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2015-06-11
Saraki Congratulates Dogara, Seeks collaboration between
Senate and House
Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki has congratulated Rt. Honourable Yakubu Dogara on his election as Speaker of the House of Representatives, describing him as a "consumate politician and effective leader capa...
Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki has congratulated Rt. Honourable Yakubu Dogara on his election as Speaker of the House of Representatives, describing him as a "consumate politician and effective leader capa...
Conference on youth participation in SDGs formation to hold in Ilorin
After the expiration of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) in 2015, the United Nations (UN) is in the process of developing the next set of international development goals, known as the Sustainable Development Goals ...
After the expiration of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) in 2015, the United Nations (UN) is in the process of developing the next set of international development goals, known as the Sustainable Development Goals ...
Community worried over declining education standard
The Ilorin Emirate Descendants Progressive Union (IEDPU) has given a damning verdict on the Kwara State education sector, saying the standard has deteriorated to a dangerous level. The union, which is the ape...
The Ilorin Emirate Descendants Progressive Union (IEDPU) has given a damning verdict on the Kwara State education sector, saying the standard has deteriorated to a dangerous level. The union, which is the ape...
Will APC breakup?
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said some of its members including governors who defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) will soon return to the party. A top party official told Vanguard corres...
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said some of its members including governors who defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) will soon return to the party. A top party official told Vanguard corres...
PDP boasts: Defected governors, others return soon
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said some of its members including governors who defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) will soon return to the party. A top party official told our corresponde...
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said some of its members including governors who defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) will soon return to the party. A top party official told our corresponde...
Agbaje, Quakers, others okay Assembly leaders's emergence
Two lawyers yesterday described as constitutional Tuesday's National Assembly elections that saw the emergence of Bukola Saraki and Yakubu Dogara as Senate President and Speaker. Constitutional lawyers Norri...
Two lawyers yesterday described as constitutional Tuesday's National Assembly elections that saw the emergence of Bukola Saraki and Yakubu Dogara as Senate President and Speaker. Constitutional lawyers Norri...
Saraki group: no information on meeting
The group backing Dr. Bukola Saraki for Senate President - The Like Minded disagreed with the Unity Forum. Its Spokesperson Dino Melaye, who addressed reporters, said President Buhari in his constitutional du...
The group backing Dr. Bukola Saraki for Senate President - The Like Minded disagreed with the Unity Forum. Its Spokesperson Dino Melaye, who addressed reporters, said President Buhari in his constitutional du...
Kwara APC hails Saraki
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State has hailed the emergence of Dr Bukola Saraki as Senate President. The party also commended President Muhammadu Buhari for his position on the inauguration of...
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State has hailed the emergence of Dr Bukola Saraki as Senate President. The party also commended President Muhammadu Buhari for his position on the inauguration of...
Sagay: Saraki's election has brought shame to Nigeria
Saraki's election fraudulent If you look at the moral point of view, that purported election was fraudulent. When you purport to hold an election deliberately in the absence of your opponent, knowing that he ...
Saraki's election fraudulent If you look at the moral point of view, that purported election was fraudulent. When you purport to hold an election deliberately in the absence of your opponent, knowing that he ...
The leadership hold-up in the National Assembly
The leadership hold-up in the National Assembly Posted by: Our Reporter in News 9 hours ago If Nigerians ever thought that nobility found its way into the nation's high offices with the conduct of the last general e...
The leadership hold-up in the National Assembly Posted by: Our Reporter in News 9 hours ago If Nigerians ever thought that nobility found its way into the nation's high offices with the conduct of the last general e...
Saraki: no plan to defect to PDP
Senate President Bukola Saraki yesterday said he had no plan to defect to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He described the insinuation as "absurd and laughable." According to him, "it is just ch...
Senate President Bukola Saraki yesterday said he had no plan to defect to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He described the insinuation as "absurd and laughable." According to him, "it is just ch...
Saraki rules senators out of order
Senators who raised points of order in an attempt to question Tuesday's election of the Senate President were ruled out of order during the first plenary of the Eighth Senate yesterday. After the inauguration...
Senators who raised points of order in an attempt to question Tuesday's election of the Senate President were ruled out of order during the first plenary of the Eighth Senate yesterday. After the inauguration...
Your threats are empty, PDP tells APC
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has dismissed threats by the All Progressives Congress (APC) against the new leaders of the National Assembly as "empty boasts" A statement yesterday by the National Publici...
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has dismissed threats by the All Progressives Congress (APC) against the new leaders of the National Assembly as "empty boasts" A statement yesterday by the National Publici...
Speaker writes Buhari, Saraki
Yakubu Dogara has written to President Muhammadu Buhari of his emergence as the Speaker of the House of Representatives and Olasunkanmi Sulaimon as the Deputy Speaker. The Senate President was also notified o...
Yakubu Dogara has written to President Muhammadu Buhari of his emergence as the Speaker of the House of Representatives and Olasunkanmi Sulaimon as the Deputy Speaker. The Senate President was also notified o...
North Central APC Chairmen Hail Buhari Over Saraki's Election
The chairmen of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in five states of the North- Central zone have advised the National Working Committee (NWC) to toe the line of President Muhammadu Buhari on the election of the leade...
The chairmen of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in five states of the North- Central zone have advised the National Working Committee (NWC) to toe the line of President Muhammadu Buhari on the election of the leade...
Punish Saraki, Dogara - Lagos APC
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has urged the national leadership of the party to punish the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, for...
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has urged the national leadership of the party to punish the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, for...
N'Assembly clerk notified of Buhari, APC lawmakers' meeting - Presidency
The Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, says the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, and the Clerk of the National Assembly, Salisu Maikasuwa, were aware that Buhari...
The Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, says the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, and the Clerk of the National Assembly, Salisu Maikasuwa, were aware that Buhari...
Tinubu's wife refuses to shake hands with Saraki
Senator Oluremi Tinubu representing Lagos Central in the Senate on Wednesday refused to shake hands with the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki. Oluremi is the wife of the National Leader of the All Progress...
Senator Oluremi Tinubu representing Lagos Central in the Senate on Wednesday refused to shake hands with the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki. Oluremi is the wife of the National Leader of the All Progress...
Saraki reaches out to senators as Lawan plans suit
Barely 24 hours after the controversial inauguration of the Eighth Senate, Senate President Bukola Saraki and his loyalists have started reaching out to his rival, Senator Ahmed Lawan and 50 other aggrieved senators sh...
Barely 24 hours after the controversial inauguration of the Eighth Senate, Senate President Bukola Saraki and his loyalists have started reaching out to his rival, Senator Ahmed Lawan and 50 other aggrieved senators sh...
Presidency: Saraki, clerk snubbed Buhari, APC
The Presidency yesterday accused Senate President Bukola Saraki and National Assembly Clerk Salisu Maikasuwa of defying President Muhammadu Buhari to conduct Tuesday's election. Senior Special Assistant to th...
The Presidency yesterday accused Senate President Bukola Saraki and National Assembly Clerk Salisu Maikasuwa of defying President Muhammadu Buhari to conduct Tuesday's election. Senior Special Assistant to th...
Saraki's election lacks legitimacy, says Lawan's supporters
The last may not have been heard of Senator Bukola Saraki's election as the President of the Eighth Senate. A group of Senators under the aegis of the Senate Unity Forum yesterday faulted the process that pro...
The last may not have been heard of Senator Bukola Saraki's election as the President of the Eighth Senate. A group of Senators under the aegis of the Senate Unity Forum yesterday faulted the process that pro...
Melaye Blames APC Senators For Loss Of Deputy Senate Presidency
Sen. Dino Melaye (APC-Kogi West) on Wednesday said the party lost Deputy Senate Presidency to PDP because many of its senators were absent from Tuesday's inauguration. Melaye, who briefed newsmen in Abuja, sai...
Sen. Dino Melaye (APC-Kogi West) on Wednesday said the party lost Deputy Senate Presidency to PDP because many of its senators were absent from Tuesday's inauguration. Melaye, who briefed newsmen in Abuja, sai...
APC may sanction Atiku, Tambuwal over N'Assembly elections
There are indications that the leadership of the All Progressives Congress may sanction former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, over the outcome of the National Assembly election...
There are indications that the leadership of the All Progressives Congress may sanction former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, over the outcome of the National Assembly election...
APC's wobbly start in National Assembly
The emergence of Senator Bukola Saraki and Yakubu Dogara as Senate President and Speaker of the House of Representatives respectively has, undoubtedly, altered political calculations within the All Progressives Congres...
The emergence of Senator Bukola Saraki and Yakubu Dogara as Senate President and Speaker of the House of Representatives respectively has, undoubtedly, altered political calculations within the All Progressives Congres...
2015-06-10
OPINION: Senate President Bukola Saraki: Now That God's Will Is Done. By Muhammed Abdullahi
Inspite of our perceived differences, political or otherwise, Ilorin is one large indivisible family. Tuesday, the 9th of June, 2015, confirmed this fact. At around 12:30pm or thereabout, news filtered in that...
Inspite of our perceived differences, political or otherwise, Ilorin is one large indivisible family. Tuesday, the 9th of June, 2015, confirmed this fact. At around 12:30pm or thereabout, news filtered in that...
Press Release: Saraki, Dogara: Kwara APC replies Lagos APC, says call for punishment is uninformed.
The All Progressives Congress, APC, in Kwara State has cautioned the Lagos State chapter of the party to halt making uninformed and unguarded comments on the emergence of the Senate President, Bukola Saraki and the Spea...
The All Progressives Congress, APC, in Kwara State has cautioned the Lagos State chapter of the party to halt making uninformed and unguarded comments on the emergence of the Senate President, Bukola Saraki and the Spea...
OPINION: All Hails the Conscientious Objectors. Congratulations Senator Saraki. By Sheriff Olanrewaju
Today, I would have loved to merely celebrate and read the dissenting views of Bukola Saraki's armchair critics in my privacy, but I feel obliged to express my joy out of sincere respect for some APC stalwarts who stood...
Today, I would have loved to merely celebrate and read the dissenting views of Bukola Saraki's armchair critics in my privacy, but I feel obliged to express my joy out of sincere respect for some APC stalwarts who stood...
Saraki Commends Buhari's Commitment to Democracy, Denies Plan to Join PDP
President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has described President Muhammadu Buhari's reaction to Tuesday's election of National Assembly leaders as a "great mark of leadership" and a demonstration of the Pre...
President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has described President Muhammadu Buhari's reaction to Tuesday's election of National Assembly leaders as a "great mark of leadership" and a demonstration of the Pre...
OPINION: APC and its many headaches. By Gbenga Awoyale
There is no doubt that the scenario at the inauguration of the 8th Assembly which finally paved way for the emergence of Dr. Bukola Saraki as the Senate President is a suicide mission to the All Progressive Party, APC. ...
There is no doubt that the scenario at the inauguration of the 8th Assembly which finally paved way for the emergence of Dr. Bukola Saraki as the Senate President is a suicide mission to the All Progressive Party, APC. ...
Press Release: Atunwa Congratulates Saraki, Dogara
The Honorable representing Asa/Ilorin West Constituency at the House of Representatives, Barr. Razak Atunwa has congratulated the newly elected Senate President and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Senator Buko...
The Honorable representing Asa/Ilorin West Constituency at the House of Representatives, Barr. Razak Atunwa has congratulated the newly elected Senate President and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Senator Buko...
Press Release: Kwara APC congratulates Saraki, hails Buhari.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State has congratulated the newly elected Chairman of the 8th National Assembly and Senate President, Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki on his ascension to office. The party al...
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State has congratulated the newly elected Chairman of the 8th National Assembly and Senate President, Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki on his ascension to office. The party al...
Saraki lauds Buhari's neutrality, Dogara pledges selfless service
NEWLY elected President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki yesterday commended President Mohammadu Buhari for standing by his word not to interfere in the selection of the leadership of the National Assembly. In th...
NEWLY elected President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki yesterday commended President Mohammadu Buhari for standing by his word not to interfere in the selection of the leadership of the National Assembly. In th...
I'll defend National Assembly's independence - Saraki
The newly elected president of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, has pledged to be just and fair to Nigerians, and to defend the independence of the National Assembly. He made this known in his acceptance speech at the inaug...
The newly elected president of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, has pledged to be just and fair to Nigerians, and to defend the independence of the National Assembly. He made this known in his acceptance speech at the inaug...
How Saraki, Dogara defied 'powers that be'
...Intrigues, high drama at NASS leadership elections Yesterday's activities began with the reading of President Muhammadu Buhari's proclamation by the Clerk of National Assembly (CNA), Abubakar Salisu Maikasuw...
...Intrigues, high drama at NASS leadership elections Yesterday's activities began with the reading of President Muhammadu Buhari's proclamation by the Clerk of National Assembly (CNA), Abubakar Salisu Maikasuw...
Fayose Congratulates Saraki, Dogara
The governor of Ekiti State, Ayo Fayose, in a statement by his spokesperson, Lere Olayinka, said the victory of Messrs Saraki and Dogara has shown that "Nigeria can't be owned by anyone". The Ekiti governor who...
The governor of Ekiti State, Ayo Fayose, in a statement by his spokesperson, Lere Olayinka, said the victory of Messrs Saraki and Dogara has shown that "Nigeria can't be owned by anyone". The Ekiti governor who...
NASS Leadership: Buhari Expresses Readiness To Work With Elected Officers
Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari, has expressed his readiness to work with the elected Senate President and Speaker of the House of representatives. President Buhari's comments came after the National A...
Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari, has expressed his readiness to work with the elected Senate President and Speaker of the House of representatives. President Buhari's comments came after the National A...
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First Bank, Dolphins, AHIP Win Opening Games Defending champions, First Bank Basketball Club, Dolphins and AHIP won their opening games in the second phase of the Zenith Bank Women Basketball League, which b...
First Bank, Dolphins, AHIP Win Opening Games Defending champions, First Bank Basketball Club, Dolphins and AHIP won their opening games in the second phase of the Zenith Bank Women Basketball League, which b...
Kwara traditional rulers hail election of Saraki as Senate President
Some traditional rulers in Kwara State have described the election of Bukola Saraki as president of the Senate as "unprecedented in the political history of Kwara". The traditional rulers made the assertion i...
Some traditional rulers in Kwara State have described the election of Bukola Saraki as president of the Senate as "unprecedented in the political history of Kwara". The traditional rulers made the assertion i...
How PDP Outwitted APC with Saraki's Adoption as Senate President
The meeting took place at the residence of the former Senate President, David Mark, at the Apo legislators quarters, and had in attendance 47 senators-elect, with Mark and Ike Ekweremadu presiding. The People...
The meeting took place at the residence of the former Senate President, David Mark, at the Apo legislators quarters, and had in attendance 47 senators-elect, with Mark and Ike Ekweremadu presiding. The People...
APC Says Outcome Of National Assembly Election Is Treachery
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Nigeria has expressed displeasure with the outcome of the National Assembly leadership election, calling it Treachery. Contrary to the party's choice of candida...
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Nigeria has expressed displeasure with the outcome of the National Assembly leadership election, calling it Treachery. Contrary to the party's choice of candida...
NASS Leadership: PDP Congratulates Saraki, Dogara, Ekweremadu
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Nigeria has congratulated newly elected Senate President, Bukola Saraki, his deputy, Senator Ike Ekweremadu as and the new Speaker of the House of Representatives, Honourable Yakub...
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Nigeria has congratulated newly elected Senate President, Bukola Saraki, his deputy, Senator Ike Ekweremadu as and the new Speaker of the House of Representatives, Honourable Yakub...
How Saraki Deceived Buhari, Outwitted APC To Become "Senate President"
A source at the Presidency has told SaharaReporters that Senator Bukola Saraki misled President Muhammad Buhari into believing that he was welcome to help broker a solution to a crisis rocking the All Progressives Cong...
A source at the Presidency has told SaharaReporters that Senator Bukola Saraki misled President Muhammad Buhari into believing that he was welcome to help broker a solution to a crisis rocking the All Progressives Cong...
Saraki's Victory Will Ensure Independence Of Legislature – Kwara Residents
Kwara State residents in south-west Nigeria, say the emergence of Senator Bukola Saraki, as the Senate President, will ensure the independence of the Legislature and respect for peoples' wish to elect their leaders....
Kwara State residents in south-west Nigeria, say the emergence of Senator Bukola Saraki, as the Senate President, will ensure the independence of the Legislature and respect for peoples' wish to elect their leaders....
Presidency: The Jinx breakers
APC suffered from inexperience, says PDP THE election of Senator Bukola Saraki as Senate P?resident and Ike Ekweremadu as his Deputy marked the climax of one of the most intense political manipulation. ...
APC suffered from inexperience, says PDP THE election of Senator Bukola Saraki as Senate P?resident and Ike Ekweremadu as his Deputy marked the climax of one of the most intense political manipulation. ...
Nigeria's legislature to be led by presidential opponents
Candidates for Nigeria's main opposition party were elected Tuesday to head both houses of the legislature in votes highlighting the cracks in the coalition that brought President Muhammadu Buhari to power just last mo...
Candidates for Nigeria's main opposition party were elected Tuesday to head both houses of the legislature in votes highlighting the cracks in the coalition that brought President Muhammadu Buhari to power just last mo...
Intrigues, high drama at N'Assembly leadership elections
THE intrigues, suspense and denouement surrounding the election of the National Assembly leadership yesterday could qualify as the handiwork of a master story teller. Many predictions fell flat, pundits theor...
THE intrigues, suspense and denouement surrounding the election of the National Assembly leadership yesterday could qualify as the handiwork of a master story teller. Many predictions fell flat, pundits theor...
Atiku, Ahmed, Tambuwal, Others Congratulate Saraki, Dogara
Urge lawmakers to focus on national interest With the emergence of Dr. Bukola Saraki as Senate President and Hon. Yakubu Dogara as Speaker of the House of Representatives on Tuesday, eminent Nigerians such as f...
Urge lawmakers to focus on national interest With the emergence of Dr. Bukola Saraki as Senate President and Hon. Yakubu Dogara as Speaker of the House of Representatives on Tuesday, eminent Nigerians such as f...
2015-06-09
Kwara Jubilates for Saraki, Gov Congratulates New Senate President
The ancient city of Ilorin, Kwara state capital, Tuesday witnessed a joyful mood following the emergence of the former governor of the state, Senator Bukola Saraki as the new senate president. Already, Kwara st...
The ancient city of Ilorin, Kwara state capital, Tuesday witnessed a joyful mood following the emergence of the former governor of the state, Senator Bukola Saraki as the new senate president. Already, Kwara st...
Speech Presented By Saraki After Being Sworn-in
A SPEECH PRESENTED BY SENATOR ABUBAKAR BUKOLA SARAKI ON THE OCCASION OF HIS SWEARING-IN AS THE PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA ON TUESDAY JUNE 9, 2015. PROTOCOLS. Distinguished Colleague...
A SPEECH PRESENTED BY SENATOR ABUBAKAR BUKOLA SARAKI ON THE OCCASION OF HIS SWEARING-IN AS THE PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA ON TUESDAY JUNE 9, 2015. PROTOCOLS. Distinguished Colleague...
Buhari reacts to emergence of new National Assembly leaders
President Muhammadu Buhari has noted the outcome of the just-concluded election of leaders of the National Assembly. A statement issued by the Special Adviser (Media and Publicity) said the president would rather that...
President Muhammadu Buhari has noted the outcome of the just-concluded election of leaders of the National Assembly. A statement issued by the Special Adviser (Media and Publicity) said the president would rather that...
Senate Presidency: The Journey Was Difficult - Saraki
Bukola Saraki, the newly-elected president of the senate, has extended appreciation to his colleagues for electing him as their leader, despite all the difficulties he encountered in his quest to attain the post.Saraki...
Bukola Saraki, the newly-elected president of the senate, has extended appreciation to his colleagues for electing him as their leader, despite all the difficulties he encountered in his quest to attain the post.Saraki...
BREAKING: APC kicks, says election of Saraki, Dogara 'unacceptable'
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has kicked against the election of Bukola Saraki as senate president and Yakubu Dogara as speaker, describing it as “unacceptable”, an act of “treachery” and the...
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has kicked against the election of Bukola Saraki as senate president and Yakubu Dogara as speaker, describing it as “unacceptable”, an act of “treachery” and the...
Ahmed Congratulates Saraki on his emergence as Senate President
Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed congratulates Senator Bukola Saraki on his emergence as Senate President and Chairman of the 8th National Assembly. "On behalf of the government and people of Kwara State, I congratulate m...
Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed congratulates Senator Bukola Saraki on his emergence as Senate President and Chairman of the 8th National Assembly. "On behalf of the government and people of Kwara State, I congratulate m...
Saraki emerges Senate President
Senator Bukola Saraki (APC-Kwara Central) has been elected unopposed as President of 8th Senate by 57 of 108 senators, with 51 senators, including Senator Ahmed Lawan, absent. The other senators were at the I...
Senator Bukola Saraki (APC-Kwara Central) has been elected unopposed as President of 8th Senate by 57 of 108 senators, with 51 senators, including Senator Ahmed Lawan, absent. The other senators were at the I...
Senate: Lawan, Saraki split PDP senators, governors
Bloc votes plan collapses Oyegun: party's decision supreme Saraki dumps Ndume for Ekweremadu Plans to get Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) senators-elect and members of the House of Repre...
Bloc votes plan collapses Oyegun: party's decision supreme Saraki dumps Ndume for Ekweremadu Plans to get Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) senators-elect and members of the House of Repre...
NASS Leadership: PDP adopts Saraki, Dogara
The Peoples Democratic Party has adopted Senator Bukola Saraki for the position of Senate President. In the same vein, the PDP has also adopted Mr. Yakubu Dogara for the position of the Speaker of the House ...
The Peoples Democratic Party has adopted Senator Bukola Saraki for the position of Senate President. In the same vein, the PDP has also adopted Mr. Yakubu Dogara for the position of the Speaker of the House ...
Senate presidency: Saraki, Mark end feud
The seeming feud between former President of the Senate, Senator David Mark, and the representative of Kwara Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Senator Bukola Saraki, has been resolved. A s...
The seeming feud between former President of the Senate, Senator David Mark, and the representative of Kwara Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Senator Bukola Saraki, has been resolved. A s...
Senator Saraki Boycotts APC Leadership Meeting To Be Chaired By VP Osibanjo, Says He Could Not Be Summoned To A Meeting By A 'Commissioner'
A truce meeting called on Monday by the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been boycotted by Senator Bukola Saraki, one of the party's top contenders for the presidency of the Senate. Senat...
A truce meeting called on Monday by the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been boycotted by Senator Bukola Saraki, one of the party's top contenders for the presidency of the Senate. Senat...
Press Release: Saraki Denies Snubbing Truce Meeting Called By Vice President Osinbajo
A former governor of Kwara state, and senator representing Kwara Central Senatorial District in Nigeria's upper legislative chamber, Bukola Saraki, has issued a statement debunking reports that he snubbed a truce meeti...
A former governor of Kwara state, and senator representing Kwara Central Senatorial District in Nigeria's upper legislative chamber, Bukola Saraki, has issued a statement debunking reports that he snubbed a truce meeti...
Lecturers to train 50,000 farmers on new techniques
A lecturer at the Department of Agronomy, Osun State University, Osogbo, Prof. Clement Adebooye, has said the research team which received a grant of $4.45m from Canada's International Development and Research Centre w...
A lecturer at the Department of Agronomy, Osun State University, Osogbo, Prof. Clement Adebooye, has said the research team which received a grant of $4.45m from Canada's International Development and Research Centre w...
As Saraki, Dogara vow to repeat 'Tambuwal rebellion' today
Inauguration of the 8th National Assembly is taking place today and the incoming legislators would select their presiding officers, after being sworn-in by the clerk of the National Assembly. But the talking ...
Inauguration of the 8th National Assembly is taking place today and the incoming legislators would select their presiding officers, after being sworn-in by the clerk of the National Assembly. But the talking ...
'Funke Akindele not responsible for my marriage crash' - Femi Adebayo...
Nollywood actor Femi Adebayo has reacted to the rumours making the rounds that Funke Akindele was responsible for the crash of his first marriage seven years ago. Speaking with City People, the actor and son...
Nollywood actor Femi Adebayo has reacted to the rumours making the rounds that Funke Akindele was responsible for the crash of his first marriage seven years ago. Speaking with City People, the actor and son...
Ex-Rep, Ali emerges new Kwara Speaker, promises robust legislation
The immediate past Chairman, House Committee on Justice in the House of Representatives, Dr Ahmad Ali, yesterday, emerged the Speaker of the Kwara State House of Assembly. The 24 members of the 8th Kwara Asse...
The immediate past Chairman, House Committee on Justice in the House of Representatives, Dr Ahmad Ali, yesterday, emerged the Speaker of the Kwara State House of Assembly. The 24 members of the 8th Kwara Asse...
Atunwa Congratulates Newly Elected Kwara
The former Speaker of the Kwara State Assembly and Member of House of Federal House of Representatives, Barr. Razak Atunwa has congratulated the newly elected Speaker of Kwara State Assembly, Rt. Hon. Ali Ahmad, a form...
The former Speaker of the Kwara State Assembly and Member of House of Federal House of Representatives, Barr. Razak Atunwa has congratulated the newly elected Speaker of Kwara State Assembly, Rt. Hon. Ali Ahmad, a form...
NASS leadership showdown: PDP holds the ace
The contest for the leadership positions in the National Assembly, last night, stretched out for the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, which battled to contain a rebellion in its ranks. The opposition Pe...
The contest for the leadership positions in the National Assembly, last night, stretched out for the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, which battled to contain a rebellion in its ranks. The opposition Pe...
Kwara State League kicks off June 9
No fewer than eight teams would participate in the 2015 Kwara State Football League, the state FA Secretary, Mr Jimoh Oke, said on Monday. Oke told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), in Ilorin that the competi...
No fewer than eight teams would participate in the 2015 Kwara State Football League, the state FA Secretary, Mr Jimoh Oke, said on Monday. Oke told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), in Ilorin that the competi...
2015-06-08
Respect the party's decision, Oyegun urges Saraki, Dogara
John Oyegun, national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has urged all aggrieved members of the party in the national assembly to respect its decision in selecting Ahmed Lawan (Yobe north) as sole candi...
John Oyegun, national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has urged all aggrieved members of the party in the national assembly to respect its decision in selecting Ahmed Lawan (Yobe north) as sole candi...
APC Seeking Postponement Of National Assembly Leadership Elections To Enable Buhari's Intervention
Faced with a looming crisis in securing the selection of its favored candidates for leadership posts at the Senate and House of Representatives, officials of the All Progressives Congress (APC) are weighing measures ...
Faced with a looming crisis in securing the selection of its favored candidates for leadership posts at the Senate and House of Representatives, officials of the All Progressives Congress (APC) are weighing measures ...
OPINION: Saraki: Capacity, Competence and Clout. By Douglas Baye-Osagie
If you hate a man, that won’t stop you from acknowledging his uniqueness. Some football fans will tell you they don’t like Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid because of his seeming arrogance but they will a...
If you hate a man, that won’t stop you from acknowledging his uniqueness. Some football fans will tell you they don’t like Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid because of his seeming arrogance but they will a...
The unending mystery of Kwara corps member's death
By Ahmed 'Lateef Who and what killed Idowu Shukurat Yetunde, a 2014 batch B corps member deployed in Kwara State by the National Youth Service Corps? Her sudden death was eerie and suspect, the circumstance P...
By Ahmed 'Lateef Who and what killed Idowu Shukurat Yetunde, a 2014 batch B corps member deployed in Kwara State by the National Youth Service Corps? Her sudden death was eerie and suspect, the circumstance P...
OPINION: NASS leadership, litmus test for APC. By Idowu Aremu
THE most critical factors that worked against the erstwhile ruling party outside the armpit of corruption, insecurity and economic mis-direction are impunity and flamboyant disregard for internal democracy which p...
THE most critical factors that worked against the erstwhile ruling party outside the armpit of corruption, insecurity and economic mis-direction are impunity and flamboyant disregard for internal democracy which p...
NURHI and the quest to curb maternal morbidity in Kwara.
By Ahmed 'Lateef Female folks are essential companions that men cannot do without. A society that is bereft of women is not worthy of being regarded as a complete setting. No doubt, they are seen as helpers, probl...
By Ahmed 'Lateef Female folks are essential companions that men cannot do without. A society that is bereft of women is not worthy of being regarded as a complete setting. No doubt, they are seen as helpers, probl...
PDP, Mark back Saraki, Dogara for Senate President, Speaker
Senators-elect and House of Representatives members-elect on the platform of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, under the leadership of outgoing Senate President, David Mark, have resolved to cast their vo...
Senators-elect and House of Representatives members-elect on the platform of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, under the leadership of outgoing Senate President, David Mark, have resolved to cast their vo...
Ali Ahmad elected Kwara Assembly Speaker
A former Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Justice, Dr. Ali Ahmad, has been elected Speaker of the Kwara State House of Assembly. Ahmad was nominated by member-elect representing Shawo/Igboidun, ...
A former Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Justice, Dr. Ali Ahmad, has been elected Speaker of the Kwara State House of Assembly. Ahmad was nominated by member-elect representing Shawo/Igboidun, ...
A regime of 'Change' and its emergent crisis
The crisis rocking the All Progressives Congress (APC)- led Federal Government is threatening the kind of positive impact expected to be made on the socio- political and economic life of Nigeria and Nigerians by the Pr...
The crisis rocking the All Progressives Congress (APC)- led Federal Government is threatening the kind of positive impact expected to be made on the socio- political and economic life of Nigeria and Nigerians by the Pr...
NASS LEADERSHIP TUSSLE: APC Admonishes Contestants To Put Party Above Self Interest
Following the controversies trailing its Saturday shadow elections for the emergence of consensus candidates for the leadership of the incoming 8th National Assembly, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has urged aggri...
Following the controversies trailing its Saturday shadow elections for the emergence of consensus candidates for the leadership of the incoming 8th National Assembly, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has urged aggri...
Fuel Scarcity: IPMAN Blames NNPC For Inflated Prices
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has been accused of being responsible for most of the crises in the petroleum sector, especially as it concerns the inflated prices and artificial fuel scarcity. ...
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has been accused of being responsible for most of the crises in the petroleum sector, especially as it concerns the inflated prices and artificial fuel scarcity. ...
Race Goes to the Wire for Senate Presidency
APC moves to stem revolt, reaches out to members As the contest for the Senate presidency shifts to the main chamber of the Senate tuesday, there are indications that the race for the highly coveted post will g...
APC moves to stem revolt, reaches out to members As the contest for the Senate presidency shifts to the main chamber of the Senate tuesday, there are indications that the race for the highly coveted post will g...
I bear no grudge over suspension - Senator Ahmed
Senator Ahmed Mohammed who was suspended for one year by the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State for alleged anti-party activities yesterday says he bears no grudge over his suspension. The senator...
Senator Ahmed Mohammed who was suspended for one year by the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State for alleged anti-party activities yesterday says he bears no grudge over his suspension. The senator...
Opinion: Senate President: Hear Our Prayers Oh Lord! By Kupchi Hosea Maxwell
Hear my cry, O God attend unto my prayer. From the end of the Earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwelmed; please lead me to the Rock that is higher than I. Proverbs 61:1 &2 The Nation ...
Hear my cry, O God attend unto my prayer. From the end of the Earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwelmed; please lead me to the Rock that is higher than I. Proverbs 61:1 &2 The Nation ...
Teaching, not for everybody - Council
Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN), Professor Addison Wokocha has warned teachers in the country to abide by the code of practice guiding the profession. ...
Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN), Professor Addison Wokocha has warned teachers in the country to abide by the code of practice guiding the profession. ...
N/Assembly leadership:Saraki, Dogara dare APC
The race for the two top positions in the National Assembly is still open 24 hours to the inauguration of the 8th Assembly. Senators Ahmad Lawan (APC, Yobe) and Bukola Saraki (APC, Kwara) have remained the on...
The race for the two top positions in the National Assembly is still open 24 hours to the inauguration of the 8th Assembly. Senators Ahmad Lawan (APC, Yobe) and Bukola Saraki (APC, Kwara) have remained the on...
Governor Ahmed dissociates himself from a fake Facebook account
The Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed has dissociated himself from a fake Facebook account (...
The Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed has dissociated himself from a fake Facebook account (...
APC to its lawmakers: stick with Lawan, Gbajabiamila
Ahead of tomorrow’s proclamation of the eighth National Assembly, the All Progressives Congress (APC), which controls majority seats in the Senate and the House of Representatives, yesterday cautioned its membe...
Ahead of tomorrow’s proclamation of the eighth National Assembly, the All Progressives Congress (APC), which controls majority seats in the Senate and the House of Representatives, yesterday cautioned its membe...
Senate Presidency: Lawan, Saraki in final battle tomorrow
With 24 hours to the inauguration of the 8th National Assembly, the contest for the position of Senate President between Senators Bukola Saraki (APC Kwara Central) and Ahmad Lawan (APC Yobe North) took a different dime...
With 24 hours to the inauguration of the 8th National Assembly, the contest for the position of Senate President between Senators Bukola Saraki (APC Kwara Central) and Ahmad Lawan (APC Yobe North) took a different dime...
OPINION: Senate Presidency: The Odds Against Saraki. By Abdull-Azeez Ahmed Kadir
Few minutes after President Muhammadu Buhari was declared president-elect, I twitted rhetorically that “is @Bukolasaraki on his way to becoming the Senate President?” This followed the fact that Senator D...
Few minutes after President Muhammadu Buhari was declared president-elect, I twitted rhetorically that “is @Bukolasaraki on his way to becoming the Senate President?” This followed the fact that Senator D...
Support for Lawan, Gbajabiamila swells
Support for Senator Ahmed Lawan and House of Representatives member Femi Gbajabiamila swelled yesterday ahead of tomorrow’s proclamation of the Eighth National Assembly. Lawan is the All Progressives Co...
Support for Senator Ahmed Lawan and House of Representatives member Femi Gbajabiamila swelled yesterday ahead of tomorrow’s proclamation of the Eighth National Assembly. Lawan is the All Progressives Co...
Saraki will contest Senate presidency - Dino Melaye
The group of senators-elect who are canvassing for the emergence of Senator Bukola Saraki as President of the Eighth Senate, on Sunday, insisted that the Senator from Kwara State will contest the position on the floo...
The group of senators-elect who are canvassing for the emergence of Senator Bukola Saraki as President of the Eighth Senate, on Sunday, insisted that the Senator from Kwara State will contest the position on the floo...
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