The Department of State Services said the Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Mr. Ibrahim Magu, failed the integrity test, warning that he will hinder President Muhammadu Buhari’s anti-corruption war. The Senate had on Thursday rejected the nomination of Magu by … [Read more...]
See the entourage that followed President Buhari to present the N7.3 trillion budget
President Mohammed Buhari presented the Nations 2017 budget yesterday and was accompanied to the session by the acting Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onoghen, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), David Lawal, Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, Minister of Budget and … [Read more...]
President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki claims he stopped Foreigners from dumping Chemicals
The Senate President, Bukola Saraki, said on Monday that the Federal Government had been able to prevent the dumping of chemicals by foreigners at Nigerian seaports. According to him, the dumping of toxic chemicals in the West African sub-region is becoming alarming, but stressed that the Federal … [Read more...]
Senate President, Bukola Saraki is begging PDP for forgiveness (Read details)
After the dispute that ensued between the Senate President Bukola Saraki and the Peoples Democratic Party senators in the Senate yesterday, the Senate President on Thursday met with members of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) caucus to seek for peace after they staged a walk out. The Senate … [Read more...]
PDP senators staged a walkout on the Senate after a heated argument (See why)
According to The Sun, Senators elected on the platform of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) have staged a walk out on the senate following the declaration that Senator Yele Omogunwa from Ondo South has defected from the PDP to All Progressive Congress (APC). Senate President Bukola Saraki on … [Read more...]
Ope oh! The Nigerian Senate has halted the planned hike in data price and plan something else
Ope oh, the Nigerian Senate has halted the planned hike in data price. They agreed that it is totally irresponsible of the NCC and condemn it in all entirety. This was made known in a series of tweets from the Twitter handle of the Nigerian senate. … [Read more...]
Hmm… Controversial Senator Dino Melaye bags Senator of the year award (See photos)
President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki on Wednesday, November 23 decorated Senator, Dino Melaye with Senator of the Year 2016 award. Hmm, controversial and talk talk Senator was given the award by his 'Friend and Brother' The award ceremony held at Abuja. See more photos… … [Read more...]
Still on the $30 Billion loan, Sakari insists on not accepting the borrowing plan
The Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, on Thursday said he remained committed to the position of the National Assembly rejecting the $29.9 billion External Borrowing Plan of President Muhammadu Buhari, explaining that as the head of the legislative arm of government, he is not changing mouth on … [Read more...]
Osheyy, See Saraki looking dapper in his ‘Made in Aba’ cloths (photos)
Buy Naija to Grow Nigeria, that has been the message! The Senate President Bukola Saraki is making every effort to support 'Made in Aba' and 'Made in Nigeria' items in a bid to promote Nigerian products as he dressed smartly in one of the locally made dress while attending session today. Saraki … [Read more...]
Read why the Nigeria Senate has decided to investigate Minister of transport, Amaechi at last
The Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi, is being investigated by the Senate over the procedure leading to the concession of Port Harcourt-Maiduguri and Lagos-Kano rail lines to General Electric, a US Conglomerate, for $2 billion. The decision of the Senate was sequel to a motion sponsored by … [Read more...]