Saraki

October 21, 2015

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: I wasn’t arrested, I was invited – Akpabio | EFCC interrogates Abba | Saraki in a dilemma| More stories

Imo state submits 10 petitions against Buhari’s nominee. YNaija Nasarawa assembly approves 16 advisers for Al-Makura. Leadership US says they are still waiting for Buhari’s cabinet This Day Saraki to forfeit his principal officers for APC appointed senators. YNaija EFCC interrogates Abba Moro for 8 hours. Leadership Buhari sacks Kifasi as Head of Service. This... Read More

.US, boko haram, Saraki, senate, tracklist

October 20, 2015

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Radio Biafra director gets bail | Democrats are in denial | 30 Boko Haram killed in Adamawa | More stories

Emir of Kano warns Lamido Bayero from being disloyal. YNaija APC says PDP nagging can’t stop arrests. This Day Ogun state gets new head of service. Punch Amaechi might not be screened today. YNaija Lamorde says EFCC doesn’t obtain suspects’ statements under compulsion. Leadership 30 Boko Haram members killed in Adamawa. This Day There is... Read More

Amaechi, amosun, boko haram, ministerial nomination, Saraki, tracklist

October 17, 2015

Amaechi to Saraki: Disregard petitions against me

Former governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi, has written Senate President, Bukola Saraki. Amaechi would like Saraki to ignore the white Paper issued by Governor Nyesom Wike against him and his administration as well as the petition sent to the Senate by Livingstone Wechie. In both instances, he was accused of corruption. Speaking through his lawyer,... Read More

Amaechi, Rivers State, Saraki, wike

Former Bayelsa State Governor Diepreye Alamieyeseigha is dead | YNaija.com

October 14, 2015

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Maiduguri attacked again | This is why Alamieyeseigha died |Tribunal upholds Saraki’s elections | More stories

Dickson tells the reason Alamieyeseigha died. YNaija This is how the ministerial nominees performed at the screening. Premium Times These are the 5 things Diezani has been accused of in 5 years. YNaija Again, suicide bomber attacks Maiduguri. This Day NYSC gets new improved certificates. Leadership Osinbajo says he is responsible for the economy. This... Read More

ministerial nominees, okorocha, Saraki, senate, tracklist, Tribunal

October 13, 2015

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: OBJ says Boko Haram can be defeated | Lai Mohammed sues Olisa Metuh | Screening of 2nd ministerial list begins | More stories

Obasanjo talks tough, says we can conquer Boko Haram. YNaija 2nd ministerial lists, Adamu Adamu, Bukar Abba names on list. Leadership Lai Mohammed sues Metuh N500 million. YNaija Suswam interrogated by EFCC. This Day Kidnappers tells why Olu Falae was abducted. YNaija Buhari mourns Alamieyeseigha. This Day Court stops panel probe on Suswam. Leadership NASS eletion:... Read More

Amaechi, Buhari, Ministerial list, Saraki, senate, tracklist

October 12, 2015

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Tinubu attacks Saraki | Falae’s abductors arrested | No immunity for NASS leaders | More stories

Ben Murray- Bruce says ministers should live modest. YNaija NEMA, Police confirms that no explosion in Karu. Leadership Federal Government responsible for Alamieyeseigha’s death- Fayose YNaija Gov Umahi says its senseless for PDP not to support Buhari. Leadership Tinubu attacks Saraki again. This Day ICPC boss takes anti-corruption campaign to airports. Leadership 5 Falae suspected... Read More

Aregbesola, army, blast, Buhari, Saraki, Tinubu, tracklist, yobe

October 10, 2015

#TheList: Is Tinubu plotting against Buhari?

A report states that security agencies have began a surveillance watch around the national leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu and some members of the National Assembly, over an alleged plot against Buhari. According to The Sun, a presidency source has revealed that some party leaders and political godfathers are upset with President Buhari’s rejection of... Read More

Buhari, ministerial nominees, plot, Saraki, Tinubu

October 8, 2015

The 5 political battles of Bukola Saraki

The Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has become a customer to controversy in the nation’s political circle. Saraki has been under the public’s radar and intense scrutiny since his notorious emergence as Senate President, while his ongoing trial at the Code of Conduct Tribunal, has further thrust him into the spotlight. For the record, Saraki didn’t start causing ripples in Nigeria’s... Read More

APC, political sins, Politics, Saraki

Buhari's meeting with Saraki, Dogara, NASS leaders | YNaija.com

October 8, 2015

What was discussed at the meeting with Buhari – Saraki

Senate President, Bukola Saraki says his ongoing trial at the Code of Conduct Tribunal was not discussed during his meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari, on Wednesday night. The Senate President spoke with State House correspondents at the end of the meeting held behind closed doors at the First Lady’s Conference Hall in the Presidential Villa. Saraki... Read More

Buhari, Meeting, Saraki, trial

Former Rivers state governor, Rotimi Amaechi indicted by Justice Oremeji's probe report

October 8, 2015

Saraki, ex-governors in Senate to show love to Amaechi

In spite of the apparent opposition to his nomination, Senate President, Bukola Saraki and 12 other senators have vowed to put their support behind the confirmation of former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi as a cabinet minister. 3 Peoples Democratic Party senators representing Rivers states had objected to Amaechi’s nomination and are ready to scuttle his confirmation. The Nation,... Read More

Amaechi, APC, House of Assembly, PDP, Saraki

October 8, 2015

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Falae attacked again | Edwin Clark takes a swipe at GEJ | Diezani’s stooge to be extradited | More stories

100 Boko Haram members killed in Yobe. This Day PDP boastful, says it has always beaten APC’s candidate, Prince Audu Abubakar. YNaija Chief of army staff promises to meet December deadline on Boko Haram This Day Army retires Abacha’s CSO, Major Al-Mustapha. YNaija Imo court, assembly complex shut as workers indefinite strike. Vanguard Buhari officially meets... Read More

boko haram, Buhari, Edwin Clark, ministers, petition, Saraki, senate, tracklist

Buhari's meeting with Saraki, Dogara, NASS leaders | YNaija.com

October 8, 2015

Buhari holds first official meeting with Saraki, Dogara, Gbajabiamila, others (PHOTOS)

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday, hosted Senate President, Bukola Saraki and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, to a first official meeting. The meeting, which was held late at night at the First Lady’s conference room in the Presidential Villa, was attended by Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo, Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari... Read More

Buhari, Dogara, Meeting, NASS leaders, Saraki

October 7, 2015

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.’ Senate President Bukola Saraki, Speaker, Yakubu Dogara, and Former Deputy Speaker, Emeka Ihedioha, were among the guests of honour at the opening of the conference.

Dogara, inaugural conference, NASS, Saraki, young parliamentarian

October 6, 2015

The historic moment when Saraki read out the ministerial list (WATCH)

For over 4 months, the nation waited with frenetic anticipation for the ministerial list of President Muhammadu Buhari. So forgive us if we think this was an historic moment. Watch videos below: List of ministers. Fayemi, Lai Muhammed, Fashola, Ibeto, Ameachi are part of the nominees pic.twitter.com/iJgaXsjDzK — Nigerian Senate (@NGRSenate) October 6, 2015 pic.twitter.com/9DF4N9ebXu —... Read More

Ministerial list, Saraki, senate

October 3, 2015

Did Saraki privately meet with VP Osinbajo?

Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo and embattled Senate President, Bukola Saraki reportedly had a private meeting which lasted for almost two hours on October 1. What was discussed during the meeting remains unknown, as aides of both Osinbajo and Saraki were not allowed into the sit-down. The meeting was said to have taken place at the Guest... Read More

Meeting, Osinbajo, Saraki, trial

September 29, 2015

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 the vote of confidence on Saraki in a rowdy session. 48 Senators from the opposition, Peoples Democratic Party and 35 from the majority, All Progressives Congress gave... Read More

NASS, Saraki, Vote of confidence

September 29, 2015

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 made the claim while addressing members of the senate at their resumed session on Tuesday September 29th. Read below his full speech; Distinguished colleagues, I heartily... Read More

Buhari, NASS, Saraki, senate

September 29, 2015

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 Saraki. See photos below:

NASS, placards, protesters, Saraki

September 28, 2015

PDP chieftain to Saraki: “Don’t resign as Senate President”

Former Minister of Transport, Ebenezer Babatope has risen to the defense of Senate President, Bukola Saraki. Babatope says that the continuous attacks by the ruling All Progressives Congress on Saraki is an attack on democracy. The Peoples Democratic Party Board of Trustees member urged Saraki not to listen to those calling for his resignation. He said... Read More

CCT, minister of transport, Saraki, trial

September 28, 2015

Saraki’s resignation: “Those statements can’t be credited to us” – NLC

The leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has denied reports that it asked Bukola Saraki to resign as Senate President. Saraki is on trial at the Code of Conduct Tribunal over alleged false asset declaration. Last week, NLC as well as the Trade Union Congress were quoted to have called for the resignation of Saraki, but on Sunday,... Read More

nlc, resignation, Saraki, TUC

September 28, 2015

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 my re-election as Bayelsa Governor – Dickson. Premium Times Why the Nigerian Senate will be more divided than ever on Tuesday. YNaija Boko Haram attacks... Read More

asset declaration, Buhari, NASS, PDP, PPA, Saraki, tracklist

September 27, 2015

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. Chairman of the organisation Olanrewaju Suraj, on behalf of the group said Saraki’s lead lawyers, Joseph Daodu and Mahmud Magaji, advised him wrongly by telling him... Read More

CCT, CSNAC, NASS, NJC, Saraki

September 26, 2015

The attackers of Saraki are looking for God’s trouble – Emir of Ilorin

The Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, has described the incident that took place on Thursday as an offence against God. The incident, being the disruption of the Eid-el-Kabir prayer at the Ilorin Eid ground in which dignitaries including the Senate president, stoned with sachet water, stones and other objects. The Emir who doubles as chairman of the... Read More

emir, Ilorin, Saraki, wrath

September 26, 2015

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 issue as to how President Buhari’s ministers would be ratified, considering that the Senate President is on trial. But in an interview on Friday, the... Read More

ministerial nominees, NASS, Saraki, senators

September 24, 2015

“I wasn’t attacked” | Saraki explains what happened

Senate President, Bukola Saraki has debunked widespread reports that he was attacked on Thursday at the eid kabir prayer ground in Ilorin, Kwara state. Saraki disclosed this in a statement from his media office on Thursday. It was earlier reported today that Saraki was attacked by disgruntled protesters and was pelted with stones by those lamenting of not... Read More

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September 24, 2015

8 arrested in connection with Saraki’s attack

8 people have been arrested in connection with the attack on Senate President, Bukola Saraki and other dignitaries at the Ilorin Yidi Praying ground on Thursday. Saraki was earlier attacked at the Eid Kabir prayer ground in Ilorin, Kwara state when protesters threw missiles and various objects at Saraki and other dignitaries in attendance. The Kwara state... Read More

Ilorin, kwara, police, protesters, Saraki

September 24, 2015

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: PDP ready to gain from Saraki’s misfortune | Oyegun explains why Bayelsa primary is rescheduled | Gbagi tells Saraki to resign | More stories

Falae: Farmers serve govt ultimatum, vow action against herdsmen. Premium Times How PDP reportedly plans to benefit from Saraki’s misfortune. YNaija Why we’re rescheduling Bayelsa guber primary – Oyegun. Leadership MASSOB cannot be banned in Nigeria – Ralph Uwazuruike. YNaija Resign now, ex-minister Gbagi tells Saraki. Leadership Why Governor Mimiko should be blamed for Falae’s... Read More

APC, Bayelsa, el rufai, falae, Oshiomhole, Saraki, tracklist

September 23, 2015

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Sylva wins Bayelsa APC primary election | Why I’m being persecuted – Bukola Saraki | Lamido and sons were in court yesterday | More stories

‘Saraki is greedy and APC doesn’t want him as Senate President’. YNaija PDP super delegates endorse Dickson as sole candidate. Vanguard Timipre Sylva wins Bayelsa APC primary election. YNaija Falae: Family offers kidnappers N2m as ransom, OPC launches manhunt. This Day Lamido and sons were in court yesterday. YNaija Military recovers more villages in Borno.... Read More

Amaechi, APC, boko haram, police, Saraki, soldiers, tracklist

September 22, 2015

40 Tweets that captures Nigerians’ reaction to #SarakiOnTrial

The trial of Senate President, Bukola Saraki began today as he finally appeared at the Code of Conduct Tribunal. Unsurprisingly, Nigerians immediately started an hashtag for him- #SarakiOnTrial, and it quickly became the top trending topic on Nigerian Twitter. Let’s look at some of the tweets; #SarakiOnTrial So @bukolasaraki would one day play the humble law-abiding... Read More

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#sarakiontrial, CCT, nigerian twitter, Saraki

September 22, 2015

#SarakiOnTrial: 5 things to know about Saraki’s trial-judge, Justice Danladi Umar

Justice Danladi Umar, Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal, is having the most defining moment of his career as he lords over the trial of Bukola Saraki. Umar will be remembered for having the balls to order the arrest of a sitting Senate President, twice. With the eyes of the nation firmly fixed on him,... Read More

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