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‘How SGF got N200m kickback from contracts’

A company owned by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, Rholavision Engineering Ltd allegedly got N200m bribe from a contract he awarded for the clearing…

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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. Non-payment of Super Falcons' allowances The victorious Super Falcons during the week protested the non-payment of their allowances and…

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Buhari will take action on SGF after investigation – Presidency

The Presidency on Thursday said President Muhammadu Buhari would investigate the allegation levelled against Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, The Punch reports. The Special Adviser to the…

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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…

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YNaija Analysis: The arrogance of the SGF is another problem

We brought you news that the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, has been indicted over the mismanagement of IDP funds. It was revealed by the senate…

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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…

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YNaija Says: It will be a shame, Pres. Buhari, if your SGF does not resign

At the senate plenary on the 14th of December, the Senate made a startling revelation - that an official within the President’s government was siphoning money meant for the IDPs…

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

These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. Buhari presents 2017 budget to the National Assembly President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday presented the over N7.8trn 2017 budget to…

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BREAKING: Senate wants SGF prosecuted over North East contracts fraud

Some senators on Wednesday demanded the prosecution of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal. Lawal allegedly owns one of the companies awarded contracts in the rehabilitation…

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Nigeria will come out of recession in 2017 – SGF

The Federal Government on Tuesday assured that Nigeria will come out of recession in 2017. According to a statement by the Director of Press and Public Relations in the Office…

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‘I am a proud member of the presidency cabal’ – SGF

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation Babachir Lawal, says he has “no apologies” for being part of those who have the ears of President Muhammadu Buhari. He said…

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Ekpo Nta has not been sent on compulsory leave – ICPC

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on Wednesday debunked claims that its Chairman Ekpo Nta had been sent on compulsory leave. In a statement issued by the Spokesperson…

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ICPC boss, Nta Expo sent on compulsory leave

The Federal Government has issued a letter to the chairman of the Independent Corrupt and other related offences Commission, Nta Expo demanding that he proceeds on a compulsory leave immediately,…

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FG cannot fund constituency project for legislators anymore’ – SGF

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, on Wednesday, restated his position that government cannot continue to fund the constituency project of the National Assembly. Lawal said…

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Senate to Presidency: ‘We are sure your attempt to remove Saraki, Ekweremadu will fail’

The Senate has hit back at the Secretary to the Federal Government, David Babachir Lawal for stating that it is only the Senate President Bukola Saraki and his deputy, Ike…

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‘Saraki, Ekweremadu are on trial, not the Senate’ – SGF

Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir David Lawal, on Wednesday, said it was wrong for Senate President, Bukola Saraki, and his Deputy, Ike Ekweremadu, to drag the National…

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Why 4 states didn’t have ambassadorial nominees – SGF

Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, has defended the list of persons nominated for ambassadorship position, saying that the President followed due process in compiling the…

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Senate orders return of Ambassadorial list over ‘irregularities’

Citing irregularities in the ambassadorial list forwarded by the Presidency, the Nigerian Senate, on Wednesday, summoned the secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, and the Minister…

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Bukola Saraki at the Code of Conduct Tribunal | YNaija.com

‘SGF has vowed that Saraki must go down’ – APC Senator

The Chairman, Senate Committee on Navy and a member of the ruling All Progressive Congress, Senator Isa Misau, on Thursday, accused the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF),…

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Why Senate committee threw out SGF, FRSC representatives during budget defence

During a budget defence session on Tuesday, February 8, the Senate Committee on Federal Character walked out the representatives of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation and the…

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Kano govt starts multi-billion naira road projects. Leadership 55 governors, ministers, businessmen stole N1.34 trillion in 8 years - Lai Mohammed. This Day Tambuwal orders comprehensive staff verification in Sokoto. Leadership Buhari…

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Buhari’s main opposition is ‘corruption’, not PDP – SGF

Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, says the main opposition to the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari is 'corruption', and not any political party. According to Lawal, corruption…

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EFCC investigates N6.7bn transferred to NSA, DSS two days after presidential election

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has discovered the transfer of N6.7bn from the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation to the Office of the National Security…

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I’m not sponsoring pro-Biafra protests – Anyim Pius Anyim

Immediate past Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) Anyim Pius Anyim says he's not sponsoring the ongoing pro-Biafra protests. A news flash had appeared on the Twitter handle of…

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El Rufai claims that a former minister tried to return N50bn through him | YNaija.com

SGF says El-Rufai lied… about what GEJ spent on Independence celebrations

The Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation has, in so many words, described the governor of Kaduna state, Nasir El-Rufai, as a liar. The governor of…

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DSS, Army, Police, SGF and thugs working together to rig Kogi election – PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the former largest political party in Africa, has accused the All Progressives Congress, the former opposition-turned ruling party, of plotting to use the nation's security agencies to rig…

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Police lied? Olu Falae reveals that ransom was paid before his release

Contrary to what was earlier reported,  former Secretary to Government of the Federation (SGF) Olu Falae, has confessed that his family paid ransom to his kidnappers before he was set free on…

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Olu Falae kidnapped in his farm in Ondo

Former secretary to the government of the federation (SGF) Olu Falae has been reportedly kidnapped. According to Channels Television, he was kidnapped on Monday morning, in his farm in Ondo state.…

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Who’s lying? Onu says Buhari didn’t call him about the SGF job

A former Abia governor Ogbonnaya Onu has denied the allegation that President Muhammadu Buhari called him before appointing Babachir Lawal as the Secretary to the Government of the Federation. Rumors had…

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Amaechi refutes report that he’s pissed about Buhari’s SGF appointment

Former Governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi has debunked a report that he was disappointed about President Muhammadu Buhari's appointment of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF).…

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