Wasiu Alabi Pasuma Evicted From House In Omole Estate Lagos, Fuji Star Moves Into Rented Flat

Wasiu Alabi Pasuma Allegedly Evicted From House In Omole Estate Lagos, Fuji Star Moves Into Rented Mansion. Nigeria’s foremost Fuji musician, Pasuma who reportedly completed a multi-million naira mansion in Omole Estate is now the subject of a viral rumour.

 According to fillers in the entertainment industry, Alabi Pasuma was evicted from his former house over an undisclosed reason but in order to save himself the embarrassment that comes with eviction, the singer allegedly rented another mansion in Omole.
While his manager, Afolabi Oyekoya, gave an impression that Pasuma built the mansion, informed sources claim that the house was rented by the musician and not his

EFCC Presents 4 Bank Witnesses To Testify Against Lamido

In its bid to further confirm its case against Alhaji Sule Lamido, a former governor of Jigawa state, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has presented four witnesses to testify against him.

Lamido, who is being prosecuted on a 27-count charge alongside his two sons Aminu Sule Lamido and Mustapha Sule Lamido and two others were presented before Justice Adeniyi Ademola of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Wednesday, October 21, as their trial formally started.
Longji Tupkop, a relationship manager with United Bank of Africa, UBA; Kabir Mashi, regional manager, Unity Bank Plc, Kano North; Mustapha Baba and Onyiche Agbaghara of Unity Bank Plc and Keystone Bank were the witnesses who testified as PW1, PW2, PW3 and PW4 respectively.

Former Jigawa state governor, Sule Lamido is facing serious corruption allegations by the EFCC alongside his son


According to PM News, Tupkop while being led in evidence by prosecuting counsel, Chile Okoroma, stated that his presence was to reveal account statements for one of the bank’s customers: Dantata and Sawoe Construction Company.

He said: “The first entry on the 23rd of April 2013 was a clearing cheque of over N7m (seven million) in favour of Bamaina Holdings Limited, another cheque of over N7m (seven million naira) in favour of Speeds International Limited and yet another cheque of over N7m in favour of Gada Construction.

“The same sets of cheques were however paid to all the three companies on the 26th of April 2013.”

In the same, Mashi, whose code name was PW2, testified that his bank was subpoenaed and that, he was in court to tender the statement of account and account opening packages of Speeds International Limited, Bamaina Holdings Limited and Alhaji Sule Lamido.

The admissibility of the document was however contested by Joe Agbi, SAN, who argued that the subpoena was specific about which documents to bring.

He also stated further that Mashi only brought the application for the reactivation of the account which presupposes that an account already existed.

Agbi said: “The witness is a ‘special witness’ subpoenaed by the court to bring certain documents and since all court orders must be obeyed, the witness must bring the particular documents he was asked to bring” as he sought the court’s permission to disregard the documents.
Okoroma responded saying that the document is admissible based on its relevance saying, noting that relevance governs admissibility, and urged the court to overrule the objection of the defence.
The presiding judge admitted the documents in evidence saying it was relevant and admissible and after hearing other witnesses and admitting their documents in evidence, adjourned the case to November 24 and 25 for further hearing.
The case before Lamido and his sons is that of alleged abuse of post as governor between 2007 and 2015, as he awarded contracts to companies where he had interest, as the two sons fronted.
They were initially arraigned in July by the EFCC and granted bail, before their appearance again at the court ahead of the trial.

PDP Senators Silent As Senate Screens Amaechi, Others

The Senate today, October 22, conducted another round of ministerial screening as five ministerial nominees answered questions raised on the floor of the House.

Topping the list of ministerial nominees screened today is former governor of Rivers state Rotimi Amaechi.

A little drama will later take centre stage after Amaechi who is the last man standing from the first batch of ministerial nominees, kept PDP senators mum as he answered questions raised on the floor of the House.

Naij.com was live at the Red Chamber to bring you minute-by-minute account of the screening exercise. Read our coverage below:


Senate President Bukola Saraki walks into the Red Chamber


15:33: After considering five ministerial nominees, the Senate adjourns plenary to Tuesday, October 27 when the next ministerial screening is scheduled to hold.

15:31: Senate President Bukola Saraki defers screening of other ministerial screening to next plenary session. The screening of former Vice Chancellor, University of Ibadan, Prof. Isaac Adewole, a ministerial nominee from Osun state, earlier billed to be screened today, has been deferred to next week.

15:30: Senate now moves out of its Committee of the Whole back into Plenary.

15:29: After answering series of questions and given a glass of water for his troubles, Ocholi is told to bow and go.

15:27: Ocholi says: “On the number of Women in Government, Ocholi James SAN says ‘I plead with you not to allow me comment on this.”

15:25: Ocholi says: “There is serious gap and absence of patriotism in Nigeria”

15:23: Ocholi says: “We are building skyscrapers on no foundation and that’s why communal clashes has been on the increase.”

15:16: More questions for James Ocholi.

15:14: Ocholi says: “The Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court is too wide. We are in fact lucky that they don’t die on the sea.”

15:09: Ocholi says: “Our Supreme Court Justices are doing a very great work.”

15:05: Ocholi says: “Plea Bargain should be encouraged instead of being abolished.”

15:02: More questions for James .E. Ocholi

15:00: Ocholi says: “Justice delayed is Justice denied.”

14:59: Ocholi says: ‘One agency can combine the functions of the EFCC, ICPC, etc and perform well.”

14:57: Ocholi says: “I make a vow; I will be honest, I will look at the issues &say the truthful legal advice to the President.”

14:55: Ocholi says: “Justice is key in an egalitarian society.”

14:52: Ocholi says: “The Legal system here is being slow down, majority of our court are still analog.”

14:48: Ocholi says: “We have 69% of the total number of inmates awaiting trial in Prisons. This is unhealthy for Nigeria.”

14:45: Ocholi says: “There should be design for new set of prisons where we can have corrective measure to create about a reformation.”

14:43: Ocholi says: “‘There are over 57,000 prisoners awaiting trial languishing in prisons. It is dangerous for ours society.”

14:40: Ocholi says: “I’m proud to say Mr. President has known me for a long time, I will never disappoint him.”


James E Ocholi answers questions from Senators
14:36: Senate Deputy Leader Bala Ibn Na’Allah opens the floor of questions to James Ocholi, followed by questions from Senate Majority Leader Ali Ndume and that from Minority Leader Godswill Akpabio.

14:30: Ocholi says: “If i’m being confirmed as Minister, I will not let the Senate and the President down.”

14:28: Saraki asks Ocholi to introduce himself.


James E Ocholi undergoing screening
14:27: Next to be screened is James Ocholi (Kogi state).

14:25: Baba Shehuri is told to bow and go after answering just one question from Senator Bukola Saraki. Baba Shehuri Mustapha is a former Councillor, former LG Chairman, former House of Assembly Honourable and Reps Honourable.


Baba Shehuri Mustapha takes a bow and go
14:24: Baba Shehuri says: “Local government should have financial autonomy.”

14:22: Baba Shehuri says: “Throughout my political life, I have served only the Nigerian people.”

14:20: Baba Shehuri says: “‘I am n

How Saraki Begged CCT To Adjourn His Case Indefinitely

Facts have emerged on how Senate president, Bukola Saraki yesterday, pleaded with the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) to adjourn his case indefinitely.

The former Kwara state is facing a 13-count charge bordering on false assets declaration, to which he has pleaded ‘not guilty’, but the hearing has since continued at the tribunal.
The senator was accompanied by about 84 of his colleagues to the tribunal on Wednesday, October 21, as the hearing was resumed and the case was further adjourned till November 5, pending the outcome of the Court of Appeal.
The senate president, Bukola Saraki during the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) trisl today.
READ ALSO: PHOTOS/VIDEO: How Saraki Fared At The CCT Trial Today

But, the adjournment did not take place before Saraki pleaded with the tribunal to adjourn the case indefinitely, a plea which he did not succeed with.

According to Vanguard, Justice Danladi Umar-led tribunal refused the application Mahmud Magaji (SAN), the legal counsel to the embattled former governor.

It was also reported that Saraki initially refused to enter the dock during the trial because a higher court is already seized with the res of the case against him.

This however changed when an application by Rotimi Jacobs (SAN), the prosecuting counsel compelled him to enter the dock.
“My Lords, when a matter is called where arraignment has taken place, the first thing is for the accused person to go into the dock. I, therefore, apply that the accused be directed to move into the dock,” he said.

After all the drama at the tribunal, Saraki will resume at the plenary today to continue with the ministerial nominees screening as all eyes will be on the outcome of the screening of Rotimi Amaechi, the immediate past Rivers state governor, who can be approved without screening.

Breaking: Buhari appoints Mahmood Yakubu as INEC chairman

President Muhammadu Buhari has announced a professor of political history and international studies, Mahmood Yakubu, as new chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

Yakubu
The appointment which is to be ratified by the senate was made on Wednesday by the president at  the council of state meeting in Abuja.
Yakubu, who is a former executive secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund is to take over from the acting chairman, Amina Zakari.

3 Storey Building Collapses In Lagos

A 3 storey building has collapsed in Odunfa street, Lagos island,


site of the collapsed 3 storey building
According to Ibrahim Farinloye, the South-west spokesperson for the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) many are feared to be trapped in the building as 4 persons have been rescued so far.

“4 rescued alive, no death recorded so far, search continues”, he told our reporter.

Meanwhile, another building has collapsed in Osapa London, Agobi in Lekki, Eti-Osa local government area of the state.

According to vanguard, the building which is still under construction reportedly collapsed at about 8:40am with some of the workers trapped underneath.

Two other persons, were recovered unconscious by the emergency services, and they have been rushed to the hospital.

Buhari Appoints New Head Of Service

President Muhammadu Buhari ordered the sacking of Danladi Kifasi, the head of the civil service of the federation, yesterday, October 20, just two months to the expiration of his tenure.

However, the update which came with immediate effect, did not come with the announcement of a new replacement announced until the early hours of today, Wednesday, October 21.

READ ALSO: Buhari Drops Another Ministerial Appointee?

The Guardian reports that 51-year-old Mrs Winifred Ekanem Oyo-Ita, has been named as Kifasi’s replacement. Oyo-Ita is presently the permanent secretary of the ministry of science and technology. The chartered accountant hails from Cross River and will be in the position acting as the service head

It was revealed that the presidency ordered Kifasi’s retirement in order to ensure that his administration adheres to the federal character principles as enshrined in the 1999 Constitution (as amended). Although there was no statement by the presidency on Kifasi’s sudden removal, it was reported that Kifasi is from Taraba state where Lawal hails from, and his removal is also connected to the fact that he was having a running battle with some permanent secretaries.

Oyo-Ita Ekanem is from Adiabo community of Odukpani Local Council of Cross Rivers State. She attended the Queens College Yaba. She got her B.Sc Accounting at the University of Lagos in 1984 and holds a Master’s degree from the Nasarawa State University. She was Director, Finance and Accounts at the Head of Civil Service of the Federation and is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN).

FIVE STAR Golden Eaglets Defeat Chile

The Golden Eaglets continued with their blistering form with a 5 – 1 trouncing of hosts Chile at the ongoing FIFA U-17 world cup. Oshiemen and Nwakali were the men who ran the show for Nigeria.

Read Naij.com Sport’s LIVE coverage of the match below;

Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets continue the defense of the U-17 crown with a Group A clash against World Cup host nation Chile

The Eaglets defeated  the USA in their first match and will hope to take that form into the match against Chile. The Nigerians are the defending champions are chasing a record fifth triumph at the age-grade competition

Saraki Appears In CCT With 84 Senators

Reports reaching us have it that Senate President, Bukola Saraki has appeared at the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) where his trial for alleged false declaration of assets is continuing, with 84 senators.

This much was confirmed by Premium Times, where it was reported that his deputy, Ike Ekweremadu, Dino Melaye, Stella Oduah, Samuel Anyanwu, are among some of the senators who stormed the venue of the trial earlier today.

Bukola Saraki appears in court this morning
The senate president had been arraigned on September 18, over allegations of corruption and false assets declaration and was granted bail on self recognition.

According to Premium Times, Saraki arrived the court at about 10.00am with the senators who were around to show solidarity for their leader.

Meanwhile, there was commotion at the CCT earlier as police stopped journalists from gaining access into the court room, as cameras were totally barred from the room.

At about 10.20am, more than 30 senators, including Ekweremadu, Abdullahi Adamu, Aliyu Wamakko, Sam Egwu, Anyanwu, Melaye, among others, who accompanied the senate president, were already seated.

Saraki pleaded ‘not guilty’ to a 13-count charge leveled against him by the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) on September 22.

Melaye, the senators’ spokesperson informed that 84 senators stormed the venue of the trial to show their support for Saraki.

As at the time of filing this report, it was gathered that the court sitting had resumed sitting.

And the lead prosecuting counsel, Rotimi Jacobs began by tracing the history of the case at the court of appeal.

He also lamented how the appellate court fixed October 19 for the judgment, but were told that it was not ready when they arrived on the day for the judgement.

Journalists barred from covering Saraki's Code of Conduct trial today

Journalists have been barred from covering the resumed hearing of the 13-count charge false asset declaration case against Senate President Bukola Saraki happening today October 21st. Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal, Danladi Umar, gave instructions to security personnel at the court to ensure that no camera is allowed into the court. Saraki is expected to be present at the hearing which is to commence by 10am