Plot to Impeach Saraki Thickens - Senators Blocked by Masked Men
Masked security operatives blocked all entry or exits from the National Assembly in a reported bid to impeach Senate President Bukola Saraki and his deputy, Ike Ekweremadu. Some lawmakers had in the past few days insisted that Saraki must quit his position after having defected from the majority party. Saraki had called that the leadership of the National Assembly to a meeting today to deliberate urgent national matters.
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Photo: Premium TimesHonourable Boma Goodhead from Rivers State confronts the masked men blocking the National Assembly.
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Photo: Premium TimesState Services have blocked the entrance of the National Assembly
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Photo: Olu W. OnemolaSenator Rafiu Ibrahim was being denied access into his office by the DSS. He asks the DSS official: "Has the military taken over?".
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Nigeria: Finally, Senators, Reps Allowed to Enter National Assembly
Premium Times, 7 August 2018
Some senators and members of the House of Representatives have been allowed entrance into the National Assembly. Read more »
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Nigeria: Masked SSS Personnel 'Want More Guns' As NASS Siege Unfolds
Premium Times, 7 August 2018
Mask-wearing officers of the State Security Services have thrown a cordon over the National Assembly, in what some lawmakers say is aimed at aiding the removal from office of the… Read more »
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Nigeria: Senators Speak On National Assembly Siege By SSS
Premium Times, 7 August 2018
Some senators who were denied entrance into the National Assembly Tuesday morning have reacted to the development. Read more »
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