Nigerian Senate – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Wed, 04 Dec 2024 16:45:03 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png Nigerian Senate – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 Senate Suspends Tinubu’s Tax Reform Bills, Constitutes Special Committee https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-suspends-tinubus-tax-reform-bills-constitutes-special-committee/ https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-suspends-tinubus-tax-reform-bills-constitutes-special-committee/#respond Wed, 04 Dec 2024 10:00:03 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=396593 President Bola Tinubu’s tax reform bills have encountered a major setback as the Senate has suspended action on the proposed legislations. The decision was announced by the Deputy Senate President, Jibrin Barau, who presided over the plenary session on Wednesday. Barau stated that the red chamber directed the Committee on Finance to halt public hearings [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-suspends-tinubus-tax-reform-bills-constitutes-special-committee/feed/ 0 Nigerian Senate Refutes Allegations of Salary Self-Determination and Presidential Favouritism https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-senate-refutes-allegations-of-salary-self-determination-and-presidential-favouritism/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-senate-refutes-allegations-of-salary-self-determination-and-presidential-favouritism/#respond Sun, 11 Aug 2024 13:00:22 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=386880 The Nigerian Senate has firmly refuted recent allegations suggesting that it unilaterally determines its own salaries and allowances or benefits from special fiscal packages provided by the Presidency. These denials come in the wake of a visit to former President Olusegun Obasanjo, which has sparked renewed controversy surrounding the legislative chamber’s financial practices. In a [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-senate-refutes-allegations-of-salary-self-determination-and-presidential-favouritism/feed/ 0 Senate Minority Leader Urges Benue South PDP Members to Elect Credible Candidates https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-minority-leader-urges-benue-south-pdp-members-to-elect-credible-candidates/ https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-minority-leader-urges-benue-south-pdp-members-to-elect-credible-candidates/#respond Wed, 03 Jul 2024 11:00:23 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=382306 Senate Minority Leader, Senator Abba Moro, has called on members of the Benue South Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to vote for credible candidates in the upcoming party congresses. He emphasized the importance of unity and peace within the party, urging members to avoid divisive issues. Senator Moro delivered this message on Sunday during the PDP [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-minority-leader-urges-benue-south-pdp-members-to-elect-credible-candidates/feed/ 0 Senate Passes N13.082 Trillion Budget For 2021 https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-passes-n13-082-trillion-budget-for-2021/ https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-passes-n13-082-trillion-budget-for-2021/#respond Mon, 21 Dec 2020 19:30:19 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=279022 The Nigerian Senate on Monday passed the sum of N13.082,420,568,233 trillion 2021 Appropriation into law. The passage followed the recommendation by the Senate Committee Chairman on Appropriation, Senator Jibrin Barau. The proposal which was presented to the joint session of upper and lower legislative Chambers by President Muhammadu Buhari on 8th October, 2020 has been [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-passes-n13-082-trillion-budget-for-2021/feed/ 0 Insecurity: Senate Makes Fresh Resolutions https://www.theinfostride.com/insecurity-senate-makes-fresh-resolutions/ https://www.theinfostride.com/insecurity-senate-makes-fresh-resolutions/#respond Wed, 16 Dec 2020 10:09:25 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=278456 The Senate, on Tuesday, condemned in very strong terms the attack on Government Science School, Kankara, Katsina State which led to the abduction and disappearance of over 300 students. Islamic extremist group, Boko Haram, has since claimed responsibility for the attack. During Tuesday’s plenary, the Senate also rejected a prayer seeking to invite the Minister [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/insecurity-senate-makes-fresh-resolutions/feed/ 0 Electoral Act Amendment Bill Passes 2nd Reading In The House Of Reps https://www.theinfostride.com/electoral-act-amendment-bill-passes-2nd-reading-in-the-house-of-reps/ https://www.theinfostride.com/electoral-act-amendment-bill-passes-2nd-reading-in-the-house-of-reps/#respond Wed, 25 Nov 2020 09:14:25 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=275610 The bill has been referred to the Committee on INEC and Political Party Matters for further legislative actions. A bill for an Act to repeal the Electoral Act and enact the Independent National Electoral Commission Bill, 2020, on Tuesday passed second reading in the House of Representatives. The bill is to regulate the Federal, States [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/electoral-act-amendment-bill-passes-2nd-reading-in-the-house-of-reps/feed/ 0 Bukola Saraki: A Distinguished Legacy built on the Sands of Time https://www.theinfostride.com/bukola-saraki-a-distinguished-legacy-built-on-the-sands-of-time/ Mon, 10 Jun 2019 21:58:03 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=234352 Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki presided over the 8th Nigerian Senate for the last time on June 6, 2019 and took a graceful bow from the red chamber. Four years ago, Saraki upset permutations and predictions to edge out his former party, All Progressives Congress (APC) anointed candidate, Ahmed Lawan, for the coveted Senate President seat. [...]

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]]> Nigerian Senate: Saraki assures IGP On Passage of Police Reform, Trust Fund Bills https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-senate-saraki-assures-igp-on-passage-of-police-reform-trust-fund-bills/ Wed, 03 Apr 2019 20:37:34 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=230473 Nigeria’s Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, on Wednesday, 3rd April 2019 assured the Acting Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu of the readiness of the 8th National Assembly to pass the Police Reform Bill and the Police Trust Fund Bill before the end of its tenure. Saraki, according to a statement by his Special [...]

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]]> Nigerian Senate Approves N30,000 Minimum Wage https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-senate-approves-n30000-minimum-wage/ Tue, 19 Mar 2019 14:48:53 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=229380 Nigerian Senate is now fully backing the review of the minimum wage from N18,000 to N30,000. This current stance is coming after the presentation of the bill by the Ad-hoc Committee on the National Minimum Wage headed by Edo lawmaker, Senator Francis Alimikhena. The bill, National Minimum Wage Act CAP N61 LFN (repeal and re-enactment) [...]

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]]> Saraki to Tinubu: You Are Only Angry Because of my Opposition to Your “Muslim-Muslim” Ticket Ambition in 2015 https://www.theinfostride.com/saraki-to-tinubu-you-are-only-angry-because-of-my-opposition-to-your-muslim-muslim-ticket-ambition-in-2015/ Tue, 12 Feb 2019 08:29:42 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=226980 The President of the Nigerian Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki has said the insulting statements made against him in Ilorin today by former Governor of Lagos State, Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole were expression of their frustration over the imminent loss of their party in [...]

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]]> Nigerian Senate veto President Buhari over Electoral Bill https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-senate-veto-president-buhari-over-electoral-bill/ Tue, 11 Dec 2018 08:02:25 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=223051 The Nigeria Senate has passed the Electoral Act No. 6 (2010 Amendment) Bill 2017 into law overriding the assent of the president . The amended act are as follows; 1. There shall now be full bio-metric accreditation of voters with Smart Card Readers and/or other technological devices, as Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) may introduce [...]

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]]> Saraki takes GrowNigeria Campaign to Buhari’s Home State [VIDEO] https://www.theinfostride.com/saraki-takes-grownigeria-campaign-to-buharis-home-state-video/ Thu, 27 Sep 2018 14:03:20 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=217156 The President of the Nigerian Senate and Presidential Aspirant on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, yesterday took his #GrowNigeria campaign right to President Muhammadu Buhari’s home state, Katsina. Watch the video of his interaction with the delegates below:

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]]> Osun Guber Poll 2018: Saraki condemns INEC Verdict, urges PDP Supporters to Remain Firm https://www.theinfostride.com/osun-guber-poll-2018-saraki-condemns-inec-verdict-urges-pdp-supporters-to-remain-firm/ Sun, 23 Sep 2018 20:38:26 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=216884 The President of the Nigerian Senate and Chairman, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential Council on Osun State Gubernatorial Election, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has faulted the declaration by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) that the election results were inconclusive. Saraki, in a statement signed by him, expressed dismay over the decision by INEC to [...]

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]]> Group raises alarm over State of the Nation, rallies Support for Saraki https://www.theinfostride.com/group-raises-alarm-over-state-of-the-nation-rallies-support-for-saraki/ Mon, 17 Sep 2018 19:03:23 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=216265 The Coalition of Pro-democracy Groups in Nigeria has raised alarm over recent happenings in the country as well as rallied support for the President of the Nigerian Senate, Senator Bukola Saraki. The group made this known on Sunday while addressing a world press conference in Lagos. Speaking on behalf of the coalition, Prince Abiodun Bashorun, [...]

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]]> Condolence Visit: Saraki commiserates with Bayelsa Governor Seriake Dickson https://www.theinfostride.com/condolence-visit-saraki-commiserates-with-bayelsa-governor-seriake-dickson/ Fri, 31 Aug 2018 21:07:12 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=214764 President of the Nigerian Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, today paid a condolence visit to Bayelsa State Governor, Seriake Dickson, over the loss of his mother, late Ma Goldcoast Dickson. In a tweet on his @BukolaSaraki handle, the Senate President, who is also a presidential aspirant on the platform of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) [...]

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]]> The Moment Saraki declares His Presidential Ambition [VIDEO] https://www.theinfostride.com/the-moment-saraki-declares-his-presidential-ambition-video/ Fri, 31 Aug 2018 20:49:06 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=214755 The President of the Nigerian Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, CON yesterday declared his intention to run for the top position of the nation under the platform of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The declaration was made during a dialogue with youth and young aspirants held at Sheraton Hotel, Abuja. Watch below the video of the [...]

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]]> 7 Things Senator Saraki said about Young People at Adeleke University https://www.theinfostride.com/7-things-senator-saraki-said-about-young-people-at-adeleke-university/ Mon, 23 Jul 2018 16:22:01 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=211706 On Sunday, July 22nd, 2018, the President of the Nigerian Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, spoke at the 4th Convocation of Adeleke University, Ede, Osun State. In his remarks, he spoke about companies like Jumia and Konga, as well as celebrities like Rihanna. Here are 7 things Saraki said. 1. ON HARNESSING THE POTENTIAL OF [...]

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]]> Supreme Court Victory: Senator Saraki conferred with ‘Wazirin Ilorin’ https://www.theinfostride.com/supreme-court-victory-senator-saraki-conferred-with-wazirin-ilorin/ Mon, 23 Jul 2018 16:05:20 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=211701 …Title Last Held by His Late Father, Former Senate Leader, Dr. Abubakar Olusola Saraki This morning, the President of the Nigerian Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, was conferred with the traditional title ‘Wazirin Ilorin’ by the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, at a Special Thanksgiving Prayer Session organized by the Emirate over the recent [...]

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]]> Saraki advises Nigerian Youth to Turn their Cellphones into Business Tools https://www.theinfostride.com/saraki-advises-nigerian-youth-to-turn-their-cellphones-into-business-tools/ Mon, 23 Jul 2018 15:48:28 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=211696 President of the Nigerian Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, on Sunday called on the nation’s youths to venture into entrepreneurship through their cell-phones as a way of self-employment and creating job opportunities for others. Saraki, according to a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sanni Onogu, in Abuja, gave the charge while delivering the Fourth [...]

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]]> Saraki congratulates Ekiti Governor-Elect Fayemi https://www.theinfostride.com/saraki-congratulates-ekiti-governor-elect-fayemi/ Sun, 15 Jul 2018 20:19:03 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=211053 President of the Nigerian Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has congratulated the Governor-elect of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, on his victory in the just-concluded Ekiti gubernatorial election. Saraki, in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Yusuph Olaniyonu, stated that the Governor-elect of Ekiti State should use his second-coming to [...]

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]]> 7 Things You Need To Know About The Police Reform Bill https://www.theinfostride.com/7-things-you-need-to-know-about-the-police-reform-bill/ Wed, 11 Jul 2018 22:33:05 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=210736 The Nigerian Senate On 10th of July, 2018 passed for Second Reading A Bill to Repeal and Re-enact the Police Act of 1943. This is following last weeks resolution by the Senate to direct its constitutional review committee to put in place the machinery to amend the Constitution to allow for the creation of State [...]

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]]> Nigerian Senate takes Action on Death of NYSC Corper allegedly Shot by a Police Officer https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-senate-takes-action-on-death-of-nysc-corper-allegedly-shot-by-a-police-officer/ Thu, 05 Jul 2018 13:38:52 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=210259 The Nigerian Senate has resolved to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of Miss Linda Angela Igwetu, the NYSC Corper who was allegedly shot by a Police Officer two nights ago. Late Miss Igwetu supposed to pass out today. Senator Atai Aidoko, citing Order 42 and 52, raised the issue, stating that while on her [...]

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]]> Senator Saraki seeks Collaboration of 36 States Assembly on State, Community Policing https://www.theinfostride.com/senator-saraki-seeks-collaboration-of-36-states-assembly-on-state-community-policing/ Wed, 04 Jul 2018 15:24:28 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=210174 President of the Nigerian Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has called for collaboration of the 36 States’ Assembly in the amendment of the 1999 Constitution to provide for State and Community Policing in the country. Saraki spoke when the 36 States Assembly Speakers, led by its Chairman and Speaker of the Gombe State House of [...]

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]]> 10 Things Saraki said about Nigeria to the Russian Parliament https://www.theinfostride.com/10-things-saraki-said-about-nigeria-to-the-russian-parliament/ Sat, 23 Jun 2018 14:31:55 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=209304 On Wednesday, June 20th, the President of the Nigerian Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, addressed the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation at the invitation of the Chairperson of the Federation Council, Valentina Matviyenko. Here are 10 things that he spoke about.  1. ON THE WORLD CUP “It is wonderful to be back in your [...]

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]]> Senator Saraki assures Russian Investors’ of Conducive Business Environment https://www.theinfostride.com/senator-saraki-assures-russian-investors-of-conducive-business-environment/ Sat, 23 Jun 2018 14:14:58 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=209299 President of the Nigerian Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki on 21st June 2018 has assured the Russian Government that Nigeria is conducive for investors especially in the oil, gas, agriculture, mining and power sectors of the economy. Saraki stated this during a meeting with the leadership of the Upper Chamber of the Russian Parliament – [...]

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]]> Senator Saraki meets Ali Nuhu, Other Kannywood Superstars https://www.theinfostride.com/senator-saraki-meets-ali-nuhu-other-kannywood-superstars/ Thu, 07 Jun 2018 11:35:36 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=208211 President of the Nigerian Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, on Tuesday evening, hosted Ali Nuhu, Salisu Aliyu (Chali), Tijjani Faraga, Maryam Habila , and other members of the Kannywood film industry at his home in Abuja. In a tweets on his @BukolaSaraki handle, Saraki stated that Nigeria’s domestic film industry is the second largest producer [...]

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]]> Senator Saraki lists Gains of 3 New Petroleum Industry Bills https://www.theinfostride.com/senator-saraki-lists-gains-of-3-new-petroleum-industry-bills/ Tue, 05 Jun 2018 13:07:38 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=208024 President of the Nigerian Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has said that the three new Petroleum Industry Bills (PIB) being considered by the Senate will boost economic growth and lead to a more efficient oil sector that is globally competitive. Saraki who stated this while declaring open a 3-day public hearing on the Petroleum Industry [...]

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]]> Children’s Day 2018: Saraki at Abagena IDP Camp in Benue State https://www.theinfostride.com/childrens-day-2018-saraki-at-abagena-idp-camp-in-benue-state/ Sun, 27 May 2018 17:05:36 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=207454 The President of the Nigerian Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, is currently at the Abagena IDP Camp in Benue State, where he spent some time with the children as part of his activities to mark Children’s Day 2018. In tweets on his @BukolaSaraki handle, Saraki stated that he decided to mark #ChildrensDay at the Abagena [...]

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]]> PIGB Conference Report: We Have Shown Our Seriousness – Saraki https://www.theinfostride.com/pigb-conference-report-we-have-shown-our-seriousness-saraki/ Thu, 29 Mar 2018 14:35:24 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=203779 The President of the Nigerian Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki on Wednesday, 28th March 2018 commended his colleagues in the 8th National Assembly for the passage of the Conference Committee Report of the Petroleum Industry Governance Bill (PIGB). Speaking after its passage, the President of the Senate said” “The challenge will and has always been on [...]

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]]> 2018 Budget must run for 12 Months – Senate President https://www.theinfostride.com/2018-budget-must-run-for-12-months-senate-president/ Thu, 29 Mar 2018 14:27:50 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=203775 President of the Nigerian Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki on Wednesday, 28th March 2018 stated that the 2018 budget must run for 12 months, in-line with the 2017 Appropriation Act passed by the National Assembly. Speaking after a Point of Order raised by Senator Atai Aidoko, who stated that a circular that was released to MDA’s [...]

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]]> Nigerian Senate passes Conference Committee Report of the Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities Bill https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-senate-passes-conference-committee-report-of-the-discrimination-against-persons-with-disabilities-bill/ Thu, 29 Mar 2018 14:18:55 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=203771 The 8th Nigerian Senate once again made history yesterday, 28th March 2018 with the passage of the Conference Committee Report of the Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities (Prohibition) Bill. Speaking on the passage of the Bill, President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, highlighted that the passage of the Bill was another promise kept [...]

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]]> Civil Society Groups warn Politicians against Denigrating the Military https://www.theinfostride.com/civil-society-groups-warn-politicians-against-denigrating-the-military/ Wed, 14 Mar 2018 00:28:06 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=202329 The Coalition of Civil Society Groups against Terrorism in Nigeria, has added its voice, to reactions trailing a statement credited to the Deputy President of the Nigerian Senate, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, where he spoke during the plenary of the senate, on the possibility of an Army takeover of government in the country. The group in [...]

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]]> Shehu Sani said Nothing New on Senators’ Salary https://www.theinfostride.com/shehu-sani-said-nothing-new-on-senators-salary/ Wed, 14 Mar 2018 00:23:38 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=202247 Senate Spokesman, Senator Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, has said the statements made by his colleague from Kaduna State, Senator Shehu Sani, on the salaries and funds for running of offices of Senators did not disclose anything new as the figure he gave out about running cost of the offices of Senators were contained in various line [...]

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]]> National Assembly sets to ensure Primary Healthcare Funding in 2018 – Senate President https://www.theinfostride.com/national-assembly-sets-to-ensure-primary-healthcare-funding-in-2018-senate-president/ Tue, 13 Mar 2018 23:34:24 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=202210 The President of the Nigerian Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, on Tuesday, stated that the Senate would work to ensure that there is adequate funding for primary healthcare across the country in 2018. He said that this would be in-line with the provisions of the National Primary Healthcare Act. Speaking during the consideration of a [...]

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]]> CBN Deputy Governors: Senate President directs Senate Committee on Banking and Finance to begin Screening Process https://www.theinfostride.com/cbn-deputy-governors-senate-president-directs-senate-committee-on-banking-and-finance-to-begin-screening-process/ Tue, 13 Mar 2018 23:31:29 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=202208 The President of the Nigerian Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, today directed the Senate Committee on Banking and Finance, chaired by Senator Rafiu Ibrahim, to begin the process of screening the 2 nominees for Deputy Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria. Speaking after a Point of Order raised by Senator Rafiu Ibrahim, which stated that [...]

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]]> Electoral Act Amendment: Senate President reads Executive Communication from President Buhari https://www.theinfostride.com/electoral-act-amendment-senate-president-reads-executive-communication-from-president-buhari/ Tue, 13 Mar 2018 23:24:45 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=202206 The President of the Nigerian Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, today read an Executive Communication from President Muhammadu Buhari, withholding assent on the Electoral Act of 2018, passed by the National Assembly. In his letter, President Buhari stated: Some of my reasons include the following: “A. The amendment to the sequence of elections in Section [...]

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]]> Good Governance in Africa: Saraki departs Nigeria aboard Arik Air to address Ghanaian Parliament https://www.theinfostride.com/good-governance-in-africa-saraki-departs-nigeria-aboard-arik-air-to-address-ghanaian-parliament/ Mon, 05 Mar 2018 20:51:47 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=201411 President of the Nigerian Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, this evening, departed Abuja, Nigeria to Accra, Ghana aboard an Arik Air commercial flight. Saraki, who is the Chairman of the Nigerian National Assembly, has been invited by the Speaker of Ghana’s parliament, Rt. Hon. Prof. Aaron Mike Ocquaye, to address the parliament on the commemoration [...]

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]]> NFIU Bill to Pass this Week – Saraki https://www.theinfostride.com/nfiu-bill-to-pass-this-week-saraki/ Mon, 05 Mar 2018 20:26:16 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=201409 President of the Nigerian Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, on Sunday, stated that he is confident that the Conference Committee Report on the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (Bill), which has already been passed by both Houses, will be presented by both Chambers this week. In posts on his social media handles (@BukolaSaraki), the Senate President [...]

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]]> Saraki expresses Excitement, praises State House of Assemblies over Constitution Review https://www.theinfostride.com/saraki-expresses-excitement-praises-state-house-of-assemblies-over-constitution-review/ Mon, 19 Feb 2018 09:05:13 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=199997 The President of the Nigerian Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, on Monday, took his social media accounts to express his excitement that 25 out of 36 states had voted on the Constitution Review amendments that were passed by the National Assembly in July 2017. The Senate President stated that the passage of the amendments by [...]

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]]> Saraki invites 7-Year Old Comedienne Emmaneulla to the Senate, says Her Story is an Inspiration https://www.theinfostride.com/saraki-invites-7-year-old-comedienne-emmaneulla-to-the-senate-says-her-story-is-an-inspiration/ Sun, 18 Feb 2018 21:12:16 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=199990 Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, on Sunday, stated that Popular Nigerian comedienne, Emmanuella Samuel, popularly known as Emmanuella, who is set to feature in a Disney Hollywood film, is an inspiration to young Nigerians. Saraki, in posts on his official Twitter and Facebook accounts, also invited Emmaneulla to the Senate to discuss developing young [...]

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]]> Kano Round-Table: Senate unfolds Plans to Tackle Drug Menace https://www.theinfostride.com/kano-round-table-senate-unfolds-plans-to-tackle-drug-menace/ Sat, 17 Feb 2018 21:21:10 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=199883 Arising from its roundtable conference on drug abuse in Kano last month, the Senate on Thursday unveiled a comprehensive framework aimed at providing effective leadership and governance for cases of mental health and substance abuse in the country. The plans, according to a statement from the Media Office of the President of the Senate, include [...]

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]]> Nigerian Senate suspends Security Summit in Honour of Late Alex Ekwueme https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-senate-suspends-security-summit-in-honour-of-late-alex-ekwueme/ Sat, 03 Feb 2018 13:35:35 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=198333 The National Summit on security being organised by the Senate has been postponed in honour of the late former Vice President, Alex Ekwueme who will be buried on Saturday. The summit, scheduled to hold on February 1 and 5 at the Banquet Hall of the State House was to be declared open by President Muhammadu [...]

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]]> Senate Plenary: Proceedings of The Nigerian Senate of Thursday, 1st February, 2018 https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-plenary-proceedings-of-the-nigerian-senate-of-thursday-1st-february-2018/ Thu, 01 Feb 2018 14:34:41 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=197897 #TodayInSenatePlenary – PROCEEDINGS OF THE NIGERIAN SENATE OF THURSDAY, 1ST FEBRUARY, 2018. Welcome to a new Legislative Day in the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria! Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, led the Principal Officers into the chambers; took the official prayers; and began the day’s proceedings at 11:02am. Senator Suleiman Nazif moved for the [...]

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]]> The Nigerian Senate: All Performance, Zero Propaganda – Olu W. Onemola https://www.theinfostride.com/the-nigerian-senate-all-performance-zero-propaganda-olu-w-onemola/ Sun, 07 Jan 2018 11:49:26 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=195483 Like an old car parked in the garage, nobody cares about propaganda politics anymore. It’s tires are now flat. It’s methods are now known and its inaccuracies are now easily decipherable with the quickest click of your smartphone. This is why throughout 2017, the Nigerian Senate, under the leadership of Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, carefully [...]

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]]> 7 Things Senator Saraki said about Ending #DrugAbuse in Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/7-things-senator-saraki-said-about-ending-drugabuse-in-nigeria/ Fri, 22 Dec 2017 22:11:56 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=193653 On Monday, 18th December, 2017, members of the Nigerian Senate were in Kano where they  hosted a Roundtable on the Drug Use Crisis in Nigeria (#SenateTacklesDrugAbuse). These are highlights from the President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki’s speech: 1. WE ARE HERE TO WAKE THE NATION “We are here to wake the nation [...]

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]]> Nigerian Senate to hold Public Hearing on Job Creation on Monday https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-senate-to-hold-public-hearing-on-job-creation-on-monday/ Sun, 10 Dec 2017 13:17:32 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=192271 As part of its efforts to stimulate economic growth and create abundant employment opportunities in the country, the Senate will on Monday hold a Special Public Hearing on Youth Job Creation and Entrepreneurship. The purpose of the hearing, according to a statement, from the Media Office of the President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola [...]

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]]> Nigeria’s Budget 2018 passes 2nd Reading https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerias-budget-2018-passes-2nd-reading/ Wed, 06 Dec 2017 20:02:39 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=191669 As the Budget2018 passes 2nd reading, Senate President has disclosed “Timetable Must be Followed”.  The 8th Senate has passed the Second Reading of the 2018 Appropriation Bill. The Bill has been forwarded to the Committee on Appropriations and its various sub-committees for further consideration and budget defence by the various ministries, departments and agencies of the [...]

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]]> Nigerian Senate organises Roundtable on Youth Unemployment and Development https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-senate-organises-roundtable-on-youth-unemployment-and-development/ Sun, 08 Oct 2017 18:49:54 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=184581 Nigerian Senate has announced a Roundtable session tagged #SenateYouthRoundtable on Youth Unemployment and Development in Nigeria. Details as follow: Who: The Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria What: Roundtable on Youth Unemployment and Development in Nigeria (#SenateYouthRoundtable) When: Monday, October 9, 2017 Where: Room 301 Senate Office Building ​​ The purpose of this roundtable [...]

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]]> Nigerian Senators’ Wives Mourns Mrs Nnaji Anne Nnenna https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-senators-wives-mourns-mrs-nnaji-anne-nnenna/ Mon, 11 Sep 2017 13:58:04 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=181663 The wives of the Nigerian senators have joined their husbands in the Senate to mourn the demise of their dear sister, Mrs Nnaji Anne Nnenna who passed away on Saturday. In a statement released on Monday 11th September, 2017 in Abuja, Nigeria by the Senate Spokesperson, Senator Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi; Mrs. Anne Nnaji was a [...]

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]]> Proactive and Responsive Governance Key To Senate’s Performance – Saraki https://www.theinfostride.com/proactive-and-responsive-governance-key-to-senates-performance-saraki/ Sat, 19 Aug 2017 17:57:27 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=178984 Nigeria’s Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has stated that proactive and responsive governance are key to the performance of the 8th Senate. In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Yusuph Olaniyonu, Saraki who spoke on the past and upcoming activities of the 8th Senate stated that governments at all levels [...]

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