Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Yakubu Dogara, on Tuesday accepted his constituents request to re-contest for the Bogoro/Dass/Tafawa Balewa Federal Constituency of Bauchi State even as he was silent on which party’s platform he would contest the 2019 general elections. Addressing hundreds of his constituents who thronged his Abuja home, the Speaker said […]
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara on Friday denied claims that he had endorsed some aspirants to vie for elective offices in the 2019 general elections. Dogara, while reacting to recent claims that he had endorsed some aspirants seeking elective offices in his constituency, described such rumours as “untrue and very wicked”. […]
…Govs seek unity as IBB warns politicians against unguided utterances As Nigeria joins the rest of the Muslim world to celebrate Eid-el-Kabir, President Muhammadu Buhari, Senate President, Bukola Saraki, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Yakubu Dogara, state governors and other prominent Nigerians have urged Nigerians to rise above personal, group, sectarian and other […]
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Yakubu Dogara was on Tuesday absent as the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Working Committee (NWC) met with the caucus of the National Assembly members to discuss issues rocking the Red Chambers. The development came just as Majority Leader in the House of Representatives, Hon Femi Gbajabiamila, […]
A leading member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has revealed to Daily Times of Nigeria the offers his party has made to Senate President Bukola Saraki, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara and Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal. Other top government functioneris and party stalwalts from across devides that were made offers […]
The Senate President, Bukola Saraki and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara are currently meeting with the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Mahmood Yakubu in Abuja. The meeting with the NASS leadership is to discuss the funding of the 2019 general elections and the electoral act amendment bill. The Senate […]
…Reps disagree with automatic ticket The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Yakubu Dogara, and his Deputy, Hon Yusuf Suleiman Lasun, were conspicuously absent at the meeting on Thursday between the National Leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC), led by the National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole, and party members of the House of Representatives […]
The former Chairman of the new Peoples Democratic Party (nPDP), Alhaji Abubakar Kawu Baraje has expressed surprise and shock at the desperation of the All Progressives Congress ( APC) to woo the Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki, the Speaker of the House of Representatives , Yakubu Dogara and other aggrieved members of the party. He […]
…To provide level playing ground for defectors to vie for party’s presidential ticket …Reserves specific positions for them should they fail to get tickets A leading member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has revealed to The Daily Times the offers his party has made to Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, Speaker of the House […]
House of Representatives Speaker, Yakubu Dogara on Wednesday, declared that the drive for foreign investment will be boosted if the country domesticates international conventions and statues on the environment and human rights. Speaking at a public hearing held by the House Committee on Treaties, Protocols and Agreements on two bills pertaining to the domestication of […]
A socio- political organization, ‘North East Youth Progressive Forum’ has faulted the protest staged by some youths and women in Bauchi State on Monday against the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Yakubu Dogara. In a statement made available to journalists on Tuesday by its Chairman, Comrade Aliyu Ladan and Secretary, Mr Bulus Gambo, […]
House of Representatives Speaker, Yakubu Dogara, on Thursday, charged the All Progressives Congress (APC), national leadership led by Adams Oshiomhole to enthrone justice and equity in the party in order to silence dissenting voices and opposition. He spoke at a meeting between the House caucus and members of the newly elected national working committee of […]
The Speaker of House of Representatives, Mr. Yakubu Dogara, has urged the media to guard against being used to spread hate speech. Dogara made the call at the inauguration of House of Representatives Press Corps Executive on Thursday in Abuja. He said that the country was largely in crisis already, and appealed to the Fourth […]
…Senate considers constitution amendment for State Police Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Yakubu Dogara, has said that history will be harsh on the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration if it failed to stop the mass killings of innocent Nigerians by suspected herdsmen. Dogara said this on Tuesday at plenary while welcoming members back from […]
Bauchi state indigenes have been called upon to support the aspiration of the speaker of the House Representatives, Yakubu Dogara ahead 2019 general elections. The call was made yesterday by a group, North East Youth Progressive Forum Bauchi via a press release made available to journalists in Bauchi. The chairman of the group, Comrade Aliyu […]
…Says democracy has no place for tribalists Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Yakubu Dogara, has called for more inclusion of stakeholders in governance, saying this is the most effective way to bring development to Nigeria. The speaker said this while commissioning a multi-billion naira dual carriageway and fly over in Rivers State on […]
A member representing Lere/Bula in the Bauchi state House of Assembly and the Senatorial aspirant of Bauchi south senatorial district, honourable Muhammad Aminu Tukur, has described Speaker House of Representatives, Honourable Yakubu Dogara, as the most humble leader whose kindness and assistance has no boundary across the country. Tukur stated this on Monday while donating […]
Hon. Mohammed Aminu Tukur is the member representing Lere/Bula constituency in the Bauchi State House of Assembly and a senatorial aspirant for Bauchi South Senatorial District and a political ally of the Speaker, House of Representatives, Rt Hon Yakubu Dogara. He speaks in an interview with journalists in Bauchi on the resignation of the deputy […]
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Honourable Yakubu Dogara, has charged the newly appointed Chief Commissioner of Public Complaints Commission (PCC ), Honourable Chile Igbawua, and other commissioners to ensure that acts of injustice and oppression against any citizen of Nigeria are prevented. Dogara urged them to uphold the objective of the authors of the […]
The Senator representing Kogi West at the National Assembly Senator Dino Melaye has sent a “Thank You Message” to Nigerians for the massive support and solidarity extended to him while he was being persecuted by the Nigerian Police. He also thanked the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, […]