative Blog]: Oh ye Melaye, how about the speck in thine eye?

Opinion: 10 memorable quotes from Saraki’s one year in office

Abang Dove: 12 important achievements of the Nigerian Senate in 12 months

YNaija Editorial: On the budget, our lawmakers have acted like public enemies

Senate preaches ‘Made-in-Nigeria’, yet shuns locally made, cheaper SUVs

EXCLUSIVE: ‘I was not attacked’ | El-Rufai speaks on Zaria, social media bill and Senators

Bayo Oluwasanmi: A Senate of fools, blockheads, ignoramuses and idiots

Here’s a list of the 46 bills Senate passed in 10 minutes last Thursday

Buhari gets approval from Senate to appoint 15 advisers

Dear Nigerians, Ben Murray-Bruce may be your Robin Hood in the Senate

APC senators vow to block Obanikoro’s ministerial bid

Segun Adeniyi: Is the Senate the new retirement home for Governors?

Done deal! Senate bans same sex marriage in Nigeria

Japheth Omojuwa: 7 years is too short but I can’t wait to go to jail (Y! FrontPage)

Opinion: We are fighting the wrong battle on child marriage

After starts and stops, Senate bans same-sex marriage

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