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Abbas Elected Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu Emerges Deputy Speaker

Tajudeen Abbas, a member of the House of Representatives from Zaria Federal Constituency in Kaduna State, has secured the position of Speaker of the House, known as the Green Chamber.…

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APC nominates Akpabio and Tajudeen for Senate President and Speaker; APC Representatives Reject Tinubu’s Zoning, Plot Upset in Speakership Battle | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

APC nominates Akpabio and Tajudeen for Senate President and Speaker APC Representatives Reject Tinubu's Zoning, Plot Upset in Speakership Battle Atiku's Aide Faces Backlash for 'Disgraceful' Video Showing Lawyer Opening…

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Nigeria at 57: We must blend our differences to achieve our dreams – Dogara

As Nigeria's 57th Independence anniversary is here, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, in a statement signed by his Special Adviser (Media and Public Affairs), Turaki Hassan, urged…

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Trump’s deal with Democrats strengthens Ryan’s grip as speaker

With President Donald Trump's deal with Democrats last week casting some aspersions on Trump’s trust of his should-be Republican comrades, the development has opened another rift within the GOP Conference…

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How Edo Assembly speaker was impeached by 19 lawmakers

More details have emerged into the impeachment of the former speaker of Edo State, Dr. Justin Okonoboh. His impeachment notice was reportedly signed by 16, out of the 24-member assembly. Member of…

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Just In: Edo Assembly speaker impeached

Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Justin Okonoboh has been impeached. The speaker was impeached by lawmakers on Monday at an emergency assembly. Honourable Kabiru Ajoto has been elected…

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Just In: Kogi Assembly elects new speaker

The Kogi state House of Assembly has elected a new speaker, after former speaker, Umar Ahmed Imam resigned on Wednesday. Mathew Kolawole , member representing Kaba/Bunu state constituency was elected…

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U.S. House of Rep. to send healthcare bill to Senate in some weeks

by Itunuoluwa Adebo House Speaker Paul Ryan, Friday said the U.S House of Representatives will send its healthcare overhaul plan passed earlier this month to the Senate in a few…

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Just In: Delta Assembly speaker impeached, suspended

by Azeez Adeniyi Delta State House of Assembly Speaker, Monday Igbuya has been impeached on Thursday morning, SaharaReporters reports. His impeachment reportedly took place during a session of the state…

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37,000 Nigerians emigrated to Italy in 2016 – Italian Speaker

The President, Italy's Chamber of Deputies, Laura Boldrini has said 37,000 Nigerians emigrated to Italy in 2016 alone. Boldrini said this during a visit to the Speaker, House of Representatives,…

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[The Legislative Blog]: Never too early for shade! Jibrin has these words for Hon Dogara

Hon Abdulmumin Jibrin has recently reclaimed his position as a full-time critic of the National Assembly, the House of Representatives (which he was a member of until his suspension last…

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Anambra speaker flees with mace to stop impeachment

by Dolapo Adelana The speaker of the Anambra State House of Assembly, Mrs. Rita Maduagwu on Thursday absconded with the mace in other to avert being impeached by members, The Punch reports.…

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Just In: Ondo Assembly gets new speaker

by Dolapo Adelana The Ondo state House of Assembly on Monday elected Bamidele David Oloyelogun as its new speaker, according to Sahara Reporters. The lawmaker representing Ifedore Constituency on polled nine votes…

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Katsina House of Assembly speaker impeached

by Dolapo Adelana The Katsina State House of Assembly on Wednesday impeached its Speaker Aliyu Sabiu Muduru. Muduru received a vote of no confidence from twenty-three out of thirty-four members.…

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Removal of Ondo Speaker is unconstitutional – Mimiko

Ondo State Governor, Olusegun Mimiko has described the removal of the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Jumoke Akindele as unconstitutional. Mimiko said this while speaking with State House…

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Police seal Ondo Assembly over leadership crisis

The Police in Ondo on Monday sealed the state House of Assembly complex over the leadership crisis. Fourteen lawmakers had on Friday suspended the Speaker of the House, Jumoke Akindele…

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Ondo Assembly crisis: Police grill paymaster, lawmakers

The Police during the weekend grilled some members of the Ondo State Assembly, including the paymaster and the clerk over the suspension of embattled Speaker Jumoke Akindele and other principal…

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“I’m still Ondo Assembly Speaker” – Suspended speaker

The embattled Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Mrs. Jumoke Akindele has said she remains the speaker, 24 hours after she was removed. Akindele was on Friday replaced…

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Ondo Assembly impeach Speaker, deputy

Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Princess Jumoke Akindele, was impeached by lawmakers on Friday. Akindele is a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Deputy Speaker, Fatai…

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[The Legislative Blog]: Hon Dogara’s statement denying a relationship with James Ibori is not enough

A video surfaced on the internet yesterday where Senator Peter Nwaoboshi revealed that even while former Delta state governor, James Ibori was in prison in the United Kingdom, he extended…

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Where is former House Speaker Dimeji Bankole?

Dimeji Sabur Bankole, the star boy of 2007. Ceremoniously taking over from Patricia Etteh as the 9th Speaker of the House of Representatives in November 2007. He was and he…

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Bobrisky speaks at social media seminar (PHOTOS)

Despite the public outcry that welcomed Bobrisky's inclusion as one of the speaker at a seminar on new media, the skin whitening entrepreneur and cross-dresser is currently speaking at the…

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Opinion: Joe Chinakwe – is the Nigerian police really your friend?

By Ehi Ekhator I have frequently been befuddled while attempting to address whether Nigerian police is a companion or a foe. Section 214 of the 1999 constitution establish Nigerian Police…

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Budget Padding Tracker: 5 reasons to believe Jibrin isn’t joking around

By Tolu Omoyeni Hon. Abdulmumin Jibrin needs no introduction. The rather patient man has been on the news for over a month and if his current Twitter campaign is anything to go…

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#BudgetPaddingTracker: Jibrin apologizes to APC for supporting Dogara’s emergence as Speaker

The former Chairman of the House of Representatives committee on Appropriations, Abdulmumin Jibrin on Monday apologized to the All Progressives Congress, APC for supporting the emergence of Yakubu Dogara as…

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BudgetPaddingTracker: Jibrin has 207 tweets for you and YNaija will be on it

‎Former Appropriation Committee chairman, Abdulmumin Jibrin is back in his tweeting element‎ has he has promised to engage us this Monday morning with hundreds of tweets. Yes, the All Progressives…

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Budget-Padding Tracker: Dogara as Speaker is dangerous, potentially disastrous – Jibrin

Embattled former Chairman of the House Committee on Appropriation, Abdulmummin Jibrin, on Sunday said that keeping Yakubu Dogara as the Speaker of the House of Representative is potentially dangerous. This…

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‘So long as we continue to respect corrupt people, I cry for Nigeria’ – Jibrin

Embattled former chairman of the House Committee on Appropriation, Abdulmummin Jibrin, on Thursday, said that the Nigerians have a culture of respecting corrupt people, saying that Nigeria will relapse if…

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‘It doesn’t even make sense’ | Dogara has the perfect excuse for budget padding allegations

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, on Thursday explained why he or any member of the House of Representatives cannot be investigated or prosecuted for 'budget padding.' Speaking…

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Budget-Padding Tracker: Dogara in desperate search for support

As the budget accusation rocking the House of Representatives continues to heighten, Speaker of the House, Yakubu Dogara, is on a desperate search for an additional 28 members to help…

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