Tag: Dogara
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We won’t accept execuses for non-payment of pensions- Dogara
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Yakubu Dogara, has urged the executive to ensure that all backlog of pension payments are made promptly, adding that no excuse will be accepted for failure to do so. Dogara gave this charge on Thursday after the minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun and that of Budget and Planning,…
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Nigeria is burial ground for good ideas – Dogara laments
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, on Wednesday described Nigeria as a “burial ground for good ideas.” Dogara made the remark at the launch of the Economic Recovery Growth Plan, ERGP, at the Presidential villa, Abuja. The Speaker assured that the lower legislative chamber will pay close attention to the economic plan to…
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Why we met separately with Buhari behind closed doors – Saraki, Dogara
Leaders of the National Assembly, Senate President, Bukola Saraki and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara have explained why they both met with President Muhammadu Buhari separately behind close doors on Monday. TheNewsGuru.com reports that Buhari first met with Dogara before meeting Saraki. Each of the meeting lasted for about 40…
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Buhari, Dogara meet in Aso Villa
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday met behind closed doors with the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. It was also gathered that the Senate President, Bukola Saraki was expected to join the meeting. Dogara arrived the Villa at exactly 12 noon. The meeting may not be unconnected with…
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Buhari can’t eliminate corruption in Nigeria – Dogara
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara, has said no one in Nigeria or the world at large can entire eliminate corruption. Dogara noted that any leader who thinks he/she can eliminate corruption should be thinking of wiping out the entire human race. Speaking in an interview with Daily Trust, the Speaker…
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2017 Budget: We won’t allow Buhari, APC to be disgraced – Dogara
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara, has said the House will do everything possible to ensure easy passage of the proposed 2017 budget to avoid a repeat of the mess that happened with the 2016 budget. The Speaker said the lawmakers are working round the clock to ensure President Muhammadu…
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Dogara calls for lasting solutions to Niger Delta problems
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara, has advocated for a permanent solution to the crisis of the Niger Delta region. Dogara who was represented by House Minority Leader Hon. Leo Ogor, said this when he declared open an investigative hearing organised by the House of Representatives Committee on Public Procurement and Niger…
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Dogara mourns Rep Bello
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara, has expressed shock over the death of Hon. Bello Sani representing Mashi/Dutsi Federal Constituency of Katsina State. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media & Public Affairs, Mr. Turaki Hassan, Dogara said he is saddened by the sudden death of Hon.…
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Nigerians are hungry, poverty is evident everywhere – Dogara
…inaugurates technical team to end recession The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara has said the current economic crisis experienced in the country is becoming unbearable for some Nigerians as they find it difficult to feed and carry out their basic day-to-day responsibilities. However, as part of plans to make…
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306 died in tanker accidents last year, roads will be safer in 2017 – Dogara assures
Burdened by the incessant tanker crashes and the attendant loss of lives on Nigerian roads, the House of Representatives on Tuesday said it is making frantic moves to make Nigerian roads safe again for all categories of users. The Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara said it was unfortunate that in 2016 alone,…