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BREAKING: Saraki reads Buhari’s letters on Magu’s renomination, SGF
Senate President Bukola Saraki on the floor of the Senate on Tuesday read a letter from President Muhammadu Buhari requesting the confirmation of Ibrahim Magu as the Chairman of the…
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Opinion: Between SGF Babachir Lawal and National Assembly, a miscarriage of justice?
by Egbo Mon-Charles At this stage of our socio-political development especially given past experiences, it is the height of disservice de-marketing Nigeria under the cloak of championing a cause; more so,…
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AGF Malami confirms submission of report on Magu, Lawal to Buhari
The Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami on Wednesday said he has submitted his report on the probe of two top government officials. The officials probed on the order of…
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AGF concludes investigations into Lawal, Magu’s corruption allegations
The report of the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami on corruption allegations against the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal and acting Chairman…
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‘Why Buhari is yet to act on Lawal, Magu’
The cases against the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Engr. Babachir Lawal and the Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission( EFCC), Mr. Ibrahim Magu is one…
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Group drags Buhari to court over Lawal, Magu corruption allegations
The Save Nigeria Group (SNG) has sued President Muhammadu Buhari, accusing him of waging “a lopsided” anti-corruption war. The group is urging the Federal High Court in Abuja to compel…
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[The Presidential Blog] The road finally looks paved for Babachir Lawal’s exit
BabaThe country has been clamouring for the removal of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation for several months now. The calls became heightened in the days following the…
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AGF queries Babachir Lawal over North East contract fraud
The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami has sent a query to the Secretary to Government of the Federation (SGF), David Babachir Lawal over…
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Buhari, Saraki hold closed-door meeting
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday met behind closed doors with Senate President, Bukola Saraki, at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, The Punch reports. The meeting, which lasted for 30 minutes followed the…
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We did not reject Magu’s nomination – Senate leader
The Senate Leader, Ali Ndume, says the nomination of Mr. Ibrahim Magu as the chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) was not rejected. Ndume, who spoke on…
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Buhari orders probe on SGF, others over alleged corruption
President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday ordered the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN) to probe all top officials in his government who have been…
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Who is Babachir Lawal?
Babachir Lawal is the SGF! Or at least, that's the popular way to describe him in a chat with friends who are passionate about Nigerian politics. Up until the PINE…
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“The senate is talking balderdash” and “that is essential Buhari for you” | Our top 10 quotes from the past week
It was first MMM and then it was the Senate calling for the suspension and prosecution of the Secretary to the State Government, Babachir Lawal, who was then forced respond…
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#Zahmed2016, Magu must go, SGF Babachir Lawal | All the winners and losers from the past week
All from Nigeria's political sphere (strangely), here are all the winners and losers from the past week. WINNERS The Buhari family: First with the most publicised wedding in 2016, between…
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‘How SGF got N200m kickback from contracts’
A company owned by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, Rholavision Engineering Ltd allegedly got N200m bribe from a contract he awarded for the clearing…
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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today
These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. 1. Nigerians are watching for how Buhari responds to allegation against SGF, Lawal – Saraki President of the Senate, Bukola…
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Buhari will take action on SGF after investigation – Presidency
The Presidency on Thursday said President Muhammadu Buhari would investigate the allegation levelled against Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, The Punch reports. The Special Adviser to the…
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The YNaija Tracklist: The DSS report that stopped Magu’s EFCC confirmation | FG not responsible for economic challenges – El-Rufai | More stories
From the papers this morning - a Tracklist. This is the DSS report that stopped Magu's EFCC confirmation - YNaija FG not responsible for economic challenges - Udoma, El-Rufai -…
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Nigerians are watching for how Buhari responds to allegation against SGF, Lawal – Saraki
President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki says the issue of corruption levelled against Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal is a test to the corruption fight of President…
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YNaija Analysis: The arrogance of the SGF is another problem
We brought you news that the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, has been indicted over the mismanagement of IDP funds. It was revealed by the senate…
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The Explainer: Understanding why SGF Babachir Lawal must go
by Roqeebah Olaoniye The most talked about person in the land today is easily Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr. Babachir Lawal. With the recommendation of some…
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Today’s Noisemakers: Babachir Lawal, Omoni Oboli, Garba Shehu and others
Every day on the Nigerian internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social matters,…
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The YNaija Cover this evening – the 15th of December
Read the full stories and analyses here now.
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The Thread: Buhari has taken sides with his men accused of corruption – Aisha Yesufu
One of the conveners of the Bring Back Our Girls Group (BBOG), Aisha Yesufu on Thursday accused President Muhammadu Buhari of taking sides with some of his appointees alleged to…
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YNaija Says: It will be a shame, Pres. Buhari, if your SGF does not resign
At the senate plenary on the 14th of December, the Senate made a startling revelation - that an official within the President’s government was siphoning money meant for the IDPs…
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“I won’t resign…Senate is talking balderdash” – SGF Lawal
Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal has said the Senate's recommendation that he should resign was a plot to 'bring him down'. The Senate had asked Lawal…
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BREAKING: Senate wants SGF prosecuted over North East contracts fraud
Some senators on Wednesday demanded the prosecution of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal. Lawal allegedly owns one of the companies awarded contracts in the rehabilitation…
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The Thread: Is this how people steal from internally displaced persons (IDPs)?
We have our priorities mixed up and bent backwards in Nigeria, which is why the whole talk about fighting corruption is nothing short of ludicrous. 97 million naira to renovate…
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‘I am a proud member of the presidency cabal’ – SGF
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation Babachir Lawal, says he has “no apologies” for being part of those who have the ears of President Muhammadu Buhari. He said…
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Opinion: The myth of Buhari’s anti-corruption crusade
by Jude Feranmi. As long as corrupt people are being bundled into jail and made to face the law and serve their punishment, it doesn’t matter if they are from…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy