Tag: Saraki

Where is the ‘mother of all protests’ Dino Melaye promised in 7 days?

From his stand against the removal of subsidy in 2012, his famous fist fight at the House of Representatives in 2014 which left his clothes in shreds to his unflinching…

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Nigerian Twitter blasts government over 9-page 2016 budget

The Presidency signed the 2016 budget into law on May 6, 2016 in the presence of the embattled Senate President, Bukola Saraki; Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara;…

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Saraki did not declare his London house and N375m- EFCC witness

As the trial of Senate President Bukola Saraki continued at the Code of Conduct Tribunal on Tuesday, May 18, the first prosecution witness, Micheal Wetkas revealed how the accused acquired…

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Umar Danladi says he was ‘under serious influence’ during Bola Tinubu’s trial

The chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), Danladi Umar, on Tuesday, admitted that he was "under serious influence" during the false asset trial of former governor of Lagos…

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Finally, Senate withdraws anti-social media bill

After months of promises, the Nigerian senate has finally withdrawn the anti-social media bill sponsored by Senator Bala Ibn Na’Allah. The decision to withdraw the bill came on the heels…

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Dino Melaye gives President Buhari 7 days to reverse fuel price hike or else…

Senator representing Kogi West Senatorial District, Dino Melaye has petitioned the National Chairman of his party, the All Progressives Congress, APC, Odigie Oyegun to prevail on the government to reverse…

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Bukola Saraki at the Code of Conduct Tribunal | YNaija.com

Saraki’s CCT trial will not hold until…

Presiding judge of the Code of Conduct Tribunal, Danladi Umar has postponed the trial of Senate President Olubukola Saraki to May 17 to enable the defence lawyers cross-examine the first…

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YNaija Opinion: These are the 3 dimensions to Buhari’s war on corruption and Saraki

Pandora's box is an artifact in Greek mythology, taken from the myth of Pandora's creation in Hesiod's Works and Days. The "box" was actually a large jar given to Pandora…

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What is Senator Dino Melaye selling – dreams or peanuts?

A senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Dino Melaye - known for his boisterous and raucous character in and out of the National Assembly as well as his famous…

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Again, Dino Melaye declares unwavering support for Saraki

Ostentatious Senator Dino Melaye, on Saturday, declared his undying support for embattled Senate President Bukola Saraki, again. Melaye, who represents Kogi-West Senatorial district, had said that the false asset declaration…

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YNaija Says: It’s time for integrity-challenged Danladi Umar to withdraw from Saraki’s trial

It wouldn't be far fetched to assert that the Nigerian judiciary has suffered an integrity crisis with the way the trial of Senate President Bukola Saraki at the Code of…

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The moment President Buhari signed the controversial 2016 budget (PHOTOS)

After months of a seemingly endless back and forth between the National Assembly and Presidency, the Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari, on Friday, signed the 2016 Appropriation Bill into law. The budget…

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#OccupyNASS declared a ‘resounding success’… but what was achieved?

The Citizens United for Peace and Stability has called off the OccupyNASS protest after the convener, Bunmi Awoyemi declared that a 'resounding success' was recorded from the 3-day protest. The…

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Saraki’s CCT trial: Here’s what transpired today

The trial of Senate President Bukola Saraki at the Code of Conduct Tribunal is set to take a new dimension as the charges brought against him have been increased to…

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Justice Danladi Umar to Saraki: ‘I have not been charged to any court’

The Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal, Danladi Umar, on Thursday, turned down an application to disqualify himself as judge in the false asset declaration trial of Senate President,…

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20 political parties ask CCT chairman to withdraw from Saraki’s trial

Senate President Bukola Saraki has been advised by the Labour Party and 19 other political parties to pursue the business of clearing his name with all the opportunities availed him…

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‘EFCC is holding a sword of Damocles over Justice Umar’ – Saraki’s lawyer

The Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal, Danladi Umar, again on Wednesday, threatened to throw out Senate President, Bukola Saraki’s lawyer, Ajibola Oluyede (SAN), for being unruly in court.…

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Justice Umar evicts Saraki’s security, lawyer says ‘nobody will assassinate you’

Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal, Umar Danladi, on Wednesday, ordered the security detail of Senate President Bukola Saraki out of the tribunal and warned them to stay out…

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Forgery suit against Saraki, Ekweremadu – Here’s what ensued in court

A lawsuit challenging the election of Bukola Saraki and Ike Ekweremadu as the duly elected President and Deputy President of the Senate has gain been adjourned to June 1, by…

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#OccupyNASS: Protesters call for Saraki’s resignation (PHOTOS)

A coalition of civil societies in Nigeria are currently protesting at the National Assembly, Abuja. The protesters are agitating for the resignation of embattled senate president Bukola Saraki over his…

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Saraki, Ekweremadu, others to meet with Buhari over budget controversy

A lasting solution to the standoff between the National Assembly and the Presidency on the 2016 budget, might soon be found. Senate President, Bukola Saraki, alongside other senators will on…

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‘Even if Saraki resigns, PDP can’t take Senate Presidency’ – APC Senator

The Senator representing Yobe East, Bukar Abba Ibrahim is confident that even if embattled Bukola Saraki resigns his position as Senate President, the opposition, Peoples Democratic Party would still not…

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Opinion: The cost of Dino Melaye’s unwavering loyalty to Saraki

Some hours ago, Senator Dino Melaye wrote that he would be the last person to leave Saraki. He reaffirmed his loyalty. It didn’t matter to Melaye that the kind of…

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‘EFCC must explain why corruption charges against CCT chairman were dropped’

Following the letter made public by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission absolving te chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal, Danladi Umar of the charges of corruption against him,…

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‘I wasn’t attacked by my constituents… I’m not against Buhari’ – Senator

Senator Isah Hammah Misua, on Friday, denied media reports that he was attacked by members of his constituency for his support for embattled Senate President, Bukola Saraki. Misua, who represents…

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Dino Melaye to Saraki: ‘If you have no single supporter, it means I’m dead’

Dino Melaye, Senator representing Kogi West has declared himself as the number one supporter of embattled Senate President, Bukola Saraki. Melaye took to his Facebook page on Friday, to write…

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2 fresh charges hover above Saraki’s head

The charges brought against Senate President Bukola Saraki at the Code of Conduct Tribunal have reportedly - been expanded. The two fresh charges would be in addition to the 13…

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Bukola Saraki at the Code of Conduct Tribunal | YNaija.com

Drama ensues between Saraki’s lawyer and a reluctant EFCC witness at the CCT

Again, on Thursday, the trial of Senate President, Bukola Saraki, at the Code of Conduct Tribunal took a dramatic turn as Saraki's lawyer, Paul Usoro, read out details of the…

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‘I said you should sit down’ | Watch Saraki’s lawyer argue with CCT Chairman

The false asset declaration trial of Senate President Bukola Saraki has been marked by a series of drama, intrigues and controversy. The video below shows a lawyer to the Senate…

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