Tag: ndume
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Ndume v Lawan: The danger ahead – Azu Ishiekwene
Azu Ishiekwene What would it take President Muhammadu Buhari to get the politics of the National Assembly right? Four years ago, he had a problem which, like a stubborn fly, has refused to go away. After his election victory speech in 2015 when he was for all and for none, things went haywire, leading…
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BREAKING: Ndume meets Osinbajo, insists on contesting against Lawan for Senate President
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Monday met behind closed doors with the former Senate Leader, Ali Ndume. Ndume has been aspiring to be President of the 9th Senate due for inauguration in June. He had declared his intention to run for the number three highest political office despite endorsement of the current Senate Leader, Ahmed…
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Ndume shuns APC, Buhari’s endorsment of Lawan, unveils 9-point agenda for Senate presidency
One of the contenders for the Senate President’s seat, Mohammed Ali Ndume, has unveiled a 9-point agenda if he eventually gets elected. Ndume’s position was against the stand taken by the national leadership of his party, the APC, which adopted Senate Leader Ahmad Lawan for the office. The senator, who represents Borno South Senatorial District,…
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Saraki turned 8th senate to fighting tool against executive – Ndume
…says senators have agreed to work in Nigeria’s interest Members of the 8th Senate have agreed to put aside their differences and work in harmony for the progress of Nigeria, former Majority Leader, Alhaji Ali Ndume, (APC-Borno South), said on Friday. Ndume spoke with State House correspondents after leading the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship…
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Don’t boycott Buhari’s budget presentation, Ndume begs colleagues
Senator Ali Ndume of the All Progressives Congress, representing Borno South has pleaded with his colleagues in the Senate and House of Representatives not to boycott the 2019 Budget presentation by President Muhammadu Buhari. Ndume told the News Agency of Nigeria on Saturday in Abuja that if the comment credited to the Minister of Budget…
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Ali Modu Sheriff supported Boko Haram for political gains – Senator Ndume
A former Senate Leader, Ali Ndume (APC Borno South) has revealed the role former governor of Borno State, Ali-Modu Sheriff played in the evolution of Boko Haram insurgent in Nigeria. Ndume made the revelations during an interview session on Channels TV [Hard Copy], Sherif played politics with Boko Haram members, while it was under the…
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We now have ‘Senators President’ not ‘Senate President’, Ndume attacks Saraki
Former Senate Leader, Ali Ndume, has taken a swipe at Senate President, Bukola Saraki, calling him as a ‘Senators President’ who is forcibly leading the senate. Ndume who made the remarks during an interview session on Channels TV [Hard Copy] on Friday, said once an individual thinks he knows it all, he will always get…
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Mace theft: National Assembly panel summons Omo-Agege, Ndume
The joint Senate and House of Representatives ad hoc committee investigating the invasion of the Senate chamber and the snatching of its mace has invited Senators Ovie Omo-Agege and Ali Ndume. The lawmakers were invited over their alleged roles in the attack on the Senate. The chairman of the committee, Senator Bala Ibn Na’Allah, announced…
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Borno assembly suspends activities after Senator Ndume slaps lawmaker
The Borno state house of assembly has suspended all its activities following the attack on a lawmaker by Senator Ali Ndume. Ndume allegedly slapped Hon. Habu Dala Aji, a member representing Damboa, while he was trying to settle a dispute between Ndume and electorates. Below is a statement from the Borno house of assembly obtained…
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Court clears Ndume of terrorism charges
The Abuja Division of the Federal High Court on Tuesday upheld the no-case submission of former majority leader of the Senate, Ali Ndume, who was accused of sponsoring terrorism. TheNewsGuru.com reports that Ndume was arraigned in 2011 for alleged sponsorship of the Boko Haram. Justice Gabriel Kolawole upheld the senator’s no case submission on Tuesday…