Senate President – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Sat, 07 Jun 2025 12:31:30 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png Senate President – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Distances Herself From Viral Audio https://www.theinfostride.com/senator-natasha-akpoti-uduaghan-distances-herself-from-viral-audio/ https://www.theinfostride.com/senator-natasha-akpoti-uduaghan-distances-herself-from-viral-audio/#respond Fri, 06 Jun 2025 12:00:43 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=453819 Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central Senatorial District, has disassociated herself from a viral audio recording circulating on social media, describing it as fake and maliciously doctored. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the lawmaker categorically denied any involvement in the purported conversation, which allegedly features her making remarks about key national figures. She [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/senator-natasha-akpoti-uduaghan-distances-herself-from-viral-audio/feed/ 0 Elected Representatives: Servants or Masters? By Abiodun Komolafe https://www.theinfostride.com/elected-representatives-servants-or-masters-by-abiodun-komolafe/ https://www.theinfostride.com/elected-representatives-servants-or-masters-by-abiodun-komolafe/#respond Sat, 24 Aug 2024 21:06:53 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=387868 “Not to know what happened before you were born is to remain forever a child.” – Cicero, 46 B.C. Marcus Tullius Cicero (106 BC-43 BC), renowned statesman, lawyer, philosopher, poet and ‘the greatest forensic orator Rome ever produced’, was right! We have to go into the past to understand today! The present conundrum in the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/elected-representatives-servants-or-masters-by-abiodun-komolafe/feed/ 0 Senate President Akpabio Applauds Colleagues’ Performance, Urges Diligence in Addressing National Challenges https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-president-akpabio-applauds-colleagues-performance-urges-diligence-in-addressing-national-challenges/ https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-president-akpabio-applauds-colleagues-performance-urges-diligence-in-addressing-national-challenges/#respond Mon, 29 Jan 2024 20:30:11 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=369298 The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, commended the performance of senators in the previous year, stating that their dedication and service have raised the expectations of Nigerians. Addressing the lawmakers as they resumed from the Christmas and New Year recess, Akpabio acknowledged the challenges faced during the previous year’s elections and praised their constituents [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-president-akpabio-applauds-colleagues-performance-urges-diligence-in-addressing-national-challenges/feed/ 0 Senate President Akpabio Highlights Achievements, Stresses Cordial Executive-Legislative Relationship https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-president-akpabio-highlights-achievements-stresses-cordial-executive-legislative-relationship/ https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-president-akpabio-highlights-achievements-stresses-cordial-executive-legislative-relationship/#respond Wed, 29 Nov 2023 10:00:13 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=362535 Senate President Godswill Akpabio asserted on Wednesday that Nigeria has achieved a milestone in 24 years that the United States took 185 years to accomplish. He made this declaration during the 2024 budget presentation by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the joint session of lawmakers at the National Assembly. Akpabio emphasized the strategic positions held [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-president-akpabio-highlights-achievements-stresses-cordial-executive-legislative-relationship/feed/ 0 My people want a Christian to emerge as Senate President  —  Gbenga Daniel https://www.theinfostride.com/my-people-want-a-christian-to-emerge-as-senate-president-gbenga-daniel/ https://www.theinfostride.com/my-people-want-a-christian-to-emerge-as-senate-president-gbenga-daniel/#respond Thu, 01 Jun 2023 19:00:10 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=348161 Senator-elect, Otunba Gbenga Daniel says his people in Ogun State want a Christian to emerge as President of the 10th Senate. The former Governor of Ogun State said this on Arise TV’s The Morning Show on Thursday, June 1, 2023. A southern Christian, Godswill Akpabio, and a Northern Muslim, Abdul-Azeez Yari both of whom are [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/my-people-want-a-christian-to-emerge-as-senate-president-gbenga-daniel/feed/ 0 Why Akpabio will not be elected as Senate President – Bwala https://www.theinfostride.com/why-akpabio-will-not-be-elected-as-senate-president-bwala/ https://www.theinfostride.com/why-akpabio-will-not-be-elected-as-senate-president-bwala/#respond Sun, 21 May 2023 20:30:46 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=347547 An aide of Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the just concluded February 25 election, Daniel Bwala, has claimed that Godswill Akpabio would not be elected as Senate President. Bwala gave this hint on Monday in a post via his Twitter handle. InfoStride News recalls that Akpabio, a former [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/why-akpabio-will-not-be-elected-as-senate-president-bwala/feed/ 0 10th NASS: Akpabio walks tightrope as opposition swells https://www.theinfostride.com/10th-nass-akpabio-walks-tightrope-as-opposition-swells/ https://www.theinfostride.com/10th-nass-akpabio-walks-tightrope-as-opposition-swells/#respond Wed, 10 May 2023 12:55:20 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=346782 After weeks of intrigues, the National Working Committee, NWC, of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, finally announced that it has zoned the position of the Senate President to the South-South and the Speaker of the House of Representatives to the North-West for the forthcoming 10th National Assembly. The National Publicity Secretary of the APC, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/10th-nass-akpabio-walks-tightrope-as-opposition-swells/feed/ 0 10th NASS: APC picks Akpabio as Senate president, Abass Reps Speaker https://www.theinfostride.com/10th-nass-apc-picks-akpabio-as-senate-president-abass-reps-speaker/ https://www.theinfostride.com/10th-nass-apc-picks-akpabio-as-senate-president-abass-reps-speaker/#respond Mon, 08 May 2023 19:30:28 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=346726 The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has anointed former Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Senator Godswill Akpabio as the Senate President of the 10th Assembly, while Hon. Tajudeen Abbas from Kaduna State has also been named as the Speaker of the House. The National Publicity Secretary of the party, Felix [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/10th-nass-apc-picks-akpabio-as-senate-president-abass-reps-speaker/feed/ 0 APC youth leader backs Akpabio for senate president https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-youth-leader-backs-akpabio-for-senate-president/ https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-youth-leader-backs-akpabio-for-senate-president/#respond Sun, 30 Apr 2023 18:30:15 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=346254 Hon Tukura Kwayi, the National Youth Leader of the National Progressive Hub and a member of the defunct APC PCC, has written a letter to President-elect Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, urging him to prioritise merit and competence in choosing his appointees. In the letter, sent to Pulse, Kwayi, who also coordinates the All Progressive Congress, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-youth-leader-backs-akpabio-for-senate-president/feed/ 0 Primate prophesies consequences if Orji Kalu misses Senate presidency https://www.theinfostride.com/primate-prophesies-consequences-if-orji-kalu-misses-senate-presidency/ https://www.theinfostride.com/primate-prophesies-consequences-if-orji-kalu-misses-senate-presidency/#respond Mon, 24 Apr 2023 19:06:58 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=345949 Primate Elijah Ayodele, of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church has made a fresh prophecy about the political future of Nigeria. The respected spiritual leader has predicted what will happen in the upcoming Senate presidency position. The Prophesy In a statement signed by his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, the Primate has declared that the Igbo people [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/primate-prophesies-consequences-if-orji-kalu-misses-senate-presidency/feed/ 0 Senate Presidency: APC chieftain, Garba suggests who should lead 10th Assembly https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-presidency-apc-chieftain-garba-suggests-who-should-lead-10th-assembly/ https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-presidency-apc-chieftain-garba-suggests-who-should-lead-10th-assembly/#respond Sun, 09 Apr 2023 19:30:44 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=345005 Adamu Garba, a Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has called on the leadership of the Senate to consider Distinguished Senator Barau Jibrin from the North West region of the country for the office of Senate President. His comment is coming on the heels of the declaration of intention by the Senator representing Kano [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-presidency-apc-chieftain-garba-suggests-who-should-lead-10th-assembly/feed/ 0 Choose Senate President from Kano – APC chieftain, Dansarauniya tells party, Tinubu https://www.theinfostride.com/choose-senate-president-from-kano-apc-chieftain-dansarauniya-tells-party-tinubu/ https://www.theinfostride.com/choose-senate-president-from-kano-apc-chieftain-dansarauniya-tells-party-tinubu/#respond Fri, 07 Apr 2023 14:08:09 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=344770 A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano and former Commissioner for Works and Infrastructural Development, Engr Muazu M Dansarauniya, has called on the party leadership to settle for a Senate President from the Northwest and Kano in particular, to create a strong base for the party in the region in the face [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/choose-senate-president-from-kano-apc-chieftain-dansarauniya-tells-party-tinubu/feed/ 0 Senate President: South-East good to go – Shehu Sani https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-president-south-east-good-to-go-shehu-sani/ https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-president-south-east-good-to-go-shehu-sani/#respond Thu, 06 Apr 2023 13:39:53 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=344703 Social activist Shehu Sani on Thursday said the office of the Senate President should be zoned to the South East. Sani, who represented Kaduna Central Senatorial District in the 8th Senate, during an interview with the media in Abuja on Thursday said the South East has senators that are competent enough to be Senate President, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-president-south-east-good-to-go-shehu-sani/feed/ 0 Senate President Slot: It is Not Your Turn – Eze Tells Kalu https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-president-slot-it-is-not-your-turn-eze-tells-kalu/ https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-president-slot-it-is-not-your-turn-eze-tells-kalu/#respond Wed, 29 Mar 2023 20:20:40 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=344272 Former National Publicity Secretary of the defunct New People’s Democratic Party and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze says it is not appropriate for the Chief Whip of the Nigerian Senate, Oji Uzo Kalu, to wake up and begin to arrogate to himself the sole right to head the leadership [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-president-slot-it-is-not-your-turn-eze-tells-kalu/feed/ 0 Umahi not competent to be Senate President – LP senatorial candidate Okorie https://www.theinfostride.com/umahi-not-competent-to-be-senate-president-lp-senatorial-candidate-okorie/ https://www.theinfostride.com/umahi-not-competent-to-be-senate-president-lp-senatorial-candidate-okorie/#respond Mon, 27 Mar 2023 19:30:32 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=344278 The Labour Party senatorial candidate for Ebonyi South senatorial zone, Linus Okorie on Monday said that the outgoing Ebonyi State governor, David Umahi was not qualified and competent to occupy the office of the President of the Senate. Okorie, who represented Ohaozara, Onicha and Ivo federal constituency in the House of Representatives, described Umahi’s aspiration [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/umahi-not-competent-to-be-senate-president-lp-senatorial-candidate-okorie/feed/ 0 I’m Proud To Be A Grandmother – Toyin Saraki https://www.theinfostride.com/im-proud-to-be-a-grandmother-toyin-saraki/ https://www.theinfostride.com/im-proud-to-be-a-grandmother-toyin-saraki/#respond Fri, 17 Sep 2021 00:32:04 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=308190 Wife of ex-Senate President, Bukola Saraki, Toyin Saraki has come out to flaunt a picture of one of her two grandchildren. She recently shared the photo on social media, and Nigerians have been reacting. According to her, she has learnt that grandmothers must strive to be understanding, respectful and supportive of new mothers needs. Toyin [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/im-proud-to-be-a-grandmother-toyin-saraki/feed/ 0 Why Buhari, APC Failed During First Tenure — Senate President, Lawan https://www.theinfostride.com/why-buhari-apc-failed-during-first-tenure-senate-president-lawan/ https://www.theinfostride.com/why-buhari-apc-failed-during-first-tenure-senate-president-lawan/#respond Tue, 22 Jun 2021 11:00:27 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=298102 The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan has disclosed why President Muhammadu Buhari and the All Progressives Congress, APC, administration failed to deliver their electoral promises in their first tenure. Lawan said Buhari and APC failed due to the face-off between the Executive and National Assembly. He explained that the face-off stalled Buhari and the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/why-buhari-apc-failed-during-first-tenure-senate-president-lawan/feed/ 0 Budget Presentation: Don’t Appear Before National Assembly With Some Of Your Aides — Senate Orders Buhari https://www.theinfostride.com/budget-presentation-dont-appear-before-national-assembly-with-some-of-your-aides-senate-orders-buhari/ https://www.theinfostride.com/budget-presentation-dont-appear-before-national-assembly-with-some-of-your-aides-senate-orders-buhari/#respond Thu, 08 Oct 2020 14:47:01 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=270469 As Mr. President, H.E Muhammadu Buhari prepares to present the 2021 Appropriation Bill before a Joint session of the National Assembly, the Senate has issued an order that prevent him from appearing with some of his Aides. According to the Senate, President Buhari will not be accompanied by many people on the entourage, emphasizing that [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/budget-presentation-dont-appear-before-national-assembly-with-some-of-your-aides-senate-orders-buhari/feed/ 0 Ahmad Lawan Is Nigeria’s New Senate President https://www.theinfostride.com/ahmad-lawan-is-nigerias-new-senate-president/ Tue, 11 Jun 2019 16:56:45 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=234417 Ex Senate Leader, Ahmad Lawan has emerged as the new Senate President. He was elected as the new President of the 9th Senate that was inaugurated on Tuesday, June 11, 2019. Ahmed defeated Senator Ali Ndume (Borno South – APC) in a closed ballot poll that was conducted before the 107 senators-elect were officially declared. [...]

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]]> 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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]]> I Am Not Backing Ahmad Lawan To Be Senate President For My Selfish Interest – Ifeanyi Ubah https://www.theinfostride.com/i-am-not-backing-ahmad-lawan-to-be-senate-president-for-my-selfish-interest-ifeanyi-ubah/ Sun, 09 Jun 2019 19:38:31 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=234247 The Young Progressive Party (YPP)’s Senator-elect, Mr Ifeanyi Ubah has revealed that he is in support of Sen. Ahmad Lawan’s Senate presidential bid but it is not for any political gain. Ubah, set to represent Anambra South Senatorial District in the 9th Senate, disclosed this as he spoke with the newsmen briefly after his party’s [...]

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]]> Buhari Is Not Against Me Being The Senate President – Ali Ndume https://www.theinfostride.com/buhari-is-not-against-me-being-the-senate-president-ali-ndume/ Fri, 19 Apr 2019 14:53:56 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=231247 Ex Senate leader, Ali Ndume, has revealed that his ambition to be the next Senate President is not double crossing the interest of the Federal Government. Ali wants to be Senate President, despite the decision of APC which has instead endorsed Senator Ahmed Lawan for the position. In a statement released yesterday, Ali said even [...]

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]]> Senator Danjuma Goje Should Be Senate President – Northern Group https://www.theinfostride.com/senator-danjuma-goje-should-be-senate-president-northern-group/ Fri, 05 Apr 2019 23:24:41 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=230589 The Northeast Youths Development Association has revealed its support for Senator Danjuma Goje to become Senate President in the 9th Assembly. Speaking recently at the National Assembly, the group shared that Goje is an epitome of the needed leadership to uplift the senate from where it is to where it should be. Chairman of the [...]

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]]> I Am Proud Of My Exploits As Senate President – Bukola Saraki https://www.theinfostride.com/i-am-proud-of-my-exploits-as-senate-president-bukola-saraki/ Tue, 02 Apr 2019 05:16:23 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=230368 Bukola Saraki has begged the newly elected National Assembly lawmakers to do their jobs in a manner that will command respect from other arms of government. He revealed this comment during an opening dinner for senators-elect and members-elect of the 9th assembly 2 days ago. He noted that the legislature is the foundation of democracy [...]

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]]> INACCURATE REPORT: Aide Responds to Senator Saraki’s Comments on Confirmation Powers https://www.theinfostride.com/inaccurate-report-aide-responds-to-senator-sarakis-comments-on-confirmation-powers/ Mon, 01 Apr 2019 22:13:04 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=230333 Olu Onemola, the Special Assistant on New Media to the Senate President has reacted to a misleading story published on Channels Television online platform, that reported Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki’s comments on the confirmation powers of the Senate at the ongoing Orientation Programme for incoming members entirely out-of-context. In a letter to the [...]

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]]> I Have A Good Chance To Become Senate President Of Nigeria – Andy Uba https://www.theinfostride.com/i-have-a-good-chance-to-become-senate-president-of-nigeria-andy-uba/ Sun, 03 Feb 2019 02:24:25 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=226341 The Senator representing Anambra South Senatorial District on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, Andy Uba has told his constituency to elect him again because he could become the Senate President. His words, “I’ve a better chance to become the Senate President, having been in the senate for eight years and attained the status [...]

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]]> Nigerian Senate takes Action against Illicit and Excessive Bank Charges https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-senate-takes-action-against-illicit-and-excessive-bank-charges/ Wed, 17 Oct 2018 19:24:07 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=218791 The Nigerian Senate, today passed a resolution calling on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to suspend the excessive ATM card maintenance charges being deducted from customers. This resolution came as part of a motion on the illicit and excessive bank charges on customers accounts, sponsored by Senator Olugbenga Ashafa (Lagos East, APC). The Senate [...]

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]]> Bukola Saraki Will Step Down For No One – Ilemona Onoja https://www.theinfostride.com/bukola-saraki-will-step-up-for-no-one-ilemona-onoja/ Sun, 07 Oct 2018 04:07:36 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=218049 As the race to clinch PDP’s nomination ticket continues, Senate President Bukola Saraki has revealed that he won’t be stepping down for anyone in his party. He reportedly mentioned this on Friday, October 5, 2018, through his campaign spokesperson Ilemona Onoja who also thinks he has more chances than others in his party. Onoja dismissed [...]

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]]> PDP 2018 Presidential Primary: Foretelling the Outcome – Omoshola Deji https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-2018-presidential-primary-foretelling-the-outcome-omoshola-deji/ Sat, 06 Oct 2018 16:06:11 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=217971 Nigeria’s main opposition political party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) lost power to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2015, after ruling the nation for 16 years. As the 2019 presidential election race gains speed, the PDP has vowed to regain power in 2019, but two major challenges stand in her way. The party [...]

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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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]]> Kwara State People Are Against The Senate President – Adams Oshiomhole https://www.theinfostride.com/kwara-state-people-are-against-the-senate-president-adams-oshiomhole/ Tue, 14 Aug 2018 13:33:27 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=213425 Adams Oshiomhole has vowed to ensure Senator Bukola Saraki is removed as Nigeria’s Senate President. “He (Saraki) failed to understand that the Nigeria national project is more complicated and is not that easy. He will not only be impeached, we will work hard to have him defeated as a senator in his own senatorial zone [...]

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]]> Response to Adams Oshiomhole: Buhari can’t win more Votes in Kwara than Saraki https://www.theinfostride.com/response-to-adams-oshiomhole-buhari-cant-win-more-votes-in-kwara-than-saraki/ Sat, 11 Aug 2018 20:02:32 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=213220 The Media and Publicity team for the Senate President released the following press statement on August 10, 2018 as a response to APC National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole. 1. It is rather surprising that Mr. Adams Oshiomhole is behaving like a rain-beaten chicken, crying all over the place about Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, as if the Senate [...]

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]]> Bukola Saraki Is Not Fit To Be Senate President – APC https://www.theinfostride.com/bukola-saraki-is-not-fit-to-be-senate-president-apc/ Fri, 10 Aug 2018 07:11:30 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=213074 All Progressives Congress (APC) has said Bukola Saraki is not fit to be Senate President. In a statement signed by its acting publicity secretary, Yekini, Nabena, on Thursday, August 9, 2018, the APC described Saraki as selfish politician. “In every democratic country, the position of the Senate President is one of the highest political offices [...]

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]]> NASS Invasion: 7 Key Takeaways from The Senate President’s Speech at the World Press Conference https://www.theinfostride.com/nass-invasion-7-key-takeaways-from-the-senate-presidents-speech-at-the-world-press-conference/ Wed, 08 Aug 2018 21:46:33 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=212991 Earlier today, the President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki held a press conference to address yesterday’s invasion of the National Assembly by the men of the Department of State Security (DSS). In his address, the Senate President decried the use of security apparatus to perpetrate unlawful activities capable of endangering our democracy. He [...]

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]]> Senator Saraki hails Supreme Court Verdict, says Trial Politically Motivated https://www.theinfostride.com/senator-saraki-hails-supreme-court-verdict-says-trial-politically-motivated/ Fri, 06 Jul 2018 21:06:58 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=210335 Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki has reiterated his confidence in the judicial process and the ability of the Judiciary to do justice to all manner of men and in all circumstances. In a statement personally signed by him after the judgement of the Supreme Court which upheld the earlier decision of the Code of [...]

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]]> Children’s Day: Safety of the Nigerian Children is Non-Negotiable – Saraki https://www.theinfostride.com/childrens-day-safety-of-the-nigerian-children-is-non-negotiable-saraki/ Sun, 27 May 2018 09:45:25 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=207449 Nigeria’s Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki has felicitated with children across the country and stated that their safety was non- negotiable. Saraki, in his goodwill message to commemorate the 2018 Children’s Day, signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Yusuph Olaniyonu, in Abuja, noted that the Children Day gives the country an [...]

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]]> Ibrahim Idris Wants To Implicate Me – Bukola Saraki https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerias-senate-president-dr-abubakar-bukola-saraki/ Thu, 17 May 2018 22:58:24 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=206856 Bukola Saraki has revealed an alleged plot by the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, to implicate him. Saraki described the news as an act of desperation and intimidation capable of undermining the Nigerian democracy. His words: “Last night, my state governor, revealed to me an information at his disposal that a group of suspects [...]

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]]> Codeine Abuse: This is Everybody’s Problem – Senator Saraki https://www.theinfostride.com/codeine-abuse-this-is-everybodys-problem-senator-saraki/ Tue, 01 May 2018 20:41:25 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=206057 Nigerian Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki today commended the BBC Africa, ‘Africa Eye’ documentary ‘Sweet Sweet Codeine’ that details the widespread prevalence of drug and substance abuse in Nigeria. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sanni Onogu, Saraki stated that documentaries like ‘Sweet Sweet Codeine’ are real-life attestations on the need for [...]

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]]> 2019: Senator Saraki Vows to Work for Increased Participation of Women in Politics https://www.theinfostride.com/2019-senator-saraki-vows-to-work-for-increased-participation-of-women-in-politics/ Wed, 11 Apr 2018 19:10:53 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=204644 Nigerian Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki on Wednesday pledged to work with relevant political stakeholders to ensure that a greater number of women are given the opportunity to vie and occupy elective offices during the 2019 general elections. Saraki, according to a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sanni Onogu, in Abuja, gave the [...]

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]]> Recurring Failure of WAEC Exams is a Great Concern – Senate President https://www.theinfostride.com/recurring-failure-of-waec-exams-is-a-great-concern-senate-president/ Thu, 29 Mar 2018 14:31:35 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=203777 Nigeria’s Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, today stated that the recurring failure of Nigerian students in the West African Examination Council (WAEC) exams is of great concern to both himself and his colleagues. Speaking after a Motion on the issue sponsored by Senate Umaru I. Kurfi (Katsina Central), the Senate President said: “One the [...]

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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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]]> Senate President reads Executive Communication from President Buhari https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-president-reads-executive-communication-from-president-buhari/ Thu, 29 Mar 2018 14:22:32 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=203773 President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki on Wednesday, 28th March 2018 read an Executive Communication from President Muhammadu Buhari on the need to establish a promissory note program and a bond issuance to settle Nigeria’s local debts and contractual obligations. The President in his letter stated that the establishment of the promissory note [...]

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]]> Toyin Ojora-Saraki delivers Keynote Address to Commonwealth Africa Summit in London https://www.theinfostride.com/toyin-ojora-saraki-delivers-keynote-address-to-commonwealth-africa-summit-in-london/ Wed, 14 Mar 2018 20:08:35 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=202455 H.E Mrs Toyin Ojora Saraki today, 14th March 2018 delivered a keynote address to the 5th Annual Commonwealth Africa Summit in London, United Kingdom as more than 400 global and African thought leaders converged in London to discuss how Africa’s growing youth population can transform the continent. As the Founder-President of the Wellbeing Foundation Africa [...]

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]]> Senator Saraki accepts Charlyboy’s Apology over Ill-conceived Statements https://www.theinfostride.com/senator-saraki-accepts-charlyboys-apology-over-ill-conceived-statements/ Wed, 14 Mar 2018 00:15:25 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=202227 Nigeria’s Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, on Sunday evening, accepted the apology of Nigerian singer/songwriter, Charles Chukwuemeka Oputa aka “Charlyboy”, who erroneously stated that an image of the Senate President’s 2012 visit to Ogoniland, was a picture of the Senate President after being chased by youths in Kwara. After a series of Twitter users, [...]

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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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]]> Dapchi Girls: Mrs Saraki calls for Citizen Engagement, Increased Vigilance to combat Forced Abductions https://www.theinfostride.com/dapchi-girls-mrs-saraki-calls-for-citizen-engagement-increased-vigilance-to-combat-forced-abductions/ Fri, 02 Mar 2018 15:22:16 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=201206 The Wife of the Senate President and Chair, Forum of Senators’ Wives, Her Excellency, Mrs. Toyin Saraki has emphasized the need for Nigerians to be more vigilant and mindful of activities happening around their communities. “Nigerians never expected that another abduction could happen again in the country, given the lessons learnt with the Chibok girls.” [...]

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]]> Saraki challenges Other States to emulate Kwara over Ex-Governor’s Pensions https://www.theinfostride.com/saraki-challenges-other-states-to-emulate-kwara-over-ex-governors-pensions/ Wed, 28 Feb 2018 19:37:44 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=201016 The Senate President of Nigeria, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, on Wednesday, called on other State House of Assemblies to take a cue from Kwara State and pass their own versions of Kwara State’s Bill to Suspend the Payment of Pension to Former Governors and Deputy Governors who Have Held Public Office in the State. Saraki, [...]

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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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]]> Senator Saraki mourns Death of 21 Bauchi Students, 3 Teachers, Driver https://www.theinfostride.com/senator-saraki-mourns-death-of-21-bauchi-students-3-teachers-driver/ Sat, 17 Feb 2018 21:16:58 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=199881 Nigeria’s Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki has expressed deep grief over the untimely death of 21 students of Government Secondary School Misau, Bauchi State. The accident also claimed three teachers and a driver. The students and their teachers were on excursion to Kano when they got involved in the crash near Gaya village in [...]

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