Senator Bukola Saraki

November 16, 2017

Senate sets date for the consideration of the 2018 budget

The Nigerian Senate will commence the consideration of the general principles of the 2018 Appropriation Bill next week, Senate President, Abubakar Bukola Saraki, said on Thursday. Highlights: The consideration of the budget would begin on Wednesday, November 22, 2017, and end on Thursday, 23 November, 2017. Saraki asked senators wishing to contribute to the debate on... Read More

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My constituents have been engaging in spiritual exercises, Senator Dino Melaye speaks on his recall process

Senator Dino Melaye, representing Kogi West Senatorial District, has said his constituent “happy and satisfied” with his representation and he would like to appreciate them for this, notwithstanding the ongoing recall process by INEC. Melaye said this in an interview with Punch, reiterating that those seeking for his recall are not his constituents. The senator... Read More

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The Big 10: These are the stories that drove conversation this week

These are the top ten stories that drove conversation this week. 1. 2017 BET Awards The awards held on Monday, 26, Nigeria’s Wizkid won Best International Artiste, Africa, for the second time in a row. You can check out the full list again to see the other winners for this year’s edition of the awards.... Read More

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NYSC: Amendment bill passes second reading

by Omoleye Omoruyi A Bill seeking to provide for free and compulsory acquisition of vocational skills by youth corps members has passed second reading in the Senate. The Bill which is titled “A Bill for an Act to amend the National Youth Service Corps Act 2004”, is aimed at equipping corps members with entrepreneurial skills... Read More

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Senate to pass whistleblower bill, others into law

by Omoleye Omoruyi Senate President, Abubakar Bukola Saraki, on Monday, said that the Senate will, in support of the President Muhammadu Buhari-led anti-corruption war, soon pass the Whistleblower Bill as well as other bills into law. The bills will ensure the war against corruption is fought from all angles. The Senate President said this at the... Read More

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We sold bulletproof SUV to National Assembly, not Saraki – Car dealer

by Dolapo Adelana Lanre Shittu, the car dealer in the fake car documents scandal involving Senate President, Bukola Saraki has said the bulletproof Range Rover car was sold to the National Assembly and not to the Senate president. Shittu, who appeared before the Senate Committee on Ethics and Privileges said the car was initially bought... Read More

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February 21, 2017

Just In: Senator Andy Uba defects to APC

by Dolapo Adelana The Senator representing Anambra South senatorial district in the eighth Assembly, Andy Uba has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Senate President Bukola Saraki announced Uba’s defection on the floor of the Senate during Tuesday’s plenary.

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December 17, 2016

Octagon Session: The need for more young people in politics

Welcome to the Octagon Session. The Octagon: We appreciate your taking time out to join this chat session. We have two moderators in the room who will only offer guidance where necessary. Please feel free to openly share your thoughts and experiences. Let’s begin with some introductions before going into the discussion. Can everyone let... Read More

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October 12, 2016

[The Legislative Blog]: All eyes on Senate’s investigation into diversion of IDP funds

Many Nigerians never seem to agree with committee set-ups by the government at all levels owing partly to lack of integrity and focus on the part of committee members and the government’s haphazard approach to handling and implementing recommendations made by such committees. Committees to most are a waste of time and the government’s tricky... Read More

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September 28, 2016

No bailout funds for aviation sector – Senate

The senate on Tuesday said it would not approve any the provision of bailout funds for the aviation sector. Senator Samuel Anyanwu had presented a motion entitled, “The looming crisis in the Nigerian aviation industry” urging his colleagues to come to the aid of the ailing sector. He said, “A couple of weeks ago, Aero contractors, Medview, First... Read More

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Why the President and Senate President may possibly clash

The President, Muhammadu Buhari, and Senate President, Bukola Saraki, may soon be at loggerheads… or maybe not. It all depends on how this one plays out. There are indications that the Senate President feels slighted over an attempt by the Presidency to disregard his authority. Senators loyal to Bukola Saraki, have accused the Presidency of... Read More

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The National Assembly has a new battle to fight

Now that the National Assembly leadership brouhaha is finally beginning to simmer, a new kind of battle is brewing in the nation’s legislature. The new battle appears to be the intense jostle for the control of the 90 standing committees of the National Assembly. According to reports, the upper and lower chambers of the assembly... Read More

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December 12, 2014

APC is strong and ready to reclaim Nigeria – Saraki goes all out for Buhari

by Panshak Ibrahim Senator Bukola Saraki has stated that the emergence of Muhammadu Buhari as the presidential aspirant of the All Progressives Congress, shows that the opposition party is built on internal democracy, transparency and fairness. Defeating Rabiu Kwankwaso, Atiku Abubakar, Rochas Okorocha and Sam Nda-Isaiah, Buhari won the party’s presidential ticket. In a... Read More

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November 6, 2014

Resign now or we’ll sweep you out – @AsiwajuTinubu has some harsh words for Jonathan

by Kolapo Olapoju As thousands of supporters, leaders and chieftains of the All Progressives Congress gathered at the Metropolitan square, Ilorin, for the public declaration of Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed for second term in office, leaders of the party had nothing but unflattering words for President Goodluck Jonathan and the ruling party. The party’s presidential aspirants,... Read More

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October 16, 2014

@Waleflame: @Bukolasaraki has matched words with action

by Wale Bakare Enthusiasts and Grudge bearing critics were left bewildered as Senator Bukola Saraki surprisingly dropped the bombshell to call off his 2015 presidential ambition, instead, preferring to stick out his neck for the unity of the country and progress of his party-APC. Rather than a wait-and-see attitude, former governor has submerged himself in... Read More

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September 28, 2014

@BukolaSaraki to @PdpNigeria: Stop the ridicule of the Judiciary

by Bukola Saraki The current security situation in Ekiti State today is a big threat to our nascent democracy, political stability and judicial independence. Above all, it is an affront to our peaceful co-existence in our immediate environment and to our nation in general. I am personally worried and concerned as a Nigerian and as a... Read More

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August 18, 2014

Speaker, Aminu Tambuwal set to defect to APC [DETAILS]

by Kolapo Olapoju Hon. Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, the Speaker of the house of representatives, is reportedly set to jump ship from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and hop aboard the train of All Progressives Congress in the coming weeks. According to sources, his defection is to prepare him for the 2015 presidential election as... Read More

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