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Today’s Noisemakers: The #ThankYouHilary comment, 2Baba’s grand response to Blackface, others
Every day on the Nigerian internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social matters,…
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APC NEC, caucus pass vote of confidence on Buhari
The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its national caucus passed a vote of confidence President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday. Also given a clean bill was…
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[The Activism Blog] SERAP’s persistence on NASS’ accountability just paid off
The quest for accountability in public office championed by the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has yielded another positive result as the federal high court in Ikoyi on October…
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The Late 5: Customs boss blames PDP for failures in Buhari’s administration, ‘Okada’ association in Ekiti says 50 percent of its members are graduates, and other top stories
Good evening. Here are the top 5 stories that drove conversation today: President Muhammadu Buhari played host to six northern governors at the State House, today. The visiting governors were…
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The Big 5: Why Saraki and Dogara angrily left Aso Villa yesterday, Nigeria set to receive $321 million Abacha loot from Switzerland, and other top stories
Good morning. Here are the top 5 stories you should be monitoring today: President Muhammadu Buhari hosted Senate President Bukola Saraki, Speaker of the House of Representatives Yakubu Dogara, and…
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Buhari apologises as Saraki, Dogara ‘angrily’ leave presidential villa
Senate President Bukola Saraki, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara and some principal officers of the National Assembly on Thursday angrily turned back at the entrance of the Presidential…
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God will not send angels to help Nigeria – Dogara
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara has said Nigerians have the onus of rebuilding Nigeria. He said God “did not send angels to rebuild Israel,” and as such,…
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The relationship between the Executive and the Legislature should not be “smooth” – Dogara
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara has said the 36 Houses of Assembly must make their governors accountable on monies spent. Declaring open a retreat for members and management…
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Nigeria at 57: We must blend our differences to achieve our dreams – Dogara
As Nigeria's 57th Independence anniversary is here, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, in a statement signed by his Special Adviser (Media and Public Affairs), Turaki Hassan, urged…
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Democracy only guarantees an opportunity to succeed – Dogara
The speaker of the house of representatives, Yakubu Dogara, in Abuja while speaking at a regional conference for young parliamentarians says democracy guarantees only the "opportunity to succeed and the risk…
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No one can gag the operations of NGOs – Dogara
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara said the National Assembly cannot be intimidated into abandoning its duty of providing a platform for Nigerians to agree or disagree on…
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[The Injustice Blog] Are we not over-stretching our Military?
The Speaker of the Federal House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara in Abuja on July 4, 2017, at a capacity/ Interactive Needs Assessment Workshop of Security Sector Related Committees in the…
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Dogara acknowledges Buhari’s letter of resumption
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has also received and acknowledged a letter from President Muhammadu Buhari notifying the House of Representatives of his resumption to duty.…
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Did Saraki undermine Osinbajo in his discussions with Buhari?
by Alexander O. Onukwue In the meeting between Senate President, Bukola Saraki, House Speaker, Dogara, and President Buhari in London, there were discussions about the 2017 budget and that of…
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Be grateful: Buhari’s return has updated from “going to come back” to “imminent”
by Alexander O. Onukwue President Muhammadu Buhari’s return from London has now moved from happening “soon” to being imminent. Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki, and the Speaker of the House, Yakubu…
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The YNaija Tracklist: Nigerians are pathologically corrupt – Buhari’s aide | Buhari’s health has improved tremendously – Dogara | More stories
From the papers this morning - a tracklist. Our kidnap by Boko Haram was as a result of a botched robbery – Chibok girls - YNaija Nigerians are pathologically corrupt…
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Buhari’s health has improved tremendously – Dogara
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara has said President Muhammadu Buhari's health has "improved tremendously." Dogara said this on Twitter on Thursday, after visiting the President in London.…
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Saraki, Dogara visit Buhari in London
The President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara have visited the ailing President, Muhammadu Buhari at Abuja House, London. Details later....…
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Why Buhari may stand alone in 2019
by Tosin Adesina The journey for 2019 presidential election started the moment APC won the 2015 presidential election and every action embarked on by the party and its individuals are…
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Dogara, Defence Hqtrs disagree on Presidential confirmation of Service Chiefs
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, and Defence Headquarters, have differed on the input of the National Assembly in the confirmation of the appointment of service chiefs…
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It will be suicidal to threaten Saraki, Dogara – Osinbajo
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo said it would be suicidal to threaten Senate President Bukola Saraki and Speaker Yakubu Dogara. Osinbajo said this while declaring open the 16th Conference of Speakers and Presiding…
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#NotTooYoungToRun Movement issues response to Speaker Dogara
The Not Too Young To Run movement received with pleasure, the statement issued by the office of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara reaffirming his…
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House of Reps declare support for the Executive to end power problems
The Speaker of House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, said the amount spent, annually, on generators is unacceptable. He said the House would support the Executive to find a permanent solution…
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He was a dedicated lawmaker | Speaker Dogara mourns late Wamakko
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Yakubu Dogara has reacted to the death of a serving member of the House of Representatives Hon. Abdullahi Mohammed Wamakko. Wammako died on…
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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today
These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. OSINBAJO HOLDS CLOSED DOOR MEETING WITH DOGARA, REPS Acting President Yemi Osinbajo on Thursday held a closed door meeting with…
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[The Legislative Blog]: Sokoto Reps member, Abdullahi Wamakko is dead
by Tolu Omoyeni and Omoleye Omoruyi Abdullahi Wamakko, representing Kware/Wamakko federal constituency in the lower chamber, has passed on at the age of 50. Wamakko reportedly died in Abuja on…
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Speaker Dogara faults fight against corruption, says it is like a tree
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has faulted the methods employed in the war against corruption. He said the country was only dealing with symptoms of corruption whereas…
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Osinbajo holds closed door meeting with Dogara, Reps
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo on Thursday held a closed door meeting with Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara and some other principal officers. The meeting was held inside…
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We’re not on the same page – House of Representatives speaks on Senate’s face-off with Osinbajo
The House of Representatives and its leadership have reportedly distanced themselves from the ongoing face-off between the Nigerian Senate and the Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo, on the issue of nominees…
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Nigerians reportedly file suit to force NASS to impeach President Buhari
A lawyer and medical practitioner, John Larry Ojukoko and Dr Ejiro Imuere, have reportedly filed a suit at a Federal High Court in Warri, Delta State, seeking an order of…
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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