Tag: Senate President

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YNaijaAugust 16, 2023

No Further Increase in Petrol Pump Price – Tinubu Assures Nigerians; Wike Pays Visit to APC National Chairman, Fuels Defection Rumors | 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 No ...

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YNaijaAugust 10, 2023

SERAP To Take Legal Action Against Akpabio Over ‘Holiday Allowances’ Remark

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has announced its intention to initiate legal proceedings against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. ...

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YNaijaAugust 9, 2023

Akpabio Under Fire For ‘Holiday Bonus For Senators’ Viral Video

The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has sparked a wave of criticism and public outcry after a video surfaced online, capturing ...

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YNaijaJuly 1, 2023

Chef Adeola Begins 150-hour Cook-a-thon to Surpass Hilda Baci’s Guinness World Record; Peter Obi Deletes Tweet Addressing Tinubu as “Mr. President” | 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 Chef ...

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YNaijaJune 28, 2023

‘Be Patient with Tinubu’s Administration, Look at the Bigger Picture’ – Akpabio Urges Nigerians

In his Eid al-Adha message delivered on Tuesday, Senate President Godswill Akpabio implored Nigerians to exercise patience and understanding towards ...

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YNaijaJune 19, 2023

‘He Gave Me N200m’ – Wike Reveals Why He Supported Akpabio’s Senate Presidency Bid

Former Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has finally opened up about the reasons behind his support for Godswill Akpabio ...

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YNaijaJune 19, 2023

Akpabio Tells Wike to Foster New G5 for APC’s 2027 Victory; Super Eagles Qualify for 2023 AFCON with Thrilling Victory over Sierra Leone | 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 Akpabio ...

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YNaijaJune 13, 2023

Abbas Elected Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu Emerges Deputy Speaker

Tajudeen Abbas, a member of the House of Representatives from Zaria Federal Constituency in Kaduna State, has secured the position ...

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YNaijaJune 13, 2023

Senator Jibrin Barau Emerges as Deputy Senate President of the 10th National Assembly

In a significant development on Tuesday, Senator Jibrin Barau was elected as the Deputy Senate President of the 10th National ...

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YNaijaJune 13, 2023

Senator Godswill Akpabio Triumphs Over Abdulaziz Yari, Takes Helm as Senate President

In a tumultuous session at the red chamber, Senator Godswill Akpabio has been elected as the President of the 10th ...

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YNaijaJune 13, 2023

Federal Lawmakers Prepare to Elect Presiding Officers of 10th National Assembly; President Tinubu Grants Assent to Student Loan Bill | 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 Federal ...

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YNaijaJune 8, 2023

President Tinubu Takes Action: Palliatives and Minimum Wage Review in Response to Fuel Subsidy Removal; Many Young Nigerians Have Lost Faith in the Country, Urgent Action Needed – Femi Gbajabiamila | 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 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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