Tag: saraki
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Just In: Bukola Saraki in our custody, EFCC confirms arrest
The Economic and Funancial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Saturday in Abuja confirmed the arrest and detention of the former Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki. Mr Wilson Uwujaren, the spokesperson of the commission, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that Saraki was invited for questioning over allegations of corruption and money laundering. He said the…
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UPDATED: Ex-Senate President, Bukola Saraki attends wedding ceremony in Abuja amidst reports of arrest [Photos]
Reports reaching TheNewsGuru.com, TNG now has it that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has held the immediate past president of the Nigerian Senate, Bukola Saraki, in custody over allegations of theft and money laundering. According to a report by Premium Times, the former Kwara State governor was detained on Saturday. As senate president…
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Saraki Congratulates Emir of Ilorin, New Traditional Title Holders
Immediate Past Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki has congratulated the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari and the eight new traditional title holders who were named into the Emirate Council on Thursday. Saraki who is the Waziri of Ilorin in a statement signed on his behalf by the Head of his Media Office, Yusuph…
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Eid-el-Kabir: Buhari, Lawan, Gbajabiamila, Saraki greet Muslims
President Muhammadu Buhari, Senate President, Ahmad Lawan; Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila and a host of other influential Nigerians have sent congratulatory messages to Nigerians on this year’s occasion of Eid-el-Kabir. In a statement by his media aide, Mallam Garba Shehu, the President emphasised the significance of the celebration, and appealed to…
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Saraki Felicitates With Muslims, Says Fear of God Key to National Development
Immediate Past Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki has congratulated Muslims across the world on this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebration while also calling on the ummah in Nigeria to continue to demonstrate fear of God which he described as a key ingredient in building a better Nigeria. Saraki in his Sallah message released in Ilorin and…
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Insecurity: Saraki tackles Buhari; says 8th Senate organised security summit chaired by Lawan, declared opened by Osinbajo
Immediate past Senate President and chairman of the Eight National Assembly, Bukola Saraki has responded to claims by President Muhammadu Buhari that the 8th Senate did not organize a security summit to tackle the challenges facing the country. Saraki in a statement on Wednesday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Yusuph Olaniyonu, said…
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Alleged sale of Kwara assets: Saraki kicks as panel recommends trial of ex-govs
A former Kwara State governor and immediate past President of the Senate, Dr. Bukola Saraki, has dismissed the report of a committee set up by Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq to investigate sales of Kwara State’s assets, which recommended the prosecution of Saraki and former governor Abdulfatah Ahmed, as well as other former government officials. The committee’s…
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Eid-El-Fitri: Saraki greets Muslims, urges continuous prayer for Nigeria
Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has congratulated Muslims in Nigeria and across the world on the successful completion of this year’s Ramadan fasting and the consequent Eid-El-Fitri festival. Saraki in a statement signed by Yusuph Olaniyonu, his Special Adviser and head of his Media Office, also advised Nigerians to continue with their closeness to Almighty…
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World Press Freedom Day: Saraki calls for empowerment of journalists, media
Former Senate President, Bukola Saraki has called for the empowerment of the media and journalists in the country. Saraki made the call in commemoration of World Press Freedom Day on Monday. He said journalist must be empowered to tell powerful stories that will aid overall collective development; keep leaders and institutions accountable, foster peace and…
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Insecurity: Buhari’s government overwhelmed, needs urgent help – Saraki
Immediate past President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki on Tuesday appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to seek help to contain the country’s mounting security challenges. “This matter has gone beyond what the government can handle alone,” Saraki said, noting that the Nigerian government is “overwhelmed by the situation.” “The President should know that calling for…