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BREAKING: Fani-Kayode arrives EFCC headquarters in police convoy
May 9, 2016





Eniola Akinkuotu
A former Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani -Kayode, has arrived at the headquarters of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.
The former Minister who served as the spokesman for the Goodluck Jonathan Campaign Organisation in 2015, arrived the EFCC in a police convoy.
He arrived the Commission in a blue native attire around 9.45am.
He was invited by the anti-graft agency over an alleged N840m he received during the campaign.
The money was said to have emanated from the account of the Central Bank of Nigeria.

Times are really hard and Nigerians are suffering. Perhaps, the prediction of a Second Republic minister that the poor Nigerian masses would soon eat from the dustbin is gradually becoming a reality.
This may be true in view of the cry of both consumers and retailers of tomatoes as price of the product is gradually but steadily creeping out of the reach of the ordinary Nigerian.
A survey carried out during the week shows that the prices of tomatoes have increased drastically in most markets in Lagos State.
In the last three months, tomatoes and pepper were in abundance, prompting a basket of tomatoes to drop to N6,000 from N18,000.
But, not anymore! In Mile 12, one of the biggest and most popular markets in the metropolis, a big basket of tomatoes now goes for between N35,000 and N40,000 as against N6,000 and N8,000 the product sold a few months back.
Also, a small basket which sold for about N3,000 three months back now goes for between N18,000 and N23,000.
For the unripe and damaged ones, big basket sales for N28, 000 while a small plate containing about 20 pieces of the product goes for N2,500. 15 to 18 pieces, depending on the sizes, of a small plate goes for N1,000 while 10 small pieces sell for N500.
Saheed Muazu and Kabiru Salaha are major sellers in the Oja Oba Market, Ile-Epo in Abule-Egba area of Lagos State.
According to them, the product price has been on a steady rise since late last month.
The smaller basket as at last year in the market, they said, was sold for between N1,500 and N2,000 while the current market price of the same quantity is now sold as high as N12,000.
The bigger basket, which ranges between N2,500 and N3,000 about the same time, now goes for between N25,000 to N35,000 depending on the freshness of the commodity.
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Also in the popular Abibat Mogaji Sunday Market in Ogba, Ikeja, a big basket which sold for N18,000 a few weeks back now goes for between N35,000 and N40,000 while the small basket that sold for between N8,000 and N9,000 is now between N15,000 and N17,000.
In the same market, 25 small pieces of the commodity could be bought for N1,000, while 12 small pieces and four small pieces now goes for between N500 and N200 respectively. Four big pieces is N400 in the market.
Victoria Igondo, who has been in the business of tomatoes selling for long now, told our reporter that the commodity increase in Abule Market, Ajao Estate, is something average people can no longer afford.
According to her, a basket before now sold for between N2,500 and N3,500 depending on the quantity that is available in the market.
“But now it so expensive; like today we bought a basket at N32,000 for small sized tomatoes and the big size ones for N35,000,” Igondo said, adding, “it is very expensive and that is why we are shading it very little. In fact, we don’t just shade it as we do before now, we now count to sell.”
Meanwhile, Femi Odusanya, the spokesman for Mile 12 market traders, attributed the increase to the off-season and the lingering fuel scarcity in the country.
“Traders go through a lot of stress in transporting goods to the market. They will definitely add the cost differential to their goods,” Odusanya said. While Elizabeth Nwaka, a dealer of the commodity in Ogba Sunday Market, said: “We hear that they divert trailers now to Alhaji Aliko Dangote’s tomatoes’ factory somewhere in the middle belt instead of coming to Lagos as has been the practice.”
And some have also attributed the situation to traders who now imports the product from the neighbouring Cameroon, which invariably makes the commodity costlier.
https://www.today.ng/news/national/118141/lagosians-groan-prices-tomatoes-skyrocket

Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole, has eulogised the departed Benin monarch, Oba Erediauwa. The governor expressed his profound reverence for the departed Monarch in a press statement he issued and personally signed.
“Our hearts are heavy, laden with pains and grief, at the announcement of the passing on to glory of Omo n’Oba n’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Erediauwa of Benin, our highly revered Oba, a distinguished Edo numero uno, an accomplished Nigerian, a seasoned bureaucrat, quintessential unifier, unique personage and exemplary Omo N’Oba, whose reign brought distinction, immense class, finesse and integrity to traditional institution in Edo state and the country at large,” Oshiomhole said.
“His carriage comes with an élan that was peculiar with the reverence of royalty. His uncommon courage was symbolic of the can-do spirit of the Edo mind. His unity of purpose was not in doubt even as he used his revered position to promote constructive engagement amongst all shades of opinion and culture in Edo state. As a thorough-bred bureaucrat, rising to the pinnacle of his career as a Federal Permanent Secretary, he understood the dynamics and intricacies of governance. He was the alternative voice to the many voiceless in our society, calling government attention to issues of development and transparent governance, without minding whose ox is gored. He was brave, fearless, punchy and instructive in his verbal and written messages
“To us at the Edo state Government, he was our strongest supporter; both in his uncommon faith in our ability and his readiness to offer uncommon advice to sharpen public discourse in our shared commitment to transform Edo state. It gladdens our heart, therefore, that our revered Oba was alive to witness the positive transformation of Edo state under his reign, and for standing with us through thick and thin in the course of making the Edo economy a treasure to behold. Being part of that eloquent history of transformation before his reunion with his ancestors gives us further reassurance that he will occupy a special pride of place in the hereafter.
“We are enveloped with a deep sense of nostalgia that our great Oba, a great-grandfather, grandfather, father, uncle and iconoclastic royal father of exemplary carriage and conduct, who sustained the dignity of the average Edo mind, has joined his ancestors. We are, however, encouraged by the fact that another great son of the Great Benin Kingdom, His Royal Highness, Edaiken N’Uselu, Crown Prince Eheneden Erediauwa, who is already showing manifest quintessential attributes of his great father, will step into his father’s big shoes.
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“Edo people will miss our iconoclastic royal father of the great Benin Kingdom. Nigerians and Nigeria will miss this great exemplar of a Royal Father, an Oba of distinction and integrity. Adieu until we meet to part no more.
“Oba gha to kpere, ise
http://www.pmnewsnigeria.com/2016/04/29/oba-of-benin-our-hearts-are-heavy-says-oshiomhole/

Thank God for social media those thieving sinators will know boys no dey smile again

Nigerians, who have laid their hands on the telephone numbers of lawmakers representing them at the Senate, have declared a telephone war on their senators by bombarding their lines with unending calls and text messages.


Those who have called senators representing their senatorial districts accused the lawmakers of poor performance and corruption.

The constituents, who decried poor representation by their senators, alleged that the lawmakers rebuffed their requests. SUNDAY PUNCH also learnt that some of the senators engaged their constituents in wars of words.

An online news medium, SaharaReporters, had published the telephone numbers of most of the 109 senators in the National Assembly, asking their constituents to express their feelings directly to those representing them in the legislature.

The Senate had attempted to amend the laws establishing the Code of Conduct Tribunal and the Code of Conduct Bureau, a development that drew the ire of the populace before the upper chamber of the National Assembly dropped the bill after passing the second reading.

Criticisms are also trailing a proposed Grazing Bill seeking to establish ranches across the country to stem criminal activities of nomadic Fulani herdsmen.

The Senate had denied that such a bill exists.

Constituents have however besieged the various social media platforms to express their disappointment over the alleged cold responses they got from their representatives.

For instance, Portia Emilia Anthony, in a post on her Facebook page, accused former Governor of Abia State, Theodor Orji, who is now representing Abia-Central Senatorial District, of shouting at her on the phone.

She said, “I just got off the phone with a senator shouting down the phone that I am insulting him with the text I sent to him; that I have no right to tell him to vote against the Grazing Bill.

“The man is so angry and agitated, saying I should go and contest and become a senator. Can you imagine the attitude of our so-called representatives? I told him I am not interested as I don’t want to be corrupt. The man went berserk on the phone. I dropped the phone on him.

“Asking me if I know who he is, I told him that he’s a Nigerian and nothing else. Yet, another (Senator) has replied and politely assured me that it won’t happen.”

“Can you believe that it was Theodore Orji of Abia state that called and shouted at me for asking him not to allow the Grazing Bill to go through? Please, let’s deal with him. He’s on 07082800***; the man is simply pathetic. #ShareAndShout.”

However, Orji also went to his Facebook page, asking Nigerians to disregard the “campaign of calumny” against him.

He posted, “Attention! Please, disregard this campaign of calumny and falsehood manufactured and being shared by one Portia Emilia Anthony, alleging that I am in support of the Grazing Bill.

“I spoke with this lady from Cross River on the phone and even though she was very rude and disrespectful, I made it clear to her that I am not in support of the said Grazing Bill.

“Please, the general public, especially those from Abia Central—Abians, Igbos, and other well-meaning Nigerians — should disregard and condemn this malicious campaign of calumny.”

On its Twitter handle, SaharaReporters reported the exchange of words between a constituent and former Deputy Governor of Ekiti State, Mrs. Abiodun Olujimi, who is now representing Ekiti South.

Senator Binta Garba Masi
Sahara Reporters Media
The report had a screenshot of a mobile device showing a message from an anonymous sender to Olujimi, which read, “Don’t support the amendment to CCT (Code of Conduct Tribunal) and Administration of Criminal Justice Law because of one man.

“Don’t take that car. People are suffering, and you guys want to ride jeeps? You represent me in Ekiti, and we are watching. Ile ni apoti n joko si de idi o! (An idiom in Yoruba used when patiently waiting for someone’s return).”

Screenshot of Senator Abiodun Olujimi response to a constituent
Another screenshot showing Olujimi’s response sent via 08033141***, said, “Sit anywhere. If you voted, it was not free. I paid every inch of the way. Get a job and earn a living, so you don’t keep issuing threats that you can’t enforce, and you don’t keep invading the privacy of people. Only dirty people do that.”

Another screenshot of a message said to be from an “anonymous senator” had shown how the lawmaker criticised the news medium for publishing the lawmakers’ telephone numbers.

The sender said, “Above are just snippets of the deluge of calls/texts that we’ve been receiving by your ill-considered decision to release our phone numbers to the public. I believe you did not fully evaluate the way Nigerians think and act before you did so.

“My phone rings at least once every minute. Most senators have gone ahead to change their numbers. I don’t intend to do so, but your decision is rather having the opposite effect from what you intended.”

The Nigerian Quagmire, who commented on the post in which the contact numbers of the senators were released on the medium’s website, claimed to have sent a message to the President of the Senate, Dr. Bukola Saraki.

The person said, “Just sent a nicely worded message to Bukola to do the honorable thing and vacate the Senate presidency. He’s trying his best to hand over part of the government to his cronies in the PDP. I hope he’ll take my humble advice and do the right thing.”


However, Ralph Adeniyi, said, “They don’t know their job and (they are) very rude on the phone. I have been calling Senate President Bukola Saraki’s mobile #08024544***. He already (switched) off his phone but I will keep trying.”

Babatunde Opeyemi said should the lawmakers change their telephone lines, the new ones should be provided for the public.

He said, “Our senators have activated vexing mode. In case they change their numbers, please get it for us. Dino Melaye, Stella Oduah, (Godswill) Akpabio, (Ajayi) Boroffice, all of you senators should await my call at the right time!

“I don’t know why Nigerian senators should be angry when their people call them! You represent us and can’t talk to us.”

Habeeb Adewale Mustapha, said, “(I) spoke with Senator Kabir Garba Marafa of Zamfara-Central. A man of integrity! He is sticking by common Nigerians, and he has given me his words!!!”

Oluyege Paul Ayooluwa, said, “Mr. Common Sense Ben Murray-Bruce. Your number is switched off.” The senator is representing Bayelsa-East at the Senate.

A screenshot, which did not show the identity of the sender and the recipient who is a senator, had read, “Do you support the amendment to the CCB Act? If you support the amendment to the CCB Act, that means you are a total fake. Nigerians are watching, believe me. You guys (Senators) are just 109 to over 150 million Nigerians.”

Another commentator, Ayo Faleti, had said, “Please call your representatives. Ask how they have been exercising the mandate you gave them. If the answer is em, em, em…, declare your disappointment and inform (them) that you will be calling back in a couple of months. And when you do, you do not want em, em… as an answer. I know most of them will soon change their numbers.”

Similarly, KennBest said, “How grateful I remain to Sahara Reporters for this list. Now they must hear from Nigerians. If they like, let them go (and) change their numbers; we’ll get an updated list.”

Ayodele Emmanuel, said, “I tell you, they will quickly change the numbers. They are not representing anybody or constituency but themselves and their cronies.”

Joel Edionwe equally said, “Good but they are after themselves. Have they ever consulted with their constituents?”

Rum Sodo said, “You want my vote but you don’t want me to have your number. Who is a fool?”

Also, Jude Wilfred, said, “Please, start calling them now to ensure this Grazing Bill before the National Assembly does not sail through. This bill, if passed, will set the country on fire.

Etiemana Ekpo, said, “I believe to hear from the people is the best way not to pass three to four bills in a day, and you can’t hear from people without a phone number.”

SUNDAY PUNCH observed that some members of the public called the senators’ numbers only to frustrate them.

For instance, Hafsah Muhammad Lalo, posted on the news website, “I have N200 (credit) on my Etisalat (line) that I am not using. Let me disturb Jonah Jang.” Jang, a former Governor of Plateau State, is representing Plateau-North at the Senate.

Similarly, Yinka Aina, said, “All you need do to punish your non-performing senator is (to) him forty times daily and don’t forget to share his number with your gateman that doesn’t speak English.”

Investigation by our correspondents showed that some of the numbers tallied with those already inSUNDAY PUNCH’s directory. However, when our correspondents called some of the numbers, those who picked the calls said they were wrong numbers.

Several other numbers called indicated that they had been switched off.

When SUNDAY PUNCH called one of the two numbers listed for former President of the Senate, David Mark, who is representing Benue-South, the voice of a young female answered and, without asking who the caller wanted to speak to, said “wrong number” and immediately hung up.


Also, when one of our correspondents called Barnabas Gemade’s number, a male voice picked the call and said, “He’s in a meeting.” He also hung up before our correspondent could ask when next the senator would be available.

Gilbert Nnaji’s line did not connect. Enyinnaya Abaribe’s line also indicated that it was unreachable, while Bayero Nafada’s failed to connect.

Some senators, whose lines were switched off, include Theodore Orji, Ben Murray-Bruce, Ali Ndume, and Goje Danjuma.

SUNDAY PUNCH gathered that the Senators switched off their phones after they were overwhelmed with calls from their constituents.

A number of senators, including Godswill Akpabio, Shehu Sani and Dino Melaye, cut calls made bySUNDAY PUNCH to their mobile lines shortly after ringing.

Those who did not answer their calls include Andy Uba, Akume George, Sam Egwu, Biodun Olujimi, Ike Ekweremadu, Rabiu Kwankwaso and Adamu Aliero.

When the telephone numbers of Ajayi Boroffice, representing Ondo North and George Sekibo, representing Rivers East, were called, the responses received were “wrong number.”

When one of our correspondents called Boroffice on 08088811***, a voice answered, “Please, wrong number.”

In the case of the PDP senator from Rivers, Sekibo, a call earlier made to phone number 08033122*** was not picked. But, someone called our correspondent back with another line (08186651***) to say he saw a missed call on his MTN line. When asked if he was Sekibo, he said, “My name is Bello.”

Efforts by SUNDAY PUNCH to reach Senate President Bukola Saraki (08024544***), Buruji Kashamu (08160883***), Isiaka Adeleke (08033475***), and Babajide Omoworare (08023045***/08034737***) were unsuccessful as their phones were either switched off or not “available”.

The phone numbers allegedly belonging to Senator Joshua Dariye (08075872***, 08058728***) were said to be unallocated by Glo.

Also, all attempts to speak with Senator Remi Tinubu and Abdullahi Adamu (representing APC Nasarawa West) were unsuccessful as the two senators did not pick their calls. Text messages sent to them were not responded to.

Marafa, who replied the text message sent to his phone, said “Not at all! I have been with this number since the inception of GSM in Nigeria. It was on my billboards during my campaigns in both 2011and 2015. It is the number known to my friends, constituents, and business partners. So, to me, it is normal!”


Recall lawmakers who don’t represent you well – Bishops

The Diocesan Bishop, Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, Diocese of Egba, Ogun State, Rt. Reverend Emmanuel Adekunle, has advised the electorate to be courageous enough to recall any lawmaker in the National Assembly who does anything contrary to their wishes and aspirations.

He said this in Abeokuta at a media briefing on the 2016 diocesan synod of the church, which began on Friday with the theme, ‘The Beatitudes.’

Adekunle equally said events in the Senate in the past few weeks informed the need for Nigerians to be vigilant, as it appeared that some of the lawmakers were in the legislature for selfish interests and not to make life better for the people.

He said, “It is sad that many of our lawmakers in the National Assembly, most especially in the Senate, were there for selfish interests.

“The recent happenings in the Senate are shameful. I think Nigerians should be courageous enough to recall any of their representatives who are not representing them well, either in the Senate or in the House of Representatives.”

The bishop also condemned Nigerian public office holders for wanting to hold on to power at all cost, even when they were on trial for corruption.

He said, “It is only in Nigeria that public officials undergoing trial will clinch to their offices. In sane societies, once any public official is involved in a scam, and he or she is undergoing trial, he or she resigns and gives room for a fair trial. By clinching to their offices, they are using that to intimidate those agencies trying them.

“Again, on the move to amend the Acts establishing the Code of Conduct Bureau and (the Code of Conduct) Tribunal, I will describe their action as that of shameless people, trying to cover their tracks. They are not doing it to save only one person but to cover their own tracks as well. It is quite shameful.

“I think the constituencies where these lawmakers emerged from, should begin to think of how to recall them back home.”

Similarly, retired Bishop of Akure Anglican Diocese, Bishop Gbolanle Gbonigi, supported the idea of recalling lawmakers found guilty of corrupt practices.

He, however, stated that the process of recalling was difficult in Nigerian democratic system.

He said, “I support the idea of recalling corrupt lawmakers from the National Assembly wholeheartedly. But it is one thing to say that they should be recalled, it is another thing for it to be done.

“It is not only these people that are corrupt, but they also came out from all of us and very many politicians are corrupt in Nigeria. If you say they should be recalled, who will recall them? They bribed the people to get to the House, and they give part of the money they steal to some people in their constituencies. So, it is not as easy as one would think.”
http://saharareporters.com/2016/04/24/leaked-numbers-nigerians-wage-telephone-war-against-their-senators

The Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) has adjourned the trial of Senate President, Bukola Saraki, until April 27 for continuation of cross examination of EFCC witness, Micheal Wetkas. The adjournment followed a one-week request by Saraki’s lawyer, Kanu Agabi (SAN), but was opposed by EFCC counsel, Rotimi Jacobs (SAN) and a three-day adjournment was consequently given. Earlier, Wetkas had said during cross examination by Paul Usoro (SAN), that the strength of the position of the investigation team was more on the statement of Saraki’s bank account. He said the statement showed clear narration of the transaction in respect of the transfer to the America Express Bank, New York. When asked if count 12 is the same as count 11 which also accused Saraki of operating a foreign account, Wetkas answered in the affirmative. He told the tribunal that the cover letter which the EFCC wrote to GTBank in exhibit 8 covered the issue raised in count 11 and Count 12 of the charge. Meanwhile, the Chairman of the tribunal, Justice Danladi Umar, had adjourned hearing into the case until Wednesday, April 27.

Read more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/04/cct-adjourns-CCT adjourns Saraki’s trial until April 27 -trial-april-27/

The main opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Wednesday, restored its official and verified Twitter handle, @PdpNigeria. Head of PDP Publicity Division, Chinwe Nnorom, made the announcement in a statement via the PDP’s Facebook page Recalled that on Tuesday night, she announced the shutting down of the handle, citing recent activities on the handle as reasons.
The statement restoring the handle titled ‘ Re: Shutting Down of PDP official Twitter handle Account @PDPNigeria’, reads, ” Following the release of yesterday on the above subject, we have received reactions from some of our teeming members and supporters who are already familiar with the platform. In view of the above, we have taken steps today to address the issues surrounding the Twitter handle. Consequently, in view of the National Working Committee (NWC)’s decision this afternoon, the National Publicity Secretary, Chief Olisa Metuh re-directed me to open the official twitter handle, @PDPNigeria. The handle @PDPNigeria which is the official platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is hereby re-opened, please. We regret any inconveniences the temporary shutdown may have caused our members, supporters and the general public. Thank you”.


Read more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/04/pdp-restores-twitter-handle/

After calling them they will do what they want to do

Inconclusive National electoral commission.If they cannot conduct ordinary Council election how then can they conduct the governorship election coming up in various states and 2019 election

See what he is doing at such a place

Daura Secret Service will pretend as if nothing .The same DSS has refused to look into the killing of 2 Reverend Sisters by Islamic Hausa Fulani herdsmen. They have also refused to look into the genocide leading to over 300 Christians dead at Agatu, Benue state. The have refused to look into the kidnap of a Reverend father by the same Islamic herdsmen. I feel sorry for Christians in the Middle Belt who cannot see the handwriting on the wall.

As life gradually returns to war ravaged communities Former President of the Senate, Senator David Mark yesterday marked his 68th birthday with the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Agatu local government area of Benue State rendered homeless aftermath of the massacre that left hundreds of people dead. He was at one of the Internally Displaced Persons ( IDPs) camp in Aila community of Agatu local government area where he distributed relief materials , food stuff, clothes and toiletries to them. Senator Mark who distributed the relief materials through his wife, Mrs. Helen Mark said:” I identify with you . I share in your pains and frustrations. But don’t lose hope. Help will come your way.” He said spending time with the IDPs gave him a sense of fulfilment ” because I have devoted the rest of my life to serve God and the less privileged in the society. “Nothing can be more fulfilling for me on my birthday than bringing joy and relief to the IDPs in Agatu. I will do whatever I can to improve their condition. The situation is not palatable. But we must give them hope.”
Mrs. Helen Mark, wife of Senator David Mark, presents gifts to members of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp in Agatu to celebrate the 68th birthday of the former Senate President. Mrs. Helen Mark, wife of Senator David Mark, presents gifts to members of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp in Agatu to celebrate the 68th birthday of the former Senate President. Senator Mark also urged Corporate Institutions as well as non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to come around to assist the IDPs. He specifically pleaded with Benue State government to collaborate with the Federal government in order to initiate an action plan towards rebuilding and resettling the survivors of the Agatu massacre. Mrs. Helen donated several items including thousands of water purifier to arrest rising cases of cholera and other waterborne diseases in the IDP camps. Other items include, but not limited to, Palm oil, bags of rice, assorted drinks, food items, beverages, toiletries, wrappers, among others. Receiving the relief materials on behalf of the people, District Head of Aila community, Chief Michael Magaji expressed appreciation to Senator Mark for the gesture . Chief Magaji however requested the authorities to increase security presence in the war ravaged communities to enable the survivors return to their ancestral homes . The call he said has become imperative now to enable people go into the farming season. Meanwhile, life has started returning to the some communities in Agatu local government. A handful of people were seen in make-shift structures trying to pick their pieces as soldiers parades the communities to guarantee security.

Read more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/04/mark-celebrates-birthday-agatu-idps/

Give us fuel and light before we start listening to your dullish ranting

This will teach Efcc not to arbitrary detain someone

They didn't kidnapp him again

This country is worst than a zoo cos even in a zoo the lives of animals living there are held in high esteem

Fashola said generating electricity is not rocket science and gullible heediits believed him

Minster of darkness

Inconclusive National Electoral Commison

Then prepare to be trashed out of there


Shameless thief

Embattled Senate President Bukola Saraki on friday said he would not yield to growing calls from Nigerians that he should step down amid growing corruption scandals.

Mr. Saraki said those calling for his resignation were being sponsored by politicians who had always opposed his leadership since he emerged Senate President last June, He added that his detractors were trying to circumvent the country’s judicial system.
Mr. Saraki was responding to a story published by PREMIUM TIMES earlier today, in which the Transition Monitoring Group lend its voice to a growing call for the Senate President’s ouster.
In a text message sent to our reporter by his Special Adviser on Media, Yusuph Olaniyonu, Mr. Saraki said he was not contemplating resignation.

“There’s a case in the Tribunal and a resultant appeal at the Court of Appeal,” the statement said. “The underlining philosophy of our legal system is that an accused person is presumed innocent until found guilty.”

“Those who are contemplating calls for resignation want to circumvent the judicial system. They are obviously being sponsored by some politicians.
“The Senate President is not contemplating any resignation. He will surely have his day in court.”
Foramfera
Since Mr. Saraki was arraigned by the Code of Conduct Tribunal and the PREMIUM TIMES expose about his secret offshore assets in tax havens, the calls for him to step down has continued to mount.
On Thursday, several activists and other Nigerians openly called on the Senate President to resign. They were joined today by the TMG.

PREMIUM TIMES had reported on Monday that Mr. Saraki failed to disclose four assets found to be in his wife’s name offshore, in violation of Nigeria’s code of conduct law.

That revelation came to light following the leak of a trove of internal data from the Panama-based offshore-provider, Mossack Fonseca, obtained by the German newspaper, Süddeutsche Zeitung, and shared by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) with PREMIUM TIMES and over 100 other media partners in 82 countries.

In his response to that publication, Mr. Saraki said the controversial assets belonged to the estate of his wife’s rich and famous family, and that the law did not mandate him to declare such a category of assets.
But PREMIUM TIMES later found that the assets neither belong to Toyin, his wife, nor to her family’s estate. They are clearly Mr. Saraki’s.

According to the new documents retrieved by PREMIUM TIMES from the massive Mossack Fonseca database, the assets in Toyin’s name are actually held in trust for Mr. Saraki, Nigeria’s third most powerful official.

http://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/201462-panamapapers-i-wont-resign-senate-president-bukola-saraki-says.html

TANTUMERGO007:
fashola! fashola! fashola!

Minster of darkness! Minster of darkness!

Minster of darkness said generating electricity is not rocket science .

Now he and commisoner osunbade has shamelessly eaten their words

Another political ashaweo.

These hoes ain't loyal

This has finally nailed the political coffin of lizard of ubiama in rivers

This app will be inconclusive

TippyTop:
This present APC administration would be remembered in history as the government of queues.

And inconclusive election

Kachiukwu just did April Fool in Abuja.They even had hope that bubu would give them fuel

I stand on queues what's so special about them doing the same thing

That man has to be the worst nff chairman

Last time I checked bubu is d minster of petroleum

You have not placed d order and you shouting scam

Following deaths recorded in last Saturday’s rerun elections in Rivers State, Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose, has said President Muhammadu Buhari must be held accountable for the violence and loss of lives in the highly violent elections.

Fayose said: “Members of Buhari’s party, All Progressives Congress (APC), are emboldened to unleash violence on the people of Rivers State and other States in Nigeria because they know that the president would not lift a finger provided his party members are the ones perpetrating evil.



“Those who called the Ekiti State governorship election in which soldiers and other security agents made sure that that there was no violence, no live was lost during and after the election and no ballot was snatched EkitiGate should be asked what the Rivers election in which eight people were killed and several others injured will be
called.”

A statement on Sunday by his Special Assistant on Public Communications and , Lere Olayinka, Fayose said President Buhari was culpable in the killings in Rivers State and that the manner Independent National Electoral Commission conducted itself has destroyed the legacy of free, fair and transparent elections bequeathed on Nigeria by former President Goodluck Jonathan was .

“Can President Buhari fold his arms if the people being killed are from Daura in Katsina State? Is it that any soul that is not a Fulani is not important to the President?”

While calling for the immediate sack of INEC chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, the governor said Nigerians must ask questions as to how INEC produced Results Sheets of over 230 polling units with PDP omitted
http://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2016/03/20/rivers-polls-hold-buhari-responsible-for-bloodletting-fayose-tells-nigerians