The Newspaper headlines for Wednesday, March 29, have focused on the battle between the Senate and Presidency over the nomination of Ibrahim Magu as acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the 65th birthday celebration of All Progressives Congress (APC) stalwart, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, amongst other top stories, ZENITHBLOG.com reports
According to a report on Vanguard, the Senate on Tuesday, March 28, protested against the retention of Ibrahim Magu as the acting chairman of EFCC despite the rejection of his nomination by the lawmakers.
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It was gathered that several senators, at the plenary spoke against the consideration of a letter from the Presidency requesting legislative approval for the nomination of 27 Resident Electoral Commissioners for the Independent National Electoral Commission.
They insisted that the process be abandoned until Magu was removed.
But the chairman, Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption, Prof. Itse Sagay (SAN), described the Senate’s action, calling on Buhari to sack Magu in two weeks, as childish and irresponsible.
Sagay told The Punch in a telephone interview that the Senate was filled with people of questionable character, who put their personal interest ahead of that of the nation.
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Moving on, the Senate has also said it had resolved to defend its integrity and itself against any attack, The Guardian reports.
Rising from a marathon closed- session that lasted for two hours, the lawmakers declared that they would not be intimidated in the course of carrying out their responsibilities.
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On the suspension of consideration of Buhari’s nomination, the Senate said it was wrong of the president to continue to keep Magu in acting capacity despite its decision that he should be replaced outright.
Adopting a motion sponsored by Peter Nwaoboshi (PDP, Delta North), the Senate directed its President, Bukola Saraki, to within two weeks convey its position about the non-replacement of Magu to Buhari and report back to allow it take further legislative action on the matter.
In other news, statesmen, eminent politicians, top government officials, military chiefs, captains of industry and traditional rulers joined relations and associates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) stalwart, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for his 65th birthday in Lagos, The Nation reports.
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At the colourful ceremony, which was witnessed by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo (SAN), his wife, Dolapo, and 12 governors, President Muhammadu Buhari extolled Tinubu’s virtues, describing him as an “outstanding” politician and “a man of foresight”, who helped to unseat the Dr. Goodluck Jonathan administration.
The former governor of Lagos state, to President Buhari, is “a great mobiliser, a man of action and an effective formulator of sound policies”. He recalled that Tinubu dedicated himself to the transformation of Lagos.
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The President said: “Chief Bola Tinubu is an outstanding Yoruba politician of his generation.”
In return, Bola Tinubu said that critics of the administration failed in their attempt to cause a rift between President Muhammadu Buhari and his deputy Yemi Osinbajo, during the president’s medical vacation, This Day reports.
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Speaking during the Ninth Annual Bola Tinubu Colloquium held at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos, to commemorate his 65th birthday, the former Lagos state governor also commended the vice-president for his admirable performance during Buhari’s absence.
He said: “I must thank Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo. For a moment, may I dispense with the formality of titles and protocols; Osinbajo is many good things. Today, may I simply call him my friend and brother.
“Leading a group of fellow commissioners who worked together during my time as governor of Lagos, Yemi and this creative group have turned this event into an annual reality.
“Each year, they assemble creative minds to address the issues that stand in the way of our national greatness. As a result, the colloquium gets better by the year.
“In this and so much else, the VP has proven himself a true servant of the Nigerian people. While our dear president had to be away, the VP performed admirably as his loyal subordinate.
“I must applaud President Muhammadu Buhari. He meticulously followed our constitution in temporarily transferring the helm of power to the VP.
“As such, the two excellent men exemplified teamwork and true meaning of unity of purpose.
“These two men although of different backgrounds, faith and professional experiences, have forged themselves into a team that manages complex matters of state and governance in a seamless and smooth manner.
“Try as critics might, they could not create any space between the president and his deputy.
“This is how things are when people are united in vision and purpose. As President Buhari and his VP have been, we all must become.”
In the world of sports, The Super Eagles will camp in the Province of Alpes Cotze Azur in France, at the end of the league season in Europe, ahead of their 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against South Africa, Complete Sports reports.
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Gernot Rohr’s men were able to play one international friendly match in the current window – a 1-1 draw with Senegal at The Hive Stadium in London.
The second game against Burkina Faso was cancelled, after players from the West African nation failed to get their British visas.
Catch these stories and many more on the pages of your favourite newspapers today, March 29.
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