Why Senate Regects Magu Nomation Again

Nigerian Senate again rejected the nomination of the Acting EFCC Chairman Ibrahim Magu as the substantive chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for the second and final time.

The President of the Senate, Dr. Bukola Saraki while presiding at the plenary said with the rejection of Magu, he seizes to be Acting Chairman of the EFCC. Adding that President Muhamadu Buhari should nominate another head for the anti-graft agency.

A confirmed report has that the State Security Service has insisted the acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibrahim Magu, is not fit to head the anti-graft agency because he lacks integrity, a lawmaker has said.

Magu Rejected Again by the Senate, seizes to be Acting Chairman of the EFCC Says the Senate

Nigerian Senate today again rejected Ibrahim Magu as the substantive chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.

The Acting EFCC Chairman was rejected by a majority of the Senate membership after over an hour of grueling screening at the National Assembly in Abuja.

Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki said with the rejection of Magu, he seizes to be Acting Chairman of the EFCC.

BREAKING : NIGERIAN SENATE PASSES PEACE CORPS BlLL FOR FINAL READING

The Senate has just concluded consideration of the Nigerian Peace Corps( NPC) Bill‎, 2016 (SB. 173 & SB.183) ‎and passed it for 3rd reading.

"The Peace Corps has been functioning already we are only providing it with a stronger frame work. We look forward to efficient functionability in view of the scarce resources that we have and help in youth unemployment" ‎- President ‎of The Senate Bukola Saraki

AGF to Saraki, others: Offer your explanation to court

The Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami (SAN) has responded to claim by the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, and others that the charge of forgery against them amounted to an abuse of the principle of separation of powers
The AGF, who justified his decision to initiate criminal proceedings against Saraki and three others over the allegation that they were involved in the forgery of the Senate Order 2011, urged the defendants to take their argument before the court.

Malami, in a statement issued late Thursday by his media aide, Salihu Isah, said he was withing his constitutional powers to initiate criminal proceedings against anybody where any of the investigating agencies has established a prima facie case against such suspect.

The AGF, who faulted the arguments by Saraki and others named in the charge before the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), urged them to go before the court and explain their roles in the forgery case rather than accusing him of violating the Legislative arm.

North East Development Commission (NEDC) Bill: Committee Summit Reports to the Senate

The Senator Abdulaziz Nyako led committee on public hearing of the North East Development Commission (NEDC) bill has summit the  hearing reports as the committee beat their mondate deadline of 25th of May, 2016.

The Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki while recieving the report of the committe commends they for the job well done as the committee summited their report ahead of the deadline given to the them.

"I just received the public hearing report from the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Special Duties, Senator Abdulaziz Nyako, on the North East Development Commission (NEDC) bill."

Nigerian Senate to launch transparency and delivery commission

The Nigerian Senate is to inaugurate an independent Transparency and Delivery Commission (TDC), as part of measures to review and improve the oversight systems and tools of the Senate.

The measures which was in line with the Legislative Agenda approved by the Senate, was announced by the President of the Senate Dr. Bukola Saraki, according to a statement issued by his Special Adviser (Media and Communication), Yusuph Olaniyonu.

Olaniyonu disclosed in the statement that the Commission would be led by a working group consisting of a world leading research institution and a partner institute in Nigeria with an internationally acclaimed anti-corruption expert acting as the advisor.

Senate: National Agricultural Credit Fund to Promote Commercial Agriculture in Nigeria Passed Second Reading

Today, the Nigerian Senate considered for Second Reading ‘A Bill for an Act to establish the National Agricultural Credit Fund to Promote Commercial Agriculture in Nigeria.’ This bill, if passed and signed into law, will address the current lack of legal frameworks that limit funds meant for farming going to actual farmers.

According to the President of the Senate, Dr. Bukola Saraki: "This Credit Fund will also help ensure that local farmers are provided with implementable business plans and are linked to larger companies that will purchase their products." 

"Furthermore, it will also help in the transition of seeing agriculture as a business, not just a social development program, as there will be clearly spelt out criteria for benefits, and fund administrators to guide the disbursement of the loans."

OccupyNASS - No legislature, official funded us to move against National Assembly

The OccupyNASS campaign group has denied reports that it was being sponsored to work against the National Assembly leadership and the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, disclosing that instead, a robust support package from unnamed Nigerians, at an average of N400,000 daily, flowed in throughout its campaign.

After three days of sit-out at the National Assembly main gate, the group said on Thursday that it would bring down its tents and evacuate the premises on Friday morning.

At a press briefing on Thursday night, the movement highlighted its achievements, demands and plans for the future.

The convener of the group, Bunmi Awoyemi insisted that the protest was ending on a good note for all Nigerians.

New Railway Amendment Bill will Foster Economic Revolution - Saraki

Nigeria's Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, on Monday said the proposed Nigerian Railway Corporation Act (Amendment) Bill 2015 would bring revolution to Nigeria’s rail sector and also serve as a catalyst for economic advancement.

Saraki who made this remark while declaring open a-one-day public hearing organised by the Senate Committee on Land Transport on the bill, said passing the bill would have a huge impact on the nation’s economy.

According to him, the bill was one of the high priority agenda of the National Assembly, adding that quick passage of the bill would foster reform in the rail sector and as well guarantee multiplier effects on the nation’s economy. “I sincerely hope that the proposed railway bill will lead to and usher a new era of growth and enablement for the private sector to participate more robustly and directly in the provision of rail services and railway infrastructure, while ensuring efficiency and sustainability.

Saraki - No due process in appointment of new NASS clerk

The President of the Senate and chairman of the National Assembly, Dr. Bukola Saraki  has kicked against the appointment of Mohammed Sani-Omolori as the new Clerk for the National Assembly on Wednesday, with a directive to the National Assembly Service Commission to put all such actions on hold for more consultations, as the appointment “did not follow due process.”

Sani-Omolori was, until his appointment, Clerk of the House of Representatives.

Saraki made this known in a letter dated April 21 by his Chief of Staff, Isa Galaudu, to Mr. Fika, chairman of the National Assembly Service Commission, contending that the NASC should have first considered Ben Efeturi, who is currently the deputy clerk to the National Assembly, for the position to replace Salisu Maikasuwa, who is proceeding on pre-retirement leave this month.

Saraki's Trials and Wisdom of Ahitofel: Wetkas Crossexamination - Highlights

I am not a lawyer or CCT judge but I think Wetkas did well under crossexamination. Lawyers are trained to be adversarial in their questioning and they tend to go for the weakest links. 

Like others, I fear the EFCC may botch this case but the overwhelming evidence cannot be explained or wished away. We don't have a jury system, the judge can see through the charade. The sophistry of Saraki's lawyers will be similar to the wisdom of Ahitofel .

The important points to note:
1. Saraki is the first Senate President of Nigeria to be docked.
2. He has desecrated the position and brought the seat into disrepute.
3. He confuses himself with the State and continues to make laws as an indicted criminal.

Defence lawyer appearing for the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, in his ongoing trial before the Code of Conduct Tribunal, Chief Kanu Agabi (SAN), on Tuesday continued the cross-examination of the first prosecution witness, Mr. Michael Wetkas.

Agabi, who started cross-examining the witness on Monday, dwelt on the details of about four petitions tendered by the prosecution in the course of the trial accusing Saraki of looting Kwara State while serving as governor of the state between 2003 an 2011.

Saraki on corruption trial not Senate – CCT adjourns till tomorrow at 12noon

CCT Judge refuses to adjourn further than 2moro to allow Saraki attend to his Senate activities as SP."Senate is NOT on trial but Defendant"

The Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal, Danladi Umar, declared on Monday that he would not suspend the trial of the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, in defiance to the sitting of the Senate.

About 13 senators accompanied Saraki to the Monday’s proceedings.

However, CCT Judge promises FAIRNESS to accused and accuser as he settled rift btwn Saraki and FGN counsel. He urges them to trust the court always!

Why Saraki Ignores PDP Senators, Congratulates Amaechi, 36 Other Ministers

The Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki has congratulated all the 37 ministerial nominees whose confirmation were just completed by the Senate despite the protests and boycott staged by the PDP senators over Amaechi's confirmation.

Saraki sent his congratulatory message to the ministers shortly after the last nominee, Amaechi was confirmed, and Senate plenary has been adjourned till November 3rd.

Why Saraki ignored the protest of the PDP senator is still a subject of speculations as they constituted the buck of his supports in maintainind ae firm control of the senate presidency,

Saraki's bid to stop the CCT trial has failed as the Appeal Court ruled against his pleas! Losing the support of the PDP senator may be another big blow to his determination to still remain as the President of the Nigerian Senate.

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Ekiti Poll: Saraki says Jonathan can lose re-election

Former Kwara State governor and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, Dr. Bukola Saraki, has asked President Goodluck Jonathan to live up to expectation of Nigerians because he could lose re-election next year if he failed to do the will of the people. Saraki said the outcome of the just-concluded governorship election in Ekiti State, in which the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Mr. Ayodele Fayose, trounced the incumbent governor and the candidate of the APC, Mr. Kayode Fayemi, was a signal that the President could lose re-election in 2015.

The former governor, who is currently a senator, said in a statement on Sunday that Fayose’s triumph was a victory for democracy and for the people of Ekiti State.

He said, “It is important that around the clock, people want to be engaged. This should also serve as a lesson to Mr. President that as an incumbent it is very possible to lose in Nigeria if he fails to do the will of the people.