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Babachir Lawal
March 16, 2023
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IPOB Ranks as the 10th Deadliest Group Worldwide; Amaechi to Rivers People: You’re our Problem Not Wike | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss: IPOB Ranks as the 10th Deadliest Group Worldwide The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), a separatist group that was declared a terrorist organization by the federal government in 2017, has been ranked as the 10th deadliest terror group... Read More
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June 17, 2019
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The Late 5: Suicide bombers kill 30, injure 42, others in Borno; Court rejects EFCC’s documents against Babachir Lawal | Other stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Suicide bombers kill 30, injure 42, others in Borno The Borno State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) on Monday said 30 persons lost their lives while 42 others were injured when three suicide bombers detonated Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in Mandarari community of Konduga Local government area of... Read More
Featured, The News Blog
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February 16, 2019
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EFCC arraigns Babachir Lawal over N544m grass-cutting scandal, Bill Clinton cancels trip to Nigeria ahead of elections and other stories that made the headlines this week

Here are the top stories that drove conversation this week 66 killed in Kaduna on Election Eve The Kaduna state government, Friday evening, disclosed that 66 persons were killed by unknown gunmen in Kajuru local government of Kaduna state, less than twenty four hours to the conduct of the presidential and parliamentary elections. A statement issued... Read More
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February 12, 2019
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The Late 5: EFCC arraigns Babachir Lawal over N544m grass-cutting scandal; SDP expels Jerry Gana, suspends Donald Duke | Other top stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: EFCC arraigns Babachir Lawal over N544m grass-cutting scandal Sacked secretary to the government of the federation (SGF) Babachir Lawal has been remanded in custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Lawal is accused of benefiting illegally from the approval of N544,119,925.36 for the removal of... Read More
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January 31, 2019
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The Big 5: I will concede if I lose in free, fair elections – Atiku; Buhari’s suspension of Onnoghen fair, balanced – Tinubu | Other top stories

Here are the top stories you should be monitoring today: I will concede if I lose free, fair elections – Atiku On the televised town hall show The Candidates and hosted by journalist Kadaria Ahmed on NTA Wednesday night, APC presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar has said that he would concede in the February 16 elections if... Read More
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November 11, 2018
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The Late 5: Atiku returns from Dubai with story of alleged intimidation; ‘Oshiomhole’s refusal to collect $500k bribe from a governor made him a target’ | Other top stories

These are the stories that drove conversation today. Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar returned to Nigeria on Sunday morning from a trip to Dubai. In a tweet, Atiku said he was subjected to an intimidating search by security agents. The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Audu Ogbeh, on Sunday... Read More
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June 16, 2018
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The Late 5: Sacked SGF says relationship with Buhari still intact, Ekiti Traditional rulers rejects soldiers for elections and other stories

Here are the stories that drove the conversation today: A former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr Babachir Lawal, says his sack by President Muhammadu Buhari has not affected their relationship. Lawal who stated this in an interview on a Channels Television programme,on Friday said he still gets to meet the President... Read More
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May 30, 2018
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The Big 5: FG says no new minimum wage by September, EFCC yet to find evidence against former SGF and other stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: The Federal Government says the payment of a new national minimum wage will not materialize  by the end of September as envisaged. Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, disclosed this on Tuesday while speaking with journalists in Abuja, pointing out that the September date was just... Read More
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December 18, 2017
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#YNaija2017Review: Evans, Rochas, Maina… See the 10 worst people of the year?

Is there anything redeeming about this lot? Abiola Ajimobi While addressing protesting students of the Oyo state co-owned Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Governor Abiola Ajimobi was caught on video, giving the worst performance of his public service career. In turns, shocking, infuriating and chill-inducing, Ajimobi’s response to an educational emergency situation was a... Read More
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November 22, 2017
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IDPs: Prosecute Babachir, others | UNDP, NHRC tell FG

The National Human Rights Commission and the United Nations Development Programme on Tuesday called for the prosecution of former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal over aalkwged fraud in the IDPs programme. The NHRC and UNDP stated this in a 103-page draft report, titled, ‘North-East Nigeria: Human Rights Assess Report,’ which was released in... Read More
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November 4, 2017
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Farooq Kperogi: Unravelling of the corruption in Buhari’s “anti-corruption” fight

by Farooq Kperogi The latest thunderbolt from the Head of Service of the Federation that President Buhari was actually aware of, and perhaps even countenanced, the reinstatement and promotion of Abdulrahseed Maina against her counsel is probably the final nail in the coffin of the Buhari administration’s rib-tickling pretence to being an “anti-corruption” government. “I... Read More
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November 2, 2017
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Like Oke, you must also invite Babachir Lawal | Afenifere tells EFCC

Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere has questioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for not inviting sacked Secretary to Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal. Background: President Muhammadu Buhari had sacked Lawal after he was indicted of corruption in the Presidential programme for the Northeast. Former Director General of the National Intelligence Agency, Ayo Oke was... Read More
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October 31, 2017
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[The Activism Blog] Handover Lawal, Oke to EFCC, ICPC, SERAP tells Buhari

After a long wait that spans over eight months, President Muhammadu Buhari finally taken the bull by the horn as he terminated the appointment of his former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Engr. Babachir David Lawal and the former Director General National Intelligence Agency, Ambassador Ayo Oke. Albeit belated, the decision was applauded by... Read More
Counter Culture Blog
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October 31, 2017
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‘Before you begin to celebrate’, Boss Mustapha is Babachir Lawal’s first cousin – Junaid Mohammed

A member of the House of Representatives in the Second Republic, Junaid Muhammed has revealed that the newly appointed Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, is a first cousin to Babachir Lawal. “Before you begin to celebrate the appointment of Boss Mustapha as the new SGF, do you know that he... Read More
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October 31, 2017
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Buhari hands over Babachir, Oke to EFCC, ICPC

The Presidency said the nation’s security agencies were free to go after the sacked Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, and the Director General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Ambassador Ayo Oke. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu disclosed this on Monday. The statement... Read More
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October 30, 2017
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The Late 5: What you need to know about the new SGF, Boss Mustapha, Why Buhari met with Tinubu, and other top stories

Good evening. Here are the top 5 stories that drove conversation today: Today’s biggest story: President Muhammadu Buhari fired the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, who had been on suspension for six-months, and the Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Amb Ayodele Oke. Both were initially suspended — and eventually... Read More
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October 30, 2017
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Nigerians forced Buhari to sack Babachir – Fayose

Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose has described as an afterthought the sacking of the suspended Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, and the Director General, National Intelligence Agency, Ayodele Oke. In a statement by his Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, Lere Olayinka, Fayose said Nigerians’ outcry forced Buhari to sack... Read More
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October 30, 2017
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Impeach Buhari for delaying Babachir’s sack | PDP tells N’Assembly

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has asked the National Assembly to impeach President Muhammadu Buhari over his delay in sacking suspended Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal and Ayo Oke. Buhari had sacked both officials over corruption allegations against them after several months delay. The PDP in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Prince... Read More
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October 30, 2017
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The YNaija Cover this evening – the 30th of October

Follow these links to read our cover stories and analyses on YNaija: Six months after suspension, Buhari sacks Babachir Lawal, Oke [The Church Blog] These are the things you should know about the upcoming Halleluyah Challenge Join me as defendant in Belgore’s N500m fraud case | Diezani tells court
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SERAP
October 30, 2017
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Handover Babachir Lawal, Oke to EFCC | SERAP tells Buhari

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for sacking the suspended Secretary to Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, and the Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency, Ayodele Oke. In a statement by SERAP, deputy director Timothy Adewale on Monday said Buhari should “urgently handover Lawal and Oke to the Economic and Financial... Read More
The News Blog
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October 30, 2017
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Who is Boss Mustapha? | The new Secretary to the Government of the Federation

On Monday, President Muhammadu Buhari sacked Babachir Lawal, the suspended Secretary to the Government of the Federation, appointing Boss Mustapha as his replacement. Until his appointment, Mustapha was the Managing Director/CEO of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA). Mustapha, a practising lawyer was born in Adamawa State. He attended Hong Secondary School, in Hong Adamawa state and... Read More
Thinking Through
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October 30, 2017
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Six months after suspension, Buhari sacks Babachir Lawal, Oke

President Muhammadu Buhari has sacked the suspended Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal and Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Amb Ayodele Oke. Background: Buhari had suspended Lawal over alleged fraud in the North-East contracts. The President also suspended NIA DG, Ayo Oke over claims on $43m found in an apartment in... Read More
The News Blog
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October 28, 2017
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Sack suspended SGF, NHIS, NIA bosses now, APC chieftains tell President Buhari

Chieftains of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in some states have asked President Muhammadu Buhari to sack the suspended Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) Babachir Lawal, the suspended Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), Prof. Usman Yusuf, and the suspended Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Ayo Oke,... Read More
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Buhari
October 9, 2017
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Why have you refused to act on report on Babachir, Ikoyi cash? | Arewa Forum asks Buhari

The Arewa Consultative Forum (AGF) has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to implement the report of the Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo’s on the probe of suspended Director General of National Intelligence Agency, Ambassador Ayo Oke and the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, David Lawal Babachir. Background: Babachir Lawal had been suspended over how his office spent over N12bn... Read More
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Olusegun Adeniyi YNaija
September 28, 2017
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Olusegun Adeniyi: President Buhari has proven his critics right

by Olusegun Adeniyi When on 19th April this year President Muhammadu Buhari ordered the suspension of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr David Babachir Lawal and the Director General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Ambassador Ayo Oke, he instituted a three-man committee headed by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo to investigate... Read More
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August 23, 2017
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Osinbajo submits report of probe of suspended SGF, NIA boss to Buhari

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo Wednesday, submitted the report of the committee that investigated the allegations against the suspended Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal and the Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Ayo Oke, to President Muhammadu Buhari in Abuja. The committee which had the Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar... Read More
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