Tag: Senate President

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YNaijaMay 30, 2023

I’m Hoping Nigerians Will Pray for Me to Become Senate President Because it’s My Turn – Orji Kalu

Senator Orji Kalu, the Chief Whip of the Senate, remains resolute in his pursuit of the office of the Senate ...

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YNaijaMay 24, 2023

After May 29, Niger Republic will defend me – Buhari; Seun Kuti Released After 8 Days in Police Detention | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss After May 29, Niger ...

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YNaijaMay 9, 2023

APC nominates Akpabio and Tajudeen for Senate President and Speaker; APC Representatives Reject Tinubu’s Zoning, Plot Upset in Speakership Battle | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss APC nominates Akpabio and ...

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YNaijaMay 6, 2023

Nigeria’s Democracy is Maturing, 2023 Elections Taught Valuable Lessons – Buhari; Senate Advances Bill to Regulate and Establish Standards for Christian Practice | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss Nigeria’s Democracy is Maturing, ...

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YNaijaFebruary 27, 2023

2023 Elections: Atiku wins in Yobe and Gombe, leads with a large margin in Adamawa

Atiku wins Yobe, Home of the Senate President Atiku Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, has won the ...

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YNaijaFebruary 27, 2023

Ahmad Lawan wins Yobe North Senate seat 

Ahmad Lawan, the current President of the Senate, was victorious in the election for the Yobe North Senate seat in ...

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Uroupa KiakubuNovember 20, 2020

2023: Why Nigerian youths must take Senate President Lawan’s challenge as invitation to sweeping reforms

In addition to fighting for an end to police brutality and extra-judicial killings, another critical issue that was prominently discussed ...

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Bernard DayoJuly 4, 2019

The Late 5: Two reportedly dead in Ijegun pipeline explosion; Northern group issues governors 30-day ultimatum on Ruga settlement | Other stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Two reportedly dead in Ijegun pipeline explosion A pipeline explosion in Ijegun, Lagos, ...

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Temidayo Taiwo-SidiqJune 27, 2019

The YNaija Cover – the 27th of June

Follow the links to read our latest stories on YNaija:   New Senate President Ahmed Lawan says his monthly salary ...

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Bernard DayoJune 26, 2019

New Senate President Ahmed Lawan says his monthly salary is N745,000, but what about allowances?

Buhari’s second tenure has newly-elected politicians seemingly running with excited steam. Case in point Lagos governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, whose regime ...

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Bernard DayoJune 12, 2019

The Big 5: Buhari’s govt driving Nigeria towards disaster, instability – Obasanjo; Atiku, PDP seeks permission to inspect INEC’s server | Other top stories

Here are the stories that you should be monitoring today: Buhari’s govt driving Nigeria towards disaster, instability – Obasanjo  In ...

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Temidayo Taiwo-SidiqJune 10, 2019

The YNaija Cover – the 10th of June

Follow the links to read all our latest stories:   The Big 5: Scores killed as bandits attack five Sokoto ...

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Temidayo Taiwo-SidiqMay 27, 2019

The YNaija Cover – the 27th of May

Follow the links to read our latest stories:   The Big 5: Minimum wage will be paid from April 18 ...

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Bernard DayoMay 7, 2019

The Big 5: Police arrest Adeleke over alleged certificate forgery; 31 feared dead in fresh bandit attack in Zamfara | Other top stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: I’ll be the next senate president – Ndume A former Senate Leader, ...

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Bernard DayoMarch 14, 2019

The Late 5: Nigerian soldiers kill 33 Boko Haram insurgents – MNJTF; INEC presents certificates of return to senators-elect | Other stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Nigerian soldiers kill 33 Boko Haram insurgents – MNJTF The Multi-National Joint ...

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ToluOctober 7, 2017

[The Legislative Blog]: Nigeria is going to the World Cup and Bukola Saraki can’t keep calm

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have just beaten their Zambian counterparts to qualify for the 2018 World Cup. Let’s not ...

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ToluSeptember 29, 2017

[The Legislative Blog]: Look who Bukola Saraki spent Friday evening with

It’s TGIF! Literally… Senate President, Bukola Saraki was at the Presidential evening earlier this evening where he attended a special ...

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Omoleye OmoruyiSeptember 18, 2017

Ban of IPOB activities unconstitutional – Saraki

Senate President Bukola Saraki in a statement on Monday says the defence headquarters did not follow due process in categorising the ...

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Omoleye OmoruyiAugust 15, 2017

Bill on hate speech, jungle justice will be given priority – Saraki

Senate President Bukola Saraki, in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Yusuph Olaniyonu, has ...

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AzeezJuly 30, 2017

Devolution of power bill may still scale through – Saraki

Senate President Bukola Saraki has said the bill on the devolution of power may still be approved when revisited by ...

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ToluJuly 19, 2017

[The Legislative Blog]: Senate passes Whistleblower Protection Bill – 5 things you should know

The Nigerian Senate has just passed a bill that seeks to protect those who expose corrupt practices in government – ...

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AzeezJuly 17, 2017

We don’t recognise group calling for Saraki’s recall – APC

The All Progressives Congress in Ilorin West Local Government Area of Kwara on Sunday said those calling for the recall ...

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AzeezJuly 12, 2017

‘Kwara Central group announces plan to recall Saraki’

Some constituents of Kwara Central Senatorial District, under the umbrella of “Kwara Must Change” have announced plans to recall Senate ...

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Omoleye OmoruyiJuly 5, 2017

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 ...

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ToluJuly 5, 2017

[The Legislative Blog]: Saraki will step into power and yesterday was only the dress rehearsal

While Nigeria’s Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo was away in Ethiopia yesterday, the members of the upper legislative chamber had a ...

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ToluJuly 1, 2017

N300m damages for Evans, 2 billion Facebook users | The 5 numbers that mattered this week

N4 billion – The Ilorin High Court ordered Sahara Reporters publisher, Omoyele Sowore to pay Senate President, Bukola Saraki this ...

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AzeezJune 21, 2017

CCT trial: FG appeals Saraki’s acquittal of false assets declaration

The Federal Government on Tuesday filed 11 grounds notice of appeal against the acquittal of Senate President Bukola Saraki of ...

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Omoleye OmoruyiJune 18, 2017

FG to appeal Saraki’s case on Wednesday

The Special Assistant to the President on Prosecutions, Okoi Obono-Obla, said on Saturday that the Federal Government is reportedly ready ...

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EditorJune 16, 2017

When should the National Assembly start debating on President Buhari?

by Alexander O. Onukwue Wednesday, June 14, was the victory parade day for Senate President Dr Bukola Saraki. After coming ...

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Omoleye OmoruyiJune 15, 2017

“Our head is bruised but it is unbowed” – Presidency on Saraki’s case

The special assistant to the president on prosecution, Okoi Obono-Obla has said Bukola Saraki’s victory at the Code of Conduct ...

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