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Protect Nigerians from Libya slave trade | Senate tells FG
The Senate on Wednesday has urged the Federal Government to save Nigerians from slavery in Libya. Kaka Baba Bashir, senator representing Borno central, had sponsored a motion on the urgent…
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Senate to reconsider rejected INEC REC nominee
The Senate has decided to reconsider nominee for the position of resident electoral commissioner, representing Zamfara state on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Ahmed Mahmud. What happened: The Senate had…
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2018 budget is already dead on arrival – Senator Abaribe
Senator representing Abia South, Enyinnaya Abaribe on Tuesday said the 2018 budget was "dead on arrival". Abaribe said this during the debate on the budget at the plenary. Why it…
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Despite Buhari’s directive, power firm refuses to reinstate sacked manager
The Senate has directed its Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions to investigate failure by the Niger Delta Power Holding Company to reinstate Mrs. Maryam Danna Mohammed as the General…
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Just In: Senate rejects Buhari’s INEC REC nominee
The senate has rejected Ahmed Mahmud as nominee for the position of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Resident Electoral Commissioner, representing Zamfara state. Two senators from Zamfara rejected Mahmud on the grounds…
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2018 budget: Top government officials have refused to honour invitations – Senate
Spokesman of the Senate, Aliyu Sabi has said some top government officials have refused to honour invitations over 2018 budget. While speaking on reporters in Abuja on Wednesday, Sabi said…
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Senate to probe clash between EFCC, DSS, NIA
The Senate has said it would probe the alleged clash between the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Directorate of State Security and National Intelligence Agency. DSS officials had prevented the…
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Senate postpones debate on proposed 2018 budget
The Senate has postponed its planned debate on the proposed 2018 budget submitted by President Muhammadu Buhari. The debate was scheduled to hold on Wednesday and Thursday this week. Senate…
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No hard feelings towards Ndume, he is our brother – Senate spokesman
Senate spokesman, Sabi Abdullahi has said the suspension of senator representing Borno Central, Ali Ndume will make him better. Ndume resumed his duties on Wednesday after a court dismissed his…
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The Late 5: Senate approval of Buhari’s loan request, Falana to sue FG, and other top stories
Here are the top five stories that drove conversation today. It seems the whistleblowing policy introduced by the Federal Government is about to lead to some serious issues. After the…
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Senate approves Buhari’s $5.5bn loan request
The Senate has approved a $5.5 billion loan request by President Muhammadu Buhari. Background: Buhari had asked the upper chamber to approve the borrowing of $2.5 billion to finance the 2017…
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The YNaija Cover this morning – the 14th of November
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Court declares Ndume’s suspension illegal, orders payment of allowances
A Federal High Court in Abuja has declared the suspension of Senator representing Borno South, Ali Ndume as void. Background: Ndume was suspended from the upper chamber for calling for…
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Melaye should have written to confirm | Fashola denies $35m allegation
Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola has dismissed allegations that hid ministry spent $35m without approval by the senate. Why it matters: Senator Dino Melaye had told the…
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Senate summons Fashola over $35m unapproved spendings
The Senate on Wednesday started investigating the Ministry of Power, Works and Housing for spending $35m without approval by the National Assembly. The money was from $350m domiciled in the Nigerian…
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The YNaija Cover this evening – the 8th of November
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IG Police, Ibrahim Idris finally appears before Senate panel
The Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, has arrived before the Senate ad hoc committee set up to investigate the allegations and counter-allegations between him and Senator Isa Misau. The…
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Senate scraps Excess Crude Account
The Senate on Tuesday passed a resolution abolishing the Excess Crude Account (ECA) setup in 2004 by former President Olusegun Obasanjo. The resolution followed a motion sponsored by Rose Oko…
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Who is ‘annoying’ Magu and wants him to ‘throw in the towel’?
Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu has said there is a deliberate act to annoy and make him resign. He said this after the opening ceremony of…
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Why I may appear before the senate – IGP
The Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris has said he would only appear before the senate over allegations made against him by Senator Isa Misau, after discussing with his legal team.…
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2018 budget will be thoroughly scrutinised before passage – Senate leader
Senate leader, Ahmed Lawan on Thursday said the prompt passage of the 2018 Appropriation Bill to be presented to the National Assembly would be determined by certain factors. He said…
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Senate threatens to issue arrest warrant on the IGP
The Nigerian Senate has threatened to issue an arrest warrant against the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Ibrahim Idris, for failing to appear before its ad-hoc committee investigating allegations of abuse…
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Danjuma Goje loses wife, senate mourns
Danjuma Goje, senator representing Gombe central, is dead. Yelwa was said to have died in the early hours of Monday. Senate President Bukola Saraki said the deceased was “an exemplary pillar…
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Opinion: Nigeria’s Senate and its basket of empty probes
by Fredrick Nwabufo The Nigerian Senate is impotent. So impotent that it engages in theatrical probes to conceal the absence of a legislative manhood. I have followed the Senate…
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US House passes Senate’s version of budget resolution
As earlier scheduled, House Republicans on Thursday adopted the Senate’s version of the 2018 budget resolution with a narrow margin of 216-212, thereby overcoming a key hurdle for the party’s…
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Senate begins probe into Maina’s reinstatement
The Senate has started probe into the reinstatement and promotion of wanted ex-Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on Pension Reforms, Abdulrasheed Maina. At the plenary on Tuesday, Senator Isah Misau…
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House to vote on senate’s version of budget resolution on Thursday
Following the upper chamber’s effort on Friday, the House is expected to vote on the Senate-amended 2018 budget resolution on Thursday. Though it passed its own resolution few weeks ago,…
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How Okonjo-Iweala’s memo led to N1.7tn revenue loss – Senate
The Senate Ad Hoc Committee on Alleged Misuse, Under-Remittance and Other Fraudulent Activities has said unremitted revenue generated by agencies between 2012 and 2016 amount to N1.7trn. The panel blamed…
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7,396 prisoners in Lagos; Trump’s fortune plunges by $600 million | The 5 numbers that mattered this week
N140 billion - The amount the Senate Committees on Customs, Excise and Tariff and Marine Transport claim they have recovered in their probe of the Nigeria Customs Service. 7,396 -…
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The Big 5: Jonathan accuses Buhari’s government of “lies and propaganda,” Senate to investigate Buhari’s approval of Paris Club refund, and other top stories
Good morning. Here are the top 5 stories you should be monitoring today: Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, in a scathing remark, has accused the incumbent party, All Progressive Congress…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy