Tag: Bukola Saraki
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Video: Oshiomhole collecting signatures for Saraki’s impeachment, Sen. Melaye alleges
https://t.co/jnp4soFGpu — The Nigerian Senate (@NGRSenate) August 7, 2018
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JUST IN: 49 Senators append signatures against impeachment of Saraki, Ekweremadu
Some Senators totalling 49 in number have appended signatures to stand against the purported impeachment of Senate President Bukola Saraki and Senate Deputy President Ike Ekweremadu. This is following meeting between All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole, and the Director General of the Department of State Services (DG-DSS), Lawan Daura and 30 APC…
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Update: Pro-Saraki Senators finally gain entry into NASS complex
Senators loyal to Senate President Bukola Saraki and Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu have finally been allowed to gain entry into the National Assembly complex after initially being prevented from entering there by security agents. TheNewsGuru reports officers of the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Police had earlier turned back the Senators claiming…
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Breaking: PDP unravels plans by APC Senators to reconvene Senate
The Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) has said the party is privy to plans by All Progressives Congress (APC) Senators to reconvene the Senate with the view to impeaching Senate President Bukola Saraki. TheNewsGuru reports the Senate on Tuesday last adjourned plenary until September 25 given the current uncertainty in the nation’s political environment. Saraki made…
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Saraki: Certain elements forced me out of APC; I return to party where I began
Senate President Bukola Saraki, shortly after announcing his departure from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), has said certain elements and forces within the party pushed him out. TheNewsGuru reports Senator Saraki announced his defection from the APC on Tuesday evening. “I wish to inform Nigerians that, after extensive consultations, I have decided to take…
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Breaking: Senate President, Bukola Saraki dumps APC
Embattled Nigeria Senate President Bukola Saraki has finally dumped the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) party, ending months of speculations. TheNewsGuru reports Senator Saraki, who is also representing the Kwara Central senatorial district, took to his official Twitter handle on Tuesday to announce his departure from the APC. “I wish to inform Nigerians that, after…
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Saraki urges U.S. to take its rightful place in trade, investment in Nigeria
President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has called on the Government of the United States (U.S.) to take its rightful place in trade and investment relationship with the country. Saraki made the call while addressing the United States Chamber of Commerce on ‘Doing Business and Opportunities in Nigeria’ as part of a parliamentary…
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Ekiti governorship poll: Saraki, Ambode react
Senate President Bukola Saraki and Governor of Lagos State Akinwunmi Ambode on Sunday congratulated the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Governor-Elect of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi for his victory in the polls. TheNewsGuru reports Fayemi emerged victorious in the governorship election held on Saturday in the state. Ambode urged Fayemi…
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Saraki gives reason for fallout with Goodluck Jonathan
Senate President Bukola Saraki has given reason for his fallout with former President Goodluck Jonathan in a spat that climaxed in 2015 leading to the presidential elections of that year. In a statement personally signed by him, Saraki said the fracas between him and former President Jonathan was not unconnected to the fuel subsidy scam.…
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Tanker explosion: Senate takes action, as Saraki calls for accountability
The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday resolved to urge the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), Nigerian Police and all other relevant security agencies to cooperate with Lagos state and other states in ensuring that drivers of trucks and other heavy-duty vehicles comply with traffic rules and regulations. The Senate also urged the Police to work in…