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BREAKING: Saraki, Dogara travel to London to visit Buhari
The Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara led a four-man legislative team to visit President Muhammadu Buhari who is currently on vacation in…
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[The Legislative Blog]: Hon Dogara’s full speech at the public hearing of the 2017 National Budget
The National Assembly is holding a public hearing on the 2017 National Budget today and it has invited ministries and government agencies to defend their budget allocations. Speaker of the…
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[The Legislative Blog]: So, who’s next in line for this presidential phone call?
We've been watching with passive amusement as some of the top government officials fall over themselves to inform us of their phone conversations with President Buhari, all so we can…
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Buhari spoke with me about the suffering of Nigerians – Dogara
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara says he spoke with President Muhammadu Buhari over the phone on Wednesday evening. Dogara, who stated this on Thursday via his Twitter…
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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today
These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. 1. Boko Haram is broke - UN envoy The UN under-secretary-general for political affairs, Jeffrey Feltman has said terrorist sect, Boko…
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Power sector: How N2.7trn spent in 16 years generated darkness – Dogara
The speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara has lamented how the country spent a whooping N2.74tn on the power sector and still remains in darkness. Dogara stated this…
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Osinbajo meets Dogara, Senate leader over 2017 budget
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo on Monday met with Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, and the Senate Leader, Ahmed Lawan behind closed doors at the Presidential villa, Abuja.…
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Buhari, Osinbajo, Saraki, Dogara mark Armed Forces Remembrance Day (PHOTOS)
President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday celebrated the 2017 Armed Forces Remembrance Day at the National Arcade, Eagles Square, Abuja. Also present at the event were Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Senate…
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Reps committed to ending recession – Dogara
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara has assured Nigerians of its unwavering commitment on enacting legislation that will move the country out of recession. Dogara stated this on…
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How ‘hypocritical’ Dogara publicly embarrassed Emir of Argungu – Jibrin
Embattled lawmaker Abdulmumin Jibrin says Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu is a hypocrite who lacks courtesy and humility. Jibrin on Monday narrated a story via his Twitter page…
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Dogara collected $600,000 from Ibori – Jibrin
Suspended House of Representatives member, Abdulmumin Jbrin has called on speaker Yakubu Dogara to return the $600,000 he allegedly collected from former Delta governor, James Ibori, Jibrin stated this on…
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Budget Padding: Jibrin denies secret settlement with Dogara
Suspended member of the House of Representatives, Abdulmumin Jibrin has debunked a report that he is seeking a secret settlement with Speaker, Yakubu Dogara. Jibrin had been suspended after he…
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Budget Padding: ‘Jibrin begins secret settelement with Dogara’
Suspended former Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations, Abdulmumin Jibrin has secretly begin reconciliation process with Speaker Yakubu Dogara, Daily Trust reports. Recall that Jibrin had accused…
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I have no relationship with Ibori – Dogara
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara says he has no relationship with jailed former governor of Delta. In a statement signed by his special assistant, Turaki Adamu Hassan,…
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#YNaija2016Review: Emefiele, Dogara, Dalung…. 10 people who should have resigned in 2016
by Wilfred Okiche The 10 ignobles on this list were in(directly) involved in the biggest scandals of the year. From a serving Senator who has been acting less than honourable…
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Why APC is in crisis – Oyegun
Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), John Odigie-Oyegun says the crisis in the party was caused by a few missteps it had when it took over power at the…
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Reps invites Jibrin over fresh petitions
Following fresh petitions against suspended lawmaker Abdulmumin Jibrin, the House of Representatives has set aside his suspension for a day to enable him defend himself before the ethics and privileges…
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#NYSCAbuse: Reps summon DG, demands prosecution of negligent personnel
Following outcry over the deaths of corps members in recent times, the House of Representatives has summoned the Director General of the National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General Suileman Kazaure.…
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Judges’ arrest: Dogara promises to reduce SSS powers
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara on Wednesday said the invasion of houses of judges by operatives of the State Security Services (SSS) was unconstitutional. Dogara said this…
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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today
These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. 1. We used 10 days to count the N1.2bn cash collected by Fayose’s aide – Witness A prosecution witness in the…
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$30bn loan: Osinbajo in closed-door meeting with Saraki, Dogara
Vice President Professor Yemi Osinbajo is currently holding a closed-door meeting with President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, Daily Trust reports. The…
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FG to pay N720bn debt to states – Dogara
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakunu Dogara has said the Federal Government is planning to pay N720bn owed to 36 states of the Federation. Dogara was quoted as saying…
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Budget Padding: Jibrin writes Buhari, demands probe into allegations
Suspended House of Representatives lawmaker, Abdulmumin Jibrin has written a letter to President Muhammadu Buhari over the alleged budget padding, demanding the probe of Speaker, Yakubu Dogara. Jbrin had alleged…
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Budget Padding: Dogara’s threat silenced Reps members – Jibrin
Suspended member of the House of Representatives, Abdulmumin Jibrin on Saturday said members of the lower chamber have been silenced by threats from Speaker of the House, Yakubu Dogara. Jibrin…
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Dogara and his cohorts will be jailed, Jibrin assures
Embattled member of the House of Representatives Abdulmumin Jibrin says Speaker of the House Yakubu Dogara will be jailed. In a statement marking 100 days since he accused Dogara and…
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Aisha Buhari, Toyin Saraki, others ‘chill’ at Heathrow (PHOTOS)
Nigeria's first lady Aisha Buhari will head to Nigeria from the United Kingdom on Monday. Mrs. Buhari is currently at the Brisitish Airways lounge at Heathrow airport. Present with her…
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Recession: Reps yet to receive N350m office equipment
The current economic recession and alleged poor release of funds from the Ministry of Finance have delayed the purchase of office equipment for the 360 members of the House of…
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Legislators’ residences used for parties with prostitutes – Jibrin
Honourable Abdulmumin Jibrin on Monday said the residences of lawmakers in the country are used for hosting parties with prostitutes. The suspended lawmaker made this disclosure via his Twitter account,…
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Dogara, others attempted to assassinate me – Jibrin
Suspended House of Representatives member Honourable Abdulmumin Jibrin on Tuesday said the lower chamber had no moral right to criticise the operation carried out by the Department of State Services…
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Stop paying lawmakers running costs, Jibrin tells Finance Ministry
The former chairman of the House of Representatives committed on Appropriation Abdulmumin Jibrin has called on the Ministry of Finance to put an end to the payment of running costs…
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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