Sunday 19 April 2015

'Declaration Of Assets Can't Stop Corruption' - Saraki

Senator Bukola Saraki has stated that declaration of assets by politicians and public office holders would not make anyone less corrupt or accountable to the people.

Saraki who made this assertion in an interactive session with Tribune said “I don’t think it is declaration of assets that would make you less corrupt or more accountable.”

He however made this claim against the declaration by President-elect, Gen Muhammadu Buhari that anyone who must work with him should declare his assets publicly in order to halt corruption and enhance transparency.

Nigeria To Start Evacuating Citizens From South Africa On Monday

The Nigerian High Commission in Pretoria has stated that evacuation of Nigerians in South Africa will begin on Monday, 20th April.

A press statement from the office of the Commission in Pretoria said that Nigerians who feel endangered, and do not have the fare back home should quickly make themselves available for evacuation.