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  • I’m not after Saraki’s job, says Senator Adamu

    I’m not after Saraki’s job, says Senator Adamu

    Senator Abdullahai Adamu (APC Nassarawa West) has denied allegations that he’s leading a few other senators in a conspiracy to unseat the President of the Senate, Dr. Bukola Saraki.

    Adamu, who Friday reacted to alleged plans by him to destabilise the leadership of the upper legislative chamber, described the allegation as unfounded and baseless.

    Senator Obinna Ogba had, during plenary session on Thursday, alleged that Adamu had concluded arrangements with some Civil Society Groups to stage massive protests against the President of the Senate.

    The allegation followed disagreements over an amendment to the Electoral Act, whereby the Senate reordered election sequence for the 2019 poll.

    The Senate had concurred with the House of Representatives for the National Assembly election to come first, with the presidential election coming last.

    But leading nine other senators in protest against the amendment, Adamu had alleged that the amendment was targeted at President Muhammadu Buhari and had vowed that the said amendment would not stand.

    Pro Saraki lawmakers in the Senate had interpreted Adamu’s position as a rebellion against the President of the Senate, with the view to getting him removed from office.

    But in his reaction, Adamu said although he was not in town on Thursday, one of his colleagues had informed him about the allegation against him, which he described as amusing and saddening at the same time.

    He denied eyeing Saraki’s job, saying the President of the Senate was like a son to him. He added that he would have contested for the position three years ago if he was interested in it.

    “I am not in any way after Saraki’s job. Saraki is like a son to me. I have every right to contest for the Senate President seat three years ago when the 8th Senate was inaugurated, but I never did because I wasn’t interested”, he said.

    The senator said it’s therefore unreasonable for anyone to suggest that he is now plotting to unseat Saraki and destabilise the Senate in the process.

    “It is therefore not logical for anyone to say I am interested in the seat now and will be planning to destabilise the Senate.

    “To achieve what? For what purpose? It is not right for anyone to make such unfounded insinuations”, he said.

    According to him, it would be foolhardy for anyone to contemplate unseating Saraki’s leadership at this time after three years in office, saying such a move would be a lost battle.

    “We are almost three years in office, election year is drawing nearer, and I think anyone thinking of upstaging the leadership of the Senate for any reason will only be fighting a lost battle because it is not what should naturally occupy the mind of any serious minded lawmaker now”, he said.

    The lawmaker said he was ready to confront those behind the allegation, adding that any investigation of him in that regard would vindicate him any time any day.

    He said, “I am not in any way afraid of anyone who thinks I’ve offended him. I have the neck to carry my cross, but no one should cook up lies just to discredit me or any senator for that matter.

    “If I’m asked to appear before the committee on Ethics and Privileges, I will come out clean because whoever raises the allegation will have to come out and present incontrovertible facts to prove the allegations.

    “Then, names of other so called collaborators will be made known. They will be confronted; evidence of such meetings will be produced. Those accused will be asked to defend themselves, and recommendations will be made by the committee based on facts presented to it”.

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  • Constitution review: State assemblies excite Saraki

    Constitution review: State assemblies excite Saraki

    President of the Senate, Dr. Bukola Saraki, on Monday, took to his social media accounts to express his excitement that 25 of the 36 states had voted on amendments to the constitution that were passed by the National Assembly in July 2017.

    Saraki stated that the passage of the amendments by the 25 state assembles was a testament to the fact that with the right vision and follow-through, the country can achieve a lot as a nation.

    He was also quoted as saying that the process was a pointer that politicians from various walks of life and various parties can still come together to get things done.

    Saraki’s comments, reproduced by his media office on Monday read, “I am excited about the news that 25 out of 36 states have voted on the #ConstitutionReview amendments that the 8th National Assembly passed in 2017.

    “In 2015, when we first started the ambitious process to review the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, we never could have imagined the level of support and participation that we would get from all of you — everyday Nigerians, members of the civil society, and political actors across the country.

    “This is why the passage of the #ConstitutionReview amendments in 25 states across the country, is a pat on the back of legislators at both the Federal and State levels — because it shows that with the right vision and follow-through, we can achieve anything as a nation.

    “Make no mistake, this is another #PromiseKept by the 8th National Assembly, and it further demonstrates that despite our differences, politicians from various walks of life and various parties can still come together to get things done.

    “Moving forward, I cannot wait to receive the #ConstitutionReview documents at the National Assembly, so that we can move forward with the process of getting them assented and cemented in the laws of our great Federal Republic.

    “Now that both the Nigerian Senate and the House of Representatives have set up a Joint Committee to review the #ConstitutionReview amendments that did not scale through initially, we are encouraged with the level of collaboration that we have already seen from the State Assemblies throughout this process.

    “I am very encouraged for the next phase of this process.

    “Well done to members of our State Houses of Assembly”.

    Read Also:Saraki names conference committee on electoral reforms Bill

  • Senate to pass 2018 budget before end of December 

    Senate to pass 2018 budget before end of December 

    The Senate on Tuesday raised hopes of passing the 2018 budget before the end of the year. It has however raised the $45 oil benchmark price to $47 just as the document passed the second reading.

    It has given its committee on Appropriation up till December 19 to submit its report on the N8.612 trillion estimate submitted by the executive arm on November 7.

    Consequently, the lawmakers have adjourned plenary session till December 9 to consider the report from the Appropriation committee and other standing committees.

    The various committees are to engage the Ministries, Departments and Agencies of government on their budget estimates during the short break.

    Speaking on the passage of the second reading of the budget, the President of the Senate, Dr. Bukola Saraki urged the various committees to work within the December 19 deadline.

    He enjoined the MDAs to comply with the Senate’s timetable and to respect invitations that would be extended to them to come forward to defend their budgets

    “This is not time for excuses for Ministers or Heads of parastatals to be traveling and not be able to attend their budget defence.

    “We do not have the time. This is a very short timeframe, therefore, I expect all MDAs to be able to respect our invitation and be there on time so that the committees can wrap up and be able to present their reports by the time we come back on Tuesday, December 19”, Saraki said.

    Saraki also hinted of the probability of the Senate holding a public hearing on the budget estimates simultaneously with the budget defence exercise.

    He said, “There will be a public hearing on the budget. We are looking at Monday, December 11. However, in the next few days, an announcement will be made to that effect”.

    The Senate had earlier in the day passed the 2018- 2020 Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) with a raise in oil price benchmark from $45 to $47 per barrel

    The Senate’s joint committee on Finance, Appropriation, National Planning and Economic Development that worked on the MTEF had fixed the benchmark at $46 per barrel but was reviewed upward by the Senate in session.

    In collaboration with the House of Representatives, the Senate approved all other projected parameters for the implementation of the budget.

    The parameters are premised on 2.3million barrel oil production per day, N305 to a US dollar exchange rate and 3.5% GDP growth rate.

    Others are N5.79 trillion projected non-oil revenue and N1.699 trillion for new borrowings etc.

    The Senate, through a resolution, will insert a clause in the final Appropriation Act that would compel the executive arm to revert to the National Assembly for any expenditure that may be at variance with the approved benchmark.

    The resolution followed a motion moved by the Deputy Senate Leader, Bala Ibn Na’ Allah and which was overwhelmingly approved by the Senate.

  • Restructuring: Ekweremadu seeks patience, more enlightenment

    Restructuring: Ekweremadu seeks patience, more enlightenment

    Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, Friday called for patience, more enlightenment and dialogue to actualise the restructuring of Nigeria.

    Ekweremadu blamed misconception and ethno-sectional suspicions for the opposition to the idea of restructuring of the country.

    A statement the Special Adviser, (Media) to the Deputy Senate President, Uche Anichukwu, said that Ekweremadu made the call in Calabar in a keynote address he presented at the opening of a retreat by the Southern Senators Forum themed “National Unity and Restructuring”.

    He likened Nigeria to a vast building expected to accommodate a multiethnic, multicultural, multi-religious, and politically diverse people.

    Ekweremadu said, “To ensure equity, justice, and prosperity of the various families and sections; to ensure completive development; and to allay fears of possible domination, our founding fathers settled for a federal constitution or structure after various conferences on the type of building, the architectural design, number of rooms, and rules of cohabitation,

    “Sadly, the rain started beating us from that fateful January coup, especially following the violation of the covenant of our fathers by the promulgation of Unitary Decree, 1966. Although the July 1966 countercoup was, among other things, predicated on the need to correct the General Aguyi Ironsi’s misadventure, subsequent regimes after him have steadily and deliberately corrupted the architectural design and undone all the foundations laid by the founding fathers. For more than half a century, we have done every imaginable violence to the federal principles and the results have been disastrous.

    “In simple terms, therefore, the quest for restructuring is a quest for a return to the old covenant, the original foundation and master plan agreed on and laid down by our fathers” Ekweremadu explained.

    He reasoned that, being the case, “restructuring should unite rather than divide the nation”.

    He recalled that but for the wisdom of the nation’s founding fathers in giving more room for more consensus building after the initial motion for self-rule was opposed by mainly northern parliamentarians; the map of Nigeria could probably have been different today.

    “Therefore, faced with divided opinions and sentiments on such a fundamental issue as restructuring, we must borrow a leaf from our fathers.

    “Whereas restructuring has become inevitable if we are to truly reap the blessings of self-rule, it must be done in a way that brings every part of the country on board and guarantees our unity as a nation.

    “We must be patient with one another. We must embark on more responsible and patriotic public discourse and enlightenment to break down the meaning, processes, and gains of restructuring.  We need to also address the fears”, he admonished.

    The lawmaker also suggested a piecemeal approach to restructuring, noting that people would gradually drop their fears and crave for more restructuring as they begin to reap the gains of each successful restructuring effort.

    “If you insist on addressing all the issues at the same time, your compatriots may begin to misread your motives”.

    The Senator urged pro-restructuring Nigerians to leverage on the influence of prominent northerners, such as former military President, General Ibrahim Babangida (Rtd) and former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubabar; and President of the Senate, Senator Bukola Saraki, who believe in restructuring, to win more converts in the north.

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  • N/Assembly, US Congress men parley on security crisis in North East

    N/Assembly, US Congress men parley on security crisis in North East

    Key officers in the National Assembly Monday met with some United States Congress delegation over security and humanitarian crisis in the insurgency ravaged in the North East.

    President of the Senate, Dr. Bukola Saraki led the National Assembly team to the meeting, which was focused on building a better working relationship between the Parliaments of the two countries.

    The U.S. Congress delegation, which was led by Senator Christopher Coons also had Senators Gary Peters and Michael Bennet and Representatives, Lisa Blunt Rochester, Terri Sewell, Charlie Dent, Barbara Lee and Frederica Wilson. They were accompanied by the US Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Stuart Symminton.

    “Today’s meeting was held to discuss ways to improve the relationship between the U.S. and Nigeria; look at securing greater support in the fight against terrorism and for the humanitarian crisis in different parts of the country”, Saraki said.

    A statement Monday released by the office of the Senate President said the meeting also discussed ways of improving agriculture in Nigeria and providing jobs for the people.

    Saraki was also quoted as saying that the meeting also discussed ways of strengthening the institutional relationship between the two countries.

    “I think the commitment that we have is that they have seen that there is a need to strengthen the institutional relationships between the legislatures of both our countries and that is very key.

    “As you are aware, there is a new development that has happened in respect to the procurement of arms by the country. For the first time, the US Government has agreed in principle to sell arms to Nigeria to help in our fight against insurgency. Of course, we will look into areas of human rights where there has always been a concern.

    “We hope that following this visit, the sale of arms to our armed forces will now become a reality. This will represent a new chapter that we are opening — where the US government will be ready to sell arms to Nigeria and that will help to strengthen the efforts of our armed forces in the fight against terrorism, surveillance and intelligence.

    “The commitment that they have made today is that terrorism is an issue that should not be left to Nigeria alone, and if it means that we may need to secure new weapons from other countries, then it is an option that needs to be urgently explored. However, we will also continue to play our own role in the area of human rights,” Saraki added.

    Saraki emphasised that the US delegation expressed optimism about Nigeria’s future, saying the Americans were very excited about Nigeria and what the future holds for the country.

    “Now, we need to see how we can further strengthen the relations between our two countries”, the Senate President added.

  • Senate investigates sale, consumption of banned anti-malaria drugs

    Senate investigates sale, consumption of banned anti-malaria drugs

    The Senate on Wednesday mandated its Committee on Health to investigate the circulation and sale in the country of 42 anti-malaria drugs banned by the European Union (EU).

    It said that the investigation was imperative and urged the committee to expedite action on it to save the lives of Nigerians.

    The decision followed a motion by Sen. Theodore Orji (PDP-Abia) at plenary on Wednesday.

    Presenting the motion, Orji said that the drugs, which were already banned by the EU, were still being sold and consumed in Nigeria.

    According to him, the reason given for the ban of the 42 drugs in Europe is that they are considered dangerous and linked to cause of kidney failure.

    He said that according to a report, EU countries must not stock drugs that contain Plasmotrin, Artequin, Co-arinate, Arco, Artecon and Dialquin.

    Orji disclosed that the President of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), Prof. Mike Ogirima, had already confirmed the delisting of those drugs by the EU.

    “It is alarming that the 42 drugs are still being stock-piled, sold and consumed in Nigeria.

    “This situation is already trending and generating panic and concern among medical practitioners and members of the public.

    “The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) and Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON) that had waged ceaseless war on the influx of fake and substandard items have not adequately addressed the issue,’’ he said.

    The lawmaker said that most of the drugs in the banned list were popular and common in Nigeria and were easily obtained across the counter with or without proper prescription.

    In his contribution, the Chairman, Senate Committee on Health, Sen. Olarewanju Tejuoso, commended the lawmaker for coming up with the motion.

    He said that the committee had invited the Acting Director-General of NAFDAC, Mrs Yetunde Oni, on the matter.

    However, he explained that from his experience as a medical doctor, some of the drugs were used as combination therapy.

    “There is a conflict between World Health Organisation (WHO) and European Union. The WHO for instance, accepts combination therapy.

    “The most important thing, however, is the need to strengthen the Medical Research Institute through adequate funding to carry out research on what works for us.

    “Every year, we rely on WHO and other organisations to find solution to our problems; so, the institute should be funded to know what works for us,’’ he said.

    Sen. Jibrin Barau (APC-Kano) said it was pathetic that such drugs still found their way into the country in spite of their adverse effect.

    He said, “no wonder we have rampant kidney failure in Nigeria. Unfortunately the experts are not doing their work properly.

    “It is important that agencies like NAFDAC and experts in health sector are called upon to quickly intervene.’’

    Sen. James Manager (PDP-Delta) said that the information given by Orji called for urgent attention, adding that if the drugs were dangerous for use in Europe, they would be dangerous to all humans.

    According to him, the difference between the Europeans and Africans is only the skin colour, all human organs function the same way.

    “Everyday people die silently because of wrong prescription of drugs.

    “We need to fund the institute if not we are indirectly poisoning Nigerians. So, the proper investigation should be done to give us the details in order to appropriately guide Nigerians.

    In his remarks, the President of the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki, urged the committee to expedite action on the matter and report back as soon as possible.

    He commended Orji for coming up with the motion, adding that the protection of lives was one of the primary responsibilities of the legislature.

    “I hope the committee on health will carry out proper investigation to stop these types of drugs from flooding the market,’’ Saraki said.

    The list of the drugs as contained in the motion are Alaxin 60 mg tablet (dihydroartemisinine) B/8, Alaxin oral suspension (dihydroartemisinine) FL/80ml, Amadiaguine 200mg compressed B/1000, Arinate 100mgtablet(artesunate)B/6.

    Others are Arinate 50mg tablet (artesunate) B/6, Arsumax50 mg tablet (artesunate) B/6, Artemax 60 mg tablet (dihydroartemisinine) B/8, Artemedine 40 mg capsule (artemether) B/12, Artemedine 50 mg tablet (artemether) B/12.

    Also listed are Artenam 50 mg tablet(artemether)B/14, Artenam 60 mg tablet(artemether)b/8, Artesiane 300 mg  child powder oral suspension (artemether)FL 38g, Artesunate 100 mg compressed B/120, Artesunate 50 mg tablet B/120, Artexin 60 mg tablet(dihydroartemisinine) B/8.

    Camoquin 200 mg tablet(amodiaguine) B/9, Camoquin 200 mg tablet(amodiaguine) B/25 blisters, Camoquin 200 mg tablet(amodiaguine) B/55 blisters, Camoquin 200 mg tablet(amodiaguine) B/24 blisters, Camoquin 600 mg tablet(amodiaguine) B/3 blisters, are also part of the list.

    They are also Camoquin oral suspension 50 mg/5ml (amodiaguine)FL/60ml, Cotecxin oral suspension(dihydroartemisinine)FL/80ml, Cotecxin 60 mg tablet(dihydroartemisinine)B/8, Daraprim tablet(pyrimethamine)B/8.

    Falcinil 50 mg tablet(artesunate)B/12, Flavoquine oral suspension50 mg/5ml(amodiaquine)FL/90ml, Flavoquine200 mg tablet(amodiaquine)B/16, Flavoquine 200 mg tablet(amodiaquine)B/240, made the list.

    Others are Gunate strong tablet(artesunate)B/6 gvs labs, Tvitter powder oral suspension(artemether)FL/100ml, Halfan 250mg tablet(halofantrine)B/6,  Halfan 250mg tablet(halofantrine)B/120.

    The listed also contained Halfanoral suspension 5mg/5ml(halofantrine)FL/45ml, Malartin 200mg tablet(artesunate) B/6, Malartin 50mg tablet(artesunate) B/12, mmh-malarex 450mg capsule(peschiara fuchsiaefolia) B/20.

    It included Paludrine 100mg tablet(proguanil)B/56, Plasmotrim 200mg tablet(artesunate)B/25blisters/6, Plasmotrim 200mg tablet(artesunate)B/6, Plasmotrim 50mg lactab (artesunate)B/12, Plasmotrim 50mg lactab (artesunate)B/25 blisters/6.

     

  • Saraki harps on govt, private sector partnership for development

    Saraki harps on govt, private sector partnership for development

    The President of the Senate, Dr. Bukola Saraki, has said that nation can only develop if there is co-operation between government and the private sector.

    Saraki stated this during a dialogue session to mark the first anniversary of the National Assembly Business Environment Roundtable (NASSBER) in Abuja.

    Commenting on efforts by the federal legislature towards making impact on development, Saraki said, “For us in the 8th National Assembly lawmaking is not about the number of bills, it is more about impact and we will continue to focus on quality and impact on our people over any other considerations.

    “This is what makes the 8th National Assembly unique as we are determined to only make laws that will have positive impact on our people”.

    He noted that for the first time in the history of the country, the National Assembly, in partnership with the private sector, through the NASSBER, initiated a research study to review the legislative instruments impeding doing business in Nigeria and received a report detailing the necessary legislative action required to begin the process of changing the unsupportive legal structures, weak institutional base and obsolete regulatory frameworks in the nation’s business environment.

    “We want to see that these bills can actually help us create jobs, mobilize private sector investment and promote made in Nigeria goods. We would expect that the breakout sessions will offer us a new set of legislative interventions that will help further to cement the impact the first tranche of our work is having”, Saraki added.

    The Senate President thanked the Nigeria Economic Summit Group (NESG), Department for International Development (DFID), ENABLE project, and the Nigerian Bar Association – Section on Business Law (NBA, SBL) for their steadfastness and commitment to the vision and purpose of NASSBER, which is to facilitate constructive engagement and collaboration between the National Assembly and the Private sector.

    Also speaking at the event, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, who was represented by the Deputy Speaker, Yussuf Lasun, noted that the NASSBER initiative was a right step in the right direction towards the enhancement of the economy.

    Dogara said, “A little over a year ago when NASSBER was inaugurated, we were very confident it was the right step to take if we were indeed committed to bringing our economy out of recession, and stimulating long term economic growth that is inclusive and sustainable for the shared prosperity of all Nigerians.

    “For the National Assembly, it was a road not travelled before, but we were willing to embark on this journey, not minding the risks, considering the promises it held. Looking back the last 12 months, NASSBER is but a success story of novel synergy, dialogue and engagement between the legislature, development partner, the private sector, the bench and citizens.

    “The National Assembly will continue to play a central role not only in governance but also ensuring that we deliberate and act on frameworks that will improve Nigeria’s business environment through the review of relevant legislations and provisions of the constitution.

    “As a result of this effort, I am more confident that our economy would attract ‘agile private sector that can innovate and respond to global opportunities’, as contemplated in the Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (ERGP) of this government”.

     

  • INEC, others kick against Political Debate Commission bill

    INEC, others kick against Political Debate Commission bill

    Attempts by the Senate to establish a Nigerian Political Party Debate Commission is being resisted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and other stakeholders.

    At a public hearing on the bill on Wednesday, the stakeholders described the envisaged commission as superfluous and diversionary.

    The Senate had in October last year, passed for second reading the bill entitled, “Nigerian Political Debates Commission Bill, 2015, sponsored by Senator Abdulfatai Buhari.

    Senator Buhari had argued that if passed, “the bill would make it mandatory for those seeking election as president, governors, lawmakers and other elective positions, including their running mates, would have to go through a debate, which would be organised by a the commission to be funded by government and headship of which to be appointed by a sitting President”

    However, stakeholders in the electoral process at the public hearing session vehemently opposed the idea of setting up the commission, which they described unnecessary burden on the nation’s resources.

    INEC chairman, Prof. Mahmud Yakubu who was the first to kick against the bill, said although the election debate platform was a welcome development for the deepening of democratic practice, making such a platform to be a full fledge commission to be funded by government will be counterproductive.

    Yabuku said, “The idea of a solid platform for election debate in Nigeria as it is in the United States of America and some other countries of the world is a welcome development for our democracy and electoral processes.

    “But making such platform to be like a statutory commission would not help in achieving the motive behind the lofty idea.

    “To us in INEC, such a platform should be allowed to remain in form of a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) that would be funded by corporate bodies in the land and managed by independent and non-partisan Nigerians with outstanding character and repute”.

    Similarly, the President of the Nigeria Political Science Association, Professor Sam Egwu, also backed the position of the INEC chairman.

    According to him, that the platform for such debate should be independent and not a commission that would be funded by government.

    Egwu added that such a move would not only be counter-productive to the desired goal, but would also rubbish the electoral process.

    The President of the Senate, D. Bukola Saraki in his opening address at the session, stated that law making is an all-encompassing process where input of stakeholders and the public is imperative.

    According to him, the bill, if passed into law, will enable the Nigerian electorate vote for the best candidates at the various elections.

  • Senate exonerates Saraki, Melaye

    Senate exonerates Saraki, Melaye

    The Senate on Wednesday exonerated the President of the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki over his alleged involvement in the importation of an SUV Range Rover bullet proof car.

    This followed the commendation of the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions which investigated the allegation and found him not culpable.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that Saraki denied importing any bullet proof car contrary to the report before the Senate.

    Chairman of the Committee, Sen. Sam Anyanwu, presented the committee’s report at plenary session which exonerated Saraki of any wrong doing.

    Anyanwu said “the name of the Senate President was not mentioned anywhere in the Bill of lading or any document whatsoever connected with the importation or purchase of the SUV Range Rover.

    “We observed that he did not import any SUV Range Rover as corroborated by all respondents.

    “This story was cooked up with intent to embarrass the Senate President, the Senate and by extension, the National Assembly.

    “That the complainant did not conduct due diligence before bringing the matter to the floor of the Senate.”

    The report similarly confirmed that Sen. Dino Melaye (APC-Kogi) obtained a first degree in Geography from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.

    Anyanwu said since Ndume failed to cross-check facts before presentation at plenary session, he had brought the integrity of both Melaye and the Senate into disrepute.

    He said the committee consequently recommended sanction against Ndume for not being a patriotic representative of the Senate, and should serve as deterrent to others.

    The Deputy President of Senate, Ike Ekweremadu, who presided over plenary, said great lesson had been learnt. “We should investigate matter before we allege them”, he said.

    Ekweremadu commended the committee for a thorough investigation within the given time frame.

    “We look forward to a more united Senate. We should work for the betterment of the Senate”, he said.

     

  • Ndume to Saraki, Melaye: Clear yourselves of car importation, fake certificate allegations

    Ndume to Saraki, Melaye: Clear yourselves of car importation, fake certificate allegations

    Former Senate leader, Senator Ali Ndume on Tuesday asked the president of the Senate, Bukola Saraki and Senator Dino Melaye to clear their names over allegations of importation of bullet proof car with fake papers and parading fake certificates respectively.

    Details shortly…