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February 8, 2017

Just In: FG increases Saraki’s false asset declaration charge

The Federal Government on Wednesday increased the charges brought against Senate President Bukola Saraki by the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB). Saraki is facing trial on a 16-count charge for alleged false asset declaration at the Code of Conduct Tribunal, Abuja. At the resumed hearing on Wednesday a prosecution witness, Samuel Madojemu said investigation into... Read More

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January 17, 2017

Saraki transferred over $3m to foreign accounts as governor – Witness

Nwachukwu Amazu, a staff of GTB on Tuesday said Senate President, Bukola Saraki transfered over $3 million to foreign accounts while he was governor of Kwara State. Amazu is a witness at the ongoing trial of Saraki with the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT). He said Saraki made transactions, including a transfer of over $73,000... Read More

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November 9, 2016

CCT adjourns Saraki’s trial to January 11

The Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) on Tuesday adjourned the trial of Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki for two months. The tribunal chairman, Danladi Umar, fixed January 11, 2017 for the continuation of the asset declaration trial against Saraki. The decision was made after the defence counsel concluded its cross-examination of the prosecution witness, EFCC detective,... Read More

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November 2, 2016

House of Reps begin process to reverse CCB/CCT amendments

The House of Representatives on Tuesday moved to reverse the planned amendment of the Code of Conduct Bereau and Tribunal Act by the Senate. The Senate had concluded process of amending the CCB/Tribunal Act. Majority Leader, Femi Gbajabiamila, on Tuesday called for the reversal of the amendments which he said contradicts the constitution. Gbajabiamila argued that... Read More

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October 30, 2016

Simon Kolawole: The conspiracy to destroy Nigeria

by Simon Kolawole Sometime ago — I don’t know the exact date and time — the Nigerian political elite (some call it “elites”, but I’m more comfortable using the good old “elite”) held a two-day convention at an undisclosed location. After intense discussion, negotiation and feasting, they adopted a two-word vision statement: “Destroy Nigeria”. To... Read More

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October 27, 2016

CCB/CCT: National Assembly reduces president’s powers

The Senate on Thursday transferred the control of the Code of Conduct Bureau from the President to the National Assembly while amending the Code of Conduct and Tribunal Act. The amendment now ensures that the Senate approves members of the Bureau and Tribunal after they have been appointed by the President. The CCT shall now... Read More

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October 5, 2016

CCT dismisses Saraki’s application against its chairman

The Code of Conduct Tribunal on Wednesday once again dismissed an application for the dismissal of its chairman, Danladi Umar filed by Senate President Bukola Saraki. Saraki who is facing a trial on false declaration of assets had said the chairman was biased, calling for his resignation. Saraki, through his counsel had said comments by... Read More

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October 4, 2016

I am being prosecuted because of 2015 Presidential election – Orubebe

Former Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godsday Orubebe has insisted that he is not guilty of charges of false declaration of assets against him. The CCT had on Tuesday declared the former Minister of Niger Delta Affairs‎ guilty of false declaration of asset. But Orubebe has alleged that he was being prosecuted for his outburst... Read More

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‘To fight corruption…the president should not have immunity’ – Dino Melaye

The Senator representing Kogi West constituency, Dino Melaye has blamed the ambition of the Senate President, Bukola Saraki as the reason he is being dragged through turbulent waters by some persons. Dino, who has never failed to utilize any opportunity afforded him to defend Saraki described the many allegations leveled against the Senate President as... Read More

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Saraki using several delay tactics to stall trial – FG

A fresh application by the Senate President, Bukola Saraki asking for the disqualification of the Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal, Danladi Umar from further presiding over his trial for false assets declaration has been countered by the Federal Government. Kanu Agabi, Saraki’s lawyer had on June 13 filed the application accusing Umar of... Read More

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‘Senate is not afraid of anybody’ | 7 things to note from Saraki’s interview

Bukola Saraki is a man that has against many odds remained as the President of the Senate since June 9, 2015 after deftly emerging victorious in the House elections. A year into his time as Senate President, Saraki spoke to The Cable about the legacy of the Senate under him, his trial at the Code of... Read More

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I was only joking about detaining journalists – CCT Chairman

The Chairman of Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), Danladi Umar, on Wednesday, said that he was only joking when he called for the return of decree 2. The CCT boss said this in a statement signed by the Public Relations Officer of the Tribunal, Ibrahim Alhassan. The statement called on the public to regard the... Read More

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Saraki explains difference between ‘corruption’ and ‘administrative misdemeanor’

Senate President Bukola Saraki, on Tuesday, said that the National Assembly will fight to ensure peace in the Niger Delta Region. While speaking with newsmen in Abuja, Saraki said the National Assembly will work towards ensuring lasting peace in the oil rich region. The senate president also differentiated between corruption – of which he is currently... Read More

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CCT Chairman recommends return of Buhari’s oppressive law

The Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal, Justice Danladi Umar, has recommended for the return of Decree No. 2, a military law that unfairly punishes journalists. The CCT chairman said this at the false asset declaration trial of Senate President, Bukola Saraki. “If not that we are under a democratic setting, I would have... Read More

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‘My trial is a distraction’ – Saraki

Following the series of delays and adjournment in his false asset declaration trial, Senate President Bukola Saraki has expressed frustration over the protracted proceedings. In an interview with TheCable, Saraki said his Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) trial is a huge distraction. “It (CCT trial)‎ is a distraction. I want to clear my name as soon as... Read More

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CCT Adjournment: Benefits of being whipped into unlike line

Unlike many others, the decision of the Code of Conduct Tribunal(CCT) to indefinitely postpone the court proceedings seeking to indict Senate President Bukola Sàràkí on a 16 count charge; amongst which is alleged false declaration, of assets, is expected by me. It is those that base their political analysis on theoretical ideas like an independent... Read More

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This is when Saraki’s CCT trial will resume

After being ‘postponed indefinitely‘, the trial of the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, before the Code of Conduct Tribunal in Abuja has been scheduled to resume on June 7. Saraki is being prosecuted by the Federal government on 16 counts, including false and anticipatory asset declaration while serving as Kwara state governor. According to reports,... Read More

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From ‘lack of judges’ to ‘ill health’, Saraki’s appeal delayed again

Yet again, the hearing of Senate President, Bukola Saraki’s appeal at the Federal Court of Appeal against his trial at the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) has been stalled. Why? Saraki’s lawyer, Kanu Agabi (SAN) is suffering from ill health, however, the nature of the sickness is unknown. Hence, the court cannot sit. “In view... Read More

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House of Reps (quietly) amends Code Of Conduct Bureau and Tribunal Act

The House of Representatives, on Wednesday, passed an amendment of the Code of Conduct Bureau and Tribunal Act. A few weeks ago, the Senate was considering the bill, however, this drew the ire of the public who considered the amendment as a way for the upper legislative chamber to manipulate the trial of the Senate... Read More

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Why Saraki’s CCT trial was postponed indefinitely

The trial of Senate President, Bukola Saraki at the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) has been postponed, TheCable reports. Saraki is facing trial at the CCT for alleged false declaration of assets. CCT chairman, Danladi Umar, had on May 25, adjourned Saraki’s trial to June 1 for the continuation of cross-examination of the prosecution witness,... Read More

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Lack of judges postpones Saraki’s fate

Inability to form a quorum by judges, on Tuesday, caused a delay in an appeal filed by President Saraki Bukola. Saraki had instituted a petition at the Court of Appeal, Abuja, questioning whether the Code of Conduct Tribunal had the jurisdiction to try his case. The Presiding Judge, Justice Moor Adumien, told the court the hearing... Read More

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EFCC admits missing some evidence in Saraki’s CCT trial

The trial of the Senate President, Senator Bukola Saraki resumed at the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), today with the first prosecution witness, Michael Wetkas, admitting to the Tribunal that some of the evidence he tendered before the court against the Senate President was incomplete. Saraki is currently facing a 16- count charge of false... Read More

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Kwara state APC chairman and secretary kidnapped

The Chairman of the Kwara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, Ishola Fulani-Balogun, and the Secretary of the party, Bode Adekanye, have been reportedly kidnapped by gun-men while travelling along the Abuja-Lokoja Road. According to The Punch, the duo were returning home after attending the Code of Conduct Tribunal trial of Senate President, Bukola... Read More

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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 a London property worth N375 million in 2010, which he did not declare in his asset declaration form. Saraki is facing a 16 count charge... Read More

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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 state and national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu. Danladi, who stated this during the resumed trial of Senate President Bukola Saraki,... Read More

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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 proscution witness, Micheal Wetkas properly. Saraki is on trial for false declaration of assets in what has been an explosive legal battle. The CCT chairman... Read More

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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 Conduct Tribunal, has been handled thus far. Repeated calls have been made for the chairman of the tribunal, Danladi Umar, to embrace some modicum of... Read More

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Opinion: Saraki is an Angel

Senator Abubakar Bukola Saraki is a man whose people’s oriented initiatives have not only been efficacious to the development of Kwara State but Nigeria at large. His monumental achievements as Governor of Kwara State and a gladiator who stood for truth and better lives of Nigerians in the 7th Senate unarguably resulted his popularity which... Read More

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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 16. The CCB had on April 18 added two charges to the suit against Saraki and has now increased it by an additional charge. The... Read More

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