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Court orders forfeiture of Senator Saraki’s Ikoyi houses
A Federal High Court in Lagos on Monday ordered the interim forfeiture of two properties belonging to former Senate President Bukola Saraki in Ikoyi, Lagos.
Kwara Assembly: Why Alimi Chalet, other properties were retrieved from Senator Saraki
The Kwara State House of Assembly has disclosed why it directed the seizure of the Alimi Chalet and a landed property popularly called Ile Arugbo which was allegedly acquired by the former Senate President, Bukola Saraki.
Court dismisses ‘certificate forgery’ suit against Kwara governor
A High Court sitting in Ilorin on Wednesday dismissed the certificate forgery case filed against Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara State, following the claimant’s application to withdraw the case
Senator compares Bukola Saraki to late dictator Sani Abacha
The senator representing Ebonyi central, Obinna Ogba, has likened the leadership style of the outgoing Senate president, Bukola Saraki, to that of Nigeria’s late military dictator, Sani Abacha.
AGF: Previous acquittal can’t stop Senator Saraki from fresh trial
The Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation, AGF, has validated the move by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, and any other law enforcement agency to investigate the Senate President, Dr Bukola...
Senator Saraki nominated as international human rights commission ambassador
President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has been nominated as an “Ambassador-at-Large” of the International Human Rights Commission (IHRC).
Kwara PDP women protest against new police commissioner
Scores of women, who are also members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), at the weekend, protested against the posting of Commissioner of Police Kayode Egbetokun to Kwara State.
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Kwara bye-election: APC sending wrong signals ahead of 2019 polls – Bukola Saraki
Senate President Bukola Saraki says the “open intimidation and harassment of voters” in the Kwara house of representatives bye-election is sending a wrong signal ahead of the 2019 general election.
IPOB rejects VP slot for South East, insists on referendum for Biafra’s exit
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) said that it was not interested in who clinches which party ticket or becomes president or vice in 2019 general election but wants referendum for Biafran restoration.
Eddy Olafeso: Defections will favour PDP in 2019
Despite the current posture of the leadership of the All Progressives Congress, (APC), where it sounds unperturbed by the recent gale of defections, there are indications that the party is actually rattled and might be in dilemma about its chances in the next elections.
Bukola Saraki: Nigerian politician with big ambitions
As the leader of Nigeria's Senate, Bukola Saraki is third in the political hierarchy behind President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo.
Senator Saraki commissions road, fertilizer projects in Rivers
The President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, on Saturday commissioned the Obiri Ikwerre-Airport Road in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, constructed by the Governor Nyesom Wike Administration.
Police invite Senator Saraki over Offa bank robberies
The police have invited the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, over the April 5, 2018 Offa bank robberies in which nine policemen and 33 persons were killed and millions of naira stolen.
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German businessman shot dead in Liberia
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China advises against travel to Wuhan as coronavirus deaths surge
Chinese authorities have urged people to stop travelling in and out of Wuhan, the city at the centre of a new virus outbreak that has killed 17 people.
Brendan Rodgers praises Wilfred Ndidi’s ‘remarkable’ return from injury
Leicester City boss Brendan Rodgers has opened up on Wifred Ndidi’s ‘remarkable’ return.
Kaduna introduces electronic traffic enforcement
The Kaduna State Traffic Law Enforcement Authority (KASTLEA) is being automated to make traffic enforcement in more efficient, a government statement said on Wednesday.
Governor Obaseki’s aide escapes gunmen, raises the alarm over threat to life
Comrade Solomon Okoduwa, Senior Special Assistant, (SSA) Edo State Governor on Anti-Human Trafficking Issues, on Wednesday cried out over what he described a series of threats to his life.
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APC chieftain urges federal government to make Sam Mbakwe airport functional
Following the return of Imo State to the All Progressives Congress, APC, a chieftain of the party and former senatorial candidate in the 2019 general elections in Imo State, Barrister Chyma Anthony, Friday, called on the Federal Government to consider making functional, the Sam Mbakwe International Airport, to boost commerce and industry in the state and the country in general.
Iran clubs to boycott Asian football over hosting row
Four of Iran’s top football clubs Monday threatened to boycott the Asian Champions League unless a reported ban on the Islamic republic hosting international matches is lifted.
Group threatens to sue Auchi polytechnic, issues 14 days ultimatum
A civil society organisation, the Civil Empowerment and Rule of Law Support Initiative (CERLSI), has threatened to institute legal actions against the Management of Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi if they fail to repeal the decision to revoke admission of new students of the institution.
Group backs Edo government on sustainable peace initiatives
A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), the Royal Ambassador Organisation of Nigeria, has declared support for the Governor Godwin Obaseki-led administration’s policies and programmes, targeted at ensuring sustainable peace across Edo.
Donald Trump threatens EU with ‘very high tariffs’ if there is no trade deal
“Europe has been very, very tough to deal with,’’ Trump told U.S. broadcaster, CNBC at the World Economic Forum summit in the Swiss town of Davos, one day after meeting European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen there.