UPDATE 2: Officials of the Tribunal seems desperate to stop the live coverage of this trial. Shortly before the Senate President arrived, an unnamed member of the Tribunal beckoned on TVC (television station) to stop the live coverage. And for over 10 minutes after, there was power cut at the chamber.

-The light was still out when Senate President arrives. But the light is still out.

-The light is back.

– Tribunal announces it was banning live coverage of proceedings

UPDATE 3:  Argument ensues as to where Saraki should be seated

UPDATE 4: Prosecutor Rotimi Jacob says the business of the day is for the accused person to take his plea

UPDATE 5: Prosecution wants the Senate President to be seated at the dock

Mr. Saraki’s counsel, J.B. Daudu, says Tribunal is not a court to try criminal cases

Tribunal Chairman, Danladi Umar, insists Mr. Saraki must take his plea.