Tag: Dogara
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Nigeria spent over N2.7trn on power from 1999-2015 without results to show – Dogara
The Speaker of the House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara, on Tuesday said the nation had continually spent huge sums of money on the power sector from the commencement of this democratic dispensation (1999) till date without any tangible result to show. Dogara said rather than improve the sector, it has always ended up…
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Why we don’t support illegal refineries – Dogara
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt Hon Yakubu Dogara, has explained that illegal refineries cannot be allowed to operate in Nigeria because their operators steal crude oil meant from the Nigerian State and degrade the environment with their activities. Dogara, who was speaking at the investigative hearing of the Adhoc Committee on the Joint…
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2017 Budget: Osinbajo meets Dogara, Lawan
As a proactive measure of ensuring easy passage and implementation of the 2017 budget, the Acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo on Monday met with the leadership of the National Assembly at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Investigations by the TheNewsGuru.com reports that the Osinbajo met with the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Yakubu…
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NEDC will not be mismanaged – Dogara assures Nigerians
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt Hon Yakubu Dogara, has urged Nigerians to support the establishment of the proposed North East Development Commission (NEDC) Bill, saying mechanisms will be put in place to ensure that it is not mismanaged. Dogara, spoke when a delegation from states in the North East, led by Governor Kashim…
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Road Funding: Dogara proposes Infrastructure Bond as solution to end debts
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara, has proposed an Infrastructure Bond for funding road projects in the country. Speaking when he received the report of the Technical Committee for the Review of the Roads’ Funds Bills in his office, Dogara noted that it is very important to ensure that these debts…
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Why we want to grant autonomy to LGAs – Dogara
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt Hon Yakubu Dogara, has said that the House is working to grant financial autonomy to local governments in the ongoing constitution alteration exercise. He said such was the only way to guarantee development at the grassroot. The speaker also charged local government workers to step up…
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Dogara seeks traditional rulers’ support for Buhari
… says FG tackling economic crisis The speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt.Hon. Yakubu Dogara has called on traditional rulers across the country to rally their subject behind the present administration of President Muhammadu Buhari. Dogara spoke when he visited the Emir of Argungu in Kebbi the state Alhaji Samaila Muhammad Mera, in his…
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Buhari, Saraki, Dogara, others grace Tambuwal daughter’s wedding
President Muhammadu Buhari was among thousands of well-wishers who graced the wedding Fatiha of the daughter of Gov. Aminu Tambuwal in Sokoto on Saturday. Buhari was represented by the Leader of the Federal Government delegation and Minister of Justice, Alhaji Abubakar Malami. Other members of the delegation included the Secretary to the Government of the…
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Dogara @ 49: Saraki hails Speaker, says he is a symbol of national unity
Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, on Monday, described the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara, as a young, innovative political leader who continues to serve as a bridge between the various sections of the country. In a message on the 49th birthday of the Speaker, signed by his Special Adviser…
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I have no relationship with Ibori- Dogara
Speaker, House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara has distanced himself from a statement credited to senator Peter Nwabaoshi, who was quoted as saying that former Delta state governor, James Ibori influenced Dogara’s leadership role in the house. Dogara who made the denouncement in a statement signed by his media aide, Turaki Hassan, said he was…