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No evidence of Dino Melaye having any degree | London School of Economics says

by Dolapo Adelana The London School of Economics and Political Science has said the Senator representing Kogi West, Dino Melaye did not receive any formal education from the institution,according to Sahara Reporters. Melaye had reportedly claimed to have received a certificate from the institution. But according to the online news medium, the school said Melaye... Read More

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We did not endorse Magu – Transparency International UK

by Dolapo Adelana Transparency International UK has dismissed reports that it had endorsed the Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). A statement issued by the Anti-corruption body, EFCC had said that the International Anti-corruption monitor had endorsed Mr Magu as an Anti-Corruption icon. The statement from the anti-graft agency came on... Read More

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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today

by Dolapo Adelana These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. 1. Cynthia Osokogu’s killers sentenced to death A Lagos High Court, Igbosere on Thursday sentenced to death two men found guilty of murdering Miss Cynthia Osokogu on July 22, 2012. 2. Senate rejects 82-year-old ambassadorial nominee, approves 45 others The senate on Thursday... Read More

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Grass-cutting probe: We are yet to receive any court order – Shehu Sani

by Dolapo Adelana Chairman, Senate Ad Hoc Committee on Mounting Humanitarian Crisis in the North-East, Senator Shehu Sani, has said the Committee was yet to receive any court order restraining the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal from appearing before it. Sani, who spoke at plenary on Thursday said the panel would... Read More

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UPDATE: Senate rejects 82-year-old ambassadorial nominee, approves 45 others

by Dolapo Adelana The Senate has approved the nomination of forty-five non-career ambassadorial nominees presented for legislative approval by President Muhammadu Buhari. The Senate also rejected two nominees – Justice Sylvanus Nsofor from Imo State and Mr Jacob Daodu from Ondo State. The announcement was made at plenary on Thursday, when the Senate Committee on Foreign... Read More

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Just In: Senate approves 45 non-career ambassadorial nominees, rejects two others

by Azeez Adeniyi The Senate has rejected the nomination of two non-career ambassadorial nominees sent by President Muhammadu Buhari. The rejected nominees are Justice Sylvanus Nsofor from Imo State and Mr Jacob Daodu from Ondo State. The upper chamber however approved the nomination of 45 others. Details later…

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Buhari sends names of INEC RECs to Senate for confirmation

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday forwarded the names of 28 nominees as Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to the Senate for confirmation. Buhari made the nomination in a letter read by Senate President, Bukola Saraki, at plenary. The tenure of RECs in 28 states had expired last year.

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Just In: Reschedule my appearance, SGF tells Senate

by Azeez Adeniyi The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal has asked the Senate reschedule his appearance before the committee on Mounting Humanitarian Crisis in the North East. The SGF is being probed for alleged mismanagement of funds meant for humanitarian activities in the North East. In a letter to the... Read More

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Our democracy is coming to an end | Senate reacts to SGF’s plan to shun invitation

The Senate on Wednesday said Nigeria’s democracy was heading towards total destruction because of the refusal of the executive to honour legislative summons. Chairman, Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Senator Sabi Abdullahi, stated this while reacting to a letter by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal. The Senate... Read More

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Grass-cutting probe: I will not appear on Thursday, SGF writes senate

by Dolapo Adelana The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr. Babachir Lawal says he will not appear before the Senate on Thursday, The Punch reports. Lawal said this in a letter addressed to the Senate’s Committee on Mounting Humanitarian Crisis in North East. The SGF stated he would be unable to appear because he has gone... Read More

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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today

by Dolapo Adelana These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. 1. Senate calls for resignation of Customs boss, Hameed Ali The Senate on Wednesday asked Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Hameed Ali to resign. 2. BREAKING: Body of medical doctor recovered from Lagos lagoon The body of a medical doctor, Allwell Orji... Read More

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Opinion: The Senate is Nigeria’s number one enemy

by Mu’awiyyah Yusuf Muye Amongst the functions of the Nigerian senate is scrutinising and passing bills into law, and also maintaining oversight of the conduct of government officials. For the avoidance of doubt, Nigerian Senators (I stand to be corrected) are the highest paid Senators in the whole wide world, in terms of salary,... Read More

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‘Dino Melaye only attended a one-week seminar, not an alumnus – Harvard University’

by Dolapo Adelana Ivy league school Harvard University on Tuesday dismissed a claim by Senator Dino Melaye that he was once a student of the institution, according to online news medium Sahara Reporters. According to the news medium, the claim was dismissed as false by the Registrar’s Office after an official did some cross-checking. The... Read More

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UPDATED: Senate calls for resignation of Customs boss, Hameed Ali

by Azeez Adeniyi The Senate has asked Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Hameed Ali to resign. Ali had failed to appear before the Senate on Wednesday. The upper chamber also condemned a letter by Abubakar Malami, attorney-general of the federation (AGF), stating that Ali could not honour the invitation because the matter of... Read More

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Just In: Senate approves $500m Eurobond to fund 2016 budget deficit

The senate has approved the Federal Government’s request to borrow $500 million out of the $1 billion Eurobond from the International Capital Market (ICM). This was after it was put to a voice vote at the committee of the whole on Wednesday. Vice President Yemi Osinbajo had written to the National Assembly requesting approval for... Read More

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Customs boss, Hameed Ali fails to appear before the Senate

The Comptroller-General of Customs, Hameed Ali on Wednesday refused to appear before the Senate, despite being served an invitation. The senate had asked Ali to appear before it at 10 a.m. on Wednesday to explain the decision to collect duties from car owners. The upper chamber went into a closed-door session at 10:32 am after... Read More

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

These are the top five stories you should monitor today. Closure of Abuja airport has brought hardship on Nigerians – Lai Mohammed Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed has said there is no doubt that Nigerians have experienced hardship due to closure of the Nnamdi Azikiwe airport in Abuja. 2. Mismanaged funds: Senate summons SGF... Read More

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ABU to release statement on Melaye’s certificate scandal today

by Azeez Adeniyi The Management of Ahmadu Bello University Zaria has said it would release a statement on Wednesday addressing allegations that Senator Dino Melaye did not graduate from the institution as claimed, Punch reports. An online news platform had alleged that Melaye had no degree in Geography as he had claimed, while stating that... Read More

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AGF intervenes in Senate-Ali uniform saga, writes Saraki

by Azeez Adeniyi The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami has written to the Senate President, Bukola Saraki over the face off between the Senate and Comptroller General of the Senate, Hameed Ali. Malami in the letter stated that it was sub-judicial for the upper chamber to insist Ali should wear uniform. This was... Read More

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Mismanaged funds: Senate summons SGF to appear before it on Wednesday

by Azeez Adeniyi The senate ad hoc committee on the mounting humanitarian crisis in the north-east, has issued a fresh summon to Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal. The committee asked him to appear before it on Wednesday March 22. The summon letter which was signed by Chairman of the committee,... Read More

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APC to intervene in Customs boss, Senate face-off

by Dolapo Adelana The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said it would intervene in the ongoing face-off between the Comptroller-General of Nigeria Customs Service, Hameed Ali and the Senate. The party made this known in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, in Abuja. The party said that it took the decision after... Read More

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Customs boss, Hameed Ali visits Aso Rock

by Dolapo Adelana Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Hameed Ali on Tuesday was at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, Tribune reports. It was however reported that President Muhammadu Buhari had already left the office before Ali was sighted. When asked the purpose of his visit by State House correspondents, he said, “The case is... Read More

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I won’t appear before Senate on Wednesday – Customs boss

The Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Hameed Ali has said he will not appear before the Senate on Wednesday, The Nation reports. Ali, who said this on Tuesday to editors in Abuja stated that his decision was premised on a summons he received earlier on Tuesday on a case filed by a lawyer at... Read More

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BREAKING: Senate begins investigation into alleged customs’ seizure of ‘Saraki’s car

The Senate is set to investigate the alleged seizure of a bulletproof car reportedly owned by Senate President, Bukola Saraki. The upper chamber on Tuesday directed its committee on ethics and privileges to investigate the allegation. It was reported that the alleged car was seized by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS). There has also been... Read More

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Senate seeks to stop political appointees from heading govt agencies

by Azeez Adeniyi The Senate has started working on a bill to stop political appointees from heading government agencies and parastatals. Chairman, Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Senator Aliyu Abdullahi, while speaking with journalists on Monday said it was a disservice to those who have worked hard to build such agencies. He said... Read More

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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today

by Dolapo Adelana These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. 1. You don’t expect a retired army officer like Ali to wear Customs uniform – Retired General Retired Major-General and former governor of defunct Western State, David Jemibewon says wearing a Customs uniform will belittle Hameed Ali’s military achievements. 2. Senator Melaye... Read More

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The YNaija Tracklist: EFCC hands over seized $2.15m hospital to Air Force | PDP: Sheriff moves to stop Makarfi’s appeal at S’Court | More stories

From the papers this morning – a Tracklist. ‘EFCC hands over seized $2.15m hospital to Air Force’ – YNaija House of Reps summons perm sec over extension of service – YNaija Senate lacks the powers to summon Customs boss on policy matters – Falana – YNaija You don’t expect a retired army officer like Ali... Read More

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You don’t expect a retired army officer like Ali to wear Customs uniform – Retired General

by Azeez Adeniyi A retired Major-General and former governor of defunct Western State, David Jemibewon has said wearing a Customs uniform will belittle Hameed Ali’s military achievements. In a chat with Premium Times, Jemibewon said the Senate was just creating issues where there are none. He described the demands from the senators as unnecessary. “We... Read More

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Senate lacks the powers to summon Customs boss on policy matters – Falana

by Azeez Adeniyi Human Rights lawyer, Femi Falana has said the Senate has no authority to invite the Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Customs Service, Col. Hameed Ali, to explain the agency’s planned policy. The Senate had planned to collect import duties on vehicles. In a write-up on Sunday, Falana said such move by the upper... Read More

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