Nigeria's Ruling Party Mocks Saraki Over Failed Presidential Bid
The All Progressives Congress has mocked Senate President Bukola Saraki over his loss at the presidential primaries of the Peoples Democratic Party. Saraki contested the party's presidential ticket but came third with 317 votes, behind Aminu Tambuwal with 693 votes and Atiku Abubakar's 1532 votes. The ruling party has also resumed calls for Saraki to resign as senate president.
Bukola Saraki.
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Nigeria:
Ruling Party Mocks Saraki Over Crashed Presidential Run
Vanguard, 9 October 2018
The All Progressives Congress has taunted Senate President Bukola Saraki over his dismal run for the presidency of Nigeria at the Port Harcourt convention of the Peoples Democratic… Read more »
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Nigeria:
After 10 Weeks Recess, Senate Resumes With Closed-Door Session
Premium Times, 9 October 2018
The Nigerian Senate on Tuesday resumed plenary after recess its recess which lasted over two months. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Anxiety Over Fate of Saraki, Dogara As NASS Resumes
Vanguard, 9 October 2018
Seventy-five days after, members of the National Assembly will resume today from their annual recess. Read more »
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Nigeria:
As Senate Resumes, Plot to Remove Saraki, INEC Budget, Others Take Centre Stage
Premium Times, 9 October 2018
What seems like the longest annual recess of the National Assembly is expected to be over Tuesday. Read more »
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