Okonjo-Iweala, in her book: “Fighting Corruption is Dangerous: The Story Behind the Headlines,” accused the National Assembly of insisting on N20 billion bribe to pass the Budget aside their N150 billion annual budget
Browsing: Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe
Idris, absent for the third time, was summoned over the saga of Senator Dino Melaye and the spate of killings across the country
Part of what is causing all the hoopla is a simple and straightforward story that every decent human being can easily understand.
The trial judge, Justice Binta Nyako, fixed the date after the court had ordered the prosecution to serve the sureties with an earlier order of court
According to the credible online newspaper, Kanu usually disguises in fez caps and has been seen with his wife on several occasions at bars and salons
Since the face-off by the group with the military in the compound of the Kanus in Abia State, Kanu has not been seen in public
The Caucus, which said what is happening is not new, noted that it had labeled Nigeria “Buhari’s country” following the President’s line of appointments
In a statement made available to newsmen on Tuesday, signed by Kalada Apiafi, the coordinators of the conference said 11 State Governors and federal and state legislators from the two geopolitical zones are billed to attend the conference expected to provide incisive analysis of the current quest for a restructured Nigeria
During the debate on the budget proposal on the floor of the Senate on Tuesday, it was observed that senators criticized the budget proposal across party lines
Kanu is standing trial on treasonable charges along with Chidiebere Onwudiwe, Benjamin Madubugwu and David Nwawuis
Abaribe said this on Tuesday
The position of the Federal Government was contained in its counter-affidavit and written address filed before the Federal High Court in Abuja to oppose Abaribe’s request to withdraw as Kanu’s surety
The judge gave the order on Tuesday when Ifeanyi Ejiofor, counsel to Kanu, told the court he could not explain the whereabout of his client
Abaribe, who came in through a Point of Order on the Senate floor, alleged that some persons are attempting to create conflicts between South East legislators and their Northern counterparts.
The senators and Reps affirmed their support for the unity of Nigeria anchored on justice, equity and fairness to all regions
The Caucus in a statement in Abuja by its Chairman, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, described the quit order by the Arewa youths as poisonous, irresponsible and one that was aimed at dealing a deadly blow to Nigeria’s unity
The issue was debated at plenary on Tuesday
The decision followed a debate on the loan application by the Federal Government
Kanu, who made the appeal in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Umuahia on Monday, said such measure would help to foster peace and douse tension in the country
The Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, had earlier during plenary alleged that there is an ongoing plot by Nigeria’s anti-graft agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to plant huge sums of money and guns in his guest house in Enugu