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[The Legislative Blog]: Senator Shehu Sani has the perfect analogy for Maina’s reinstatement
From the Twitter fingers that brought you the animal farm analogy for Nigeria's political situation months ago comes another thought-provoking breakdown of this administration's latest undoing, this time using football.…
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[The Legislative Blog]: If you’re Nigerian and in Russia, Dino Melaye wants to hang out with you tonight
Senator Dino Melaye is in Russia for official legislative duties. The 122 thousand people who follow him on Instagram have been treated to over 30 photos (and counting) from the…
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[The Legislative Blog]: We’re trying to understand this new, remorseful Dino Melaye
When a man admits that he needs to repent, the first question that comes to mind is, "What are your sins?". When it's a Nigerian politician who publicly admits that…
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[The Legislative Blog]: Senator Murray-Bruce’s constituents are threatening to recall him and we’re wondering why
While we're still grappling with the lengthy and tiring recall process that is set to see Kogi West representative, Senator Dino Melaye out of the upper chamber and mark a…
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[The Legislative Blog]: Our Reps just received 200 Peugeot cars but they still claim they’re suffering
"More than two years into a four-year tenure, only 175 members have been supplied the cars. Others are still paying from their pockets to work and the suffering continues. Members…
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[The Legislative Blog]: This Bayelsa lawmaker’s project will bring tears to your eyes
You will be moved to tears for more than a few things but we'll allow you figure them out as you look at the photos. The sheer joy that permeates…
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[The Legislative Blog] Senator Murray-Bruce has a word of caution for the PDP following the Supreme Court’s ruling
Senator Ben Murray-Bruce representing Bayelsa East senatorial district has urged the Peoples Democratic Party to come together in unity following the ruling of the Supreme Court declaring Senator Ahmed Makarfi as its authentic…
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[The Legislative Blog]: Saraki spends final days of Ramadan in Saudi Arabia (PHOTOS)
It was only last week that Senate President Bukola Saraki was acquitted by the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) in a 18-count false asset declaration charge brought against him by…
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[The Legislative Blog]: Give Hon Jibrin some time, he’ll soon come to terms with his expulsion
Honourable Abdulmumin Jibrin has been expelled from the APC. That's the news in summary but the lawmaker has immediately responded by describing the reports as false. "My attention has been…
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[The Legislative Blog]: We’d like to see Dino Melaye come to terms with his troubles
Just so all of this can be easy on him and the rest of us. It's okay to try to come across as unfazed by it all but Senator Dino…
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[The Legislative Blog]: Saraki’s response to the Kaduna Declaration drama is intriguing
A faceless group of Northerners have managed to cause outrage with the three-month ultimatum it issued to Igbo people in the North to vacate the region. The group dubbed their…
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[The Legislative Blog]: House of Reps members are constantly shaming themselves and we’re just tired
Another day, another drama in the National Assembly! Remember that time in 2015 when the lawmakers had just been elected into office and the "honourables" in the lower house brought…
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[The Legislative Blog]: Senate confirms the appointment of 15 Resident Electoral Commissioners
The nomination of 15 INEC officials as Resident Electoral Commissioners has been confirmed by the Nigerian Senate. The report of the Committee on Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) was presented…
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[The Legislative Blog]: Did Dino Melaye just get an “Ajekun Iya” emoji?
It's hard to believe someone made this and Senator Dino Melaye endorsed it by sharing on his Instagram page. Apparently, we're not close to seeing the end of this madness.
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[The Legislative Blog]: This bribery allegation is fun and games for Dino Melaye until jail calls
Earlier today, online investigative news medium, Sahara Reporters published a leaked audio tape where Senator Dino Melaye was allegedly in a conversation with the tribunal judge, Justice Akoh Ikpeme who…
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[The Legislative Blog]: Ebonyi lawmaker, Maria Ude Nwachi needs to get herself together and stop being a joke
What in the world is going on with this Ebonyi legislator, Maria Ude Nwachi? And worse off, why do most people think she's hilarious? How is it anywhere near funny…
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[The Legislative Blog]: Hon Jibrin briefly schools “mischievous” senators and Nigerians on Buhari’s letter
Get in here, o ye sons and daughters of mischief! Just yesterday, we were here trying to correct the spreading notion that President Muhammadu Buhari did not transfer powers to…
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[The Legislative Blog]: Senate invites Babachir Lawal for the third time but will he show up?
Here's the letter inviting suspended Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal to appear before the ad hoc committee on the mounting humanitarian crisis in the North…
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[The Legislative Blog]: Even Bukola Saraki thinks the EFCC has messed up this $50m loot case
The $50 million cash discovered by the EFCC in a four-bedroom apartment at Osborne Towers in Ikoyi has turned out to be everybody's money and nobody's money. It's shocking how…
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[The Legislative Blog]: A classic rendition of Senator Dino Melaye’s “Ajekun Iya” (WATCH)
For very many days, Senator Dino Melaye was under fire for a video he made after he was cleared by the current Vice Chancellor of Ahmadu Bello University as a…
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[The Legislative Blog] The Senate’s meningitis “intervention” is too reactionary for us to be impressed
The outbreak of meningitis in Nigeria became a viral topic last week, a time when the 8th Assembly was too busy with verifying Senator Dino Melaye's certificates, suspending Ali Ndume,…
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[The Legislative Blog]: Help! We can’t find Sen Murray-Bruce’s fake news
Senator Ben Murray-Bruce has come again o! The Senator has now joined the likes of US President Donald Trump in fake news gang. He took to Twitter on Monday to…
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[The Legislative Blog]: Sen Dino Melaye just gave another reason (not) to believe he’s an ABU alumnus
Senator Dino Melaye is not done publishing proofs. He has gone from posting a photo of his NYSC discharge certificate to wearing a ridiculous academic gown he could have hired…
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[The Legislative Blog]: Did Dino Melaye just show up at plenary in an academic gown?
Senator Petty is back again. After doing that disgraceful victory dance that sealed Nigeria's status as a 'fucked up' country, Senator Dino Melaye hit his newest level of low by…
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[The Legislative Blog]: Dance of victory or shame? We’re not sure what Dino Melaye is doing (WATCH)
Senator Dino Melaye was vindicated at a Senate committee hearing earlier on Monday. The Vice Chancellor of Ahmadu Bello University, Ibrahim Garba appeared before the Senate Ethics Committee and declared…
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[The Legislative Blog]: “National Assembly must open its budget” | Hon Jibrin recommends 10 way NASS can fix its battered image
Suspended lawmaker, Hon Abdulmumin Jibrin is still in the business of proffering workable solutions to the problems of the National Assembly, only that the latter isn't listening. Hon Jibrin who…
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[The Legislative Blog]: That moment when a Nigerian senator entered one-chance on Twitter
Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, representing Lagos West in the Upper Chamber is hardly one of those Senators who are vibrant on social media, especially Twitter. Today though, in the absence…
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[The Legislative Blog]: What on earth are Senator Bukola Saraki and others doing in Morocco?
We do not know what the mission is but what we do know is that Senate President Bukola Saraki has led a delegation of senators to Morocco and they have…
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[The Legislative Blog]: On Magu’s rejection | Did the Senate just lie to Nigerians?
Acting EFCC Chairman, Ibrahim Magu has just completed his screening before the Senate and after a brief deliberation and majority vote, the Eighth Assembly has again rejected his nomination as…
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[The Legislative Blog]: “It is time for Nigerian women to do things differently” | Sen Oluremi Tinubu charges women
In commemoration of International Women's Day, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, representing Lagos Central Senatorial District, took to Twitter to share a series of tweets where she calls on Nigerian women to…
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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