Yakubu Dogara

Make your security votes public, Dogara tells governors

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara has asked state governors to publicise their security votes. He challenged the governors while speaking at a retreat organised by the national assembly in Kaduna on Friday. He also urged them to disclose the amount allocated to local governments. “I will like to challenge him (el-Rufai) to champion this... Read More

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Nigeria is a burial ground for good ideas – Dogara

by Azeez Adeniyi Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara on Wednesday said Nigeria is a “burial ground for good ideas”. Dogara said this while speaking at the presidential villa during the launch of the Economic Recovery Growth Plan (ERGP). He said the lower chamber will ensure that the plan is fully implemented. Dogara... Read More

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Just In: President Buhari launches economy recovery plan (PHOTOS)

by Dolapo Adelana President Muhammadu Buhari has launched the country’s Economic Recovery and Growth Plan. The event took place at 11am inside the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa, Abuja before the commencement of the weekly Federal Executive Council meeting. Those in attendance include, the Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo; President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki; Speaker of... Read More

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

These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. BUHARI IN CLOSED-DOOR MEETING WITH DOGARA President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday had a closed-door meeting with Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. 2. NO RIFT BETWEEN PRESIDENCY AND SENATE – SARAKI Senate President, Bukola Saraki on Monday said there... Read More

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[The Presidential Blog] President Buhari is finally meeting with Senate leaders

It’s been a rocky two weeks between the Presidency and the Senate – from the second rejection of Ibrahim Magu, to the Senate’s refusal to deal with the nomination of INEC RECs and worst of all the rumours flying around about the disintegration of the Buhari administration in the face of the said “face-off”. It... Read More

The Presidential Blog

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Just In: Buhari in closed-door meeting with Dogara

by Dolapo Adelana President Muhammadu Buhari is currently in a closed-door meeting with Speaker of the House of Representatives, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. According to Premium Times, Dogara went into the president’s office at about 11:57 a.m. Sources at the villa also said Senate President, Bukola Saraki will also be meeting with Buhari after Dogara.... Read More

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You’d have to wipe out the entire human race to eliminate corruption – Dogara

by Dolapo Adelana Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara has said corruption cannot be totally wiped out. Speaking in an interview with Daily Trust, Dogara said even in advanced countries, the menace was yet to be fully eradicated. He said, “And the issue of corruption itself is not something that can be eliminated completely.... Read More

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Bauchi governor is a failure and I will not side with him – Dogara reacts to Gov Abubakar’s accusations

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has said his problem with the governor of his home state of Bauchi, Mohammed Abubakar, is because Abubakar is failing to fulfill promises made to the people of the state. Dogara, who stated this in a chat on Tuesday with journalists in Abuja said he would not take... Read More

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The YNaija Tracklist: NNPC N11bn debt: DSS quizzes Ifeanyi Ubah | Senate embraces Buhari’s peace moves | More stories

From the papers this morning – a Tracklist. Why it is difficult to trace and recover stolen monies – Osinbajo – YNaija NNPC N11bn debt: DSS quizzes Ifeanyi Ubah – YNaija Senate embraces Buhari’s peace moves – YNaija 2017 appropriation bill: FG extends tenure of 2016 budget – YNaija ‘EFCC invites more CBN officials over... Read More

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Buhari to meet with Saraki and Dogara at presidential villa

2017 appropriation bill: FG extends tenure of 2016 budget

by Azeez Adeniyi The Federal Government has extended the tenure of the 2016 national budget until when the 2017 appropriation bill is signed into law. This was after a meeting between the Senate President, Bukola Saraki and Speaker of the House of Assembly, Yakubu Dogara on Thursday over the 2017 budget. According to reports, the... Read More

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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories you should monitor today. N’Assembly will soon publish its budget – Dogara Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara said the National Assembly has directed all its agencies to submit their budget details for publication. 2. Paris Club refund: EFCC summons Saraki’s aides The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission... Read More

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The YNaija Tracklist: N’Assembly will soon publish its budget – Dogara | Judge extends order blocking Trump travel ban | More stories

From the papers this morning – a Tracklist. EFCC arrests two CBN directors for forex manipulation – YNaija N’Assembly will soon publish its budget – Dogara – YNaija FG summons Indian high commissioner over attack on Nigerian students – YNaija Paris Club refund: EFCC summons Saraki’s aides – YNaija Judge extends order blocking Trump travel ban... Read More

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N’Assembly will soon publish its budget – Dogara

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara said the National Assembly has directed all its agencies to submit their budget details for publication. Dogara in an interview with journalists in Abuja also urged members of the legislature and executive to close ranks. Speaking on the rift between the executive and legislature, he said, “For... Read More

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Buhari is concerned about the plight of pensioners – Dogara

by Dolapo Adelana Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, says President Muhammadu Buhari is concerned about issues relating to pensioners. Dogara, said this on Wednesday when he received a delegation from the Nigeria Union of Pensioners, led its president, Abel Afolayan. He said it would be unconstitutional for public officials not to pay... Read More

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2017 budget: Submit reports before Friday, Dogara tells committees

Speaker House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, on Tuesday asked committed yet to submit their report of 2017 budget to the Committee on Appropriation to do so before Friday. Dogara gave the deadline at plenary and said that there was the urgent need for the House to conclude work on the 2017 Appropriation Bill. He stated... Read More

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

These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. AGAIN! SENATE MANDATES CUSTOMS CG TO APPEAR BEFORE IT IN UNIFORM ON WEDNESDAY The Senate on Tuesday mandated the Comptroller-general of the Nigerian Customs Service Hameed Ali to appear before it unfailingly on Wednesday by 10:30am. 2. BOKO HARAM EXECUTES 3 MILITARY SPIES IN NEW VIDEO... Read More

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N’Assembly to pass 2017 budget by March – Saraki

by Dolapo Adelana Senate President Bukola Saraki says the legislature aims to pass the 2017 budget by the end of March. “This month is our deadline to finish work on the budget and return it to the executive,” Saraki said after he met with President Muhammadu Buhari alongside Speaker Yakubu Dogara. President Buhari presented a... Read More

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Just In: President Buhari in meeting with Saraki, Dogara

by Dolapo Adelana President Muhammadu Buhari is currently meeting with Senate President Bukola Saraki and the speaker of the House of Representatives Yakubu Dogara, according to the Presidency. Details of the meeting remains unknown. President @MBuhari is meeting with Senate President @bukolasaraki and Speaker @YakubDogara — Presidency Nigeria (@NGRPresident) March 14, 2017

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Dogara confirms receipt of Buhari’s resumption letter

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara, on Monday received a letter from President Muhammadu Buhari on his resumption of work. Dogara, who spoke after receiving the letter from the Senior Special Assistant to the President on National Assembly Matters (House of Reps) Hon. Suleiman Abdulrahman Kawu Sumaila, promised to read it to... Read More

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February 26, 2017

‘Vacation: How Buhari’s aides bar family, ministers, friends from accessing him’

by Dolapo Adelana Following President Muhammadu Buhari’s extended vacation in the United Kingdom, family members, friends and senior government officials have been having a hard time getting across to him. According to The Punch, access to the president is being controlled by four of his aides – the President’s nephew, Mamman Daura; the Senior Special... Read More

February 23, 2017

YNaija Says: This Buhari ‘phone call’ is an insult to us all

Yesterday, the Director-General, Communications at the Kano State Government House released a video on Twitter of the Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje speaking with President Muhammadu Buhari at a special prayer session organized for the state government for the President’s health. The conversation, which was in Hausa lasted for less than a minute, with the... Read More

Thinking Through

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February 22, 2017

We’ll no longer accept attacks on Nigerians in South Africa – Reps

by Dolapo Adelana The House of Representatives has said Nigeria will no longer accept attacks on its citizens in South Africa. This what part of the resolutions reached during plenary on Thursday. Hon. Rita Orji moved a motion of urgent public importance on xenophobic attacks targeted at Nigerians in South Africa. The motion was seconded... Read More

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February 21, 2017

PEBEC approves 60-day ease of doing business action plan

by Dolapo Adelana The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) chaired by Acting President Yemi Osinbajo (SAN) has approved a 60-day national action plan to aid the ease of doing business in the country. This is contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Senior Special Assistant on Media & Publicity to the Acting... Read More

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February 17, 2017

Hold on, how come no member of the opposition has been to London to see the President?

Scratch that, the more interesting question is “How come no opposition member has been to London to The Bu? If the whole point of all the travelling to see the President is to assure Nigerians that he’s truly hale and hearty, in good spirits or just to see him in order to keep mum about his health,... Read More

Thinking Through

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February 15, 2017

Despite President Buhari’s absence, our democracy is working – Saraki

by Dolapo Adelana Senate President Bukola Saraki says the absence of President Muhammadu Buhari has created no vacuum in the country’s democratic process. Saraki stated this Wednesday night via his Twitter account after meeting with Buhari in London. “President Buhari’s absence and imminent return shows there is no vacuum in government and our system of... Read More

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February 15, 2017

[The Legislative Blog]: Nothing but joy and Twinings as President Buhari receives Saraki, Dogara in London

The leaders of the Nigerian Natioanl Assembly flew out to London on Wednesday morning to visit President Muhammadu Buhari. Senate President, Bukola Saraki; House of representatives Speaker, Hon Yakubu Dogara and Senate Leader, Ahmed Lawan are being hosted by the President in Abuja House, London. We can tell from the photos that the President is... Read More

The Legislative Blog

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February 15, 2017

“I am grateful for your prayers”, Buhari thanks Nigerians

by Dolapo Adelana President Muhammadu Buhari Wednesday night expressed gratitude to all Nigerians for their prayers. Buhari stated this via his official page, Muhammadu Buhari when he received Senate President Bukola Saraki, Speaker Yakubu Dogara and Senate Leader, Ahmed Lawan at Abuja House in London. “I thanked them for visiting. I’m also grateful to Nigerians, Christians... Read More

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February 15, 2017

Just In: Buhari meets Saraki, Dogara, others (PHOTOS)

President Muhammadu Buhari is currently meeting with Senate President, Bukola Saraki and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, The Cable reports. Also in attendance is Senate Leader, Ahmed Lawan, but Deputy Speaker, Yusuf Lawan who was billed to visit the president could not make it. The meeting is holding at the Abuja House, London. Earlier... Read More

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February 15, 2017

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

These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. 1. BREAKING: Saraki, Dogara travel to London to visit Buhari Senate President Bukola Saraki and speaker of the House of Representatives Yakubu Dogara Wednesday travelled to London to see President Muhammadu Buhari. 2. Radio DJ, producer shot dead during Facebook Live broadcast A radio DJ and his... Read More

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February 15, 2017

Katsina lawmaker, Sani Bello is dead

by Dolapo Adelana Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara Wednesday mourned the passing of a lawmaker from Katsina State, Bello Sani, who died early this morning. Sani, who died at the age of 51 was until his death the representative of Mashi/Dvisi Federal Constituency on the platform of the All Progressives Congress “Our... Read More

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