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Suspension of SGF, NIA DG a ruse to deceive Nigerians – PDP

by Dolapo Adelana The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described the suspension Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir David Lawal and the Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency, Ambassador Ayo Oke as a ploy to deceive Nigerians by the Federal Government that it was fighting corruption. In a statement Thursday by Prince Dayo Adeyeye... Read More

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Lawal’s suspension was unavoidable, he violated public trust – Sagay

by Azeez Adeniyi Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption (PACAC), Prof Itse Sagay (SAN) on Wednesday said suspended Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) Babachir David Lawal violated the Code of Conduct for public officials by awarding a contract to a company linked to him. “I think the suspensions are inevitable,... Read More

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[The Legislative Blog]: Dino Melaye did the “Ajeku Iya” song again and this time, it’s for Babachir Lawal

Here we were, thinking we had seen the last of Senator Dino Melaye’s absurdity, then he threw us into another state of shock when he decided to add one more level of pettiness, just in case we weren’t convinced the first time. You’d think a man whose life was recently threatened by an assassination attempt... Read More

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Babachir’s suspension long overdue, commendable – Senate

by Azeez Adeniyi The Senate on Wednesday described the suspension of Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal as a welcome development. Special Adviser to the President on Media, Femi Adesina had announced the suspension of Lawal and the Director General of the Nigeria Intelligence Agency (NIA), Ayo Oke. The Senate had... Read More

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Why did Buhari wait for the messy Osborne scandal before suspending SGF | Fayose suspects cover-up

by Dolapo Adelana Ekiti Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has described the suspension of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir David Lawal and Director General of National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Ayo Oke, as a cover-up within the presidency. Fayose queried the setting up a three-man committee to investigate the crimes allegedly perpetrated by both men.... Read More

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[The Presidential Blog] Hey Babachir! Here’s the official notice of your suspension

So the President finally decided to take action regarding the Secretary to the Government of the Federation who’s been accused of violating due process in the award of contracts under the Presidential Initiative on the North East. The suspension comes almost 7 months since the allegations were levelled against him. In that time, the House... Read More

The Presidential Blog

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Just In: Suspended SGF, Lawal in closed door meeting with Osinbajo

by Dolapo Adelana Babachir Lawal, the suspended Secretary to the Government of the Federation is currently in a closed-door meeting with Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo. Lawal’s suspension was ordered by President Muhammadu Buhari Wednesday afternoon following allegations of violations of law and due process in the award of contracts under the Presidential Initiative on the North... Read More

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SGF, Customs boss are hiding something – Senate minority leader

by Azeez Adeniyi Minority leader of the House of Representatives, Leo Ogor has said this is the first time in the history of Nigeria that different arms of government will intentionally disobey the National Assembly. Ogor said this in a recent interview with Vanguard. The lawmaker said the Secretary to the Government of the Federation,... Read More

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The Big 10: These are the stories that drove conversations this week

These are the top 10 stories that drove conversations this week. Dino Meleaye’s certificate scandal During the week, online news medium, SaharaReporters alleged that Senator representing Kogi West, Dino Melaye did not graduate from the Department of Geography, at Ahmadu Bello University as he has claimed. In response, Melaye released a statement claiming he got... 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. Saraki never threatened to shut down the govt – Senate spokesman Senate spokesman, Sabi Abdullahi has denied reports that the upper chamber threatened to shut down the government. 2. Kaduna airport not safe for local, foreign flight operations – Reps The House of Representatives on Thursday... Read More

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Senate can order SGF’s arrest, if he fails to appear before it – Falana

by Azeez Adeniyi Human Rights lawyer, Femi Falana has said the Senate can order the arrest of Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal if he fails to appear before it. In a statement, Falana said the Senate’s investigation into the North East humanitarian contract was legally backed. He added that it was... 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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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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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories you should monitor today. 4 dead, 20 injured in UK Parliament attack At least four persons have been confirmed dead in Wednesday’s terror attack in London. The Metropolitan Police confirmed the development, saying the attacker, have died has also been killed. 2. Our democracy is coming to an end |... 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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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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February 25, 2017

“We inherited a parlous economy from PDP” – SGF

by Azeez Adeniyi Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal has urged Nigerians to be patient with the President Muhammadu Buhari administration. Lawal said this in Owerri on Friday, at the 5th convocation of Imo State Polytechnic, Umuaghor. He said the present administration was doing its best to to fix the economy. He... Read More

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February 13, 2017

Still on the Matter: Are we going to prosecute SGF, Babachir Lawal or what?

Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Engineer Babachir Lawal has been embroiled in a corruption scandal for months now but unlike those who have even got the customary media trial, it looks like Engineer Lawal’s matter has been pre-determined to belong under the carpet. But we cannot have that, can we? Babachir was appointed... Read More

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February 1, 2017

Senate requests BVNs of firms linked to Babachir Lawal

The Senate has requested Bank Verification Numbers of companies allegedly owned by Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal as it continues its investigation into contracts on the rehabilitation of the Internally Displaced Persons. Senate Ad Hoc Committee on the Mounting Humanitarian Crisis in the North-East which has the responsibility of investigating alleged... Read More

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January 28, 2017

Buhari’s letter to Senate did not clear SGF of corruption – Presidency

The Special Assistant to the President on media and publicity, Garba Shehu has said President Muhammadu Buhari’s letter to the Senate did not clear Secretary of the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal of corruption. Shehu spoke on Ra’ayi Riga’, a BBC Hausa audience participation programme, on Friday, He said the letter was only a... Read More

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January 27, 2017

The YNaija Tracklist: 20 APC senators ready to defect to PDP – Akpabio | Nigerians already yearning for another change – Fayose | More stories

From the papers this morning – a Tracklist. Death rumour: Buhari should address Nigerians from the UK – NLC – YNaija 20 APC senators ready to defect to PDP – Akpabio – YNaija Nigerians already yearning for another change – Fayose – YNaija Boko Haram insurgents attack military base in Yobe – YNaija Defend yourself... Read More

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January 27, 2017

Defend yourself or quit, Senators tell SGF

Some senators have insisted that the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal must defend the corruption allegations against him or resign. Lawal was indicted in the Presidential Initiative on the North-East, for allegedly owning one of the companies awarded contracts in the rehabilitation of the North-East. The Senate had recommended his... Read More

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January 24, 2017

Babachir Lawal: Presidency lied in its letter to the Senate – Sani

The Chairman of the Senate Committee on the Mounting Humanitarian Crisis in the North-East, Sen. Shehu Sani, has accused the presidency of lying in the letter it sent to the Senate. Sani, who spoke on Tuesday while reacting to President Muhammadu Buhari’s letter dismissing the Senate’s indictment on the Secretary to the Government of the... Read More

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January 24, 2017

UPDATED: Buhari rejects Senate’s recommendation to sack SGF

President Muhammadu Buhari has rejected the Senate’s recommendation that he sacks Secretary the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal who was indicted for fraud in the Presidential Initiative for the North East (PINE). According to the President, Lawal was not given a fair hearing by the Senate. Buhari said this in his letter to the... Read More

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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

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December 30, 2016

AGF queries Babachir Lawal over North East contract fraud

The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami has sent a query to the Secretary to Government of the Federation (SGF), David Babachir Lawal over alleged contract fraud, Daily Trust reports. It was learnt that the query was sent on the orders of President Muhammadu Buhari and has already been... Read More

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December 20, 2016

Buhari, Saraki hold closed-door meeting

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday met behind closed doors with Senate President, Bukola Saraki, at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, The Punch reports. The meeting, which lasted for 30 minutes followed the controversy trailing the rejection of the nomination of Ibrahim Magu as chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), and the Senate’s indictment of... Read More

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December 19, 2016

Buhari orders probe on SGF, others over alleged corruption

President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday ordered the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN) to probe all top officials in his government who have been accused of corruption. This followed reports about how the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal allegedly awarded contracts to a company owned... 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

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