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Adeleke’s death will create a gap in the Senate – Buhari

by Dolapo Adelana President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the Osun State Government and members of the National Assembly on the passing away of Sen. Isiaka Adeleke on Sunday. In a statement by his special adviser on media and publicity, Femi Adesina, the president sent his condolences to the family and friends of the gentle... Read More

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Senator Adeleke was a patriotic statesman – Saraki

by Dolapo Adelana Senate President Bukola Saraki has described the late Senator Isiaka Adeleke as a leader and a patriotic statesman. Saraki said this on Sunday in a series of tweets while reacting to the news of Isiaka’s demise. Adeleke, who before his death represented Osun West senatorial district died on Sunday morning. [Read Also:] Death... Read More

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[The Legislative Blog]: Are you ready? Senator Murray-Bruce wants to produce a Hollywood/Nollywood movie

Senator Ben Murray-Bruce has come a long way with his Common Sense series, we just realised. To celebrate the 100th episode in the series, the Senator wants to shoot “a Nollywood/Hollywood movie that will take the world by storm”. So he’s calling on professionals and amateurs who desire worldwide fame to send in their scripts.... Read More

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I was not attacked, report is work of political rivals – Sen. Abu Ibrahim

Senator representing Katsina South, Abu Ibrahim has debunked reports that he was attacked at the All Progressive Congress (APC) zonal rally where decampees from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) were received in Katsina. There had been reports that Ibrahim and a member of the House of Representatives were attacked by irate youths on Saturday. But... Read More

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Protesters attack senator, rep in Katsina (WATCH)

Irate youths on Saturday attacked senator representing Katsina south, Abu Ibrahim and Amiru Tukur, member representing Bakori/Danja in the house of representatives at a political event organised by the state chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC). [Read Also: SENATOR, REPS MEMBER ATTACKED BY IRATE YOUTHS IN KATSINA] Watch video below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GpfQqFGDX0Y

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Senator, Reps member attacked by irate youths in Katsina

Senator representing Katsina South, Abu Ibrahim and House of Representatives member, Alhaji Amiru Tukur on Saturday escaped a mob attack at a political event organised by Katsina state chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Funtua. The event was part of the APC rally where the ruling party was accepting those decamping from Peoples Democratic... Read More

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Senator Dino Melaye

Dino Melaye is unstoppable as the worst Senator in Nigeria | The YNaija Effectiveness Ranking

Senator Dino Melaye has, at this point, convinced us he might remain the worst Senator in Nigeria, at least until he leaves office. And even then, it might be difficult for anyone to challenge him by virtue of the sheer senselessness of his ceaseless antics. [Read Also: It looks like Senator Dino Melaye finally got himself... Read More

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[The Legislative Blog]: It looks like Senator Dino Melaye finally got himself a university certificate

It’s been nearly two weeks since Senator Dino Melaye appeared before the Senate Committee for Ethics and Privilege to admit under an oath that he graduated from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. The senator was accused by online news medium of not graduating from ABU as he claims. In a bid to convince Nigerians and anyone... Read More

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After taking shots at Dino Melaye like this, Reno Omokri has proved himself more silly than we thought

Let’s not even lie, we had all moved on from Senator Dino Melaye’s graduation scandal. Like we had passed a verdict on Senator Melaye and had put all of it behind us for good. Other very pressing issues have gotten the Senate busy in the past week – their rift with the Executive early on... Read More

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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today

by Dolapo Adelana These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. 1. Buhari has done his best, it’s time for him to resign – Hon Jibrin A former chairman of the House of Representatives committee on Appropriation, Abdulmumin Jibrin has urged president Muhammadu Buhari to step down. 2. Buhari deploys 4 ambassadors President Muhammadu Buhari... Read More

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EFCC probes senator over N4b contracts, 20 bank accounts

by Azeez Adeniyi The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is currently probing a senator for not executing N4 billion contracts awarded by the government of Delta State, The Nation reports. It was gathered that the anti-graft agency is also investigating how the lawmaker operates 20 accounts in six banks with different signatories. According to... Read More

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Seized vehicles not owned by any senator – Customs

by Dolapo Adelana The Nigeria Customs Service has said the 13 vehicles seized by the service in Kano had no link to any senator. The Acting Public Relations Officer of the service, Mr Joseph Attah, announced this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. Attah said the allegation was false and capable of misleading the general... Read More

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We found our Senators, but we’re not sure we should have | YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for Senators

Last week was a confusing one. It looked like we couldn’t find our Senators. Good news – we located them. But in even more confusing developments, we realized they were in Morocco, of all places. Some of them, anyway (including Bukola Saraki and Dino Melaye.) It’s tempting to say it would have been better for all... Read More

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Dino Melaye slips further down, Bukola Saraki rises again | The YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for Senators

Senator Bukola Saraki rises along with Senator Chukwuka Utazi on this week’s YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for senators. Both Senators enter the top 10 thanks to a strong and necessary statement regarding the worrisome nature of actions by the DSS. Of course, there’s been some significant degree of confusion regarding the speech, delivered at the National Dialogue... Read More

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February 24, 2017

Bukola Saraki slips further, Dino Melaye crashes out of the top 20 | YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for Senators

Dino Melaye sees himself slip all the way down to the number 32 position on this week’s YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for Senators. This regression for Senator for the Kogi West district is the result of a number of actions during the past week, not limited to a childish Twitter campaign against Kogi Governor Yahya Bello, as... Read More

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February 1, 2017

Anambra senator, Andy Uba defects to APC

Senator representing Anambra South Senatorial zone under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Andy Uba has defected to the All Progressives Congress (Congress). Uba disclosed this at a news briefing on Wednesday in his home country, Uga, Aguata Local Government Area of the state. Uba said he joined the APC during the ongoing... Read More

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January 19, 2017

Akwa Ibom senator quits PDP, defects to APC

A senator representing Akwa Ibom South, Nelson Effiong on Thursday defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Effiong announced his defection on the floor of the senate during plenary. “Over the past one year this party has disintegrated; because of the crisis in the party, I have decided to... Read More

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January 15, 2017

I never planned to be a senator – Ndume

Former Senate leader, Ali Ndume said he never planned to be a senator in the first place when he ventured into politics. Speaking with reporters in Borno on Sunday, Ndume said his love for truth may be the cause for his many troubles. “I am an extrovert personality, and I have always stood on the side... Read More

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December 29, 2016

[The Legislative Blog]: Senator Dino Melaye shares insights for living in 2017 (WATCH)

Senator Dino Melaye, the prayer warrior. Senator Dino Melaye, the prophet. Senator Dino Melaye, the motivational speaker. Here’s ALL you need to live through 2017 according to Senator Dino Melaye, the wisest. Watch: https://www.instagram.com/p/BOj4vgVDS7n/ https://www.instagram.com/p/BOj5FKJjEiA/ We’ve heard it all before. But thanks!

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December 9, 2016

We need a common sense minister – Ben-Bruce

The Senator representing Bayelsa-East, Ben Murray-Bruce says the country ought to have a minister for ‘common sense’. According to The Cable Bruce made the remark during an interview with Peace Hyde on ‘My Worst Day in Business’. “A lot of people in government do dumb things. I’ve told successive presidents in this country to appoint a... Read More

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December 5, 2016

Shehu Sani sent thugs to attack our leaders – APC

The All Progressives Congress in Kaduna State has alleged that suspended senator, Shehu Sani sent thugs to attack executive members of the party at the APC secretariat. Acting State Secretary of the party, Yahaya Baba-Pate on Sunday said the thugs tried to disrupt a meeting meant to ratify the suspension of the senator. According to... Read More

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November 29, 2016

[The Legislative Blog]: Maybe Senator Ben Murray-Bruce got a good deal with Volkswagen Nigeria

Senator Ben Murray Bruce has been up to a great deal of good work recently and it’s hard to ignore. Last week, he was out in Maiduguri with the other members of the Ad hoc committee investigating the humanitarian crisis in the North East. During their visits to the various IDP camps in the region,... Read More

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October 28, 2016

5 things to expect once the toll roads are reintroduced

Since the Senate has decided to punish us for the deplorable state of Federal roads across the nation by billing us for the repairs, maintenance and even construction of new ones via tolls, let us start preparing for the ripple effects of this ‘Reintroduction of Toll Gates on our Federal Highways’. Here 5 things that... Read More

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October 2, 2016

Recession: Senate open to concession of assets – Ndume

Senate leader Ali Ndume says though the upper legislative chamber is against the sale of the nation’s assets, it is still open to the option of concession, The Punch reports. Ndume said this in Abuja in an interview with journalists stating that the sale of national assets was rejected because it lacked constitutional backing. Ndume said, “The... Read More

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September 22, 2016

The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today

These are the top five stories that drove the conversation today 1. Appeal court upholds Dickson’s election An Abuja Court of Appeal has confirmed the election of Bayelsa state governor, Sariake Dickson of the PDP. 2. NDA leader arrested The Nigerian Navy has arrested a leader of the Niger Delta Avengers strike force responsible for blowing... Read More

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September 15, 2016

[The Legislative Blog]: Senator Buruji Kashamu is the messiah of Ogun East district

Fellow Nigerians, What comes to mind when you see a crowd this large in Nigeria? A religious convention? Voters at an election ground? Packs of Dangote salt and Senator Buruji Kashamu-labelled sacks of rice. Very Governor Fayose-like! Well, this confirms your guess. Senator Buruji Kashamu has heavily invested in stomach infrastructure. As we know there’s... Read More

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September 9, 2016

[The Legislative Blog]: Senator Buruji Kashamu’s many woes

Senator Buruji Kashamu representing Ogun East senatorial district is in a lot of trouble but Nigerians are not talking so much about it because “all man for himself”. The embattled Senator has been receiving fresh jabs from different sides, some of which are tied to the drug-related charges brought against him by the United States... Read More

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Ajebo Unleashed 3.0

September 4, 2016

Lucky fan set to walk away with N200,000 at Ajebo Unleashed 3.0

Popular comedian and cartoonist is back with the third edition of his highly anticipated comedy show. The show is tagged Ajebo Unleashed 3.0 and it is set to hold at the Muson Centre, Onikan, Lagos on Sunday, September 4,2016. In a bid to give back to his teeming fans, Ajebo will be giving away two... Read More

August 30, 2016

Court asks Police, SSS why Kashamu should be extradited

An application to stop the extradition of Senator Buruji Kashamu to the United States has been served to the State Security Services and the Police by a Federal High Court in Abuja. Justice Okon Abang on Tuesday did not make a decision whether Kashamu should be extradited to the U.S to face drug-related charges or... Read More

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August 30, 2016

Opinion: Did Ganduje betray Kwankwaso?

By Auwalu Lawan Aranposu Immediately he was sworn in as Kano state governor, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje pledged to continue with all outstanding projects left uncompleted by his predecessor and he did as promised. He completed the Kabuga underpass and he ordered the contractor of the Sabon Gari flyover back to site. He also retained... Read More

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