The documents showed how prominent people, including the family of the President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki; a former governor of Delta State, James Ibori; Argentinian footballer, Lionel Messi; and criminals hid money using anonymous shell corporations across the world
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We considered and approved emergency rule when we thought it was needed and declined request for extension when we thought that such an extension could not stem the tide of terrorism and insurgency in the affected States
This was even as the Senate gave approval to President Muhammed Buhari’s request to appoint 15 special advisers
Wike said he discovered the alleged looting during the inspection of the Government House
However, the Senate as at press time has not fixed any date for the consideration of the report
Chukwumerije was buried in his home town, Ngodo Isuochi, after a funeral service at Wesley Methodist Church, Isuochi in Umunneochi Local Government Area of Abia State
The meeting, which held at the instance of the President-elect, lasted for about 30 minutes at the residence of Buhari in Abuja
He said: “He radiated intelligence, exemplary conduct in both public and private life. He was a team player who brought meaning to hard work
An INEC National Commissioner, Chief Lawrence Nwuruku, handed the certificates to them at the National Assembly.
Reacting to the election, Senator Mark commended the political resilience of General Buhari, opting that Nigerians have rewarded his efforts with this victory at the polls
He said: “What happened was unfortunate. I believe that, in the Senate, the National Assembly, there are many courts – the court of the law and the court of public opinion and we all represent constituenciesHe said: “What happened was unfortunate. I believe that, in the Senate, the National Assembly, there are many courts – the court of the law and the court of public opinion and we all represent constituencies
Mark dismissed insinuations that the present administration is ill-prepared for the elections
Presenting the report for approval during plenary in Abuja, the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, said the amendment of the Electoral Act would ensure more transparency in the conduct of elections
A source close to meeting informed The Eagle Online that during the closed doors session, the issue of the Ekiti State leaked rigging audio tape was extensively debated between senators of the Peoples Democratic Party and the All Progressives Congress
One of the petitions, dated February 12 and submitted to the Senate on February 17, was authored by Nigerians United To Save Democracy
Mark, who expressed satisfaction at the demonstration of the card reader and the level of preparedness of INEC, said that the session was beneficial
In a motion which came under matters of urgent public national importance at the resumed Senate plenary in Abuja on Tuesday, Ndoma-Egba said it was necessary that senators get briefed adequately on the matter by INEC
Mark described the claims as mischievous, unedifying and unexpected of a senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria