Report: Police declares House investigation of Lawan illegal

by Stanley Azuakola Whether it is done in the open, or behind closed doors, the police say the investigation of the Farouk Lawan bribery saga by the House Committee on Ethics and Privileges is illegal. The argument being, the House has no business investigating a criminal matter. If they do, then what will police officers do? The Punch newspaper spoke... Read More

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June 28, 2012

O you bribe money, come out by fire! Otedola’s $620,000 yet to materialise

The $620,000 bribery scandal involving Farouk Lawan, the chairman of the House of Represantatives’ ad hoc committee on fuel subisdy and oil magnate Femi Otedola may just have hit a dead end. In an investigation carried out by Punch stonewalling from the State Security Service over handing the video showing Lawan allegedly receiving the bribe to the Special Task... Read More

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June 26, 2012

Opinion: Corruption: The haemorrhaging of a nation

by Emmanuel Nwachukwu Mention Nigeria to any casual observer and the dominant image of the country is corruption. “It is the way we do things here”, a public servant once remarked. Sadly, corruption in Nigeria is not just the preserve of politicians and the high and the mighty; we are all involved in it, one... Read More

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June 21, 2012

Funke Aboyade: Are we really ready for democracy?

Frankly, we are only proving true the axiom that Nigerians have short memories. How else can one explain our reckless and irresponsible actions as a nation since 1999, The unfolding scandal of the past week and a half is yet another in a long series of corruption scandals involving key government actors, particularly at... Read More

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June 20, 2012

#FaroukLawan: “I was never in possession of the $620, 000” -Lawan’s alibi disowns him

by Stanley Azuakola Where is the money, Farouk? Everybody wants to know. The answer to that question however, seems to still be very far away. Lawan had earlier claimed that he formally informed Hon. Adams Jagaba, the Chairman of the House Committee on Drugs, Financial Crimes and Narcotics, about Otedola’s antics. He also said that he... Read More

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June 19, 2012

#FaroukLawan: Intrigue afoot as police officers are detained for helping Lawan, might tender bribe money today

by Stanley Azuakola The Nigeria Police Force is in a tight fix. A suspect, who has admitted to receiving bribes of about $620, 000, has refused to turn in the money. If this suspect was a common criminal or an ordinary man with low standing in society, he probably would have been pummelled into submission. The... Read More

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June 18, 2012

Ijeoma Nwogwugwu: The House’s Trump Card

Watching events unfold over the past few days, I have come to conclusion that there is more to the House of Representatives’ subsidy probe report than meets the eye. I might be weaving a convoluted conspiracy theory and probably have an overactive imagination. But then again, Nigeria is one place where what you see, is... Read More

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June 18, 2012

On a mission to bankrupt and balkanise Nigeria: That’s what Pastor Bakare thinks of the president

by Stanley Azuakola The Convener of Save Nigeria Group, Pastor Tunde Bakare, addressed a news conference in Lagos on Sunday over the bribery scandal involving Hon. Farouk Lawan and Mr. Femi Otedola. He really didn’t have nice things to say about either of Lawan or Otedola, and nothing sweet for President Jonathan as well. About President Jonathan, Bakare had... Read More

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June 18, 2012

Top 5 Sound bites from last week (feat. Kola Boof, Peter Obi, PDP & more)

by Stanley Azuakola “Our hospitals and clinics are dirty and smelling. This is not healthy for the lives of our people.” Recently reinstated speaker of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, Kombowei Benson, who presided over the screening of commissioner nominees, said the above during the screening of Dr. Michael Awoli. Interestingly, when members... Read More

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June 17, 2012

“He is a sinking man” – House of Reps replies Otedola

by Lekan Olanrewaju Take cover folks; it’s one hell of a war of words and you definitely don’t want to be caught in the crossfire. Yesterday CEO of Zenon Oil and Gas Limited Chief Femi Otedola (who is still making headlines for his alleged involvement in a bribery scandal with Honourable Farouk Lawan) rubbished the... Read More

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June 17, 2012

How Ojo Maduekwe got into the English Dictionary and more…in last week’s news with a pinch of salt

by Stanley Azuakola Ojo Maduekwe Gets Into English Dictionary Nigeria’s new Canadian ambassador, Chief Ojo Maduekwe, is going places. All over the world, his remarkable gift of being able to find his way into any government is being recognised and hailed. His latest appointment by President Jonathan as Nigeria’s ambassador to Canada is the 10th... Read More

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June 16, 2012

Free for now: Farouk Lawan released on bail

by Stanley Azuakola The drama surely has not ended. But there was temporary respite for embattled member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Farouk Lawan. Lawan, who has been in custody since Thursday when he answered the police invitation to come and answer questions regarding his role in the $620, 000 bribery scandal, was released... Read More

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June 16, 2012

Farouk Lawan Video: “He hid the money in his cap and put it on his head”

by Stanley Azuakola Most Nigerians are hoping that someday soon, the video showing member of House of Representatives collecting bribes from Mr. Femi Otedola would be released or leaked to the public. While the wait continues for such a day, reporters from Premium Times spoke with officials who had seen the video and wrote a... Read More

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June 16, 2012

“I have nothing to hide” – Femi Otedola thinks the House of Reps is “laughable”

by Lekan Olanrewaju The CEO of Zenon Oil and Gas Limited – who is currently caught up in a bribery scandal involving Honorable Farouk Lawan – has shared a few of his thoughts on current developments in the House of Reps and they are, well, interesting. The House of Reps had yesterday suspended the head... Read More

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June 15, 2012

Farouk Lawan is suspended – and 6 other thingss that happened in the House today

by Stanley Azuakola We know how easily some of us get bored with what goes on in Abuja. Not many would consider sitting in front of their TVs watching men in flowing agbadas raise points of order, move motion, heckle each other and yell ‘Ayes’ and ‘Nays,’ as their idea of a fun-filled morning. Because... Read More

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June 15, 2012

#FemiVsFarouk: Police detain Lawan, D-day in the House

by Stanley Azuakola Embattled member of the House of Representatives, Hon Farouk Lawan, was not released after his interrogation by the Police at the Force Headquarters yesterday. The legislator finally honoured the invitation of the police on Thursday after repeated calls for him to show had fallen on deaf ears. With the new development, it... Read More

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June 14, 2012

#FaroukLawan: At last, Lawan submits himself to the police

by Stanley Azuakola Hon Farouk Lawan, the man who has made all the headlines this week, finally showed up at the Police Force Headquarters today. At the Louis Edet House, he was grilled by the Acting Inspector-General of Police, Mr Mohammed Abubakar, and three Commissioners of Police over his role in the $620,000 bribery saga.... Read More

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June 12, 2012

#FaroukLawan: The noose tightens around Lawan as Otedola appears before Police Task Force

by Stanley Azuakola To be sure, Farouk Lawan is still innocent until proven guilty. Lawan has been accused by Femi Otedola, the business mogul, of soliciting and receiving bribes amounting to $620,000, allegations which he has both denied and confirmed. Public opinion has swung fully against him, but in the eyes of the law, he... Read More

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June 12, 2012

#FaroukLawan: How Obasanjo nailed Farouk Lawan

by Stanley Azuakola As long as he is alive, Olusegun Obasanjo, will always be a factor in the political affairs of Nigeria. Five years have gone by since he ceased being president, yet there’s hardly a national issue in which he is not directly or indirectly involved, or for which he does not at least have a... Read More

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June 12, 2012

Report: I took it – Farouk Lawan admits

by Hauwa Gambo There are new reports that Farouk Lawan, the embattled House of Representatives member accused of extorting and receiving a bribe from businessman Femi Otedola, has finally admitted culpability. It will be recalled that as recently as yesterday he had vehemently denied the accusations. Daily Times is now reporting however that he is... Read More

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June 12, 2012

“He collected the money and put in his agbada trousers” – Shocking details on the Farouk Lawan bribery deal

by Hauwa Gambo Premium Times has published the result of an impressive investigation into the sting operation organised by the State Security Service and Femi Otedola, one of the nation’s oil and gas chiefs. The investigation seems to prove the alleged extortion, by Farouk Lawan, chair of the House of Representatives ad-hoc committee that produced... Read More

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June 11, 2012

Alleged $620,000 bribe: Femi Otedola reveals how he bribed Farouk Lawan

by Stanley AzuakolaMore chilling details have emerged about the $3 million bribery scandal involving members of the House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee on the Fuel Subsidy probe. Mr Femi Otedola, one of Nigeria’s foremost business men and a major actor in the scandal, has given his own version of what transpired between him and the... Read More

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Report: Police declares House investigation of Lawan illegal

O you bribe money, come out by fire! Otedola’s $620,000 yet to materialise

Opinion: Corruption: The haemorrhaging of a nation

Funke Aboyade: Are we really ready for democracy?

#FaroukLawan: “I was never in possession of the $620, 000” -Lawan’s alibi disowns him

#FaroukLawan: Intrigue afoot as police officers are detained for helping Lawan, might tender bribe money today

Ijeoma Nwogwugwu: The House’s Trump Card

On a mission to bankrupt and balkanise Nigeria: That’s what Pastor Bakare thinks of the president

Top 5 Sound bites from last week (feat. Kola Boof, Peter Obi, PDP & more)

“He is a sinking man” – House of Reps replies Otedola

How Ojo Maduekwe got into the English Dictionary and more…in last week’s news with a pinch of salt

Free for now: Farouk Lawan released on bail

Farouk Lawan Video: “He hid the money in his cap and put it on his head”

“I have nothing to hide” – Femi Otedola thinks the House of Reps is “laughable”

Farouk Lawan is suspended – and 6 other thingss that happened in the House today

#FemiVsFarouk: Police detain Lawan, D-day in the House

#FaroukLawan: At last, Lawan submits himself to the police

#FaroukLawan: The noose tightens around Lawan as Otedola appears before Police Task Force

#FaroukLawan: How Obasanjo nailed Farouk Lawan

Report: I took it – Farouk Lawan admits

“He collected the money and put in his agbada trousers” – Shocking details on the Farouk Lawan bribery deal

Alleged $620,000 bribe: Femi Otedola reveals how he bribed Farouk Lawan

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