₦airaland Forum

TANTUMERGO007:
we(youths of this country) are praying hard for you to overcome these storms, we believe and trust in you. may all the good work you have done vindicate you sir.

Not me! I can't pay for him to overcome the present situation!

tommykiwi:
The prosecution on Monday continued its case against the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, with its first witness, Mr. Michael Wetkas, revealing evidence of how the accused allegedly bought a property at 17, Mcdonald Street, Ikoyi, Lagos, in seven tranches.

The prosecution alleged in the 13 counts it preferred against Saraki that the property was part of those which the Senate President failed to declare to the Code of Conduct Bureau while he was governor of Kwara State. The lead prosecuting counsel, Mr. Rotimi Jacobs (SAN), through the witness, tendered cheques allegedly drawn from Saraki’s personal account and the account of his firm, Carlie Properties and Investments Limited for payment for the property.

The various tranches totalled ‎N522,060,000.

According to Wetkas, the property was bought in the name of Tiny Tee Limited from the Implementation from the Presidential Committee on the Sale of Federal Government Properties between 2006 and 2007.

The witness, an operative of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, had said he was part of the inter-agency committee that investigated Saraki.

He said, “The part payment was from GTB account of Carlie Properties and Investment Ltd.
“There is a draft before me for N256,300,000 which was part payment for 17, Mcdonald Street, Ikoyi, Lagos.

“There is another draft before me of N12,815,000 which was part payment for 17, Mcdonald, Ikoyi.

“There is another draft of a total of N24,090,000. That total is broken down into. – N20m from Zenith Bank and N4,090,000 from GTB. The total of the two are part payment for 17 Mcdonald, Ikoyi.

“The N20m from the Zenith Bank account of Carlie Properties and Investments Ltd while N4,090,000 was also from Carlie Properties and Investment Ltd with GTB.

“There is another draft before me for N180,675,000 dated April 3, 2007. It was also part payment for 17 Mcdonald Ikoyi from the defendant’s personal account with GTB.

“I have another draft of N36,135,000 dated January 10, 2007. The draft was cleared in Carlie Properties and Investments Ltd’s account in GTB and that also forms part payment for 17 Mcdonald, Ikoyi.

“There is another draft of N12,045,000 dated January 10, 2007.”

All the drafts were tendered and admitted as exhibits.
Also admitted as exhibits among other documents was Saraki’s asset declaration form submitted to the CCB in 2011.

Earlier, the witness revealed how Saraki funded the property at 15 Mcdonald Street, Ikoyi, Lagos, which the Senate President allegedly declared as 15 A and B, Mcdonald Street, Ikoyi, Lagos.

Wetkas had in his testimony of M 18, 2016, alleged that the Senate President declared that he acquired the property in 2003 whereas he only purchased it from the Presidential Implementation Committee on Sale of Federal Government Property in 2006.

The witness said on Monday, “Like I said my lord, the property at 15, Mcdonald Street, Ikoyi, Lagos was bought from the Presidential Implementation Committee on Sale of Federal Government Properties. We wrote to the implementation committee and they responded that the property is at 15, Mcdonald Street, Ikoyi, Lagos and another one, Block 15, Flat 1 to 4, Macdonald Ikoyi Lagos. They said these were the addresses they had with respect to Mcdonald Ikoyi Lagos.

“Seventy-five per cent payment for that property that I referred to which is N123,750,000 was paid from the account of Sky View Properties with Access Bank. Sky View is one of the companies declared by the defendant as one of his companies.

“The implementation committee could not produce the draft. They said it was Fidelity Bank draft and they had been trying to recieve a copy of the draft but they couldn’t.

“Access Bank too could not get a copy of the draft but they referred us to where the account (Access Bank) where the draft was paid. That was the account of Sky View Ltd with Skye Bank. They also furnished us with the statement of account and account opening packages and means of identification for the account.”

All the documents relating to the account were also tendered and admitted as exhibits.

source...http://www.punchng.com/how-saraki-paid-for-n522m-property-in-seven-tranches/

Chei Saraki, you're finished. Everyday, Wetkas go carry one thing come when we think say the thing don finish, he go go inside go carry another one come! Wetkas you too bad!

chukwudi44:
It is already obvious that the useless Danladi Umar of the CCT is biased so I am not expecting any sensible judgement from him,he can as well deliver his Tinubu written judgment tomorrow for all I care.Unfortunateley for him and his paymasters, this case would still be adjudicated up to the supreme court before it is rested.

The main thrust of my argument which I am sure the supreme court will interpret very well is section 3(d) of the CCT act which was not complied by the CCB before rushing to the kangaroo tribunal

the sction stipulates;

Section 3(d) of the CCB Act states that: “The functions of the Bureau shall be ….to receive complaints about non-compliance with or breach of this Act and where the Bureau considers it necessary to do so, refer such complaints to the Code of Conduct Tribunal established by Section 20 of this Act in accordance with Section 20 to 25 of this Act.

“Provided that where the person concerned makes a written admission of such breach or non-compliance, no reference to the Tribunal shall be necessary.”

The CCB was supposed to get back to Saraki and reconfirm the declarations stated in his form. This was the same premise upon which Tinubu was freed.Danladi umar obviously acting out a script by his paymasters have already overruled himself on the Tinubu Judgement.But how these portion of the act is interpreted by the supreme court is what will finally decide the case

I thought you had a good defence but this one is too weak!

The oil issue is becoming too much! Let us look into other means like agriculture.

What a nice move!

Wow! A welcome development.

A very good way to do away with poverty in the long run!

This guy Rashford is becoming something else! What a good result!

Ooni:
most of you think its impossible after the 2015 election but u're wrong.

When a tap wants to stop running it rushes the most

when the sick wants to die he recovers the most

the current atmostphere is omnious.

well, I don't pray for such but if it must happen, it should better be peaceful!

Personally, I don't see it the same way with you! I don't see Nigeria breaking up now, that time has passed.

Law makers, our problem!

But this man (saraki), do appear in the tribunal with both domestic and foreign chambers! I don't see him loosing the case with this team. Sorry, only kidding!

vickyO:
Really people?

We need to get our mind cleansed.
Don't hold prejudice against anyone. We all have reasons for doing what we choose to do.

Buhari is a father and a grand father. That he hugged a little girl should not be a news we attach raunchy meanings to.

It shouldn't even make the news.

Once our people want to turn you a bad person, whatever you do, they misinterpreat it negatively!

When the entire nation cried for change, it came! I therefore believe that if the nation will cry because of foul play by few people who call themselves law makers, GOD will equally hear and answer!

Sounds odd!

Nigeria and politics just because you're not in the same political party with the president, you can't see Nigeria borrow!

That's why nss was running away from gender equality bill!

Mynd44:
And some people were saying NASS should veto the budget. With which 2/3? The HOR will never give you a 2/3, I doubt you will even get half.

When I said getting 2/3 in the nss is not possible now, somebody took a whole day trying to convince me that it will work.

Hmmm, okay!

90+4 Full time hammers 1 united 2! Prayer answered. Congratulations the red devils!

I believe in your away form, go out there and make us proud. Glory glory Man. U...

You see? I sometimes wonder if we the youths read these things! These people only work for themselves, only because you don't want the party to loose the seat, a criminal shouldn't be prosecuted!

dlox147:
The Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Limited, the world’s biggest lender and Nigeria’s Central Bank on Tuesday signed an agreement on yuan transactions.

“It means that the renminbi (yuan) is free to flow among different banks in Nigeria and the renminbi has been included in the foreign exchange reserves of Nigeria,”

Implications:

CBN has signed 'Foreign Exchange Deal' With Chinese Commercial Banks.

Nigerian businessmen that want to do businesses with Chinese firms can change Naira to Yuan from Nigeria Bank without having to change Naira to US$ (in Nigeria) for US$ to Yuan (in China)...copied

http://www.channelstv.com/2016/04/12/nigeria-china-bank-reach-agreement-yuan/

It is good doing business with China.

Colydatom:
The Police Service Commission (PSC) said over 550, 000 applicants have indicated interest to be recruited into the Nigerian Police Force.

This was disclosed by the Chairman of the PSC, Mr. Mike Okiro in a meeting with the Senate Committee on Police.

However, Mr Okiro, explained that only ten thousand spaces are available.

Also speaking at the meeting, the Inspector General of Police, Mr Solomon Arase said only credible applicants would be recruited into the police force.

More; http://newsherald.com.ng/2016/04/12/28029/

Engage all of them, maybe crime will be reduced! Ten thousand only no go do!

...and what is bad about it? Hairyw women are damn good in every way. Try them and respect me!

I said it! Our major problem here is the law makers!

A very good move

Oparanozie told them when they injured her, it is not something new!

odikimi:
it is easier to get the 2/3 in this present NASS than ever. The NASS is polarized by apc immaturity to put their house in order.
NDDC act was passed with just 2/3 majority because Obj refused his assent. Buhari as advised by Baraje is not playing politics, what destroyed pdp will surely destroy apc because Nigerians don't learn from history.

Well, I'm not disagreeing with you I only find it too true to believe!

odikimi:
pls go and read your constitution on who has the final veto power when it comes to making a law. When the president refused to sign same, the NASS after 30days will call for a joint sitting and if they can pass it again with 2/3 it becomes law and the president assent will not be needed again.
pls read your books, especially the constitution so that u won't be making unguided statements in public forum

Thanks and you think it is possible to get 2/3 of the nass in Nigeria?

Sorry, the president will not dance to this music so I wonder who will sign it into law!

Okay, for now, who is fooling who?