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Saraki’s false asset declaration trial must start immediately – CCT

The Code of Conduct Tribunal on Tuesday, rejected the application for an adjournment by the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki. The court ordered that Saraki’s trial on 13 counts of false and anticipatory asset declaration, should commence immediately. After listening to arguments from Saraki’s counsel- Paul Usoro and the government’s lawyer, Rotimi Jacobs, Chairman of... Read More

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Saraki makes one more attempt to halt CCT trial

Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, on Monday, asked the Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal to order stay proceedings of his false assets declaration trial. Saraki is being tried on charges of false and anticipatory asset declaration before the Code of Conduct Tribunal. Chairman of the CCT, Danladi Umar, had fixed April 5, for... Read More

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#PanamaPapers: ‘I’m not required to declare assets owned by my wife’s family’ – Saraki

Senate President Bukola Saraki has said the Nigerian law does not mandate him to declare the assets of his wife’s family. The Senate President on Monday, reacted to reports that he failed to declare four assets listed in a massive leak of documents showing how a Panama-based law firm, Mossack Fonseca helped prominent global figures... Read More

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Opinion: CCT and the Saraki, Tinubu connection

The on-going trial of Senate President Bukola Saraki at the Code of Conduct Tribunal is not without political orchestration of some bigwigs within the political terrain in the country. Little wonder how the number three citizen in the country could be facing trial without show of solidarity from the leadership of his party. It is... Read More

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Opinion: The pull-down syndrome of Kwara political elites and their perpetual hipocrisy

It is only in Kwara state one finds it difficult to differentiate between the educated class and illiterates because the discerning minds allow their selfish interests to reign while objectivity suffers. The so called Kwara elites, with higher academic certificates and political prowess, out of their political desperation, always tend to either incite the public... Read More

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

How Saraki ‘looted’ Kwara state treasury in 8 years

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB), on Friday, gave details of how embattled Senate President Bukola Saraki looted funds from Kwara State while he served as governor of the state from 2003 to 2011. Saraki, who is currently being prosecuted by the CCB for false declaration of... Read More

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

Saraki’s CCT trial adjourned yet again

The false assets declaration trial of Senate President, Bukola Saraki at the Code of Conduct Tribunal, has been adjourned to March 24. At the resumed hearing of Saraki’s motion to quash the charges against him, his lawyer, Kanu Agabi (SAN), stated that the tribunal lacked jurisdiction to entertain the charges arguing that the Attorney-General of... Read More

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BREAKING: ‘Discharge Saraki like you did Tinubu’ | Lawyer tells Conduct Tribunal

Kanu Agabi, the Lead lawyer in the assets declaration trial of Senate President, Bukola Saraki has demanded that his client should be discharged and acquitted by the Code of Conduct Tribunal- in the same vein as Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The lawyer, during the hearing of the case on Friday,... Read More

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‘We shall win, there are 80 of us’ | Saraki’s lawyer boasts as CCT trial begins

The false assets declaration trial of Senate President, Bukola Saraki, at the Code of Conduct Tribunal has commenced. Saraki, in usual fashion, came to court with an army of lawyers- numbering 80. The lawyers are attempting to stop the trial of the Senate President, who is facing a 13 count charge of false asset declaration.... Read More

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‘We’re not funding Saraki’s CCT trial’ – Gov Ahmed

Kwara State Governor, Abdulfatah Ahmed has refuted claims that the delay in payment of salaries of workers is due to the state government’s support for the Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki in his ongoing trial at the Code Of Conduct Tribunal. The governor disclosed this on Monday, in a statement issued on his social... Read More

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

Saraki’s CCT trial pushed forward

The Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) and lawyers of Senate President Bukola Saraki have agreed to adjourn his trial to March 18. Both parties agreed to begin arguement on whether the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) has the authority to try Saraki on the charges of false declaration of assets while he served as Kwara... Read More

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Opinion: Bukola Saraki, the one-man wrecking crew, goes to court at last

Finally, after unprecedented delays, orchestrated postponements, and induced adjournments, Bukola Mesujamba Saraki goes to court today. His appearance at the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) today renews hope to Nigerians because the suspense has been killing them. The Nigerian people can now respond to his court appearance with collective sigh. It has been a good... Read More

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Jonathan should be prosecuted over arms deal scandal – Ali Ndume

Senate Majority Leader, Senator Ali Ndume, on Thursday, called for the prosecution of former President Goodluck Jonathan if he’s found to have taken part in the $2.1 billion Dasukigate arms deal scandal. Ndume, who stated this while speaking with newsmen in Abuja, questioned why people were making a big deal out of the Code of... Read More

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Saraki uncovers plans to ‘blackmail’ him

Senate President, Bukola Saraki has revealed that attempts are being made by the forces behind his trial at the Code of Conduct Tribunal to distort the case as well as blackmail prominent players and groups involved directly and indirectly in the trial. This was made known to the public in a statement signed by the... Read More

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David Mark sworn in as Senator amidst applause (PHOTOS)

Former Senate president, David Mark, was on Wednesday, sworn in as a senator representing Benue South constituency, for a record sixth time. In an uncommon show of respect and solidarity, the Senate gave Mark a standing ovation as he walked into the Senate chamber. He was inaugurated at exactly 11:00am by Senate president, Bukola Saraki after... Read More

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February 27, 2016

‘I only changed one malfunctioning vehicle’ | Saraki denies splurging N330m on cars

Senate President, Bukola Saraki has denied a report that inferred that he recently purchased vehicles worth N330m. Reacting to the report by Premium Times, Saraki said only his official vehicle, a Mercedes Benz was changed while stressing that the other vehicle in his convoy was inherited from the former Senate President, David Mark. The Senate President... Read More

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February 26, 2016

YNaija Exclusive: ‘Why I won’t resign as Senate President’ – Saraki

Senate President, Bukola Saraki has vowed not to resign from his position, in spite of the growing calls and increasing pressure for him to step down. As a result of the resumption of his trial at Code of Code of Conduct Tribunal, the calls for his resignation has surfaced yet again, but the Senate President... Read More

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February 26, 2016

Opinion: A senate swaddled in an echo chamber of its own foolishness

A hard truth about being a Nigerian senator is that there is almost never a time to declare good news. Nigerian senators always inevitably collide with a fresh tragedy. That’s what happened to Senator Kabir Marafa (APC, Zamfara Central). The senate about a week ago had announced the suspension of Senator Kabir Marafa spokesperson for... Read More

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February 24, 2016

Saraki, Tinubu, Osinbajo, Atiku in closed-door meeting at Aso Villa

Several chieftains of the ruling party, the All Progressives Congress are presently in a private meeting with the Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo. Punch Newspapers reports that the meeting, which commenced at about 11am, is taking place inside one of the conference rooms of the Vice President’s Office in the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The APC... Read More

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February 22, 2016

‘Nobody can suspend me from the Senate’ – Marafa boasts

The Senator representing Zamfara central, Kabiru Marafa has boasted that the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, cannot suspend him from the upper chamber of the National Assembly. Saraki had on Tuesday, referred Marafa, who is the spokesperson of the Senate Unity Forum, to the Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions. This was subsequent to the point of... Read More

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February 21, 2016

Saraki is blackmailing Buhari with 2016 budget – Senator Marafa

Spokesperson of the Senate Unity Forum, Senator Kabir Marafa, has demanded that Senate President, Bukola Saraki, be suspended for blackmailing the presidency with the 2016 Appropriation Bill. Marafa alleged that Saraki was behind the condemnation of the budget simply because of his ongoing trial at the Code of Conduct Tribunal. It would be recalled that... Read More

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February 19, 2016

Opinion: Saraki’s leadership of the 8th Senate… so far, so good

Democracy is seen as one of the ultimate ideals that modern civilisations strive to create and preserve. The word democracy literally means rule by the people, taken from the Greek terms, demos (meaning ―people), and kratos (meaning ―rule). It is a political concept and form of government, where all people are supposed to have equal... Read More

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February 18, 2016

Ooni of Ife visits Senate President, Bukola Saraki (PHOTOS)

Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi on Wednesday, paid a courtesy visit to the Senate President Bukola Saraki- in Abuja. Saraki, who shared photos of their meeting on his social media account, also said the Ooni of Ife presented him with a ‘Made in Nigeria’ gift. The Senate President wrote: “Great pleasure receiving the Vibrant... Read More

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February 16, 2016

Saraki’s CCT trial to cause division as Senate resumes plenary [DETAILS]

There were several meetings of various caucuses of the Nigerian Senate on Monday, in relation to the impending resumption of the trial of Senate President, Bukola Saraki at the Code of Conduct Tribunal. The Code of Conduct Bureau had charged Saraki on 14 counts of false declaration of assets during his tenure as Kwara state... Read More

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February 15, 2016

Ben Bruce acquires Innoson SUV, Saraki test drives Made-in-Nigeria vehicles (PHOTOS)

Senator representing Bayelsa East constituency, Ben Murray Bruce has acquired a Sports Utility Vehicle and a Sedan from indigenous automobile makers, Innoson Motors Vehicle. Chairman of IVM, Innoson Chukwuma, on Monday, personally delivered the vehicles to Senator Murray-Bruce, who said he would use them as his official cars. The Senator said he has also ordered... Read More

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February 14, 2016

CCT trial: Saraki approaches Tinubu, Buhari for soft landing

The President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki is reported to have reached out to President Muhammadu Buhari and the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu, regarding the judgment of the Supreme Court on his trial at the Code of Conduct Tribunal. The apex court in the country had recently ruled that Saraki’s... Read More

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February 10, 2016

Saraki will resign as Senate President… only on this condition – Ali Ndume

Nukola Saraki will not resign as Senate President in spite of his ongoing assets declaration trial at the Code of Conduct Tribunal. Senate Leader, Ali Ndume, said such an occurrence would only take place if and when Saraki is found guilty by the Conduct Tribunal. Senator Ndume made the disclosure on Tuesday, while adressing journalists... Read More

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

February 9, 2016

Bayo Oluwasanmi: Hello Saraki: ‘Can you hear me now? Why are you still hanging on to the Presidency of the Senate?’

“In conclusion, I find no merit in the appeal which is accordingly dismissed.” – Justice Walter Onnoghen of the Supreme Court. “He expresses disappointment over the judgement of the apex court in the country on the six grounds of appeal.” – Yusuph Olaniyonu, spokesman for Bukola Mesujamba Saraki Our Constitution guarrantees the right to equality... Read More

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

February 7, 2016

Clamour for Saraki’s impeachment resumes as assets declaration trial beckons

The senators of the ‘Senate Unity Forum, have resumed moves to unseat Bukola Saraki as Nigeria’s Senate President. Following the prospective resumption of his trial at the Code of Conduct Tribunal, the calls for his resignation and clamour for his impeachment have yet again, resurfaced. The Supreme Court had on Friday, ruled that Saraki’s trial... Read More

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February 4, 2016

Saraki inspects Aba-made military fatigues (PHOTOS)

Senate President, Bukola Saraki, on Thursday, inspected locally-made military fatigues at the National Assembly. The Senator representing Abia-South Senatorial District of Abia State, Enyinnaya Abaribe, presented the kits which were made in Aba, to the Senate President. See photos below.

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