Tag: Bukola Saraki
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Protest turns sour: Protesters call for Saraki’s resignation
The Citizens Actions to Take Back Nigeria (CATBAN) that thronged the entrance of the National Assembly (NASS) Complex protesting the adjustments made in the 2018 Appropriation Act by the Legislature has called on Senate President Bukola Saraki to resign. TheNewsGuru reports the protesters arrived in about 11 luxurious busses, popularly known as “El-rufai bus”, playing…
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Omo-Agege: Taiga urges Senate to discontinue appeal
The President General of Urhobo Progress Union (UPU), Olorogun Moses Taiga, has urged the Nigerian Senate to discontinue its appeal against the victory of the Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Obarisi Ovie Omo-Agege. This is coming even as Olorogun Taiga congratulated Senator Omo-Agege on his victory, saying it was not only a victory for…
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Constitutional provisions for impeachment of Buhari
Addressing an executive communication at Thursday’s plenary session of the Nigerian Senate, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriation, Senator Matthew Urhoghide moved for immediate impeachment of President Muhammadu Buhari for voiding constitutional provisions. The Buhari’s impeachment motion by Urhoghide which was seconded by the Senator representing Enugu North constituency, Chukwuka Utazi, has it that…
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BREAKING: Senate summons IGP, condenms ill-treatment of Senator Dino Melaye [Video]
* Shuts down plenary for all Senators to visit Sen. Dino Apparently troubled by the ill-treatment of senator representing Kogi-West, Dino Melaye by police operatives in Abuja, the Nigerian senate on Wednesday shuts down plenary session, summons the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, to appear at plenary on Thursday to brief lawmakers on Melaye…
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Senate invasion: Saraki visits wounded female Sergeant-at-Arms Officer [Video]
Senate President Bukola Saraki on Sunday visited Mrs. Sandra Davou, Sergeant-at-Arms Officer who was wounded when thugs reportedly sponsored by Senator Ovie Omo-Agege invaded the Senate on Wednesday. TheNewsGuru reports Mrs. Davou suffered various injuries after she was assaulted when the thugs invaded the Senate chambers of the National Assembly. The Senate President, who was…
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Senate working to grow digital financial technology in Nigeria – Saraki
President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, on Thursday said that the Senate is working to ensure the growth of digital financial technology (FinTech) popularly known as digital financing in Nigeria. Saraki, according to a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sanni Onogu, in Abuja, stated this in his address before the Africa Finance Forum, organized…
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NASS invasion: We’ll get to the roots of this – Senate President
Senate President Abubakar Bukola Saraki has condemned the invasion of the National Assembly in which the symbol of authority of the Senate was carted away by suspected Senator Ovie Omo-Agege sponsored thugs. TheNewsGuru reports Senator Omo-Agege allegedly sponsored five thugs to invade the red chamber of the National Assembly on Wednesday and forcefully carted away…
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JUST IN: Omo-Agege reacts to suspension by Senate
The office of Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has responded to the suspension of the Delta Central Senator by the red chamber, saying the Senator remains unfazed and remains an ardent supporter of President Muhammadu Buhari’s agenda. TheNewsGuru reports the Nigerian Senate during plenary on Thursday suspended Omo-Agege for 90 days over the remarks he made at…
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Saraki mourns as Senator Bukar is buried, former Reps member passes on
Senate President Bukola Saraki has expressed sadness at the death of Senator Mustapha Bukar (APC, Katsina), who was Chairman of the Senate Committee on Capital market. TheNewsGuru reports Senator Bukar who was Madawakin Daura died around 10.am today following an illness. Born on December 31, 1954 in Daura, Bukar was a first timer at the…