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Senate to AGF: Come and explain Saraki, Ekweremadu’s forgery case

The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami has been invited by the Senate over the planned arrest and prosecution of the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, and his deputy, Ike Ekweremadu for forgery and corruption. The senate decided to invite Malami after a motion moved by Senator representing Kogi West Senatorial District,... Read More

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Why Saraki, Ekweremadu may not be arraigned today

Officials of a Federal High Court in Abuja have backed the claims of Senate President, Bukola Saraki and his Deputy, Ike Ekweremadu that no court summons had been served for the scheduled trial of the duo for forgery and corruption. The commencement of hearing of the said charges was scheduled to begin today at the Abuja... Read More

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Life pension, immunity: ‘Senators don’t fear Nigerians’ – Itse Sagay

Itse Sagay, Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption, has advised President Muhammadu Buhari to ignore any bill on life pension and immunity for the principal officers of the National Assembly. Life pension and immunity for principal officers of the Assembly were suggested by some lawmakers at a recent retreat on constitution review organised by... Read More

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Forgery: Ekweremadu, Saraki, others have a date with the law tomorrow

Senate President Bukola Saraki and his Deputy, Ike Ekweremadu, will on Tuesday be arraigned before an Abuja Federal High Court in Jabi, to answer charges of forgery. However, it is a double whammy for the Senate President as he’s also booked to appear before the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), Abuja, where he is facing... Read More

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‘Don’t mistake our maturity for weakness’ | The Senate’s welcome gift to Buhari (READ)

The Nigeria Senate has accused President Muhammadu Buhari of attempting to disrupt the 8th Senate. The accusation came a few hours after President Muhammadu Buhari returned to Nigeria after spending 13 days in London, United Kingdom. In a statement issued on Sunday by its spokesperson, Aliyu Abdullahi, the Senate noted that the President was trying to... Read More

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‘We haven’t seen any court papers’ | Saraki, Ekweremadu react to forgery suit

The Senate President, Bukola Saraki and his deputy, Ike Ekweremadu are yet to be served with the court process on the suit initiated against them by the Federal Government over the alleged forgery of the order used for their inauguration as presiding officers of the 8th Senate. The aides to the two principal officers of... Read More

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Police ‘may arrest Ekweremadu’, others over forgery

There is a possibility that the police might arrest Senator lke Ekweremadu, Deputy Senate President as well as some former key officers of the 7th Senate this week over forgery allegations. The Senators might be picked up by the police over their failure to honor an invitation to answer questions about their roles in the alleged... Read More

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Senators push for immunity, life pension for Dogara, Saraki, others

Presiding officers of both chambers in the National Assembly should enjoy immunity and life pension, some Senators have demanded. According to the News Agency of Nigeria, the lawmakers stated this at the two day retreat on Constitution Review organised by the Senate Ad Hoc Committee on Constitution Review in Lagos The retreat was entitled ‘Towards... Read More

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No way around it… Senate forces government to buy ‘Made in Nigeria’

The Nigerian Senate has a passed a bill that is seeking to mandate government parastatals to consider Nigerian business first during any procurement process. The bill, which was entitled – Public Procurement Amendment Bill’ – will also encourage investors coming to Nigeria and reduce time spent on contract processing. Senate President Bukola Saraki made this... 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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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories to monitor today. 1. FG job recruitment website crashes The website established by the federal government for the recruitment of 500,000 teachers has crashed following a huge influx of traffic. 2. PDP Edo gubernatorial nomination form The Edo state Peoples Democratic Party has announced that its nomination form... Read More

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PIB: Saraki suspends bill indefinitely

Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has reportedly ordered the indefinite suspension of the Petroleum Industrial Bill (PIB) a few weeks after the long-overdue bill passed the second reading. According to a report by Vanguard, the decision of the senate president to suspend the bill was because of stiff opposition mounted by senators from the south who... Read More

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These are the 47 ambassadorial hopefuls nominated by Pres. Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari, on Thursday, forwarded the list of 47 potential ambassadorial nominees to the President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, for confirmation. The names of the ambassadorial hopefuls who would head Nigeria’s missions abroad when confirmed by the senate ‎are: Obinna Chukwuemeka Salisu Umoru Iyang Udoh Okeke Vivian Liman Munir Edem Jane Mohammed Hassan Martin... Read More

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Just In: President Buhari releases list of ambassadors

After the recalling of former ambassadors, President Muhammadu Buhari, on Thursday, released the list of potential ambassadorial nominees. The list was accompanied in a letter forwarded to the President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki. Saraki made this known while presiding over the Senate as he read out the list of the nominees. According to TheCable,... Read More

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Judge handling cases against Saraki, Ekweremadu, others dies

A judge of the Federal High Court, Abuja division, Justice Steven Evoh Chukwu has been reported dead. Justice Chukwu, who was ill for over a month, died in an hospital in Garki, Abuja, The Nation reports. The administration of the court is yet to issue an official announcement of the passing away of the judge... 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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‘Was I so poor before becoming governor?’ | Saraki tackles Sahara Reporters

Online news portal, Sahara Reporters, earlier on Sunday, reported that N300 million was stolen from the bedroom of Senate President Bukola Saraki and that his accountant and aide were arrested by the Nigerian Police. Sahara Reporters had tweeted: ₦300million Goes Missing From Senate President Saraki's Bedroom, Police Arrest Aides And Accountant | Sahara https://t.co/HIHghKq05g —... 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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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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Buhari to meet with Saraki and Dogara at presidential villa

Buhari makes another promise (READ)

President Muhammadu Buhari, on Monday, promised not to interfere in the affairs of the legislative and judiciary arm of Government, even as he called the National Assembly to take action on pending bills. The President stated this while speaking at a presidential dinner he hosted in honour of National Assembly members at the Presidential Villa,... Read More

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These are the 20 most impactful photos from the Buhari presidency

Former President Goodluck Jonathan – on this day, one year ago – ceremoniously handed over the mantle of Nigeria’s leadership to President Muhammadu Buhari of the All Progressives Congress. Despite having spent only one of his 4 year tenure, the administration of Muhammadu Buhari has been largely eventful and has consistently remained in the news- both... Read More

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Opinion: Buharism, Buharitics and Buhariconomy – A review of PMB’s 365 days in office

By Abiola Gbemisola Without doubt, President Muhamadu Buhari (PMB) ascended office as the President of Nigeria, the largest black nation in the world and the powerhouse of the African continent in one of the most intriguing elections in Africa. It was just about 2 million votes that separated and sealed the victory for the All Progressive... Read More

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The Big 5: These are the five stories you should be monitoring today

Here are the top five stories we will be tracking today 1) Again, EFCC arrests Fidelity Bank Managing Director The Fidelity bank MD, Nnamdi Okonkwo was reportedly rearrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over his alleged role in the $153 million election fund. Although Okonkwo was later released by the EFCC we... 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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Senate wants Adeosun and Emefiele to explain why the economy is in a mess

The Senate has requested the presence of the Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun and the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele before it to explain the current state of the country’s economy to the senators. The Senate today discussed the current state of the country’s economy after the Chairman, Senate Committee... Read More

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Saraki’s detained aide finally released by DSS

An aide to the Bukola Saraki, the Senate President has been released from the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS) almost a month after he was arrested and detained. Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere who is the Senior Special Assistant to Saraki as well as the President of the National Youth Council of Nigeria in... 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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