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January 7, 2017

‘Why Buhari is yet to act on Lawal, Magu’

The cases against the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Engr. Babachir Lawal and the Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission( EFCC), Mr. Ibrahim Magu is one Nigerians expected to have been dealt with speedily by President Muhammadu Buhari. But according to The Nation, Buhari wants to hear the defence of both men before... Read More
The News Blog
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January 3, 2017

These are the best and worst Nigerian senators in 2016

It’s the start of a new year, and the upper chamber of the National Assembly will soon begin buzzing with activities – proposing legislation, signing bills into law, and jostling for positions. But before this, we look at the performances of every member of the upper legislative chamber – from Senator Gershom Bassey (Cross River... Read More
Citizenship, Featured, Thinking Through
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January 3, 2017

Senate to investigate Southern Kaduna killings – Saraki

Senate President, Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki on Tuesday pledged that the Nigerian Senate, upon resumption, will look into the crises that have led to the wanton loss of lives and property in the Southern part of Kaduna State, in recent times. The Senate President made this known while responding to the cry of a concerned... Read More
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December 29, 2016

Senate begins process to remove immunity for President, governors

The Senate has started the process of amending section 308 of the 1999 constitution which gives the President, Vice President, Governors and deputy governors immunity against prosecution while in office. Senator Ovie Omo-Agege proposed the bill which has been referred to the Senate Committee on Constitution amendment chaired by the Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu.... Read More
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December 26, 2016

Magu’s rejection, an indictment on Buhari – Prof. Oyebode

Professor of International Law, Akin Oyebode says the rejection of acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu by the senate is an indictment on President Muhammadu Buhari. Oyebode, who stated this on Sunday at a Channels Television breakfast show said Magu is now “damaged goods”. He said, “There is this increasingly... Read More
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December 26, 2016

Magu’s nomination was not rejected – Senator Umaru

  The issue of the ‘rejection’ of the nomination of Ibrahim Magu as the chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has been on the front burner for weeks. Senators have disagreed as to the position of the senate on the matter, as some say Magu was rejected while others argue on the... Read More
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December 22, 2016

2017 budget won’t be affected by $30bn loan rejection – Presidency

The Presidency on Wednesday said the implementation of the 2017 budget will not be affected by the Senate’s rejection of President Muhammadu Buhari’s proposed $30bn external loan. Special Assistant to the President on National Assembly Matters (Senate), Senator Ita Enang, said this while addressing journalists in Abuja. Enang assured Nigerians that the budget will be... Read More
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December 22, 2016

‘Senate has not rejected Magu as EFCC chairman’, Ndume insists

Majority leader of the Senate, Ali Ndume has insisted that the upper chamber has not rejected the nomination of Ibrahim Magu as chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Ndume on Wednesday said the Senate only decided to withhold Magu’s nominated until President Muhammadu Buhari makes a decision on the security report by... Read More
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December 21, 2016

Opinion: Senate, SERAP, Ibrahim Magu and the dearth and death of CSO’s in Nigeria

by Jude Ndukwe The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP, recently wrote a letter to Mr Michel Forst, the UN Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders on Senate’s refusal to confirm Mr Ibrahim Magu as chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, claiming political and other concocted reasons for the said... Read More
Opinion
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December 20, 2016

[The Legislative Blog]: Senator Bukola Saraki to launch the #MadeInNigeria challenge in 2017

As part of the efforts of the 8th senate to help Nigeria out of the recession, Senate President Bukola Saraki has taken a bold step through his office to launch the #MadeinNigeria challenge in 2017. The goal of the #MadeinNigeria challenge is to connect business investors with local manufacturers, especially those who churn out products... Read More
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December 20, 2016

We rejected Magu as EFCC chairman – Senate spokesperson

The Nigerian Senate has dismissed reports in the media that it did not reject the nomination of Ibrahim Magu as chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). On Monday, Senate leader, Ali Ndume, while speaking with State House correspondents said Magu’s nomination was not rejected by the upper legislative chamber. But in a... Read More
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December 19, 2016

We did not reject Magu’s nomination – Senate leader

The Senate Leader, Ali Ndume, says the nomination of Mr. Ibrahim Magu as the chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) was not rejected. Ndume, who spoke on Monday to State House correspondents after a closed-door meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, said what the red chamber did was... Read More
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December 18, 2016

Who is Babachir Lawal?

Babachir Lawal is the SGF! Or at least, that’s the popular way to describe him in a chat with friends who are passionate about Nigerian politics. Up until the PINE scandal gained its place as the end of the year trending scandal, we did not hear or know much of the man who holds the... Read More
Featured, Thinking Through
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December 18, 2016

SERAP petitions UN, accuses Senate of violating Magu’s right

An advocacy group, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has petitioned UN Special Rapporteur, Michel Forst over what it termed “intimidation and harassment” of acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu. In the petition dated December 16, and signed by its executive director, Adetokunbo Mumuni, SERAP accused the lawmakers of... Read More
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December 18, 2016

#Zahmed2016, Magu must go, SGF Babachir Lawal | All the winners and losers from the past week

All from Nigeria’s political sphere (strangely), here are all the winners and losers from the past week. WINNERS The Buhari family: First with the most publicised wedding in 2016, between Zahra Buhari and Ahmed Indimi which was talked about so much that we almost started doubting the genuineness of the union, until the family began... Read More
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December 18, 2016

[The Legislative Blog]: Senate to probe N213bn power sector intervention fund | 5 things to know

The power sector is one of the most challenged in the country and the intervention fund worth N213billion was initiated in 2014 to tackle three major challenges in the sector including inadequate gas supply for power generation, the inability of generation companies to produce electricity with reduced volumes of gas and misalignment between electricity tariff... Read More
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December 16, 2016

The YNaija Tracklist: The DSS report that stopped Magu’s EFCC confirmation | FG not responsible for economic challenges – El-Rufai | More stories

From the papers this morning – a Tracklist. This is the DSS report that stopped Magu’s EFCC confirmation – YNaija FG not responsible for economic challenges – Udoma, El-Rufai – YNaija Nigerians are watching for how Buhari responds to allegation against SGF, Lawal – Saraki – YNaija Mining revenues have increased significantly – Fayemi –... Read More
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December 16, 2016

Nigerians are watching for how Buhari responds to allegation against SGF, Lawal – Saraki

President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki says the issue of corruption levelled against Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal is a test to the corruption fight of President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration. Saraki stated this on Thursday, saying, “I know Nigerians are watching”, as he called on the FG to do the needful “in... Read More
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December 15, 2016

The Explainer: Understanding why SGF Babachir Lawal must go

by Roqeebah Olaoniye The most talked about person in the land today is easily Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr. Babachir Lawal. With the recommendation of some Senators yesterday asking that the SGF be suspended and prosecuted for his involvement in the contract scandal relating to the Internally Displaced Persons, the suspicions that... Read More
Featured
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December 15, 2016

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

These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. 1. Amina Mohammed confirmed UN deputy Sec-Gen Minister for the Environment, Amina Mohammed was on Thursday confirmed as the UN deputy Secretary General by New UN Secretary-General, António Guterres. 2. Fayose storms Zenith Bank, demands his money (PHOTOS) Governor of Ekiti, Ayodele Fayose on Thursday stormed the Ado Ekiti... Read More
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December 15, 2016

Magu’s appointment will be renewed whether the Senate likes it or not – Sagay

The Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee on Corruption (PACAC), Professor Itse Sagay, says the appointment of acting Chairman Ibrahim Magu will be renewed whether the Senate confirms him or not. The senate on Thursday refused to confirm Magu’s appointment, five months after it received a letter requesting his confirmation from President Buhari. Sagay stated this in... Read More
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December 15, 2016

[The Legislative Blog]: Between the Senate and Magu – we demand details of this “damning security report”

After nearly six months of ignoring the presidency’s request to confirm Ibrahim Magu as chairman of the EFCC, the Nigerian Senate finally made their decision today and it’s a NO to Magu. The request letter was first read at the House by Senate President, Bukola Saraki in July this year and up until last week... Read More
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