[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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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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‘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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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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[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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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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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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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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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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“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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[The Legislative Blog]: “I maintained that I will clear my name”, Saraki speaks on CCT trial judgement
Senate President Bukola Saraki’s nearly two-year long trial with the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) has taken a major turn….
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BREAKING: CCT discharges Senate President, Bukola Saraki
The Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) has discharged Senate President, Bukola Saraki, saying there is no case by the prosecution…
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CCT rules on request to free Senate President, Saraki today
The Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) in Abuja will today, Wednesday, rule on the no-case submission filed by Senate President…
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[The Legislative Blog]: 5 things we learned from Bukola Saraki’s speech at the 2nd anniversary of the eighth senate today
The 8th Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria was inaugurated this day in 2015. As it celebrates its 2nd…
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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today
These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. THE WORLD HOLDS ITS BREATH AS PRESIDENT TRUMP FINALLY MEETS…
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David Mark’s tenure as Senate President was a failure – Ortom
Benue State governor, Samuel Ortom has said the eight years tenure of Senator David Mark as Senate President was a…
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How to fight corruption – Saraki
by Omoleye Omoruyi The fight against corruption has taken a turn that has made Nigerians distrust the bodies handling the…
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DSS clears Saraki of N310m ownership
by Azeez Adeniyi The Department of State Service (DSS) has cleared Senate President, Bukola Saraki of the ownership of N310 million allegedly…
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[The Legislative Blog]: “The Customs boss uniform issue is unimportant” | 7 things we learnt from Bukola Saraki’s interview
Senate President Bukola Saraki recently spoke to Daily Trust Newspaper in an exclusive interview and he touched on some of…
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Paris Club fraud: EFCC to invite Saraki’s aides, others
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) will soon arrest aides of Senate President Bukola Saraki linked to the alleged…
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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today
These are the top five stories you should monitor today. ‘EFCC report indicts Saraki, aides of N19bn Paris Club scam’ …
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The YNaija Tracklist: CBN offers $100m forex for corporate customers | Trump ultimatum: Pass health bill Friday or Obamacare stays | More stories
From the papers this morning – a Tracklist. Saraki never threatened to shut down the govt – Senate spokesman –…
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[The Legislative Blog]: Sen Dino Melaye reads fresh DSS report that says Magu has “failed integrity test”
Acting Chairman of the EFCC, Ibrahim Magu is currently sitting before the upper chamber of the National Assembly. Senator Dino…
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Paris loan refund: We have not indicted Senate President, governors – EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has dismissed a report that it indicted all 36 governors and Senate President, Bukola…
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[The Legislative Blog]: So, who’s next in line for this presidential phone call?
We’ve been watching with passive amusement as some of the top government officials fall over themselves to inform us of…
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[The Legislative Blog]: Now that the fashion industry has the attention of the Senate President…
It looks like Uche Nnaji just got the fashion industry a good deal with the National Assembly. CEO of top…
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[The Legislative Blog]: The Senate’s interest in protecting consumer rights is impressive
Who should we thank for this? Senator Bukola Saraki, yes. In his Welcome Back speech at the House on Tuesday,…
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[The Legislative Blog]: This brilliant Made in Nigeria animation got the attention of the Senate President
Created in Lagos by Anthill Studios, Play Thing was shared on Twitter and it caught Senator Bukola Saraki’s eye. The…
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[The Legislative Blog]: Senator Bukola Saraki congratulates President Buhari on defeating Boko Haram
Senate president, Bukola Saraki has sent a congratulatory message to President Muhammadu Buhari and the Nigerian Army on their success…
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[The Legislative Blog]: Hon Dogara’s statement denying a relationship with James Ibori is not enough
A video surfaced on the internet yesterday where Senator Peter Nwaoboshi revealed that even while former Delta state governor, James…
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[The Legislative Blog]: Here’s how Senate President Bukola Saraki celebrated his 54th birthday today
As he turned 54 today, Senate President Bukola Saraki went the humanitarian path by giving back to 72 Kwara state…
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[The Legislative Blog]: Between the Senate and Magu – we demand details of this “damning security report”
After nearly six months of ignoring the presidency’s request to confirm Ibrahim Magu as chairman of the EFCC, the Nigerian…
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Opinion: Harnessing the power of the youth towards an inclusive economy
by Olu Onemola and Catherine Sutherland “One thing that is clear it that when we provide a platform for youth…
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Saraki promises early passage of 2017 budget
Senate President Bukola Saraki on Thursday said the 2017 budget will be passed early. Saraki gave the assurance at the…
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This is why Saraki, Ekweremadu’s forgery case was withdrawn
The Federal Government on Friday dismissed the forgery case against Senate President, Bukola Saraki, Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu and…
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[The Legislative Blog]: “Change will not happen by a slogan” and other things Saraki said at today’s plenary sitting
The Nigerian Senate resumed today from their seven-week recess and in his welcome speech, Senate President Bukola Saraki made some…
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Dear Saraki, you feel the pains of recession too? Pray, do tell how?
Senator Bukola Saraki says he and other leaders of Nigeria feel the pains of this recession. Really funny, sir. Hard…
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We are also feeling the pains of recession – Saraki
Senate President, Bukola Saraki on Friday said leaders in the country are also affected by the current economic recession. The…
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Court vacation leads to adjournment of Saraki, Ekweremadu forgery trial
The trial of Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, and his deputy, Ike Ekweremadu, alongside two others on charges of forgery…
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Morning Devotion: Will Saraki and Ekweremadu be arrested for forgery?
Joachim MacEbong asks the burning question on most’s lips, will Saraki and Ekweremadu be arrested for forgery? Take a listen.
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PIB: Saraki suspends bill indefinitely
Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has reportedly ordered the indefinite suspension of the Petroleum Industrial Bill (PIB) a few weeks after…
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‘The greatest challenge is keeping the Senate together – Saraki
Senate President Bukola Saraki said on Thursday, that his greatest challenge is keeping the 8th Senate together as a unit….
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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…
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‘My trial is a distraction’ – Saraki
Following the series of delays and adjournment in his false asset declaration trial, Senate President Bukola Saraki has expressed frustration…
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This is when Saraki’s CCT trial will resume
After being ‘postponed indefinitely‘, the trial of the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, before the Code of Conduct Tribunal in…
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Opinion: Ilorin people, don’t be ungrateful to Allah on Bukola Saraki
by Taofeek Sanusi Politics is all about authoritative allocation of value; but who is to clinch an atom of that…
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Senate President, Bukola Saraki loses in court, again
Senate President Bukola Saraki has lost another bid to stop the Code of Conduct Tribunal from trying him for alleged…
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Saraki’s CCT trial adjourned yet again
The false assets declaration trial of Senate President, Bukola Saraki at the Code of Conduct Tribunal, has been adjourned to…
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#GEOBill: Saraki says there’s still hope for Gender Equality Bill
The President of the Nigerian Senate, Bukola Saraki, on Tuesday, stated that the Gender Equality Bill that was turned down…
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Saraki’s CCT trial pushed forward
The Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) and lawyers of Senate President Bukola Saraki have agreed to adjourn his trial to…
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Ooni of Ife visits Senate President, Bukola Saraki (PHOTOS)
Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi on Wednesday, paid a courtesy visit to the Senate President Bukola Saraki- in Abuja….
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Saraki will resign as Senate President… only on this condition – Ali Ndume
Nukola Saraki will not resign as Senate President in spite of his ongoing assets declaration trial at the Code of…
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‘I resign my membership of the PDP’ – Former Senate President, Ken Nnamani
Former Senate President, Ken Nnamani, has announced his resignation from partisan politics as well as his departure from the main…
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Adelaja Adeoye: Saraki and the tall task of leading Nigeria’s National Assembly
Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki is one of the unassuming personalties we have in the political circuit. This predates back to…
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Why 2016 budget will be made public – Saraki
Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has revealed that the National Assembly would release to the public, details of the 2016 budget….
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