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Senator Bukola Saraki, President of the Eighth Senate, has instructed the management of the National Assembly to allocate his severance allowance to the family of Leah Sharibu, the abducted Dapchi schoolgirl, as well as other families who are victims of the terrorist group, Boko Haram. The immediate past Senate President …
June, 2019
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6 June
Handover Office Keys, Equipment Within Three Days, NASS Management Tells Outgoing Senators
The management of the National Assembly has given all outgoing Senators a three-day ultimatum to handover their office key and all official properties in their possession. This ultimatum was announced by Senator Bukola Saraki, the Senate President, during the Valedictory Session of the eight Senate at the National Assembly in …
May, 2019
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30 May
Nigerians Must Hold Their Leaders Accountable, Says Saraki
Senator Bukola Saraki, the Senate President, has called on Nigerians to ensure they hold their political leaders accountable over their decisions and the state of the country generally. Senator Saraki said this in a statement issued by Yusuph Olaniyonu, his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, in commemoration of Inauguration …
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15 May
Don’t Probe Saraki, Court Orders EFCC, ICPC, DSS
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has granted a temporary order restraining the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and four others from probing Senator Bukola Saraki, the Senate President. Justice Taiwo Taiwo, the presiding judge, granted the order …
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14 May
Saraki: Only Corrupt People Are Invited By EFCC, Says Magu
Ibrahim Magu, acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has spoken about the investigation of Senator Bukola Saraki, the Senate President, saying only corrupt people are invited and scrutinised by the anti-graft agency. Magu made the comment while receiving an award for Outstanding Leadership in Public Service …
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12 May
EFCC Seals Off Saraki’s Houses In Lagos – Report
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has sealed off some houses in Lagos State belonging to Senator Bukola Saraki, the Senate President, a report has revealed. The houses, which are located at 15a, 15b and 17 MacDonald Road, Ikoyi, Lagos, were said to have confiscated by the EFCC on …
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3 May
We Need Free Press To Grow Our Democracy, Says Saraki
Senator Bukola Saraki, the Senate President, said Nigeria needs to have a truly independent and free press in order to advance her democracy. The Senate President made this assertion at a conference organized by the Premium Times Centre for Investigative Journalism (PTCIJ) and the European Union’s Rule of Law and …
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1 May
Saraki, Ekweremadu Congratulate Nigerian Workers On May Day Celebration
Senator Bukola Saraki, the Senate President, and his deputy, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, have both congratulated Nigerian workers on the occasion of the 2019 May Day celebration. Writing via separate posts on Twitter, the Senate President and Deputy Senate President hailed the contribution of Nigerian workers, noting that they play vital …
April, 2019
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19 April
Saraki Lauds Minimum Wage Bill Assent As Sani Opposes Fuel, Tax Increase
Senator Bukola Saraki, the Senate President, has congratulated Nigerian workers on the assent of the Minimum Wage Bill, which increases workers’ salary to N30,000, into law. The Senate President sent his congratulatory message to the workers in a post on Twitter on Thursday, hours after the Presidency confirmed that President …
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12 April
Saraki Yields To CSO’s Request, Releases Details Of NASS 2018 Budget
Senator Bukola Saraki, the Senate President, has publicly released the details of the National Assembly’s provisions in the 2018 budget. The Senate President published the legislature’s budget on his verified Twitter page on Friday, in response to a request made by BudgIT, a civil society organisation. “Dear @BudgITng: Find the …