‘Fresh facts’ discovered in Orubebe’s bribery trial

The trial of the former Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godsday Orubebe, at the Code of Conduct Tribunal, has been pushed forward till January 27, over the discovery of fresh facts by the Federal Government. The FG on Thursday, applied to amend the four-count charge it filed against Orubebe in October. Orubebe is being prosecuted on a... Read More

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amendment, assets declaration, Bribery, CCT, Godsday Orubebe, trial

November 23, 2015

Saraki’s trial at Code of Conduct Tribunal suspended

Responding to an order of the Supreme Court, the Code of Conduct Tribunal has suspended the trial of Senate President, Bukola Saraki. The Supreme Court had ordered the tribunal to suspend further hearing in the matter and ‘tarry awhile’ to enable it hear and determine the substantive appeal brought by Saraki. Hence, pending the determination of Saraki’s appeal at the apex court, the... Read More

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Bukola Saraki, CCT, trial

November 23, 2015

Opinion: How Saraki’s trial revealed the fraudulent collaboration between EFCC and CCT

As a young woman who has been busy with fashion-life and career, politics has never grabbed my attention so overwhelmingly like this until the previous much-talked-about Jonathan government. Most particularly it’s twilight period. What set my mind ablaze was the news about the overflowing corruption that dominated the regime. Since then, I’ve been keen about... Read More

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Bukola Saraki, CCT, EFCC, trial

November 20, 2015

Saraki gives Senate 2 weeks deadline to probe CCT Chairman, Danladi Umar

Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has given a 2-week deadline to the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions, to conclude the probe of corruption allegation against the chairman of Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), Danladi Umar. The probe on Umar began as a result of the petition sent to the Senate, containing allegations of fraud, bribery and inflation... Read More

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CCT, PROBE, Saraki, senate, Umar

November 11, 2015

Saraki’s CCT trial judge, Danladi Umar in corruption scandal

Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), Justice Danladi Umar- who’s overseeing the trial of Senate President, Bukola Saraki- may have a few troubles of his own. It has come to the fore that Justice Umar was indicted of corruption by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission a few years ago. The House of... Read More

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November 9, 2015

Trial of Godsday Orubebe adjourned as witnesses fail to show up

The Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) has began the trial of former Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godsday Orubebe. Orubebe is being charged on a 4-count charge of false assets declaration and acceptance of about N70 million bribe. Justice Danladi Umar, Chairman of the Tribunal, on Monday, ordered Orubebe to enter the accused box immediately... Read More

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Abuja, bribe, CCT, Orubebe, trial

November 6, 2015

“We see Saraki’s trial as political persecution” – Deputy Senate Leader

Deputy leader of the Senate, Ibn Na’Allah, says the Senate perceives the trial of Bukola Saraki, as a political persecution, hence the need to show solidarity by accompanying him to the tribunal. Na’Allah said the fact that the Senate President was being tried for a matter that allegedly occurred over 12 years ago, is reason... Read More

Buhari, CCT, nigerians, Saraki, senate, senators

November 5, 2015

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Putin more powerful than Obama| Fulani may sue Fani-Kayode | MASSOB threatens Army | More stories

FG approves payment of N413 billion subsidy funds. This Day Saraki begs senators to follow him to conduct trial. YNaija Fulani group threatens Fani-Kayode to apologize. Leadership Robbers attacks banks in Igarra, kills 6. This Day MASSOB gives Army 48-hour ultimatum to release its members. YNaija Senate urges Buhari to probe SURE-P. Nation NEF says... Read More

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November 1, 2015

I’m being witch-hunted because I supported Jonathan – Orubebe

Elder Godsday Orubebe, former Minister of Niger Delta, says he’s being framed by the Code of Conduct Tribunal, because of his support for former President, Goodluck Jonathan. Orubebe is to be arraigned on November 9, on a four count-charge of bribery and false assets declaration at the CCT. The former minister, revealed during a press conference... Read More

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CCT, Godsday Orubebe, Goodluck Jonathan

October 30, 2015

These are the 4 sins of Elder Godsday Orubebe, according to the CCT

Elder Godsday Orubebe, the immediate former Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, will be arraigned before the Code of Conduct Tribunal on November 9. Orubebe is to be prosecuted on a 4-count charge of false assets declaration and accepting N70 million in bribes. The 4 charges are; 1. That you, Godsday Peter Orubebe, while being a Minister of Federal... Read More

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October 25, 2015

‘No judge tried to stop Saraki’s assets declaration trial’

The Senate president’s counsel, Ajibola Oluyede, has debunked allegations that Justice Ibrahim Buba of the Federal High Court Lagos, almost granted an injunction to stop the trial of Bukola Saraki. It had been alleged that Saraki attempted to stop the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) through the High Court without prior notice to the defendants in the... Read More

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October 4, 2015

APC chieftains, senators reportedly meet over Saraki’s replacement

Leadership of the All Progressives Congress are said to have begun plans to replace the Senate President, Bukola Saraki. APC leaders have reportedly lined up some senators to take Saraki’s position, as a result of his ongoing trial at the Code of Conduct Tribunal. According to Sunday Sun, some Senators met with some APC chieftains at the... Read More

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September 28, 2015

PDP chieftain to Saraki: “Don’t resign as Senate President”

Former Minister of Transport, Ebenezer Babatope has risen to the defense of Senate President, Bukola Saraki. Babatope says that the continuous attacks by the ruling All Progressives Congress on Saraki is an attack on democracy. The Peoples Democratic Party Board of Trustees member urged Saraki not to listen to those calling for his resignation. He said... Read More

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CCT, minister of transport, Saraki, trial

September 28, 2015

Why the Nigerian Senate will be more divided than ever on Tuesday

When the National Assembly resumes sitting on Tuesday, the Senate will be more divided than at any other time in its history. The lawmakers have been on break since August 13. The ongoing trial of Senate President, Bukola Saraki, at the Code of Conduct Tribunal has further driven a wedge between the lawmakers. While the... Read More

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September 27, 2015

This group wants Saraki’s lawyers sanctioned for misleading him

A group known as Civil Society Network Against Corruption has urged the National Judicial Council to sanction Saraki’s lawyers, stating that they have misled their client at his ongoing trial. Chairman of the organisation Olanrewaju Suraj, on behalf of the group said Saraki’s lead lawyers, Joseph Daodu and Mahmud Magaji, advised him wrongly by telling him... Read More

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CCT, CSNAC, NASS, NJC, Saraki

September 22, 2015

40 Tweets that captures Nigerians’ reaction to #SarakiOnTrial

The trial of Senate President, Bukola Saraki began today as he finally appeared at the Code of Conduct Tribunal. Unsurprisingly, Nigerians immediately started an hashtag for him- #SarakiOnTrial, and it quickly became the top trending topic on Nigerian Twitter. Let’s look at some of the tweets; #SarakiOnTrial So @bukolasaraki would one day play the humble law-abiding... Read More

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#sarakiontrial, CCT, nigerian twitter, Saraki

September 21, 2015

Appeal Court declines Saraki’s application for stay of execution

The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has refused the ex parte application filed by Senate President, Bukola Saraki, seeking a stay of execution of the ruling of the Code of Conduct Tribunal. Justice Ahmed Mohammed of a Federal High Court in Abuja said the court will not waste time on interlocutory matters. The judge... Read More

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September 21, 2015