NASS Crisis: There is no end in sight

The crisis rocking the Senate seems to be far from being over as the group loyal to Ahmed Lawan are not relenting in their effort to impeach Senate President Bukola Saraki and his deputy, Ike Ekweremadu. Lawan was the preferred candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), the party which produced Saraki but with Ekweremadu from... Read More

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Ahmed Lawan, Leadership, NASS, senate

July 19, 2015

Buhari will succeed by the grace of God – Dino Melaye

Senator Dino Melaye says he will be the strongest supporter of President Buhari, in the Senate. The Senator representing Kogi West, who actively supported Bukola Saraki’s emergence as Senate President, has of recent, been going out of his way to be pro-Buhari. Melaye would also go spiritual by rendering a prayer for the success of... Read More

dino melaye, president buhari, senate

July 18, 2015

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Operators of Radio Biafra arrested, Fight B/Haram with education, PMB appoints new NSCDC boss, More stories

NBC arrest operators of Radio Biafra. YNaija Okorocha urges Boko Haram sponsors to change. Leadership DSS vacates Dansuki’s home. This Day Ex-Rep blames APC leadership for NASS crisis. Leadership OBJ urges PMB to tackle Boko Haram with education. This Day PDP faults Dansuki’s house arrest. Leadership Gani Adams assures that NNPC won’t be picketed. Punch... Read More

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July 13, 2015

APC Senators reportedly plotting Ekweremadu’s impeachment

Senators of the Unity Forum, the group loyal to Ahmad Lawan and the All Progressives Congress (APC), are said to have concluded a plot aimed at unseating the Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu. According to Nigerian Tribune, members of the Unity Forum were said to have been further empowered after a recent visit to Aso Rock,... Read More

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APC, Ekweremadu, NASS, Saraki, senate

July 11, 2015

Tinubu is plotting to remove Ekweremadu – Ohanaeze Ndigbo

Bola Tinubu is plotting to remove the Deputy President of the Senate, Ike Ekweremadu, says the youth wing of Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohaeneze Ndigbo. The Ohanaeze Youth Council, believe that the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, is the brain behind the plot to remove Ekweremadu. Consequently, the group issued a statement in Umuahia, through its National... Read More

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July 10, 2015

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: PMB rejects armored vehicles, Akpabio says he is capable, B/Haram prisoners relocated to Abuja

APC chief says Fani-Kayode is jealous of Tinubu. Vanguard Dansuki says PMB never ordered dismantling of checkpoints. This Day Buhari reportedly rejects N400m armored vehicles. YNaija Bomb scare in Port Harcourt as court nullifies Rivers council polls. This Day Akpabio says he is capable of leading PDP in the senate. YNaija PDP deputy spokesperson in... Read More

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July 10, 2015

First time Senator, Akpabio says he’s capable of leading PDP in the Senate

Senator Godswill Akpabio isn’t bothered about the fact that his party’s criteria for the Senate Minority Leadership rules him out of the contest. The former Akwa Ibom governor insists that all senators in the National Assembly are equal and his is capable enough to do the job. National Publicity Secretary of the party, Chief Olisa Metuh,... Read More

Godswill Akpabio, Minority Leader, PDP, senate

July 9, 2015

Ekweremadu defends himself with this (very lengthy) explanation

Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, has officially defended himself in the allegation that he forged the 8th Senate Standing Rules. Ekweremadu said that as at the time the Senate Standing Rule/Order 2015 was made, he was no longer the Deputy Senate President and consequently, could not have contributed to the making of the document in question. He spoke through his... Read More

Ekweremadu, forgery, senate

July 7, 2015

Ahmed Lawan’s group “behind senators’ letter to IGP on senate rules forgery”

Fresh facts emerging suggest that senators loyal to Ahmed Lawan were responsible for the recent petition to the police inspector general on alleged senate rules forgery. Vanguard reports that the letter, which was written to Arase was signed by the group’s Secretary, Suleiman Hunkuyi, Kaduna North where the group complained that some principal officers in... Read More

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Ahmad Lawan, Ike Ekweremadu, NASS, senate

July 7, 2015

Bayo Oluwasanmi: Let’s purge Bukola Saraki from Senate Presidency

Words by Bayo Oluwasanmi What vision do we have for Nigeria after the electoral victory of the Progressives March 28? Are we going to continue to preach the same old sermon, pray the same old prayers, and sing the same old songs as if that alone would be enough to translate our mandate into reality? How... Read More

Bukola Saraki, senate

July 7, 2015

If Ekweremadu was not duly elected, what about Saraki? | Ndigbo are “watching closely”

Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the foremost socio-political organisation of the Igbos, has stated that Senator Ike Ekweremadu was duly elected as the Deputy Senate President. The organisation said Igbos are solidly behind Ekweremadu and are ready to defend his mandate. Secretary-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Dr. Joe Nwaorgu, stated on Monday, that if Senator Bukola Saraki was duly... Read More

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The assignment of ministerial portfolios is dependent on official confirmation by the senate | YNaija.com

July 5, 2015

Yusuph Olaniyonu: The Senate beyond the noise

It is just three weeks since the Eight Senate was inaugurated on the proclamation prepared by President Muhammadu Buhari. Since then, a lot has happened within the institution which under normal circumstances should have attracted positive attention from members of the public, including the ardent critic of the nation’s legislature. However, all the developments in... Read More

Bukola Saraki, NASS, senate, Senate President

July 3, 2015

Group warns APC against removing Ike Ekweremadu

A group, Democracy in Action, has warned APC against removing Ekweremadu. According to Punch, the group, in a statement by its Chairman, Donald Abraham, insisted that Ekweremadu’s election followed due process and vowed to resist any attempt by anybody or group to unseat him. “What the APC wants to do now is tantamount to changing the... Read More

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APC, Ike Ekweremadu, NASS, senate

June 30, 2015

“Ekweremadu must be removed” | APC remains adamant

The leadership of the All Progressives Congress insists that the Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, of the Peoples Democratic Party, did not merit his election, and as such must be removed. On Monday, June 29, it was reported that the APC hadn’t yet come to accept the emergence of Ekweremadu as deputy senate president. A... Read More

APC, Ike Ekweremadu, PDP, senate

June 26, 2015

“My hands are tied” | Senate President responds to APC’s letter

Senate President Bukola Saraki has written a response-letter to the leadership of the All Progressives Congress, regarding the selection of principal officers of the Senate. The National Chairman of APC, John Oyegun, had written to Saraki on Tuesday, June 23, a letter containing the party’s candidates of principal officers of the senate. The ruling party had... Read More

APC, Bukola Saraki, principal officers, senate

June 26, 2015

Why Buhari’s ministerial list may not be released anytime soon

The Senate, on Thursday, June 25, announced a one-month adjournment, following the controversial election of Ali Ndume as Senate Leader, yet again, against the wishes of the All Progressives Congress. The adjournment means that the cabinet list of the President, even when ready, cannot be screened by the Senate till it reconvenes on July 21.... Read More

Ahmed Lawan, Bukola Saraki, Ministerial list, president buhari, senate

June 23, 2015

APC remains divided as leadership positions will be decided today

The desired objective was not achieved on Monday, June 22, when the leaders of the All Progressives Congress, tried to mend fences between its two rival groups in the Senate. On one hand are the Like Minds- Senators loyal to Senate President, Bukola Saraki, and on the other hand are Senate Unity Forum- the lawmakers... Read More

Ahmed Lawan, APC, Bukola Saraki, senate, Senate Committee on Aviation

June 22, 2015

“There’s a conspiracy to make Buhari’s government fail” – Anti-Saraki Senators

Senators opposed to the emergence of Bukola Saraki as Senate President, have accused a group of Senators backing him, ‘Like Minds’, of plotting with the Peoples Democratic Party, to make President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration fail. The claim against the Like Minds Senators was made by the Senate Unity Forum, a group of Senators backing Senator... Read More

Ahmed Lawan, APC, Bukola Saraki, Kabiru Marafa, president buhari, Rafiu Ibrahim, senate

June 19, 2015

Senegal dissolves Senate to save money

While our legislators are making the news for their unbelievable expenses, Senegal, our neighbours, have decided to dissolve their Senate. Via THISDAY: Senegalese lawmakers, who are divided between a 150-seat National Assembly and a 100-seat Senate, voted to do away with the Senate, passing a law, which dissolves the institution in order to save an... Read More

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June 19, 2015

APC crisis deepens as leaders, lawmakers disagree over Senate posts

A fresh crisis may be brewing in the All Progressives Congress, over the selection of principal offices in the Senate. The principal offices which are; Senate Leader, Deputy Senate Leader, Chief Whip and Deputy Chief Whip, have put the Federal lawmakers at loggerheads with the leadership of the party. Senate President, Bukola Saraki, is believed to... Read More

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June 11, 2015

That awkward moment when Oluremi Tinubu snubs Bukola Saraki (WATCH)

On Wednesday, June 10, Senator Oluremi Tinubu refused to shake the hand of Senate President, Bukola Saraki, during the inauguration of the Senators of the All Progressives Congress. Watch the awkward video below:

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June 5, 2015

Here’s a list of the 46 bills Senate passed in 10 minutes last Thursday

Senate passed 46 bills in 10 minutes last Thursday and there’s been a lot of talk about it on social media. But many people still don’t know what the bills were really about. Well, here’s a list of the bills as reported by Global Village Extra: 1. Tertiary Education Trust Fund (Establishment etc) Act (Amendment),... Read More

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June 4, 2015

This is the total number of bills passed by the Senate in 4 years

During the valedictory session to mark the end of the tenure of the 7th Senate, Victor Ndoma-Egba, revealed that a total of 123 bills were passed during their 4-year tenure. The 123 bills included the 46 bills passed within the space of 10 minutes, on Wednesday, June 3. In his valedictory speech, Senator Ndoma-Egba stated... Read More

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June 3, 2015

Within 10 minutes, Senate passed 46 bills into law today

An unprecedented 46 bills were passed into law on Wednesday, June 3, within the space of 10 minutes. The bills which became law, were introduced by the Chairman, Senate Committee on Rules and Business, Senator Ita Enang. The bills had been earlier passed by the House of Representatives in the outgoing 7th Assembly. In spite of some... Read More

10 minutes, 46 bills, David Mark, senate

June 3, 2015

David Mark takes a major swipe at Senators who became Governors

Senate President, David Mark, has described the Senators that have emerged governors of their states, as making a backward movement. According to the Mark, the going from the Senate to becoming a governor is not a movement forward. The Senate President said this on the floor of the Senate on Tuesday, June 2. Senator Mark... Read More

Backward movement, David Mark, governors, senate

June 2, 2015

Buhari requests approval from Senate to appoint 15 advisers

President Muhammadu Buhari has requested the approval of the Senate to appoint 15 Special Advisers. The Special Advisers will assist him to carry out his functions as President and Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces. Senate President, David Mark, read the request letter on the floor of the Senate on Tuesday, June 2, stating... Read More

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May 27, 2015

Immanuel Ugwu : Kashamu Buruji- “God” On Trial

Op-Ed Editor | 10:04 by Immanuel Ugwu Well, Tinubu saw through God’s gimmick. Tinubu spurned God’s flattery. And he advised God to quit seeking escape in forced sycophancy. Tinubu counseled God to prepare for His inevitable trial. Some forms of hard drugs are often indistinguishable from inert face powder. But once they are fed into... Read More

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May 22, 2015

Senate summons Okonjo-Iweala, Allison-Madueke over fuel crisis

by Ranti Joseph The lingering fuel crisis in the country has compelled the Joint Senate Committees on Petroleum Resources to order the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, and her counterpart in the Petroleum Resources Ministry, Diezani Allison-Madueke, to appear before it on Monday next week. Those also summoned alongside the two ministers... Read More

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Allison-Madueke, Fuel crisis, Okonjo-Iweala, senate

May 19, 2015

Pres. Jonathan secretly signed the budget weeks ago and it only just became public knowledge

by Kolapo Olapoju It appears President Goodluck Jonathan may have signed the 2015 Appropriation Bill weeks ago, however, it is only just becoming public knowledge. The Senate had passed the 2015 budget on April 28, following the passage of the same bill by the House of Representatives on April 23. According to a report by... Read More

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May 11, 2015

Ben Murray-Bruce goes rogue and it’s a good thing

by Kolapo Olapoju Chairman of Silverbird television, Ben Murray-Bruce, has shown in the past week that he may be a rebel in the Senate. Murray-Bruce, over the last couple of days, has been advocating for and championing the cause of the regular Nigerians on micro-blogging platform, Twitter. From criticising the level of corruption in the country to... Read More

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NASS Crisis: There is no end in sight

Buhari will succeed by the grace of God – Dino Melaye

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Operators of Radio Biafra arrested, Fight B/Haram with education, PMB appoints new NSCDC boss, More stories

APC Senators reportedly plotting Ekweremadu’s impeachment

Tinubu is plotting to remove Ekweremadu – Ohanaeze Ndigbo

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: PMB rejects armored vehicles, Akpabio says he is capable, B/Haram prisoners relocated to Abuja

First time Senator, Akpabio says he’s capable of leading PDP in the Senate

Ekweremadu defends himself with this (very lengthy) explanation

Ahmed Lawan’s group “behind senators’ letter to IGP on senate rules forgery”

Bayo Oluwasanmi: Let’s purge Bukola Saraki from Senate Presidency

If Ekweremadu was not duly elected, what about Saraki? | Ndigbo are “watching closely”

Yusuph Olaniyonu: The Senate beyond the noise

Group warns APC against removing Ike Ekweremadu

“Ekweremadu must be removed” | APC remains adamant

“My hands are tied” | Senate President responds to APC’s letter

Why Buhari’s ministerial list may not be released anytime soon

APC remains divided as leadership positions will be decided today

“There’s a conspiracy to make Buhari’s government fail” – Anti-Saraki Senators

Senegal dissolves Senate to save money

APC crisis deepens as leaders, lawmakers disagree over Senate posts

That awkward moment when Oluremi Tinubu snubs Bukola Saraki (WATCH)

Here’s a list of the 46 bills Senate passed in 10 minutes last Thursday

This is the total number of bills passed by the Senate in 4 years

Within 10 minutes, Senate passed 46 bills into law today

David Mark takes a major swipe at Senators who became Governors

Buhari requests approval from Senate to appoint 15 advisers

Immanuel Ugwu : Kashamu Buruji- “God” On Trial

Senate summons Okonjo-Iweala, Allison-Madueke over fuel crisis

Pres. Jonathan secretly signed the budget weeks ago and it only just became public knowledge

Ben Murray-Bruce goes rogue and it’s a good thing

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