Tag: Saraki
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Those Calling Me Baba Go Slow Will Be Shocked In My Second Term – Buhari
* Accuses Saraki and Dogara of holding the Nation to ransom * Says they frustrated me * Scores the 8th National Assembly below average on patriotism President Muhammadu Buhari says those who described him as ‘baba go slow’ during his first administration will be in for a shock during his second term. Buhari said this…
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Saraki’s Probe: EFCC Engaging In Persecution, Not Prosecution — Afenifere
Afenifere, the Yoruba socio-political organisation, has described the latest probe of outgoing Senate President, Bukola Saraki, as political vendetta, saying the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) was engaging in persecution instead of prosecution. Residential houses belonging to Saraki located in Ikoyi, Lagos, were sealed off by the EFCC, which said it had opened a…
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As 8th Senate Rounds Off, EFCC Moves Against Saraki With Fresh Charges
A few days after the International Human Rights Commission (IHRC) announced the appointment of the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, as its “Ambassador-at-Large”, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has initiated a fresh investigation, which seeks to probe all salaries, allowances, estacodes, and payments he received as governor from 2003 to 20011. The probe…
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We Are Probing Saraki From 2003 Till Date, Says Probe Not Political – EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission says it is indeed probing Senate President Bukola Saraki dating back to 2003 when he was elected governor of Kwara State. The EFCC said in a Facebook post that it was probing Saraki not because of his new appointment as the ambassador at large by the International Human Rights…
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Saraki To Tinubu: Provide Proof That N’Assembly Is Padding Budget Or Withdraw Your Statement
President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, has replied the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, to provide proof that the National Assembly under his leadership had padded the national budget for four years. According to a report by the Punch, Saraki said this in a statement signed by his Special Adviser…
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Why APC Senators Can’t Remove Saraki — Shehu Sani Reveals
The senator representing Kaduna Central who recently defected from the All Progressives Congress (APC), Shehu Sani, has revealed why his colleagues in the ruling APC backed out of a plot to remove the Senate President, Bukola Saraki. Mr Sani, who is now a stalwart of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) after he lost out in…
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PDP Gives Return Tickets To Saraki, Tambuwal, Kwankwaso
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has given return tickets to three of the losers from Sunday’s presidential primary. They are: Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State, Senate President Bukola Saraki and Senator Rabiu Kwankwanso. Vanguard reports the three men have been gifted tickets for the Sokoto governorship, Kwara Central and Kano Central Senatorial positions respectively…
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Police Fires Teargas At Protesting PDP Leaders In Abuja, Ben Bruce Alleges
Police have reportedly attacked leaders and members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) who are currently protesting the outcome of the just concluded Osun State governosrhsip election with teargass and gunshot at INEC office in Abuja. Senatro Ben Bruce who raised the allegation said he was teargassed for participating in a peaceful protest. His word:…
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Osun Poll: Saraki Advises PDP, Senator Adeleke To Seek Redress In Court
Senate President Bukola Saraki has advised Senator Ademola Adeleke, candidate of the People Democratic Party (PDP) in the just declared inconclusive election in Osun State to approach the court and seek redress following the failure of the electoral body, (INEC) to declare him winner of the Osun governorship election which was held on Saturday. The…
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Nigeria Needs A Youth As President, Saraki Hinted
Senate President Bukola Saraki has advocated for a youthful president for Nigeria against the forth coming 2019 general election to replace president Muhamadu Buhari. Saraki called on Nigerians to stand united and elect a youthful President with an energetic mind to take the country to its desired height. The senate president hinted Nigerians on Wednesday…