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BREAKING: Kemi Adeosun, Buhari's Finance Minister Resigns

BREAKING: Kemi Adeosun, Buhari's Finance Minister Resigns

kemi Adeosun
Kemi Adeosun, the Finance Minister has reportedly resigned from the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari.

According to Daily Trust, Adeosun resigned over allegations that she forged her National Youth Service Corps certificate.
kemi Adeosun
Kemi Adeosun, the Finance Minister has reportedly resigned from the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari.

According to Daily Trust, Adeosun resigned over allegations that she forged her National Youth Service Corps certificate.

Lagos Yahoo Boy Caught Trying To Kill Own Mother For Ritual, Victim Still In Coma ...See Photo

Lagos Yahoo Boy Caught Trying To Kill Own Mother For Ritual, Victim Still In Coma ...See Photo

Taiwo Akinola
Taiwo Akinola 
The police in Lagos state have arrested 29 year old Taiwo Akinola pictured above for trying to kill his mother, Alice Akinola so as to further his cyber fraud business ( yahoo.com) to the bloody or ritual level  (yahoo plus). 

A statement by the police command spokesperson, CSP Chike Oti, says Taiwo who lives with his mother at No.2 Raji Ajanaku street, Alaja Road, Ayobo, Lagos, is a staunch member of the notorious Aiye confraternity.

At about 8am yesterday Sunday August 19th, Taiwo  went to his mother's  provision store in front of their apartment and told her to meet him inside the house for an important discussion and at same time sent his nephew, Faruk to go buy him a white handkerchief and a stick of cigarette.

As soon as his mother entered the house, the suspect attacked her, smashing her head with a plank, pressing iron and a UPS charger to ensure she didn't survive the ferocious attack. 


When Faruk returned from the errand, he didn't see his grandmother in the shop so he went into the house only to see the poor woman lying in a pool of blood. Shocked by what he saw, the small boy raised the alarm which attracted neighbours to the scene. 

They called the Divisional Police Officer in charge of Ayobo Division who arrived the scene with his team and promptly arrested the suspect and secured the scene for further investigation by the police forensic experts attached to the Homicide section SCIID Panti, Yaba . 

The victim was rushed to an undisclosed hospital for treatment and was found to be hanging onto life. Right now, the doctors are battling to revive Mrs Alice Akinola presently unconscious Meanwhile the CP has paid the initial hospital cost which  enabled the doctors to commence treatment. 

During a brief interrogation, the suspect disclosed that he was asked to kill his mother in order to have more money. When his room was searched, the following exhibits were recovered in it, viz: 

1. Two calabashes with one containing human skull and the other, a mixture of dark concoction;
2. A plank perforated with  nails and  stained with blood;
3. A pressing iron stained with blood; 
4. A white handkerchief with which he wanted to scoop the victim's blood; 
5. A bottle containing oil and  labelled Back To Sender; 

The Commissioner of Police calls on Lagosians to rise against all forms of crime and criminality. He added that the Command defeated the Badoo cult group with the help of  people who provided credible and timely  information to the police . He added that the time has come to root out the street cult groups. He notes that complacency is not an option in the face of threat to peace and security  posed by these nefarious associations. 
Taiwo Akinola
Taiwo Akinola 
The police in Lagos state have arrested 29 year old Taiwo Akinola pictured above for trying to kill his mother, Alice Akinola so as to further his cyber fraud business ( yahoo.com) to the bloody or ritual level  (yahoo plus). 

A statement by the police command spokesperson, CSP Chike Oti, says Taiwo who lives with his mother at No.2 Raji Ajanaku street, Alaja Road, Ayobo, Lagos, is a staunch member of the notorious Aiye confraternity.

At about 8am yesterday Sunday August 19th, Taiwo  went to his mother's  provision store in front of their apartment and told her to meet him inside the house for an important discussion and at same time sent his nephew, Faruk to go buy him a white handkerchief and a stick of cigarette.

As soon as his mother entered the house, the suspect attacked her, smashing her head with a plank, pressing iron and a UPS charger to ensure she didn't survive the ferocious attack. 


When Faruk returned from the errand, he didn't see his grandmother in the shop so he went into the house only to see the poor woman lying in a pool of blood. Shocked by what he saw, the small boy raised the alarm which attracted neighbours to the scene. 

They called the Divisional Police Officer in charge of Ayobo Division who arrived the scene with his team and promptly arrested the suspect and secured the scene for further investigation by the police forensic experts attached to the Homicide section SCIID Panti, Yaba . 

The victim was rushed to an undisclosed hospital for treatment and was found to be hanging onto life. Right now, the doctors are battling to revive Mrs Alice Akinola presently unconscious Meanwhile the CP has paid the initial hospital cost which  enabled the doctors to commence treatment. 

During a brief interrogation, the suspect disclosed that he was asked to kill his mother in order to have more money. When his room was searched, the following exhibits were recovered in it, viz: 

1. Two calabashes with one containing human skull and the other, a mixture of dark concoction;
2. A plank perforated with  nails and  stained with blood;
3. A pressing iron stained with blood; 
4. A white handkerchief with which he wanted to scoop the victim's blood; 
5. A bottle containing oil and  labelled Back To Sender; 

The Commissioner of Police calls on Lagosians to rise against all forms of crime and criminality. He added that the Command defeated the Badoo cult group with the help of  people who provided credible and timely  information to the police . He added that the time has come to root out the street cult groups. He notes that complacency is not an option in the face of threat to peace and security  posed by these nefarious associations. 

JUST IN: TENSION In Ekiti As Fayose Allegedly Escapes Death After Police Brutal Attack ...SEE PHOTOS

JUST IN: TENSION In Ekiti As Fayose Allegedly Escapes Death After Police Brutal Attack ...SEE PHOTOS

Fayose Attacked
Repot from Ekiti State suggests that ahead of Saturday's gubernatorial electio, some security operatives who blocked the entrance of the state's government house, have reportedly attacked the state governor with teargas.

Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose has escaped death in the hands of security operatives who allegedly fired teargas at him.

Earlier reports suggest that security operatives blocked the government house, in Ado-Ekiti, capital of Ekiti state, a development which created tension among residents of the area who scuttled to safety.

It was gathered that the armed operatives fired gunshots into the air and released teargas.

Lere Olayinka, Ekiti State Governor's Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, took to his verified Twitter page to update the governor's supporters and Nigerians on the latest incident.

Gov Fayose, a few minutes ago escaped plot to assassinate him by Fayemi and his APC.
He is currently receiving treatment at govt house clinic after he was hit by teargas canister fired by the policemen.

The armed policemen still laying siege at the Govt House."



Fayose Attacked
Repot from Ekiti State suggests that ahead of Saturday's gubernatorial electio, some security operatives who blocked the entrance of the state's government house, have reportedly attacked the state governor with teargas.

Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose has escaped death in the hands of security operatives who allegedly fired teargas at him.

Earlier reports suggest that security operatives blocked the government house, in Ado-Ekiti, capital of Ekiti state, a development which created tension among residents of the area who scuttled to safety.

It was gathered that the armed operatives fired gunshots into the air and released teargas.

Lere Olayinka, Ekiti State Governor's Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, took to his verified Twitter page to update the governor's supporters and Nigerians on the latest incident.

Gov Fayose, a few minutes ago escaped plot to assassinate him by Fayemi and his APC.
He is currently receiving treatment at govt house clinic after he was hit by teargas canister fired by the policemen.

The armed policemen still laying siege at the Govt House."



JUST IN: Police Invite Saraki Over Links To Offa Robbery

JUST IN: Police Invite Saraki Over Links To Offa Robbery


Bukola Saraki and Police IG
An incriminating statement obtained from some of the suspects arrested in connection with Offa Banks robbery that claimed many innocent lives has made the Police Force Headquarters to invite the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, to appear before it.

Saraki to answer to allegations surrounding his links to the armed robbers behind the deadly robbery of a handful of banks in Offa in April.

Force Public Relations Officer, Jimoh Moshood, who said this while parading seven additional suspects arrested in connection with the killings and robbery incidents in the state. 

Mr Moshood, an Assistant Commissioner of Police, ACP, said the invitation extended to the Senate President followed confessional statements by the arrested suspects to the effect that he and Kwara State governor, were their sponsors

Five principal suspects among 15 others paraded in Abuja in connection to the Offa robbery indicted the senate president in their statements.

One Ayodele among the suspects and acclaimed leader of the robbery gang said they were political thugs of Saraki and have been working for him since when he was governor of Kwara state.

Ayodele (leader of the gang) said they were not working on the instruction of Saraki but they worked with his encouragement.

Among exhibit the police intelligence monitoring unit secured is a vehicle allegedly given him by Kwara state government.

Bukola Saraki and Police IG
An incriminating statement obtained from some of the suspects arrested in connection with Offa Banks robbery that claimed many innocent lives has made the Police Force Headquarters to invite the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, to appear before it.

Saraki to answer to allegations surrounding his links to the armed robbers behind the deadly robbery of a handful of banks in Offa in April.

Force Public Relations Officer, Jimoh Moshood, who said this while parading seven additional suspects arrested in connection with the killings and robbery incidents in the state. 

Mr Moshood, an Assistant Commissioner of Police, ACP, said the invitation extended to the Senate President followed confessional statements by the arrested suspects to the effect that he and Kwara State governor, were their sponsors

Five principal suspects among 15 others paraded in Abuja in connection to the Offa robbery indicted the senate president in their statements.

One Ayodele among the suspects and acclaimed leader of the robbery gang said they were political thugs of Saraki and have been working for him since when he was governor of Kwara state.

Ayodele (leader of the gang) said they were not working on the instruction of Saraki but they worked with his encouragement.

Among exhibit the police intelligence monitoring unit secured is a vehicle allegedly given him by Kwara state government.

TRENDING Video of IG Video Not Doctored At All - Top Police Officer Makes Shocking Revelation As Embarrassed IG Goes After Journalist, Bloggers

TRENDING Video of IG Video Not Doctored At All - Top Police Officer Makes Shocking Revelation As Embarrassed IG Goes After Journalist, Bloggers


IG Video
A senior Police officer has debunked claims by police authority that the trending video of the Inspector General of Police Ibrahim Idris, struggling to read a speech at a public event in Kano was doctored.

This is even as the Police authority has reportedly launched a manhunt for a journalist of  Liberty Television journalist, Aminu Nurudeen, suspected to have posted the viral video showing the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, struggling to read a speech at a public event in Kano, has gone into hiding, Saturday, report according to Punch Newspaper detailed

The Police top officer who pleaded not to be named because of the sensitive nature of the scandal said the Police IG will further batter his battered image for ordering manhunt for the journalist and other bloggers who posted the viral video online

According to Punch Newspaper, the Kano State Police Command invited the reporter to its office immediately after the video went viral. The video, shows the IG struggling to read his speech at the inauguration of the Police Technical Intelligence Unit in Kano, Kano State on Monday.

It was learnt that Nurudeen’s whereabouts had been unknown since the Kano State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Musa Magaji Majiya, invited him on Thursday.

Sources said the police authorities were upset with the journalist because he had allegedly disobeyed a directive by the Kano State Police Command to journalists present at the event not to report the IG’s blunder or make the video public.

According to sources, the IG’s blunder brought an abrupt end to the event, leading the police chief’s handlers to hurriedly usher him away from the venue of the event.

The viral video showed the IG delivering an incoherent speech, which had since exposed him to public ridicule.

In a part of the transcription of the footage, Idris said, “I mean, transmission, I mean effort, that the transmission cooperation to transmission, I mean transmission to have effect, ehm, apprehend, I mean, apprehensive towards the recommendation, recommended formation effective and effect, I mean, apprehensive at the transmission of…and transmission and transmission for the effective in the police command.”

Voice of Liberty had posted the video on Wednesday. It was gathered on Friday that the IG was embarrassed by the trending video and had ordered an investigation into its release.

In the video, the police boss stumbled over nearly every word in the address, pronouncing transition as transmission and generally bungling his remarks.

The over two minutes video showed Idris apologising to the audience intermittently as he struggled to read the speech which appeared to be a few pages long.

As he battled to read the speech, a senior police officer moved to his side to assist him, but he still flunked the speech.

A source said that the IG explained away the video to his officers, describing it as doctored.

“He has however ordered an investigation into the leakage of the video but we are watching to see how he intends to deal with the individuals behind the viral video without further embarrassing himself and the force,” a senior police officer, who spoke on condition of anonymity, told one of our correspondents.

It was gathered that detectives were using the police technical platform to track the original source of the video on social media.

It was learnt that bloggers that posted the video might be interrogated by the police for allegedly “peddling a doctored video meant to cast the IG in bad light and embarrass the police leadership.”

Idris, in an interactive media chat on the police Twitter handle, Nigerian Police @PoliceNG #Askthepolice, had also told Nigerians that the video was doctored.

“Yes, it was doctored,” he said in response to a question from a twitter user who wanted to know why he bungled the speech.

The mood at the Force headquarters on Friday was solemn as policemen believed the video was sponsored by the enemies of the IG.

“I believe the IG may not be the most intelligent officer, but he is capable of presenting coherent speeches,” a Deputy Superintendent of Police who also spoke on condition of anonymity said.

The police spokesman, Jimoh Moshood could not be reached for comments as he did not respond to calls.

He had yet to respond to a text message as of the time of filing this report.


IG Video
A senior Police officer has debunked claims by police authority that the trending video of the Inspector General of Police Ibrahim Idris, struggling to read a speech at a public event in Kano was doctored.

This is even as the Police authority has reportedly launched a manhunt for a journalist of  Liberty Television journalist, Aminu Nurudeen, suspected to have posted the viral video showing the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, struggling to read a speech at a public event in Kano, has gone into hiding, Saturday, report according to Punch Newspaper detailed

The Police top officer who pleaded not to be named because of the sensitive nature of the scandal said the Police IG will further batter his battered image for ordering manhunt for the journalist and other bloggers who posted the viral video online

According to Punch Newspaper, the Kano State Police Command invited the reporter to its office immediately after the video went viral. The video, shows the IG struggling to read his speech at the inauguration of the Police Technical Intelligence Unit in Kano, Kano State on Monday.

It was learnt that Nurudeen’s whereabouts had been unknown since the Kano State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Musa Magaji Majiya, invited him on Thursday.

Sources said the police authorities were upset with the journalist because he had allegedly disobeyed a directive by the Kano State Police Command to journalists present at the event not to report the IG’s blunder or make the video public.

According to sources, the IG’s blunder brought an abrupt end to the event, leading the police chief’s handlers to hurriedly usher him away from the venue of the event.

The viral video showed the IG delivering an incoherent speech, which had since exposed him to public ridicule.

In a part of the transcription of the footage, Idris said, “I mean, transmission, I mean effort, that the transmission cooperation to transmission, I mean transmission to have effect, ehm, apprehend, I mean, apprehensive towards the recommendation, recommended formation effective and effect, I mean, apprehensive at the transmission of…and transmission and transmission for the effective in the police command.”

Voice of Liberty had posted the video on Wednesday. It was gathered on Friday that the IG was embarrassed by the trending video and had ordered an investigation into its release.

In the video, the police boss stumbled over nearly every word in the address, pronouncing transition as transmission and generally bungling his remarks.

The over two minutes video showed Idris apologising to the audience intermittently as he struggled to read the speech which appeared to be a few pages long.

As he battled to read the speech, a senior police officer moved to his side to assist him, but he still flunked the speech.

A source said that the IG explained away the video to his officers, describing it as doctored.

“He has however ordered an investigation into the leakage of the video but we are watching to see how he intends to deal with the individuals behind the viral video without further embarrassing himself and the force,” a senior police officer, who spoke on condition of anonymity, told one of our correspondents.

It was gathered that detectives were using the police technical platform to track the original source of the video on social media.

It was learnt that bloggers that posted the video might be interrogated by the police for allegedly “peddling a doctored video meant to cast the IG in bad light and embarrass the police leadership.”

Idris, in an interactive media chat on the police Twitter handle, Nigerian Police @PoliceNG #Askthepolice, had also told Nigerians that the video was doctored.

“Yes, it was doctored,” he said in response to a question from a twitter user who wanted to know why he bungled the speech.

The mood at the Force headquarters on Friday was solemn as policemen believed the video was sponsored by the enemies of the IG.

“I believe the IG may not be the most intelligent officer, but he is capable of presenting coherent speeches,” a Deputy Superintendent of Police who also spoke on condition of anonymity said.

The police spokesman, Jimoh Moshood could not be reached for comments as he did not respond to calls.

He had yet to respond to a text message as of the time of filing this report.

Again, MAINA Spits Fire, Implicates Buhari's Men In Aso Rock, EFCC Officers

Again, MAINA Spits Fire, Implicates Buhari's Men In Aso Rock, EFCC Officers

Abdulrasheed Maina
Embattled former chairman of the dissolved Pension Reform Task Force Team (PRTT), Abdulrasheed Maina, has asked those calling for his head to shift attention to Aso Rock where he alleged bigger names accused of stealing public money are still walking the corridors of power.

He said the anti-corruption fight of the President Muhammadu Buhari-led government has not achieved result because those close to the president were lying to him.

“The unfortunate thing is that some people around him (President) whom he has trusted are lying to him. I can attest to this and I can give you instances and documentary evidences. People portray themselves as if they are saints. It is a lie; they are not. We know it and that is why they are after my life. 


“Why is it that the former SGF and other big personalities accused of stealing monies, including big personalities in the Villa, nobody is talking about them? Maina who is just a deputy director whom the Minister of Justice has said the DSS has cleared of any wrongdoing. The National Security Adviser has cleared me of any wrongdoing. His office has also cleared me. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Prosecution has cleared me of any wrongdoing and that I have no case to answer and then a small unit under the ministry will come and start fighting me for N2.1 billion.

 “So are we trying to fight corruption in Nigeria or diverting attention by lying to Mr. President? Listen to me, Mr. President would have achieved more than what he has achieved. But because they are lying to Mr. President because they hate Maina, he won’t be able to achieve more. You hate me. I know why you hate me. You hate me because I am somebody who is bold. I know how to fetch the money. I know how to follow the money. We have talented people in Nigeria. Let’s start harnessing these talents and stop all these bickering and stuff out of the system. Nigerians have elected a very decent man as president and has given you the trust, please stop lying to him. Speak the truth and let’s move forward. We have so much to recover”, he said.

 Maina, who has been in hiding since he was declared wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for allegedly diverting recovered pension funds to the tune of N195billion said he was wrongly accused of the crime.

 “There is no N195bn. Senator Kabiru Gaya in April of 2016 said the money he allegedly said was stolen is actually in the Buhari administration’s Treasury Single Account (TSA). And that is one problem. Nigerians should start thinking. Here I am, I was accused of stealing N195 billion by the senator; now the same serving senator who was a member of the same committee, co-chairing the committee now came out in 2016, after damaging my image for four years, to say it was a mistake the money is there in Buhari’s administration account. Now everybody is looking at Maina as a thief. For four years, 2012 to 2016, everybody was looking at Maina as a thief, nobody will understand, nobody will believe.”

“If you remember I told you earlier that no money was missing. There was no such money. In fact, what he said was that money was missing in the DSS, in the Military pensions and I told him it was a lie. So people just sit at home, they look at TV and believe anything they see on TV. Now let me tell you this. I happen to have been in the corridors of power and I know and understand how power works. If they want to divert attention they send you on a wild goose chase while the actual meat is being cooked. Now, this was what happened to me in the last administration. I had to run because I was shot at, I was almost killed. I was threatened, my family was threatened and I had to leave.”

He wondered how an individual in a committee with representatives drawn from the EFCC, Independent Corrupt and other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) could steal N195bn without the collaboration of the committee.

“How can somebody accuse you, a person, not the committee, of stealing N195bn? Okay, if I had stolen N195 bn, then how much did the EFCC take, how much did the ICPC and other security agencies take?These are questions Nigerians should be asking. As soon as somebody says this is the thief, everybody goes after him and nobody asks questions. All they are trying to do is to divert attention from the actual money I recovered to something that is insignificant,” he said.

He also alleged that the acting chairman of the EFCC, Ibrahim Magu had invited him on several occasions to work with him and he turned the invitation down

 “There are so many things you have been doing in that office. You wanted me to work with you and you have been inviting me but I don’t want to work with you because I know so many things are not going right in the EFCC. Who checks you? Who checks your staff? Who checks EFCC? Most of your staff have mansions. What have you done?  You have received countless petitions and allegations against your staff, what have you done about them? EFCC goes after people in red dress. That person in red dress is a thief. He has stolen so much money from Nigeria because nobody checks them. Let there be an authority to check them” Maina said.

Culled From Daily Sun
Abdulrasheed Maina
Embattled former chairman of the dissolved Pension Reform Task Force Team (PRTT), Abdulrasheed Maina, has asked those calling for his head to shift attention to Aso Rock where he alleged bigger names accused of stealing public money are still walking the corridors of power.

He said the anti-corruption fight of the President Muhammadu Buhari-led government has not achieved result because those close to the president were lying to him.

“The unfortunate thing is that some people around him (President) whom he has trusted are lying to him. I can attest to this and I can give you instances and documentary evidences. People portray themselves as if they are saints. It is a lie; they are not. We know it and that is why they are after my life. 


“Why is it that the former SGF and other big personalities accused of stealing monies, including big personalities in the Villa, nobody is talking about them? Maina who is just a deputy director whom the Minister of Justice has said the DSS has cleared of any wrongdoing. The National Security Adviser has cleared me of any wrongdoing. His office has also cleared me. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Prosecution has cleared me of any wrongdoing and that I have no case to answer and then a small unit under the ministry will come and start fighting me for N2.1 billion.

 “So are we trying to fight corruption in Nigeria or diverting attention by lying to Mr. President? Listen to me, Mr. President would have achieved more than what he has achieved. But because they are lying to Mr. President because they hate Maina, he won’t be able to achieve more. You hate me. I know why you hate me. You hate me because I am somebody who is bold. I know how to fetch the money. I know how to follow the money. We have talented people in Nigeria. Let’s start harnessing these talents and stop all these bickering and stuff out of the system. Nigerians have elected a very decent man as president and has given you the trust, please stop lying to him. Speak the truth and let’s move forward. We have so much to recover”, he said.

 Maina, who has been in hiding since he was declared wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for allegedly diverting recovered pension funds to the tune of N195billion said he was wrongly accused of the crime.

 “There is no N195bn. Senator Kabiru Gaya in April of 2016 said the money he allegedly said was stolen is actually in the Buhari administration’s Treasury Single Account (TSA). And that is one problem. Nigerians should start thinking. Here I am, I was accused of stealing N195 billion by the senator; now the same serving senator who was a member of the same committee, co-chairing the committee now came out in 2016, after damaging my image for four years, to say it was a mistake the money is there in Buhari’s administration account. Now everybody is looking at Maina as a thief. For four years, 2012 to 2016, everybody was looking at Maina as a thief, nobody will understand, nobody will believe.”

“If you remember I told you earlier that no money was missing. There was no such money. In fact, what he said was that money was missing in the DSS, in the Military pensions and I told him it was a lie. So people just sit at home, they look at TV and believe anything they see on TV. Now let me tell you this. I happen to have been in the corridors of power and I know and understand how power works. If they want to divert attention they send you on a wild goose chase while the actual meat is being cooked. Now, this was what happened to me in the last administration. I had to run because I was shot at, I was almost killed. I was threatened, my family was threatened and I had to leave.”

He wondered how an individual in a committee with representatives drawn from the EFCC, Independent Corrupt and other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) could steal N195bn without the collaboration of the committee.

“How can somebody accuse you, a person, not the committee, of stealing N195bn? Okay, if I had stolen N195 bn, then how much did the EFCC take, how much did the ICPC and other security agencies take?These are questions Nigerians should be asking. As soon as somebody says this is the thief, everybody goes after him and nobody asks questions. All they are trying to do is to divert attention from the actual money I recovered to something that is insignificant,” he said.

He also alleged that the acting chairman of the EFCC, Ibrahim Magu had invited him on several occasions to work with him and he turned the invitation down

 “There are so many things you have been doing in that office. You wanted me to work with you and you have been inviting me but I don’t want to work with you because I know so many things are not going right in the EFCC. Who checks you? Who checks your staff? Who checks EFCC? Most of your staff have mansions. What have you done?  You have received countless petitions and allegations against your staff, what have you done about them? EFCC goes after people in red dress. That person in red dress is a thief. He has stolen so much money from Nigeria because nobody checks them. Let there be an authority to check them” Maina said.

Culled From Daily Sun

...Stabbed To Death By 17yrs Old Girlfriend Over Whatsapp Chat 3 Days After Birthday Wish

...Stabbed To Death By 17yrs Old Girlfriend Over Whatsapp Chat 3 Days After Birthday Wish


Tomide Akintoye
Lifeless Body of Tomide Akintoye
A boy identified as Tomide Akintoye has been stabbed to death by his girlfriend, Hannan Adesuwa Osazuwa.

The incident according to Punch Newspaper happened in Gowon Estate, Lagos

Tomide Akintoye, who renamed himself as Lifeoftomson Seun on Facebook had in a post wished his girlfriend, Osazuwa a birthday wish on Facebook on the 13th of October, three days earlier before the deadly incident

Lifeoftomson Seun posted: 

“Baby, on your birthday, I pray that you get whatever your heart desires. May this special day of yours brings with it God’s blessings and love into your life. … I LOVE U”


According to a report, Adesuwa caught her boyfriend, chatting with another girl on Whatsapp, which led her to believe he was cheating on her…..One thing led to another, they started arguing, she pulled out scissors and stabbed him close to the heart.. He bled internally and died on the spot.

Below is a tribute by one Lizzy Martins Esosa;
Rest in perfect peace Lifeoftomson Seun Only God knows Wat happen as good as u both look who would av thought she is capable of stabbing u in the chest no matter what might av transpired …R.I.P my dear fwend till we meet again.

Another tribute by one Pretty Chandelier reads on Facebook:
You were one of a kind ,,,, you were very sweet and soft hearted ,,,, I remembered how u came to check up on me and we laughed together ,,,, your love and respect towards me was so strong ,,,,I remembered how you told me I was the only girl that knows when you lying ,,, you always called me psych cause of our we rolled ,,,,, you steal glances at me even when I am not looking ,,,,, you wished we were more than friends but cause of her you stayed strong. Tomide I lost you today this to the cold hands of death untimely but I want you to know that I love you but God loves you more ,,,,continue to rest in the blossom of the lord …… Forever in my mind. Lifeoftomson Seun.

Tomide Akintoye
Lifeless Body of Tomide Akintoye
A boy identified as Tomide Akintoye has been stabbed to death by his girlfriend, Hannan Adesuwa Osazuwa.

The incident according to Punch Newspaper happened in Gowon Estate, Lagos

Tomide Akintoye, who renamed himself as Lifeoftomson Seun on Facebook had in a post wished his girlfriend, Osazuwa a birthday wish on Facebook on the 13th of October, three days earlier before the deadly incident

Lifeoftomson Seun posted: 

“Baby, on your birthday, I pray that you get whatever your heart desires. May this special day of yours brings with it God’s blessings and love into your life. … I LOVE U”


According to a report, Adesuwa caught her boyfriend, chatting with another girl on Whatsapp, which led her to believe he was cheating on her…..One thing led to another, they started arguing, she pulled out scissors and stabbed him close to the heart.. He bled internally and died on the spot.

Below is a tribute by one Lizzy Martins Esosa;
Rest in perfect peace Lifeoftomson Seun Only God knows Wat happen as good as u both look who would av thought she is capable of stabbing u in the chest no matter what might av transpired …R.I.P my dear fwend till we meet again.

Another tribute by one Pretty Chandelier reads on Facebook:
You were one of a kind ,,,, you were very sweet and soft hearted ,,,, I remembered how u came to check up on me and we laughed together ,,,, your love and respect towards me was so strong ,,,,I remembered how you told me I was the only girl that knows when you lying ,,, you always called me psych cause of our we rolled ,,,,, you steal glances at me even when I am not looking ,,,,, you wished we were more than friends but cause of her you stayed strong. Tomide I lost you today this to the cold hands of death untimely but I want you to know that I love you but God loves you more ,,,,continue to rest in the blossom of the lord …… Forever in my mind. Lifeoftomson Seun.

Dino Melaye's LEAKED Alleged Bribe Tape: Group Berates Sahara Reporters, Says Report Is Mischievous, Unethical

Dino Melaye's LEAKED Alleged Bribe Tape: Group Berates Sahara Reporters, Says Report Is Mischievous, Unethical

Dino Melaye

The Coalition of Civil Society on Movement for Good Governance, CCSMGG has berated the Sahara Reporters over what it described as mischievous, unfounded and unethically imbalance reporting over the leaked bribe audio tape involving Senator Dino Melaye, representing Kogi West senatorial district and a Cross River State Judge, Justice Akon Ikpeme.

The leader of the group, Comrade Ajibade Oyayeye in a media statement seen by News Punch said the report by Sahara Reporters on the alleged leaked bribe tape is unfounded, mischievious, biased and imbalance, negating the ethical practice of reporting.

Comrade Oyayeye specifically mentioned Mr. Omoyele Sowore, the Publisher of Sahara Reporters to always ensure a proper investigation, analysis, and balancing of a report before publication.

He said;

"There is no big deal in reporting the ills of some individuals, group or government in the society, but such report must be devoid of sentiments, witch-hunting, imbalance and mischievousness."

"I have no doubt the purported leaked audio credited to Senator Dino Melaye is not just imbalance but also mischievous. Remember Dino and Sahara Reporters are currently on warpath in series of issues. Some of the cases are in court already".

"The best practice of journalism involves balancing of reports, which means, getting both sides of parties involved in a report, but when a report is devoid of this, it's nothing but unethical imbalance, and most often mischievous."

"Sahara Reporters should learn how to be an unbiased reporter and avoid mischievousness like this Dino's", Comrade Oyayeye concluded in the statement.


Recalls Sahara reporters has published a leaked audio tape of Senator Dino Melaye's conversation with Justice Akon Ikpeme of Cross River.

In the audio tape, which allegedly captures a telephone conversation between the judge and the Kogi West Senator, Ikpeme could be heard telling Melaye to give her bribe in US dollars.

Senator Dino Melaye in reaction to the report has described it as another lie manufactured to further soil his revered name.  He alleged that the voices in the tape are neither his nor that of Justice Akon Ikpeme.

Dino Melaye

The Coalition of Civil Society on Movement for Good Governance, CCSMGG has berated the Sahara Reporters over what it described as mischievous, unfounded and unethically imbalance reporting over the leaked bribe audio tape involving Senator Dino Melaye, representing Kogi West senatorial district and a Cross River State Judge, Justice Akon Ikpeme.

The leader of the group, Comrade Ajibade Oyayeye in a media statement seen by News Punch said the report by Sahara Reporters on the alleged leaked bribe tape is unfounded, mischievious, biased and imbalance, negating the ethical practice of reporting.

Comrade Oyayeye specifically mentioned Mr. Omoyele Sowore, the Publisher of Sahara Reporters to always ensure a proper investigation, analysis, and balancing of a report before publication.

He said;

"There is no big deal in reporting the ills of some individuals, group or government in the society, but such report must be devoid of sentiments, witch-hunting, imbalance and mischievousness."

"I have no doubt the purported leaked audio credited to Senator Dino Melaye is not just imbalance but also mischievous. Remember Dino and Sahara Reporters are currently on warpath in series of issues. Some of the cases are in court already".

"The best practice of journalism involves balancing of reports, which means, getting both sides of parties involved in a report, but when a report is devoid of this, it's nothing but unethical imbalance, and most often mischievous."

"Sahara Reporters should learn how to be an unbiased reporter and avoid mischievousness like this Dino's", Comrade Oyayeye concluded in the statement.


Recalls Sahara reporters has published a leaked audio tape of Senator Dino Melaye's conversation with Justice Akon Ikpeme of Cross River.

In the audio tape, which allegedly captures a telephone conversation between the judge and the Kogi West Senator, Ikpeme could be heard telling Melaye to give her bribe in US dollars.

Senator Dino Melaye in reaction to the report has described it as another lie manufactured to further soil his revered name.  He alleged that the voices in the tape are neither his nor that of Justice Akon Ikpeme.

Another N100m Abuja House SEIZED From Jonathan's Son

Another N100m Abuja House SEIZED From Jonathan's Son

 George Turnah
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has seized another property from George Turnah, a godson to former President Goodluck Jonathan.

The property, which is located at Citec Estate, Gwarinpa, Abuja, is a duplex. Although the EFCC has yet to evaluate the value of the property, sources told our correspondent that such property would go for between N70m and N100m.

As of Tuesday afternoon, the inscription, ‘EFCC, Keep off’ was seen across the fence and the gate of the building.

The commission is still tracing Turnah’s remaining properties.

Last week, the anti-graft agency seized a mansion and some other properties allegedly traced to Turnah who is standing trial for an alleged N3bn fraud.

The commission also froze about seven bank accounts through which Turnah allegedly received billions of naira.


Justice Ibrahim Watilat had granted the interim forfeiture order based on an application filed before the court by the EFCC’s counsel, Adebola Olatunji.

Turnah, together with seven companies, were arraigned on 12 charges bordering on obtaining money by false pretences, money laundering and abuse of office to the tune of N3, 094, 268, 235.69.

Meanwhile, some aggrieved youths in Bayelsa State on Tuesday staged a peaceful demonstration in Yenagoa, the state capital, in support of the EFCC.

The youths, particularly commended the anti-graft agency for the arrest and detention of  Turner.

On Tuesday, the angry youths, under the aegis of the Concerned Citizens of Bayelsa State, led by their coordinators, Chief Harrow Zuokomor and Mr. Abule Bethel, said Bayelsa was still in shock at the magnitude of funds seized from Turner by the EFCC.

The youths were armed with placards bearing inscriptions such as, ‘We thank the EFCC for exposing corrupt persons,’ ‘Enemies of Niger Delta exposed,’ ‘Well done EFCC’ and ‘George Turner impoverished Bayelsa State.’

The protesters, who started the solidarity march from the popular Ekeki Park to the state House of Assembly Complex and the Headquarters of the State Police Command, noted that they had read and seen reports of the funds allegedly diverted by Turner.

They pleaded with the EFCC to consider returning the money to the state.

Zuokomor, while submitting the group’s petition to the state Commissioner of Police, Mr. Asuquo Amba, for onward submission to the EFCC, expressed concern over the level of corruption among political appointees.

Addressing the demonstrators, Asuquo promised to deliver their message to the appropriate authorities.
 George Turnah
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has seized another property from George Turnah, a godson to former President Goodluck Jonathan.

The property, which is located at Citec Estate, Gwarinpa, Abuja, is a duplex. Although the EFCC has yet to evaluate the value of the property, sources told our correspondent that such property would go for between N70m and N100m.

As of Tuesday afternoon, the inscription, ‘EFCC, Keep off’ was seen across the fence and the gate of the building.

The commission is still tracing Turnah’s remaining properties.

Last week, the anti-graft agency seized a mansion and some other properties allegedly traced to Turnah who is standing trial for an alleged N3bn fraud.

The commission also froze about seven bank accounts through which Turnah allegedly received billions of naira.


Justice Ibrahim Watilat had granted the interim forfeiture order based on an application filed before the court by the EFCC’s counsel, Adebola Olatunji.

Turnah, together with seven companies, were arraigned on 12 charges bordering on obtaining money by false pretences, money laundering and abuse of office to the tune of N3, 094, 268, 235.69.

Meanwhile, some aggrieved youths in Bayelsa State on Tuesday staged a peaceful demonstration in Yenagoa, the state capital, in support of the EFCC.

The youths, particularly commended the anti-graft agency for the arrest and detention of  Turner.

On Tuesday, the angry youths, under the aegis of the Concerned Citizens of Bayelsa State, led by their coordinators, Chief Harrow Zuokomor and Mr. Abule Bethel, said Bayelsa was still in shock at the magnitude of funds seized from Turner by the EFCC.

The youths were armed with placards bearing inscriptions such as, ‘We thank the EFCC for exposing corrupt persons,’ ‘Enemies of Niger Delta exposed,’ ‘Well done EFCC’ and ‘George Turner impoverished Bayelsa State.’

The protesters, who started the solidarity march from the popular Ekeki Park to the state House of Assembly Complex and the Headquarters of the State Police Command, noted that they had read and seen reports of the funds allegedly diverted by Turner.

They pleaded with the EFCC to consider returning the money to the state.

Zuokomor, while submitting the group’s petition to the state Commissioner of Police, Mr. Asuquo Amba, for onward submission to the EFCC, expressed concern over the level of corruption among political appointees.

Addressing the demonstrators, Asuquo promised to deliver their message to the appropriate authorities.

SUSPENDED Buhari's SGF, Babachir Caught In Fresh N500m Bribe Scandal

SUSPENDED Buhari's SGF, Babachir Caught In Fresh N500m Bribe Scandal

Babachir David Lawal
The final report of the Senate ad-hoc Committee on Mounting Humanitarian Crisis in the North East has revealed that contractors paid over N500m in kickbacks to a company linked to the suspended Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir David Lawal.

An interim report, late last year, had indicted Lawal for due process violation in award of contracts under Presidential Initiatives on North East (PINE)

The over N500m discovered by the committee was paid to Rholavision Engineering Limited.

The report presented by the chairman of the committee Senator Shehu Sani (APC, Kaduna Central), to Senate at plenary yesterday is expected to be considered today.

Recall that Vice President Yemi Osinbajo-led committee investigating allegations against Lawal last week requested the Senate to produce relevant documents on the matter.


In the final report, the Sani panel submitted that N507m was paid into Lawal’s company account by seven PINE contractors.

It alleged that JOSMON technologies limited which got two contracts, amounting to N530m from PINE, paid N317m to the company of the suspended SGF in 23 transfers.

The panel also said JMI global technologies limited, was awarded eight contracts amounting to N199m by PINE and it paid N30m from Zenith bank account number 114357188 into Rholavision account with ECObank.


Also, Messers Adamawa Borehole and Drilling Company which was awarded contract to renovate seven number of 18 classrooms at Yeskule Girls Secondary School Michika in Adamawa state at N54.8m transferred N18.3m to the suspended SGF’s company.

Another N58m was paid to Lawal’s company by Yuby Ventures limited which was awarded a contract of five number of 15 classrooms at Hausari Primary School in Adamawa.

The panel also uncovered that Barde Brothers multi-Services Limited which was awarded seven contracts for renovation of classrooms in Adamawa state at N145.6m paid N71m to Rholavision in three instalments.

The company also paid another N13m into personal account (no. 0003004417) of the suspended SGF at Diamond bank in three instalments.

The committee said it discovered that the suspended SGF resigned in September 2016, but that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has confirmed that he was the signatory to accounts of the company as at Wednesday, 15th February 2017.

“In the course of its investigation, the committee observed that Rholavision Engineering Limited has become a destination pool for companies that were awarded contracts by PINE and other government agencies to make payments into its (Rholavision) account no. 0182001809 with ECObank, “it said.

The committee recommended that further investigation be carried out by relevant agencies of government on why contract benefiting companies paid over N500m into Rholavision Engineering Limited, a company in which the suspended SGF has interest.

“The banks transaction of Rholavision Engineering Limited and the confirmation by CBN that the Bank Verification Number (BVN) of Babachir David Lawal is still the signatory to Rholavision and 13 other accounts, some with different names.

“The committee is of the opinion that Lawal has contravened the provision of part 1 of the fifth schedules of the 1999 Constitution and the breach the oaths of office as SGF and therefore he should be prosecuted,” the committee stated.

The panel also said that all resources that had been misapplied or stolen by public officials should be retrieved and that anybody found culpable of contravening any of the provisions of the Public Procurement Act and the Federal government financial rules and regulations pertaining to the award of these contracts should be duly prosecuted.

It also said that relevant agencies should ensure that contracts partially executed but fully paid for must be completed by the concerned contractors.

The panel further said that since it was observed that there was no bill of quantities on most of the contracts awarded by PINE under the emergency situation, the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) should undertake a revaluation of all such contracts to recover any proceeds from over-inflated contracts.
Babachir David Lawal
The final report of the Senate ad-hoc Committee on Mounting Humanitarian Crisis in the North East has revealed that contractors paid over N500m in kickbacks to a company linked to the suspended Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir David Lawal.

An interim report, late last year, had indicted Lawal for due process violation in award of contracts under Presidential Initiatives on North East (PINE)

The over N500m discovered by the committee was paid to Rholavision Engineering Limited.

The report presented by the chairman of the committee Senator Shehu Sani (APC, Kaduna Central), to Senate at plenary yesterday is expected to be considered today.

Recall that Vice President Yemi Osinbajo-led committee investigating allegations against Lawal last week requested the Senate to produce relevant documents on the matter.


In the final report, the Sani panel submitted that N507m was paid into Lawal’s company account by seven PINE contractors.

It alleged that JOSMON technologies limited which got two contracts, amounting to N530m from PINE, paid N317m to the company of the suspended SGF in 23 transfers.

The panel also said JMI global technologies limited, was awarded eight contracts amounting to N199m by PINE and it paid N30m from Zenith bank account number 114357188 into Rholavision account with ECObank.


Also, Messers Adamawa Borehole and Drilling Company which was awarded contract to renovate seven number of 18 classrooms at Yeskule Girls Secondary School Michika in Adamawa state at N54.8m transferred N18.3m to the suspended SGF’s company.

Another N58m was paid to Lawal’s company by Yuby Ventures limited which was awarded a contract of five number of 15 classrooms at Hausari Primary School in Adamawa.

The panel also uncovered that Barde Brothers multi-Services Limited which was awarded seven contracts for renovation of classrooms in Adamawa state at N145.6m paid N71m to Rholavision in three instalments.

The company also paid another N13m into personal account (no. 0003004417) of the suspended SGF at Diamond bank in three instalments.

The committee said it discovered that the suspended SGF resigned in September 2016, but that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has confirmed that he was the signatory to accounts of the company as at Wednesday, 15th February 2017.

“In the course of its investigation, the committee observed that Rholavision Engineering Limited has become a destination pool for companies that were awarded contracts by PINE and other government agencies to make payments into its (Rholavision) account no. 0182001809 with ECObank, “it said.

The committee recommended that further investigation be carried out by relevant agencies of government on why contract benefiting companies paid over N500m into Rholavision Engineering Limited, a company in which the suspended SGF has interest.

“The banks transaction of Rholavision Engineering Limited and the confirmation by CBN that the Bank Verification Number (BVN) of Babachir David Lawal is still the signatory to Rholavision and 13 other accounts, some with different names.

“The committee is of the opinion that Lawal has contravened the provision of part 1 of the fifth schedules of the 1999 Constitution and the breach the oaths of office as SGF and therefore he should be prosecuted,” the committee stated.

The panel also said that all resources that had been misapplied or stolen by public officials should be retrieved and that anybody found culpable of contravening any of the provisions of the Public Procurement Act and the Federal government financial rules and regulations pertaining to the award of these contracts should be duly prosecuted.

It also said that relevant agencies should ensure that contracts partially executed but fully paid for must be completed by the concerned contractors.

The panel further said that since it was observed that there was no bill of quantities on most of the contracts awarded by PINE under the emergency situation, the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) should undertake a revaluation of all such contracts to recover any proceeds from over-inflated contracts.

BREAKING: Confusion As Another Court Orders Forfeiture Of Patience Jonathan's $3.8m

BREAKING: Confusion As Another Court Orders Forfeiture Of Patience Jonathan's $3.8m

Patience Jonathan.
Barely 24 hours what the Economic and Finacial Crime Commission, withdrew a motion before a Federal High Court Lagos for stay of execution of a judgment which unfreezes the account of a former first lady, Patience Jonathan. Justice Mojisola Olatoregun of a Federal High Court, Lagos, on Wednesday granted a fresh ex parte application ordering the forfeiture of $5.8M, thereby setting another legal confusion.

The same Justice Mojisola Olatoregun had on April 6  unfreeze the account after Jonathan’s lawyer, Mr Ifedayo Adedipe (SAN), challenged the propriety of EFCC’s action. 

He had challenged the commission for joining her in a suit, which he said, she was not a party to, and urged the court to unfreeze Jonathan’s  account. 

Dissatisfied with the unfreezing order, EFCC had filed an application for a stay of execution of the order as well as a notice of appeal challenging the judgment.


Details later
Patience Jonathan.
Barely 24 hours what the Economic and Finacial Crime Commission, withdrew a motion before a Federal High Court Lagos for stay of execution of a judgment which unfreezes the account of a former first lady, Patience Jonathan. Justice Mojisola Olatoregun of a Federal High Court, Lagos, on Wednesday granted a fresh ex parte application ordering the forfeiture of $5.8M, thereby setting another legal confusion.

The same Justice Mojisola Olatoregun had on April 6  unfreeze the account after Jonathan’s lawyer, Mr Ifedayo Adedipe (SAN), challenged the propriety of EFCC’s action. 

He had challenged the commission for joining her in a suit, which he said, she was not a party to, and urged the court to unfreeze Jonathan’s  account. 

Dissatisfied with the unfreezing order, EFCC had filed an application for a stay of execution of the order as well as a notice of appeal challenging the judgment.


Details later

Austin Okai Continue Detention: Groups Sues Kogi Govt Over Human Right Abuse

Austin Okai Continue Detention: Groups Sues Kogi Govt Over Human Right Abuse

Austin Okai
A pressure group#free Austin usman okai#, some non-governmental organisations and civil society and liberty ‎organisations will institute a 500 million naira legal process of breach of fundamental human rights against kogi state government for keeping him behind bar beyond 24 hours against the provisions of the statutory laws

The groups resolved after due deliberation to join the Inspector General of police,the Director General ‎of Directorate of state security service(DSS) and other relevant agencies and individuals connected to the illegality and delay in the release of the social crusader, Austin usman okai

The pressure group in assemblage of human rights lawyers which include mike ozekhome,femi falana will by today approach a federal high court in lokoja to press home abuses and infringement on his rights and privileges using government apparatus to perpetrate it's illegalities


The group intend to sought for damages of 500 million having unlawfully detained, charged to court,granted bail and re-arrested for drawing government attention through criticisms the need to pay the state workforce and pensioners entitlements of their monthly legitimate earnings in the last 15 months

Okai has demanded for transparent and accountable leadership in respect of billions of naira funds accrued to the state and misplaced or mismanaged by the present administration into bogus and corrupt ridden contracts

The state government In a twist had petitioned the IG of police accusing comrade okai who was been detained of planning to make the state ungovernable to cover up its misdemeanours and efforts to silence the people's voice

True to comrade Austin. Usman Okai's agitation,the 20 billion bailout fund,over 11 billion paris club refund both in first tranches could not be accounted for denying the state from accessing the second tranches ‎along with 10 billion naira infrastructural fund,16 billion refund from the federal government on the reconstruction of federal roads

Since January 2015,kogi government had no access to UBEC and MDGs/SDGs funds for the deliberate refusal of the state government to honour completion of projects and payment of counterpart funds thus denying the state access to intervention program from this agencies

Monthly federal allocations to kogi is also in a precarious situation including council funds as the Accountant general's office,Auditor general office,SA local government and chieftaincy affairs and office of the COS to the governor are been investigated by the EFCC for erratic returns of funds allocated to the state
Austin Okai
A pressure group#free Austin usman okai#, some non-governmental organisations and civil society and liberty ‎organisations will institute a 500 million naira legal process of breach of fundamental human rights against kogi state government for keeping him behind bar beyond 24 hours against the provisions of the statutory laws

The groups resolved after due deliberation to join the Inspector General of police,the Director General ‎of Directorate of state security service(DSS) and other relevant agencies and individuals connected to the illegality and delay in the release of the social crusader, Austin usman okai

The pressure group in assemblage of human rights lawyers which include mike ozekhome,femi falana will by today approach a federal high court in lokoja to press home abuses and infringement on his rights and privileges using government apparatus to perpetrate it's illegalities


The group intend to sought for damages of 500 million having unlawfully detained, charged to court,granted bail and re-arrested for drawing government attention through criticisms the need to pay the state workforce and pensioners entitlements of their monthly legitimate earnings in the last 15 months

Okai has demanded for transparent and accountable leadership in respect of billions of naira funds accrued to the state and misplaced or mismanaged by the present administration into bogus and corrupt ridden contracts

The state government In a twist had petitioned the IG of police accusing comrade okai who was been detained of planning to make the state ungovernable to cover up its misdemeanours and efforts to silence the people's voice

True to comrade Austin. Usman Okai's agitation,the 20 billion bailout fund,over 11 billion paris club refund both in first tranches could not be accounted for denying the state from accessing the second tranches ‎along with 10 billion naira infrastructural fund,16 billion refund from the federal government on the reconstruction of federal roads

Since January 2015,kogi government had no access to UBEC and MDGs/SDGs funds for the deliberate refusal of the state government to honour completion of projects and payment of counterpart funds thus denying the state access to intervention program from this agencies

Monthly federal allocations to kogi is also in a precarious situation including council funds as the Accountant general's office,Auditor general office,SA local government and chieftaincy affairs and office of the COS to the governor are been investigated by the EFCC for erratic returns of funds allocated to the state

Falana In TROUBLE Over 'Supermarket Judgement Comment', Summoned By Court

Falana In TROUBLE Over 'Supermarket Judgement Comment', Summoned By Court

FEMI FALANA
Punch Newspaper - A judge of the National Industrial Court of Nigeria, Justice J.D. Peter, has ordered activist lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana (SAN), to appear before him over comments credited to him.

Falana was reported to have said that Nigerian courts had become  “supermarkets where only the rich do their shopping” during the opening of the Enugu branch of the Nigerian Bar Association Law Week.

The Lagos lawyer was the guest speaker at the event. The theme of the event was Corruption and the Justice Sector: Implications for the Rule of Law and Democracy.

The lawyer was also said to have attacked the NBA  for condoning corruption, saying that the body’s  national election had become even more expensive than a  governorship election,   with each  candidate spending as much as N700m during the association’s presidential  poll.




Falana  asked the National Judicial Council and the NBA to  restore  integrity to  the judiciary by identifying and exposing corrupt judges and lawyers.

However, a lawyer from Falana’s chambers had on March 28 appeared before Justice Peter, who sits in Court 5 at the Lagos Division of the National Industrial Court.

The lawyer appeared  in the court regarding a case, marked NICN/LA/601/2012 involving Chief Ebenezer Ayodele Obadimu vs G. CAPPA Plc.

Falana’s chambers is representing the judgment-creditor in the case and had then taken an application seeking to enforce the judgment through a garnishee procedure before Justice Peter.

However, before the lawyer from Falana’s chambers could make his submissions, the judge drew the counsel’s attention to an online publication in which Falana had described courts as “supermarkets where only the rich do their shopping”.

The judge subsequently adjourned the case for Falana to appear personally in court to explain “if he obtained the judgment by purchase from the judicial supermarket and for how much”.

He adjourned the case till May 13, stressing that Falana must appear in court to say how much he paid for the judgment which he sought to enforce.

As of the time of filing this report, Falana had yet respond to a text message by our correspondent seeking to get his reaction to Justice Peter’s directive. His mobile line also rang out when our correspondent called.
FEMI FALANA
Punch Newspaper - A judge of the National Industrial Court of Nigeria, Justice J.D. Peter, has ordered activist lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana (SAN), to appear before him over comments credited to him.

Falana was reported to have said that Nigerian courts had become  “supermarkets where only the rich do their shopping” during the opening of the Enugu branch of the Nigerian Bar Association Law Week.

The Lagos lawyer was the guest speaker at the event. The theme of the event was Corruption and the Justice Sector: Implications for the Rule of Law and Democracy.

The lawyer was also said to have attacked the NBA  for condoning corruption, saying that the body’s  national election had become even more expensive than a  governorship election,   with each  candidate spending as much as N700m during the association’s presidential  poll.




Falana  asked the National Judicial Council and the NBA to  restore  integrity to  the judiciary by identifying and exposing corrupt judges and lawyers.

However, a lawyer from Falana’s chambers had on March 28 appeared before Justice Peter, who sits in Court 5 at the Lagos Division of the National Industrial Court.

The lawyer appeared  in the court regarding a case, marked NICN/LA/601/2012 involving Chief Ebenezer Ayodele Obadimu vs G. CAPPA Plc.

Falana’s chambers is representing the judgment-creditor in the case and had then taken an application seeking to enforce the judgment through a garnishee procedure before Justice Peter.

However, before the lawyer from Falana’s chambers could make his submissions, the judge drew the counsel’s attention to an online publication in which Falana had described courts as “supermarkets where only the rich do their shopping”.

The judge subsequently adjourned the case for Falana to appear personally in court to explain “if he obtained the judgment by purchase from the judicial supermarket and for how much”.

He adjourned the case till May 13, stressing that Falana must appear in court to say how much he paid for the judgment which he sought to enforce.

As of the time of filing this report, Falana had yet respond to a text message by our correspondent seeking to get his reaction to Justice Peter’s directive. His mobile line also rang out when our correspondent called.

Judge REMANDS Another National Assembly of SCANDALS Member In Prison Over OND, WAEC Certificate FORGERY

Judge REMANDS Another National Assembly of SCANDALS Member In Prison Over OND, WAEC Certificate FORGERY

Nse Ekpenyong
As IF Nigeria's National Assembly is a den certificate forgers, a Federal High Court, sitting in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, on Thursday, ordered the remand of Nse Ekpenyong, member representing Oron Federal constituency, in the National Assembly over alleged certificate forgery.

Recalls the upper legislative chamber prominent members are into various certificate forgery allegations.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, had arraigned the lawmaker on a 9-count charge of forgery and alteration of documents.

Ekpeyong was alleged to have forged an Abia state polytechnic Ordinary National Diploma, OND, certificate.


EFCC also accused the lawmaker of altering a December 1999 West African Examination School Certificate, WASSCE, which he presented before an electoral tribunal, claiming they were genuine.

The lawmaker, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges when they were read to him

The prosecuting counsel, Ahmed Arogha, shortly after he pleaded not guilty asked for a trial date and accelerated hearing on the matter.

Counsel to the lawmaker, Emmanuel Isangidoho, told the court that he had filed an application for the bail of his client, and urged the court to admit him to bail.

The trial judge, Justice Ijeoma Ojukwu granted the defendant bail in the sum of N10 million, with one surety in like sum.

Justice Ojukwu ordered that the defendant remain in custody pending the perfection of his bail.

The case has been adjourned to April 26.
Nse Ekpenyong
As IF Nigeria's National Assembly is a den certificate forgers, a Federal High Court, sitting in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, on Thursday, ordered the remand of Nse Ekpenyong, member representing Oron Federal constituency, in the National Assembly over alleged certificate forgery.

Recalls the upper legislative chamber prominent members are into various certificate forgery allegations.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, had arraigned the lawmaker on a 9-count charge of forgery and alteration of documents.

Ekpeyong was alleged to have forged an Abia state polytechnic Ordinary National Diploma, OND, certificate.


EFCC also accused the lawmaker of altering a December 1999 West African Examination School Certificate, WASSCE, which he presented before an electoral tribunal, claiming they were genuine.

The lawmaker, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges when they were read to him

The prosecuting counsel, Ahmed Arogha, shortly after he pleaded not guilty asked for a trial date and accelerated hearing on the matter.

Counsel to the lawmaker, Emmanuel Isangidoho, told the court that he had filed an application for the bail of his client, and urged the court to admit him to bail.

The trial judge, Justice Ijeoma Ojukwu granted the defendant bail in the sum of N10 million, with one surety in like sum.

Justice Ojukwu ordered that the defendant remain in custody pending the perfection of his bail.

The case has been adjourned to April 26.

Dino Melaye Certificate scandal: See 7 Incontrovertible Facts That Nailed The Senator

Dino Melaye Certificate scandal: See 7 Incontrovertible Facts That Nailed The Senator

Dino Melaye
The embattled Kogi West Senator Dino Melaye was on Monday 27 cleared by Vice Chancellor, Ahamadu Bello University, Prof Ibrahim Garba on certificate and graduation controversies. 

The Senator has since slammed a N5billion legal suit against SaharaReporters publisher, Omoyele Sowore.

But despite Dino’s clearance by ABU VC, criticisms have continued to gather momentum as to the authenticity of his certificate. 


In reaction, a Facebook user, The truth said: “Dino has dug his own grave, and only him shall be buried inside it. Omoyele Sowore does not go to press with gibberish and balderdash. He seeks neither fame nor wealth. And while he may not have 100 percent credibility in all situations, he surely has some concrete proofs at his disposal whenever he takes on anyone. 

Here are 7 incontrovertible facts that nailed Dino Melaye: 

1. Inconsistencies in his names 

What exactly are the names of Mr. Melaye? There are five possibilities for this: 

  • Daniel Jonah Melaye (This was on his statement of results issued by ABU and signed Feb 3, 2000); 
  • - Melaye Daniel (NYSC certificate, July 8th, 2001); .
  • - Daniel Dino Melaye (Diploma certificate from UNIJOS, Aug 3, 2006); 
  • - Melaye Daniel Jonah O (SSCE Certificate, 1992}; 
  • - Dino Melaye (Official name, NASS website). 
  • - Dino, what exactly is your name and how did you come about changing your names 5 times! 


2. Harvard and LSE 
In a video that went viral, Dino claimed that he holds a degree certificate from Harvard University and London school of Economics and political science respectively. However, in an email letter to Sahara Reporters, both institutions denied ever admitting any student by the name Melaye not to talk of graduating same. 

3. Ghost graduand 
Sahara Reporters published the list of ABU 99 set with Dino Melaye's name conspicuously missing. Who graduates from a University but does not make the graduating list? 

4. No show on the alumni site 
I have personally tried to search for Dino Melaye's name on the ABU alumni site to no avail. I have typed all of his names and their variants; nothing came up. I have also typed each of his names separately, still, no show. How is that possible? 

5. Deficiencies in O level certificate 
Sahara Reporters revealed that in his SSCE which he sat for in 1992, Dino Melaye had only 3 credits in the following subjects: Agric, CRK and Biology. Now, the question is, how did he gain admission into ABU in spite of scoring P8 in core subjects (Maths, English and even geography)? 

6. B.A. Geography? 
A dig into ABU's website revealed that the department of Geography was once in the faculty of Arts before it was later added to the faculty of Sciences. However, Dino's statement of results leaves more questions than answers. For instance, between 1973 and 2011,the department graduated the following students with BSc in Geography: 

  • -Bawa Jonah Seth Besanhi (BSc Geography; graduated in 1973); 
  • - Abin Daniel John (BSc Geography; graduated in 1978); 
  • -Dada Daniel Adefila (BSc Geography; graduated in 1979)
  • -Beshiru Daniel (BSc Geography; graduated in 1980); 
  • -Daniel Bosede Biddy (BSc Geography graduated in 1983); 
  • -Atenji Daniel E. (BSc Geography; graduated in 1986); 
  • -Ndasala Jonah (BSc Geography; graduate in 1987). 
  • -Birga Jonah (BSc Geography; graduated in 2007); 
  • -Kaigama Jonah Ishaku (BSc Geography; graduated in 2011). 

So where did Dino who graduated in 1999 get his B.A. result? 

7. Conflicting dates on the statement of results 
At least, Dino Melaye's statement of results has 3 different dates: on the top right corner of the paper is 26th June, 2000; somewhere in the middle is 3rd February, 2000 and down left is 22nd September, 2010. What happened? Dino, if you find yourself in a pit, stop digging. This is your Waterloo. We are keenly watching. 

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Dino Melaye
The embattled Kogi West Senator Dino Melaye was on Monday 27 cleared by Vice Chancellor, Ahamadu Bello University, Prof Ibrahim Garba on certificate and graduation controversies. 

The Senator has since slammed a N5billion legal suit against SaharaReporters publisher, Omoyele Sowore.

But despite Dino’s clearance by ABU VC, criticisms have continued to gather momentum as to the authenticity of his certificate. 


In reaction, a Facebook user, The truth said: “Dino has dug his own grave, and only him shall be buried inside it. Omoyele Sowore does not go to press with gibberish and balderdash. He seeks neither fame nor wealth. And while he may not have 100 percent credibility in all situations, he surely has some concrete proofs at his disposal whenever he takes on anyone. 

Here are 7 incontrovertible facts that nailed Dino Melaye: 

1. Inconsistencies in his names 

What exactly are the names of Mr. Melaye? There are five possibilities for this: 

  • Daniel Jonah Melaye (This was on his statement of results issued by ABU and signed Feb 3, 2000); 
  • - Melaye Daniel (NYSC certificate, July 8th, 2001); .
  • - Daniel Dino Melaye (Diploma certificate from UNIJOS, Aug 3, 2006); 
  • - Melaye Daniel Jonah O (SSCE Certificate, 1992}; 
  • - Dino Melaye (Official name, NASS website). 
  • - Dino, what exactly is your name and how did you come about changing your names 5 times! 


2. Harvard and LSE 
In a video that went viral, Dino claimed that he holds a degree certificate from Harvard University and London school of Economics and political science respectively. However, in an email letter to Sahara Reporters, both institutions denied ever admitting any student by the name Melaye not to talk of graduating same. 

3. Ghost graduand 
Sahara Reporters published the list of ABU 99 set with Dino Melaye's name conspicuously missing. Who graduates from a University but does not make the graduating list? 

4. No show on the alumni site 
I have personally tried to search for Dino Melaye's name on the ABU alumni site to no avail. I have typed all of his names and their variants; nothing came up. I have also typed each of his names separately, still, no show. How is that possible? 

5. Deficiencies in O level certificate 
Sahara Reporters revealed that in his SSCE which he sat for in 1992, Dino Melaye had only 3 credits in the following subjects: Agric, CRK and Biology. Now, the question is, how did he gain admission into ABU in spite of scoring P8 in core subjects (Maths, English and even geography)? 

6. B.A. Geography? 
A dig into ABU's website revealed that the department of Geography was once in the faculty of Arts before it was later added to the faculty of Sciences. However, Dino's statement of results leaves more questions than answers. For instance, between 1973 and 2011,the department graduated the following students with BSc in Geography: 

  • -Bawa Jonah Seth Besanhi (BSc Geography; graduated in 1973); 
  • - Abin Daniel John (BSc Geography; graduated in 1978); 
  • -Dada Daniel Adefila (BSc Geography; graduated in 1979)
  • -Beshiru Daniel (BSc Geography; graduated in 1980); 
  • -Daniel Bosede Biddy (BSc Geography graduated in 1983); 
  • -Atenji Daniel E. (BSc Geography; graduated in 1986); 
  • -Ndasala Jonah (BSc Geography; graduate in 1987). 
  • -Birga Jonah (BSc Geography; graduated in 2007); 
  • -Kaigama Jonah Ishaku (BSc Geography; graduated in 2011). 

So where did Dino who graduated in 1999 get his B.A. result? 

7. Conflicting dates on the statement of results 
At least, Dino Melaye's statement of results has 3 different dates: on the top right corner of the paper is 26th June, 2000; somewhere in the middle is 3rd February, 2000 and down left is 22nd September, 2010. What happened? Dino, if you find yourself in a pit, stop digging. This is your Waterloo. We are keenly watching. 

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Fresh Document Reveals Saraki Owns The Controversial N298m Bullet Proof Car As Senate Probes Its President, Melaye Over Scandals

Fresh Document Reveals Saraki Owns The Controversial N298m Bullet Proof Car As Senate Probes Its President, Melaye Over Scandals

Sarami and Dino Melaye
A document, according to Sahara Reporters, retrieved from a driver who was driving an armored Range Rover car said to be worth N298million, has categorically clarified that the car belongs to Senate President Olubukola Saraki.

The car was seized by officers of the Nigerian Customs, according to regulations, kicking off a frenzied war led by Saraki against Hameed Ali, the Director General of Customs, with the Upper House demanding that Mr. Ali appears in uniform before it.  

The car, with chassis number “SALGV3TF3EA190243, was seized on January 11, 2017.   With a value of N298 million, our Customs sources said the duty on the car ought to be N74 million.


But speaking through spokesperson Yusuf Olaniyonu earlier today, Mr. Saraki tried to distance himself from the scandal.

Senate On Vengeance After Nigerian Customs Seized Senator Saraki’s Bulletproof Range Rover Over Fake Documents
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He described as “outright falsehood” the allegation raised earlier by Senator Ali Ndume linking Mr. Saraki with the importation of the vehicle.  That forced the Senate, in Saraki’s absence, to refer the matter to its Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions for investigation.  It is unclear what would have happened had Mr. Saraki been present and wielding the gavel.

It is noteworthy that the Senate President was absent because of his trial by the Code of Conduct Bureau on a slew of assets declaration charges.  

Sources told SaharaReporters that a document in the car, signed by a member of the staff of the Senate Liaison Office in Lagos, clearly shows that the vehicle was being driven to Abuja for the Senate President.

It was further learned according to Sahara Reporters that following the seizure of the vehicle by Customs officials, it was discovered that its paperwork had been forged to avoid paying duty on the car.  In addition, the vehicle had no end-user certificate, which is required of all armored vehicles imported into Nigeria.

Meanwhile, the Senate, on Tuesday, decided to investigate the allegation that an armoured Range Rover car said to worth N298m and seized by the Nigeria Customs Service belongs to the President of the Senate, Senator Bukola Saraki.

The move was based on a point of order raised by former Majority Leader of the Senate, Ali Ndume, who also called on the upper chamber of the National Assembly to investigate the allegation that Senator Dino Melaye did not complete his first degree in Geography at the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.

Also, the ABU management said it would issue a statement on Melaye’s academic status on Wednesday (today).

An online news portal, SaharaReporters, which made the allegation in a report published on March 18, 2017, said the seizure of the Sports Utility Vehicle, allegedly belonging to Saraki, was the reason why the Senate was moving against the Comptroller General of the NCS, Col. Hammed Ali (retd.).

The medium reported that the car was intercepted and impounded on January 11, 2017, by the service for allegedly having fake documents.

Ndume, at the plenary on Tuesday, said previous certificate scandals involving members of the National Assembly were probed by the lawmakers.

He said, “One has to do with the distinguished Senator Bukola Saraki, the Senate President, and it was reported in a paper; I have it here. With your permission, I will want to, after making presentation, lay it down. It says that, ‘Senate on Vengeance After Nigeria Customs seized Senator Saraki’s bulletproof Range Rover Over Fake Documents.’

“My colleagues that are following events, particularly online, have seen, heard or read the rain of abuses on this Senate and the misconception of the fact that we invited the Customs CG based on a very unpopular policy that affects the people we represent.

“During the 4th Assembly, Salisu Buhari was accused of certificate forgery; he was investigated and his fate determined. After that, in the 5th Assembly, Bello Masari was accused of certificate forgery (secondary school); it was investigated and was cleared. In the 6th National Assembly, Dimeji Bankole was accused of not having NYSC certificate; it was investigated and he had to show his NYSC certificate.

“Now, that brings me to the second matter. In the National Assembly, here in the Senate of the 4th Assembly, Enwerem was accused and it was also investigated. Wabara was accused of collecting a bribe and it was investigated and determined. So, a lot of precedence had been set. Now, the second matter of privilege affects my colleague, Sheikh Dino Melaye, and it is in The Punch of today (Tuesday) on Page 10; I have the newspaper. In The Punch, it says, ‘Dino Melaye in first degree certificate scandal.’”

Ndume also quoted an online medium with a report titled, ‘Dino Melaye Allegedly Did Not Graduate From University.’

He added, “Therefore, accordingly, I will appeal we refer the matter to the Ethics and Privileges Committee to investigate so that our colleagues would be cleared and this Senate will stand as it is supposed to.”

The Deputy President of the Senate, Ike Ekweremadu, who presided over the plenary, referred the matter to the Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions, which was asked to report back to the lawmakers in four weeks.

Saraki, however, denied any link with the seized car.

The Special Adviser to Senate President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Yusuph Olaniyonu, in a statement, stated that  the allegation “lacks basis as it was outright falsehood.”

Olaniyonu said from the facts and documents about the seized vehicle, it was obvious that the Senate President had nothing to do with the importation of any vehicle.

He said, “A supplier was engaged by the Senate to supply a vehicle. While transferring the vehicle between Lagos and Abuja, it was impounded by the customs. We believe that is an issue between the supplier and the customs because the Senate has not taken delivery. So, why is somebody trying to drag the name of Saraki into the issue?

“The documents on the vehicle are there for the general public to view and make their conclusions. Now that the matter has been referred to the Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions, all the facts will be out.”

Melaye, who is a member of the committee, in his reaction after the plenary, told journalists that he was ready to be probed. He also said he would suspend his membership of the panel pending the determination of the case.

He said, “I’m here to respond to the issue raised by the … senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Ali Ndume. I want to say, to me, it is a welcome development. Democracy is about investigation and no senator is above investigation. To me, it is a welcome development and it will finally clear the air on all the malicious and vindictive allegations.

“To say that I did not graduate from ABU is to say that I am not a senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. ABU is a very prestigious university in this country and it is not possible for one to be running a Master’s programme in the university when one did not graduate from a university. I have successfully completed one and I am doing the second one.

“I want to announce that this is the eighth degree that I am pursuing. I am also a graduate of the University of Abuja, where I did Master’s in Policy Analysis. I am a graduate of the London School of Economics and Political Science. I am also a graduate of Harvard University. The course I am pursuing now will make it my eighth degree.”

When asked what would happen to his membership of the panel directed to probe him, Melaye replied, “Definitely, in the interest of justice, I will excuse myself from the consideration of this matter except when invited for questioning.”

He added, “I have my admission letters, results, certificate of discharge from ABU. Not only that, I was the Student Union Government President of ABU. On three occasions, I was the most popular student on campus.”

However, the Information Officer of ABU, Mr. Adamu Muhammed, told one of our correspondents that the university would issue a formal statement on the status of Melaye on Wednesday (today).

He said, “We are gathering all the facts from the faculty and the department concern and we will issue a press statement tomorrow (today).”
Sarami and Dino Melaye
A document, according to Sahara Reporters, retrieved from a driver who was driving an armored Range Rover car said to be worth N298million, has categorically clarified that the car belongs to Senate President Olubukola Saraki.

The car was seized by officers of the Nigerian Customs, according to regulations, kicking off a frenzied war led by Saraki against Hameed Ali, the Director General of Customs, with the Upper House demanding that Mr. Ali appears in uniform before it.  

The car, with chassis number “SALGV3TF3EA190243, was seized on January 11, 2017.   With a value of N298 million, our Customs sources said the duty on the car ought to be N74 million.


But speaking through spokesperson Yusuf Olaniyonu earlier today, Mr. Saraki tried to distance himself from the scandal.

Senate On Vengeance After Nigerian Customs Seized Senator Saraki’s Bulletproof Range Rover Over Fake Documents
360 Comments 3 Days Ago

He described as “outright falsehood” the allegation raised earlier by Senator Ali Ndume linking Mr. Saraki with the importation of the vehicle.  That forced the Senate, in Saraki’s absence, to refer the matter to its Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions for investigation.  It is unclear what would have happened had Mr. Saraki been present and wielding the gavel.

It is noteworthy that the Senate President was absent because of his trial by the Code of Conduct Bureau on a slew of assets declaration charges.  

Sources told SaharaReporters that a document in the car, signed by a member of the staff of the Senate Liaison Office in Lagos, clearly shows that the vehicle was being driven to Abuja for the Senate President.

It was further learned according to Sahara Reporters that following the seizure of the vehicle by Customs officials, it was discovered that its paperwork had been forged to avoid paying duty on the car.  In addition, the vehicle had no end-user certificate, which is required of all armored vehicles imported into Nigeria.

Meanwhile, the Senate, on Tuesday, decided to investigate the allegation that an armoured Range Rover car said to worth N298m and seized by the Nigeria Customs Service belongs to the President of the Senate, Senator Bukola Saraki.

The move was based on a point of order raised by former Majority Leader of the Senate, Ali Ndume, who also called on the upper chamber of the National Assembly to investigate the allegation that Senator Dino Melaye did not complete his first degree in Geography at the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.

Also, the ABU management said it would issue a statement on Melaye’s academic status on Wednesday (today).

An online news portal, SaharaReporters, which made the allegation in a report published on March 18, 2017, said the seizure of the Sports Utility Vehicle, allegedly belonging to Saraki, was the reason why the Senate was moving against the Comptroller General of the NCS, Col. Hammed Ali (retd.).

The medium reported that the car was intercepted and impounded on January 11, 2017, by the service for allegedly having fake documents.

Ndume, at the plenary on Tuesday, said previous certificate scandals involving members of the National Assembly were probed by the lawmakers.

He said, “One has to do with the distinguished Senator Bukola Saraki, the Senate President, and it was reported in a paper; I have it here. With your permission, I will want to, after making presentation, lay it down. It says that, ‘Senate on Vengeance After Nigeria Customs seized Senator Saraki’s bulletproof Range Rover Over Fake Documents.’

“My colleagues that are following events, particularly online, have seen, heard or read the rain of abuses on this Senate and the misconception of the fact that we invited the Customs CG based on a very unpopular policy that affects the people we represent.

“During the 4th Assembly, Salisu Buhari was accused of certificate forgery; he was investigated and his fate determined. After that, in the 5th Assembly, Bello Masari was accused of certificate forgery (secondary school); it was investigated and was cleared. In the 6th National Assembly, Dimeji Bankole was accused of not having NYSC certificate; it was investigated and he had to show his NYSC certificate.

“Now, that brings me to the second matter. In the National Assembly, here in the Senate of the 4th Assembly, Enwerem was accused and it was also investigated. Wabara was accused of collecting a bribe and it was investigated and determined. So, a lot of precedence had been set. Now, the second matter of privilege affects my colleague, Sheikh Dino Melaye, and it is in The Punch of today (Tuesday) on Page 10; I have the newspaper. In The Punch, it says, ‘Dino Melaye in first degree certificate scandal.’”

Ndume also quoted an online medium with a report titled, ‘Dino Melaye Allegedly Did Not Graduate From University.’

He added, “Therefore, accordingly, I will appeal we refer the matter to the Ethics and Privileges Committee to investigate so that our colleagues would be cleared and this Senate will stand as it is supposed to.”

The Deputy President of the Senate, Ike Ekweremadu, who presided over the plenary, referred the matter to the Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions, which was asked to report back to the lawmakers in four weeks.

Saraki, however, denied any link with the seized car.

The Special Adviser to Senate President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Yusuph Olaniyonu, in a statement, stated that  the allegation “lacks basis as it was outright falsehood.”

Olaniyonu said from the facts and documents about the seized vehicle, it was obvious that the Senate President had nothing to do with the importation of any vehicle.

He said, “A supplier was engaged by the Senate to supply a vehicle. While transferring the vehicle between Lagos and Abuja, it was impounded by the customs. We believe that is an issue between the supplier and the customs because the Senate has not taken delivery. So, why is somebody trying to drag the name of Saraki into the issue?

“The documents on the vehicle are there for the general public to view and make their conclusions. Now that the matter has been referred to the Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions, all the facts will be out.”

Melaye, who is a member of the committee, in his reaction after the plenary, told journalists that he was ready to be probed. He also said he would suspend his membership of the panel pending the determination of the case.

He said, “I’m here to respond to the issue raised by the … senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Ali Ndume. I want to say, to me, it is a welcome development. Democracy is about investigation and no senator is above investigation. To me, it is a welcome development and it will finally clear the air on all the malicious and vindictive allegations.

“To say that I did not graduate from ABU is to say that I am not a senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. ABU is a very prestigious university in this country and it is not possible for one to be running a Master’s programme in the university when one did not graduate from a university. I have successfully completed one and I am doing the second one.

“I want to announce that this is the eighth degree that I am pursuing. I am also a graduate of the University of Abuja, where I did Master’s in Policy Analysis. I am a graduate of the London School of Economics and Political Science. I am also a graduate of Harvard University. The course I am pursuing now will make it my eighth degree.”

When asked what would happen to his membership of the panel directed to probe him, Melaye replied, “Definitely, in the interest of justice, I will excuse myself from the consideration of this matter except when invited for questioning.”

He added, “I have my admission letters, results, certificate of discharge from ABU. Not only that, I was the Student Union Government President of ABU. On three occasions, I was the most popular student on campus.”

However, the Information Officer of ABU, Mr. Adamu Muhammed, told one of our correspondents that the university would issue a formal statement on the status of Melaye on Wednesday (today).

He said, “We are gathering all the facts from the faculty and the department concern and we will issue a press statement tomorrow (today).”

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