Bukola Saraki
27 Jun 2023
Sir: Your constitutional oath of office, under the Seventh Schedule to the Constitution of Nigeria 1999 (as amended) requires you to publicly reject and return any pensions.
26 Jun 2023
Former Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has implored the government to treat rising cases of drug abuse in Nigeria with the immediate attention it deserves. Saraki said this on Monday on the occasion of the World International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. "With the rising cases of drug abuse and addiction across…
16 May 2023
New, returning and outgoing state governors were admonished, yesterday, on how to avoid pitfalls and boost the fortunes of their states.
15 May 2023
Former Senate President, Abubakar Bukola Saraki has implored the incoming state governors across Nigeria to make sure they put in their best so as to find the solution to the problems bedevelling the country.
9 May 2023
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), former Senate President, Abubakar Bukola Saraki and the serving governor of Taraba state, Darius Ishaku have congratulated Osun State governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, over his victory at the Supreme Court. The PDP in an official statement signed by the party's spokesman, Hon. Debo Ologunagba congratulated Adeleke after the Supreme Court…
26 Apr 2023
With the results of the 2023 general elections and the performance of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State, the state’s political landscape appears to be taking a new look gradually.
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The Kogi State House of Assembly, during plenary on Tuesday, has asked the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to remove the ‘wanted’ tag that it placed on Yahaya Bello, the immediate past governor of the state. EFCC declared Bello alongside Ali Bello, Dauda Suleiman and Abdulsalam Hudu on 19-count charges bordering on money laundering…
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Two Premier League footballers have been arrested over rape allegations. The alleged rape incident is said to have taken place on Friday night. According to UK publication, The Sun, Cops stormed the club’s stadium this weekend and one of the players, aged 19, was spoken to on suspicion of assault and aiding and abetting a…
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The University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) on Tuesday suspended Mfonobong David Udoudom, a lecturer in the General Studies division, who was caught in a video allegedly harassing a female student. The university said that the indefinite suspension is with immediate effect pending the outcome of a disciplinary panel constituted to investigate the incident. UNN spokesperson,…
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Davido has reacted to accusations by song producer Napji that he failed to pay his royalties for the production of his songs. Napji alleged he is the brain behind three of Davido’s hit songs. In an “X” post, he disclosed that he produced the songs ‘Jowo’, ’Fem’ and Sunlight In the album' A better time’,…
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The chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has accused the former Kogi state Governor, Yahaya Bello, of withdrawing $720,000 from state's account to pay for his child’s school fees in advance. Olukoyede disclosed this during a press briefing on Tuesday, April 23. "A certain governor, because he knows he is…
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Nollywood actor, Olanrewaju James, popularly known as Baba Ijesha, has filed an appeal with the Court of Appeal. The actor filed the appeal at the Lagos Division, seeking to overturn his conviction by a Lagos State High Court for the sexual assault of a minor. Baba Ijesha, represented by his counsel Kayode Olabiran, argued that…
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has frozen over 300 accounts over suspicious forex flows. The EFCC chairman, Ola Olukoyede, who stated this on Tuesday said the agency discovered a new financial scheme that poses a significant threat to the stability of the foreign exchange market. According to Olukoyede, the scheme, known as the…
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Due to popular demand, Founders Connect Live returns for an even more electrifying event on Saturday, May 25, 2024. In partnership with Africhange, this highly anticipated event promises to be a convergence of entrepreneurs, investors, innovators, creators, and tech talents who will come together for an exciting day of invaluable networking, thought-provoking conversations, and innovative…
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Music Producer Kehinde Emmanuel, popularly known as Napji has accused Davido of not paying him his full royalties. Napji alleged he is the is the brain behind three of Davido's hit songs. In an "X" post, he disclosed that he produced the songs ‘Jowo’, ’Fem’ and Sunlight In the album A better time', but has…
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The coalition of opposition lawmakers in the 10th National Assembly known as the G60 has faulted the amendment and passage of the Rivers State Local Government (Amendment) Bill by the State House of Assembly. The Rivers State House of Assembly had on Monday passed the amended Bill into law overriding the assent of Governor Siminalayi…