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I Never Granted Any Interview To Tribune About Buhari’s Anti-corruption War by ijustdey(op): 8:43am On Dec 21, 2015

Itse Sagay, a legal scholar, has denied ever granting an interview to the Nigerian Tribune to deride President Muhammadu Buhari’s anti-corruption efforts.

Itse Sagay, a legal scholar, has denied ever granting an interview to the Nigerian Tribune to deride President Muhammadu Buhari’s anti-corruption efforts.

Speaking with a correspondent of SaharaReporters by telephone from Lagos, Mr. Sagay, a professor of law, well known constitutional lawyer and head of President Buhari’s advisory committee on anti-corruption, said he was shocked to read a report concocted by the newspaper, crediting him with sharp criticism of the current administration’s anti-corruption strategy. According to him, the newspaper’s report on his purported interview represented a desperate attempt to discredit President Buhari’s anti-corruption war.

Mr. Sagay told our correspondent that he had stopped granting interviews to the Tribune after the paper’s editors had twisted an interview he granted them in August.

According to him, the paper’s account of his August interview was tailored to suit the devious agenda of its editors hence his rejection of all efforts by the newspaper to speak with him on record for an interview.

The Nigerian Tribune is one of the newspapers named as beneficiaries of a payout from funds that were meant for the purchase of weapons to fight Islamist insurgent group, Boko Haram. The revelation of a widespread dole-out of cash to media groups, including the Tribune, has emerged as part of a scandal involving former National Security Adviser, Colonel Sambo Dasuki (ret.), who is accused of diverting more than $2 billion budgeted for weaponry.

Investigators have revealed that several Nigerian newspapers received N10 million each from the slush fund overseen by Mr. Dasuki. At least 12 newspapers were paid from the fund through Nduka Obaigbena, chair of the Newspaper Proprietors Association of Nigeria (NPAN), according to investigators. Even though the Tribune denied receiving the funds, subsequent disclosures indicated that the newspaper’s editors took part in a meeting where it was agreed that the booty should be accepted.

In dismissing the opinion attributed to him by the Tribune, Mr. Sagay said he had never met or spoken to the journalist who wrote the report, insisting that the interview was made up. He challenged the reporter and paper’s editors to provide the public with a tape recording of the so-called interview.

The late Obafemi Awolowo founded the Tribune, and his family still owns the paper, which is one of Nigeria’s longest surviving daily newspapers.

http://saharareporters.com/2015/12/20/i-never-granted-any-interview-nigerian-tribune-about-buhari’s-anti-corruption-war—itse

http://saharareporters.com/2015/12/20/i-never-granted-any-interview-nigerian-tribune-about-buhari’s-anti-corruption-war—itse

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Re: I Never Granted Any Interview To Tribune About Buhari’s Anti-corruption War by BeeBeeOoh(m): 8:44am On Dec 21, 2015

My job is to watch & keep records till 2019..

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Re: I Never Granted Any Interview To Tribune About Buhari’s Anti-corruption War by watered(m): 8:50am On Dec 21, 2015

Pa Itse Sagay even if I were you I'd still deny it too in as much as the government in power still favors me.

You don't need to tell Nigerians about Bubu's selective anti-corruption war cox we all have eyes and can see, just as our ears too can hear.

#BabaNowThatYouAreThere grin

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Re: I Never Granted Any Interview To Tribune About Buhari’s Anti-corruption War by Uchan4u(m): 8:51am On Dec 21, 2015

It's season of denials

Re: I Never Granted Any Interview To Tribune About Buhari’s Anti-corruption War by Abugab(m): 9:03am On Dec 21, 2015

PDP ruled for 16 years and who do we expect the govt to probe, me or the man working hard to earn a living?

When I hear selective I always wonder if those being probed are really saints or those who pilfered our Commonwealth?

Everyone must surely have their day with justice as all corrupt elements can't be probed in one full swoop. Even if this govt allows some to go, another govt will come and hammer those left down some day.

Every well meaning Nigerian should be glad that our yam eaters are being probed now and the damage done to us as a people and their betrayal of public trust judiciously handled and all made to pay.

I hate hearing selectivism

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Re: I Never Granted Any Interview To Tribune About Buhari’s Anti-corruption War by spako4(m): 9:03am On Dec 21, 2015

Jona 10million naira bribe to Nigerian Tribune at work

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Re: I Never Granted Any Interview To Tribune About Buhari’s Anti-corruption War by TonyeBarcanista(m): 9:10am On Dec 21, 2015

I talk am say that report appeared so fake...

Though I appreciate Buhari anti-corruption fight, I implore him to also face the goats in his party and government. There should be no sacred cow.

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Re: I Never Granted Any Interview To Tribune About Buhari’s Anti-corruption War by greatness22(m): 9:10am On Dec 21, 2015

I won't say anything except Dasuki mentions my name. Happy birthday to EroticAngelina. Have a refreshing day.

Re: I Never Granted Any Interview To Tribune About Buhari’s Anti-corruption War by RockMaxi: 9:12am On Dec 21, 2015

You are a scholar sir, kindly do the needful.
Just slam them N1billion naira lawsuit.

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Re: I Never Granted Any Interview To Tribune About Buhari’s Anti-corruption War by Nobody: 9:21am On Dec 21, 2015

interesting

Re: I Never Granted Any Interview To Tribune About Buhari’s Anti-corruption War by asEdeyHOT: 9:23am On Dec 21, 2015*

When I told them last night that it was fake news, they ganged up on me and started calling me names.

There is a notorious poster on NL that keeps reporting fake propaganda against Buhari so immediately she opened a thread on it, I knew it was false.

Itse Sagay is a professor of Law and will not be dumb to grant interviews to unknown blogs.

This is a war against the fight on corruption. This is the new method by PDP , they manufacture lies and spread it through their blogs but unfortunately majority of Nigerians are not buying these concocted lies.

Last month, the lie was that 200 soldiers died. None of their families are looking for them. Only TANoids know these fake soldiers.

PDP are doing themselves no favours. After sometime, no one will believe anything they say or sponsor even it is true. This party is now becoming collectively clueless just like Jonathan

The war on corruption continues . Sai Baba!!

cc: Kenny987, tafrica

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Re: I Never Granted Any Interview To Tribune About Buhari’s Anti-corruption War by obasiken: 9:31am On Dec 21, 2015

Look at sagay pissing in his pants cos he was mentioned in the media. This is what it feels like when people wake up and tell lies against you. Some thing yur party did to gej for years.

Re: I Never Granted Any Interview To Tribune About Buhari’s Anti-corruption War by asEdeyHOT: 9:41am On Dec 21, 2015

You later agreed with him so please don't try gloat here.

PDP is fake and fake is PDP

TonyeBarcanista:
I talk am say that report appeared so fake...

Though I appreciate Buhari anti-corruption fight, I implore him to also face the goats in his party and government. There should be no sacred cow.

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Re: I Never Granted Any Interview To Tribune About Buhari’s Anti-corruption War by TonyeBarcanista(m): 9:44am On Dec 21, 2015

asEdeyHOT:
You later agreed with him so please don't try gloat here.

PDP is fake and fake is PDP

Are you insane? I only confirmed that it was indeed published by Tribune, I never agreed on the authenticity of the publication. Abi shey Sagay no confirm say na tribune publish am? Nonsense

Re: I Never Granted Any Interview To Tribune About Buhari’s Anti-corruption War by asEdeyHOT: 9:47am On Dec 21, 2015

Barca is it necessary for you to use the word insane?

Pls be civil

TonyeBarcanista:
Are you insane? I only confirmed that it was indeed published by Tribune, I never agreed on the authenticity of the publication. Abi shey Sagay no confirm say na tribune publish am? Nonsense

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Re: I Never Granted Any Interview To Tribune About Buhari’s Anti-corruption War by TonyeBarcanista(m): 9:51am On Dec 21, 2015

asEdeyHOT:
Barca is it necessary for you to use the word insane?

Pls be civil

Apologies! You made an allegation that you know is not appropriate

Re: I Never Granted Any Interview To Tribune About Buhari’s Anti-corruption War by Demdem2: 9:57am On Dec 21, 2015

I have repeatedly stated that Dogs are in charge of tribune. They are also in charge of thisday and vanguard.

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Re: I Never Granted Any Interview To Tribune About Buhari’s Anti-corruption War by themilanway(m): 10:06am On Dec 21, 2015

asEdeyHOT:
When I told them last night that it was fake news, they ganged up on me and started calling me names.

There is a notorious poster on NL that keeps reporting fake propaganda against Buhari so immediately she opened a thread on it, I knew it was false.

Itse Sagay is a professor of Law and will not be dumb to grant interviews to unknown blogs.

This is a war against the fight on corruption. This is the new method by PDP , they manufacture lies and spread it through their blogs but unfortunately majority of Nigerians are not buying these concocted lies.

Last month, the lie was that 200 soldiers died. None of their families are looking for them. Only TANoids know these fake soldiers.

PDP are doing themselves no favours. After sometime, no one will believe anything they say or sponsor even it is true. This party is now becoming collectively clueless just like Jonathan

The war on corruption continues . Sai Baba!!

I never knew you are also aware of that fat and ugly useless girl.The amazing thing is how her level of spreading false and propanganda news have surpassed that of her fellow"patriots".

God help the guy she finally ends up with,that's if she is able to get one.

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Re: I Never Granted Any Interview To Tribune About Buhari’s Anti-corruption War by StriveHard: 10:11am On Dec 21, 2015*

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Re: I Never Granted Any Interview To Tribune About Buhari’s Anti-corruption War by Nobody: 10:12am On Dec 21, 2015

greatness22:
I won't say anything except Dasuki mentions my name. Happy birthday to EroticAngelina. Have a refreshing day.

tnx

Re: I Never Granted Any Interview To Tribune About Buhari’s Anti-corruption War by Jesusloveyou: 10:18am On Dec 21, 2015

BeeBeeOoh:
My job is to watch & keep records till 2019..

and u may die before 2019

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Re: I Never Granted Any Interview To Tribune About Buhari’s Anti-corruption War by BeeBeeOoh(m): 10:20am On Dec 21, 2015

Jesusloveyou:
and u may die before 2019

may God grant you whatever you wish others....AMEN!!

Re: I Never Granted Any Interview To Tribune About Buhari’s Anti-corruption War by Aufbauh(m): 10:26am On Dec 21, 2015

Thank God for someone like me! grin

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Re: I Never Granted Any Interview To Tribune About Buhari’s Anti-corruption War by myselfonly: 10:29am On Dec 21, 2015

Nigerian Media is becoming something else..... From both the producers and consumers.

Re: I Never Granted Any Interview To Tribune About Buhari’s Anti-corruption War by Nobody: 10:30am On Dec 21, 2015

reasons why i support social media bill

Re: I Never Granted Any Interview To Tribune About Buhari’s Anti-corruption War by Proudlyngwa(m): 10:38am On Dec 21, 2015

TonyeBarcanista:
I talk am say that report appeared so fake...

Though I appreciate Buhari anti-corruption fight, I implore him to also face the goats in his party and government. There should be no sacred cow.

My oga how far. Thanks for the appreciation though I know some people will bash you. As for the party goats it is a gradual process but don't expect a perfect job.

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Re: I Never Granted Any Interview To Tribune About Buhari’s Anti-corruption War by greatness22(m): 10:40am On Dec 21, 2015

EroticAngelina:
tnx

Remember to cut small cake 4 me oh. EFCC invite me, so i wil be absent.

Re: I Never Granted Any Interview To Tribune About Buhari’s Anti-corruption War by aieromon(m): 10:41am On Dec 21, 2015

Demdem2:
I have repeatedly stated that Dogs are in charge of tribune. They are also in charge of thisday and vanguard.

The late Awolowo would be unhappy wherever he is. Tribune lost focus ever since Tinubu "disrespected" the Awolowo family by comparing himself with the late sage.

Re: I Never Granted Any Interview To Tribune About Buhari’s Anti-corruption War by asEdeyHOT: 10:44am On Dec 21, 2015

themilanway:
I never knew you are also aware of that fat and ugly useless girl.The amazing thing is how her level of spreading false and propanganda news have surpassed that of her fellow"patriots".

God help the guy she finally ends up with,that's if she is able to get one.

Re: I Never Granted Any Interview To Tribune About Buhari’s Anti-corruption War by aieromon(m): 10:48am On Dec 21, 2015

themilanway:
I never knew you are also aware of that fat and ugly useless girl.The amazing thing is how her level of spreading false and propanganda news have surpassed that of her fellow"patriots".

God help the guy she finally ends up with,that's if she is able to get one.

Let the Shadow Cabinet of Nigeria work hard for their money nah. Which one you dey sef? grin

Re: I Never Granted Any Interview To Tribune About Buhari’s Anti-corruption War by Jesusloveyou: 11:10am On Dec 21, 2015

BeeBeeOoh:
may God grant you whatever you wish others....AMEN!!

i am not wishing a nigeria downfall, and anyone that wish nigeria downfall wil die before 2019, u wailers wil not eat of d good of d land

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Re: I Never Granted Any Interview To Tribune About Buhari’s Anti-corruption War by BeeBeeOoh(m): 11:13am On Dec 21, 2015

Jesusloveyou:
i am not wishing a nigeria downfall, and anyone that wish nigeria downfall wil die before 2019, u wailers wil not eat of d good of d land

isn't it obvious u can create & u don't proclaim death to anybdoy. Mind how u talk 2 avoid bringing what u don't know about upon urself, SHALOM!!

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