After 4 Years Of Leaving Office As Governor, Saraki Received Monthly Salaries From Kwara State- Witness Says

At the continuation of Senate President Bukola Saraki's trial at the Code of Conduct Tribunal today April 6th,  Michael Wetkas, a detective of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) who started testifying against Saraki yesterday, told the court today of how he, Saraki, was still collecting monthly salaries from the coffers of the state governor four years after leaving office.
The Cable reports that bank statements from Access bank showed that he collected the money from the state
"In the course of our investigation, we wrote to Access Bank for them to give us details of the salary account of the defendant. The salary that was coming into the account was N254, 212 as of 1 August 2007.
 “As of June 3, 2011, the salary was N291, 124. On July 4, there was another payment with the narration Kwara State Government (KSG) June 2011 salary. The amount was N572, 286. On August 29, 2011, there was another payment in the sum of N744, 002 from the Kwara state government. On September 29, 2011 there was another payment of N743, 942 with the narration salary payment from KSG. On October 27, 2011, there was another payment of N1, 165, 468 for salary. In November 2011, there was payment of the same amount. The narration was December pension. On February 1, 2012, there was payment of the same amount with the narration for pension. The salary payments stopped in this account on August 31, 2015. The defendant left office on May 29, 2011, he became senator in the same.”.
The witness also alleged that Saraki made cash deposits of $10,000 18 times in one day.
“On March 23, 2005, there was a cash deposit of N8.2m into the defendant account at the GRA Ilorin branch. On March 29, 2005, there was a N200m bank draft made in favour of an implementation committee on sale of government property. On October 16, 2006, the defendant obtained a loan of N380m from GTB. On that same day, there was a bank draft in favour of the same implementation committee. The draft was N286.3m. On the same day, there was another draft of N12.8m in favour of the committee on the landed properties.  The loans were meant for purchase of properties by the defendant.
On that same day there was a loan disbursement of N380m. On February 7, 2007, there was a transfer of N3m by Abdul Adama (Saraki’s personal assistant). On April 3, 2007, there was an electronic transfer of N130. 6m on the instruction of Saraki from the implementation committee to his account. On that same day, there were cash lodgments five times a day. The sums were N11m, N20m, N20m, N20m, and N6m. The total amount on that day was N77m. Before these lodgments, there was a debit balance of N81, 960, 289. On November 22, 2007, there were cash lodgments into the account (Saraki’s naira account) by Abdul Adama, in 50 different transactions. Before those lodgments, the account was in a debit balance of N80, 210, 976. On November 29, there were cash lodgments by Ubi. Over 20 transactions in bits of N20m.
On March 20, 2008, there were more cash lodgments. Before then the account had a debit balance of N96m. On September 23, 2008, there were different cash lodgments by different individuals. On April 30, 2009, there was a bank draft of in favour of PGL Asset Management Limited in the sum of N400m. On October 26, 2009, cash lodgments were made by different individuals to Zenith bank account of the defendant 87 times in a single day. On May 19, 2009, he made a cash lodgment of $10, 000 18 times in one day in his dollar account. On 23 August, 2009, $99, 975 was transferred into his account.”

Man And His Two Daughters Killed After Stored Petrol Explodes In Lagos

A man simply identified as Shabi and his two daughters, 18 year old Mistura and 16 year old Adura, were burnt to death after some Jerry cans of petroleum products stored at their home in 5 Adebiyi Street, Somolu Oja in Lagos exploded yesterday night.


The Director of the Lagos State Fire Service, Rasak Fadipe who spoke with PM news, said the petrol was stored close to the kitchen where the family cooked their meal. In a related development, a grandfather was burnt to death after his grandchild lit a candle and went out to play at their home 48 Oyedele Street, off Liasu Road, Egbe , in Ikotun area of Lagos. The candle fell and ignited a fire which consumed the apartment and the old man

Senators Urge Bukola Saraki To Resign

Senate President, Bukola Saraki who is facing corruption charges by the Code of Conduct Bureau over false asset declaration during his tenure as Kwara State governor may end up tendering his resignation as the judgment of the Code of Conduct tribunal draws near.

According to Vanguard, Saraki was advised by some of his loyal senators who followed him to his Maitama residence after Tuesday’s trial at the court to consider the option of stepping down as the country’s number three citizen.

It was also reported, that a certain PDP senator who spoke to Vanguard on the condition of anonymity last Tuesday said that the Senate President may consider the option which has been presented to him to preserve the institution of the senate.

“I can confirm to you that at a special meeting held yesterday, we asked the Senate President to consider the option of resignation. We believe that doing so would preserve the institution of the Senate” the senator said.

Man Shot During Fight At Fuel Station In Festac

A man was shot dead during a fight at a fuel station on 21 road Festac town this morning. According to twitter user, @switmode who shared the photos online, residents of the area are alleging that a female Civil Defence officer shot the man. Burn fire have been setup in the area as many of the youths are demanding the arrest of the female officer.

Photos of Saraki & The 12 Senators That Followed Him To CCT Today

Senate President Bukola Saraki pictured with the 12 senators that accompanied him to the Code of Conduct Tribunal hearing  today. His trial started fully yesterday.

Eagle Schnapps & Her Distributors Visit The Olubadan

Eagle Aromatic Schnapps, in keeping with her brand values paid homage to the recently coronated Olubadan of Ibadan, HRM  Oba  Akanni Saliu  Adetunji.

The trip was made in company of her Distributors from the West 2 Region and Top Management from Intercontinental Distillers Limited makers of Eagles Schnapps.

The Olubadan expressed his appreciation and could not hide his joy especially at seeing the Distributors, many of whom are indigenes of Ibadan.

He offered prayers with the Eagle schnapps praying for prosperity, growth and peace in Ibadan, and Nigerian at large.

Buhari Receives President Of International Civil Aviation Organisation

Today April 4th, President Buhari received in audience the President of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), Dr Bernard O. Aliyu in the State house.

Meet Nursamawati, A Physically Challeged Girl Who Operates Computer And Phones With Her Tongue

Nursamawati Mahmud is a physically challenged girl who uses her tongue to type, access the internet, make and answer calls with her cell phone. This is really incredible.

'Arrogance, Greed, Sell-Out Cost, PDP the Presidency' - Sheriff Says

PDP National Chairman, Alimodu Sheriff says arrogance, greed, sell-out contributed to PDP losing in the 2015 Presidential election. He said this in an interview with Thisday today April 4th.
“I know that arrogance was one of such issues and I also know that some of our party men and women sold out. So many factors contributed to Jonathan’s failure to win the elections.
I may not be able to tell you everything now, but it is an open secret that even his own men worked against him. By the time we went into that election, so many things had happened which served as warning signals of failure, but they were ignored. The PDP was in a better position to win, but somehow, we squandered our fortunes and we paid for it. We know better now and we will work towards avoiding some of the obvious pitfalls.” he said

No Reduction In Corps Members Allowance- NYSC

The management of NYSC has released a statement denying claims that it is reducing the allowance of youth corp members by 25%. Read the statement below:
The attention of the NYSC Management has been drawn to a statement being circulated in the Social Media about a purported reduction in Corps members' allowance by 25%.

Management wishes to inform Corps members and other members of the public that the statement is false, mischievous and a figment of the writer’s imagination.

Corps members, in particular, are hereby enjoined to disregard the rumour and remain focused as they continue the service to their fatherland.

SIGNED:
MANAGEMENT

Man Accuses Three Congolese Of killing A Nigerian In Cape Town

Nigerian Facebook user, Astyrius Chigozie who is based in South Africa, is alleging that this Nigerian man pictured above was killed by these three Congolese and Tanzanian nationals. He shared the photos above and wrote:
"This three Congolese and Tanzanian Nationals stabbed and killed a Nigerian National in Cape Town on the 27th of March being Easter Sunday over a misunderstanding.

He's originally from Oba in Idemili local government of Anambra State. Currently they are on the run.Police are everywhere searching for them.On behalf of Nigerian community in Western Cape,South Africa pls keep sharing this post for everyone to see and know the monsters who took away the life of our brother and anyone who came in contact with them should report to the nearest police station for justice to take its course."


Photo of the dead man below

Fire Outbreak Caused By Motorcycle Carrying 30 Litres Of Petrol In Ikeja

A one-storey building went up in flames this afternoon in Ikeja Area of Lagos after a motorcycle carrying 30 litres of petrol went up in flames. The fire was however immediately contained.

Alleged Electric Cable Thief Caught In Lagos

Men of the Lagos state Rapid Response Squad have arrested 29 year old Lucky Udeagwu (pictured) who is a member of a suspected three-man gang that specialize in vandalizing and stealing cables meant for the Light Up Lagos Project, an initiative of the Lagos state government designed to set up functioning street lights.


Lucky was apprehended at about 3am on Saturday April 2nd by the RRS officers in Ogudu area of the state with 35 metre long armoured cable of the Light Up Lagos Project in Ogudu area of the state.

When interrogated, Lucky denied committing the crime. He said he was on his way in search of a job at Ikorodu at about 3am when he saw two young men carrying a bag filled with cables. The young men dumped the bag and took to their heels when they sighted police men on patrol. He said he too took to his heels but was arrested by the officers after they pursued and caught up with him.
“I got to Ogudu Bus Stop something to 3:00 a.m. on Saturday. I got out early because I was searching for work. I wanted to get to Ikorodu early so that I can get site job. I saw those two boys brought that bag from a nearby bus and as soon as they saw the police, they ran and I followed them.”
On the spanners and screwdrivers found in his bag, Lucky said‎ they were used to service his generator which he had sold about a year ago.
"It is true I was arrested at about 3:11 a.m. because the officer a showed me the clock in his car. I am not one of those boys,” Mr. Udeagwu added.
The police said the suspect was sighted coming out of the bush towards Ogudu Bus Stop by RRS operatives. Speaking on his arrest, a police Inspector and the leader of the RRS team, Bello Kabir said
“Early this Saturday morning, we saw Lucky and two other guys carrying a big sack coming towards Ogudu Bus Stop. Because it was a straight road, we could see them from afar. They dropped the bag at the Bus Stop. As they sighted RRS vehicle, they took to their heels in different directions but we caught Lucky. We were suspicious that what could make them run when they saw us must be something criminal. We checked the bag and we saw a 35 meter long armoured cable. Beside the bag was a camouflage cap. On the spot, we searched him (Mr. Udeagwu). We found in his small bag, screw driver, 10 spanner and a T – shirt. The 10 spanner is the size of the bolts covering the street lights in this area”.
Lucky will soon be charged to court.

Navy Arrests 2 Boats With Illegally Refined Diesel Worth N20.4m In Rivers

The Base Operations Officer, Nigerian Navy Ship, NNS Pathfinder, Commander Ugochukwu Ajulu, disclosed to newsmen yesterday, that the Nigerian Navy impounded two boats carrying about 100,000 litres of illegal diesel worth about N20.4 million in Akuku Toru LGA of Rivers state.

He said that when the criminals saw the naval boat approaching, they abandoned the boat and escaped. However, occupants of the other boat were arrested and will be handed over to the appropriate security agency for the law to take its course.

“In-line with strategic directives from naval authorities, on March 31, our troops on routine patrol impounded two wooden boats carrying suspected illegally refined diesel in quantity of about 100,000 litres. The first wooden boat transporting about 60 drums fully loaded with suspected stolen diesel was impounded along Bakana waterways with three suspects on-board. The second boat which had over 100 drums laden with illegally refined diesel was seized while it anchored at Aiteo jetty near Abonema.” he said
Source: Vanguard

Osun Doctors Calls Off 7 Month Strike With NO Demands Met – Salaries Still Unpaid

Striking medical doctors in Osun under the aegis of Association of Medical and Dental Officers, on Sunday suspended their seven months industrial action.

The chairman of the association, Dr. Isiaka Adekunle confirmed the suspension of the strike in a telephone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Osogbo.

He said the doctors would report for duty on Monday.

Adekunle told NAN that though the government was yet to meet any of their demands, their decision to resume work was in response to appeals from well-meaning people of the state.

He, however, said that the association would continue to dialogue with the government.

Adekunle said the association took the decision to call off the strike at its Annual General Meeting held on March 30.

He said: “the Speaker of the state Assembly, Najeem Salaam and some other people prevailed on us to call off the strike.

“We also observed that the people who are at the receiving end of our strike are the masses who can only access health care from state owned hospitals.

“Based on this, the doctors unanimously agreed at our AGM that the strike be suspended despite the fact that none of our demands has been met by the government

“While we pray for good fortune for the state and the nation as a whole, when the economy of the state improves, government will have no choice than to answer our demands.”

Adekunle appealed to the government to keep to its promises by not victimising its members who participated in the strike.

“We want a promise from the government that none of our members will be victimised for participating in the strike.

We believe government will keep to its side of agreement while we keep to ours,” he said.

NAN recalls that the doctors went on strike on Sept. 28, 2015 to protest unpaid salaries and non-remittance of their cooperative and contributory deductions from their salaries to the appropriate quarters.

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