Abdulrasheed Maina

October 26, 2017

I would make a statement on Maina’s issue at the appropriate time – Magu

The acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu says the agency did its best to bring the wanted former chairman of the Presidential Task Force on Pension Reforms (PTFPR), Abdulrasheed Maina, to book. Magu said the EFCC had played its part by declaring him wanted. Magu said this at a meeting... Read More

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October 26, 2017

BREAKING: Buhari presides over FEC meeting, Dambazau absent

President Muhammadu Buhari is currently presiding over the Federal Executive Council meeting. However, the Minister of Interior, Abdulrahman Dambazau is conspicuously absent. Dambazau allegedly played a role in the reinstatement and promotion of former head of the Presidential Task Force on Pensions Reforms, Abdulrasheed Maina. The meeting started exactly 10:55am, at the Council Chambers, inside... Read More

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Mainagate

October 26, 2017

DSS allegedly paid N152m into ex-pension boss Maina’s account

The Department of State Security (DSS) one made payments into an account t belonging to wanted ex-chairman of the Presidential Task Force on Pension Reforms, Abdulrasheed Maina, Premium Times reports. Background: Maina was dismissed in 2013 by the Federal Civil Service Commission following a recommendation by the Office of the Head of Service. He was accused of massive pension... Read More

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October 26, 2017

The Big 5: Presidency denies Buhari asked Maina to return to Nigeria, Senators donates 1,280 bags of rice to “cushion” suffering of Kogi workers, and other top stories

Good morning. Here are the top 5 stories you should be monitoring today: President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration has continued its fervent denial that it had nothing to do with the reinstatement of the wanted ex-pension boss, Abdulrasheed Maina, despite testimonies from Maina’s family that President Buhari directly invited him back to the country. The presidency... Read More

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October 26, 2017

The YNaija Tracklist: Unpaid salary: Senators donate 1280 bags of rice to Kogi workers | Boko Haram kills 8 soldiers in Yobe | More stories

Govt officials loyal to Jonathan reinstated Maina – Presidency – YNaija Those who reinstated Maina work for Buhari, not me | Jonathan replies Presidency – YNaija Buhari did not invite Maina back into the country – Presidency – YNaija Unpaid salary: Senators donate 1280 bags of rice to Kogi workers – YNaija Police IG gave... Read More

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October 26, 2017

Buhari did not invite Maina back into the country – Presidency

The Presidency on Wednesday denied claims that wanted ex-chairman of the Presidential Pension Reform Task Force, Abdulrasheed Maina was invited back home by President Muhammadu Buhari. Why it matters: While defending their son, Maina’s family had said the fugitive was invited by the present government. The Presidency’s rebuttal: Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media... Read More

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malabu

October 26, 2017

Those who reinstated Maina work for Buhari, not me | Jonathan replies Presidency

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has described as ridiculous allegations by the Presidency that government officials loyal to him reinstated ex-chairman of the Pension Reform Task Team, Abdulrasheed Maina. Buhari’s media aide, Garba Shehu on Wednesday had said some officials who were still loyal to the former President facilitated Maina’s return. Background: Maina was dismissed in 2013 by the Federal... Read More

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Maina

October 26, 2017

Govt officials loyal to Jonathan reinstated Maina – Presidency

The Presidency on Wednesday said some influential government officials loyal to the previous administration reinstated the wanted ex-chairman of Presidential Task Force on Pension Reforms, Abdulrasheed Maina. Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu said this in a statement made available to journalists. Background: Maina was dismissed in 2013 by the Federal Civil... Read More

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October 25, 2017

The Late 5: Presidency to meet tomorrow over 2018 budget, Universities will admit only 30 percent of UTME candidates this year, and other top stories

Good evening. Here are the top 5 stories that drove conversation today: The presidency postponed today’s Federal Executive Council meeting till tomorrow Thursday for a “special session” where the council will discuss 2018 Appropriation Bill. This matters because the Federal Government had promised to deliver the 2018 Appropriation Bill to the National Assembly before the... Read More

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Buhari

October 25, 2017

48 hours after receiving report on Maina’s controversial reinstatement, Buhari is yet to respond

Almost 48 hours after President Muhammadu Buhari ordered the disengagement of the embattled Abdulrasheed Maina, there is yet to be a response from Buhari to the requested report on the controversial reinstatement and promotion of Mr Maina. Why it matters: The report was submitted to the president’s office on Monday, few hours after Buhari instructed the... Read More

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Pension

October 25, 2017

Family defends wanted ex-pension boss, Maina

Not more than 24 hours after his properties were sealed by the operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Kaduna, family members of the wanted former chairman of Presidential Task Force on Pension Reforms, Abdulrasheed Maina have risen to defend their son. Their claims: Their son is being persecuted by corrupt elements... Read More

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October 25, 2017

Why Buhari should reshuffle his cabinet – Senior civil servants

The Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN) Wednesday, urged President Muhammadu Buhari to reshuffle his cabinet. Probable reason(s): The controversy generated by the reinstatement of a former Chairman of Presidential Task Force on Pension Reforms, Abdulrasheed Maina. The delayed justice for the allegations levelled against the former Secretary to the Government of the... Read More

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October 25, 2017

‘Mainagate’ is one scandal too many for Buhari’s administration – Ezekwesili

Former minister of education, Oby Ezekwesili has said the controversial reinstatement of Abdulrasheed Maina is “a controversy too many” for President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration. In a series of tweets on Wednesday, the former minister said the controversy was a “mess”. “There is no redeeming prospect in the colossal mess made by officials of the FG in the... Read More

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October 25, 2017

The Big 5: Soldiers rescue 85 persons from Boko Haram in Borno, INEC to create polling centres in Nigerian prisons, and other top stories

Good morning. Here are the top 5 stories that you should be monitoring today: The hunt for Abdulrasheed Maina, the former pension boss sacked two days ago by President Muhammadu Buhari due to illegalities surrounding his employment and promotion, continues. In case you’re new to this story, Maina was dismissed from service in 2013 over... Read More

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October 25, 2017

The YNaija Tracklist: Troops rescue 85 Boko Haram captives in Borno | Report to the EFCC immediately | Dambazau tells Maina | More stories

From the papers this morning – a tracklist. We are looking to create polling units in Nigerian prisons – INEC – YNaija Troops rescue 85 Boko Haram captives in Borno – YNaija 257 Nigerians voluntarily return from Libya – YNaija Report to the EFCC immediately | Dambazau tells Maina – YNaija ‘Head of Service queries... Read More

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October 25, 2017

‘Head of Service queries permanent secretaries over Maina’s reinstatement’

The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Winifred Oyo-Ita has queried two permanent secretaries over the controversial reinstatement and promotion of wanted formed chairman of the Presidential Task Force on Pension Reforms, Abdulrasheed Maina. Oyo-Ita had on Monday submitted a letter to the Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari explaining her role in Maina’s reinstatement, stating... Read More

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October 25, 2017

Report to the EFCC immediately | Dambazau tells Maina

Minister of Interior, Abdulrahman Dambazau has asked wanted former chairman of the Pension Reform Task Team, Abdulrasheed Maina to surrender to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. According to Punch, Dambazau said this in an official correspondence sent to the EFCC by the ministry. Background: Maina was dismissed in 2013 by the Federal Civil Service Commission following a... Read More

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October 24, 2017

Malami, Oyo-Ita should be invited to plenary – Senator Anyanwu

Senator Sam Anyanwu (Imo East, PDP) has said the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami and, the Head of Civil Service, Winifred Ekanem Oyo-Ita should be summoned to the Senate to answer for their alleged involvement in the reinstatement of the wanted former pension boss, Abdulrasheed Maina. "We should invite the Attorney General and Head of Civil Service... Read More

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October 24, 2017

Maina’s reinstatement is shocking and embarrassing – APC

The All Progressives Congress (APC) says the reinstatement of the former Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on Pension Reforms, Abdulrasheed Maina, into the Federal Civil Service is an embarrassment to the Federal Government. The National Publicity Secretary of the party, Bolaji Abdullahi, stated this while speaking with journalists on Tuesday in Abuja. Highlights: The... Read More

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October 24, 2017

The Late 5: Buhari cautions ECOWAS against common currency, Senate launches investigation into ex-pension boss, Maina, and other top stories

Good evening. Here are the top 5 stories that drove conversation today: President Muhammadu Buhari arrived Naimey in the Niger Republic today where he met with leaders from some African countries to deliberate on a common currency for the West African sub-region. He was accompanied by Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun and the Governor of... Read More

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October 24, 2017

It’s not Maina in the picture, be guided – Presidential aide

The Spokesperson to President Muhammadu Buhari, Garba Shehu has, on Twitter, explained that there has been a misrepresentation of the embattled ex-chairman of the Presidential Task Force on Pension Reforms, Abdulrasheed Maina, who is said to have been at a special Jummat prayer to mark the nation’s 57th year anniversary at the Presidential Villa weeks ago. Hon.... Read More

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Pension

October 24, 2017

EFCC seals 4 houses, 2 companies allegedly belonging to Maina

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) have sealed off four houses and two companies allegedly belonging to the former chairman of the Presidential Task Force on Pension Reforms, Abdulrasheed Maina. Highlights: An official of the EFCC, Ibrahim Kamal confirmed that the property belongs to Maina. The affected property are a two-storey shopping... Read More

Abdulrasheed Maina, EFCC

October 24, 2017

President Buhari followed due process in disengaging Maina – Presidency

The Presidency Tuesday said President Muhammadu Buhari followed due process in ordering the immediate disengagement of the former Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on Pension Reforms, Abdulrasheed Maina, from service. Why it matters: Shortly after Maina’s disengagement was announced on Monday, some commentators said the presidential order violated the provisions of the Civil Service Rule... Read More

Abdulrasheed Maina, President Muhammadu Buhari

October 24, 2017

Senate begins probe into Maina’s reinstatement

The Senate has started probe into the reinstatement and promotion of wanted ex-Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on Pension Reforms, Abdulrasheed Maina. At the plenary on Tuesday, Senator Isah Misau said the incident is an embarrassment to the country. “So I understand why a government that is always talking about fighting corruption, then the same... Read More

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October 24, 2017

Malami, Dambazau “smuggle” Maina back into the Civil Service | YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for Ministers

The reinstatement and disengagement of wanted former chairman of the defunct Presidential Task Force on Pension Reforms, Abdulrasheed Maina, has put the Ministry of Interior and the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, at loggerheads. Denials and counter-denials have been the order of the day as Winifred Oyo-Ita and Abdulrahman Dambazau have been shifting blames on... Read More

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October 24, 2017

The Big 5: Buhari leaves for Niger Republic today, Who’s to blame for reinstating Maina, and other top stories

Good morning. Here are the top 5 stories you should be monitoring today: President Muhammadu Buhari is travelling to Niamey, in the Republic of Niger for a meeting, today, just a day after returning from his trip to Turkey. According to a statement signed by the president’s special adviser, the meeting with some other West... Read More

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October 24, 2017

The YNaija Tracklist: Court orders Jonathan to appear as witness in Metuh’s case | 13,502 polio vaccine doses rejected over rumour in Yobe | More stories

From the papers this morning – a tracklist. Ministry of Interior letter ‘shows Head of Service was aware’ of Maina’s reinstatement – YNaija How AGF Malami authorised reinstatement of ex-pension boss, Maina – Documents – YNaija Court orders Jonathan to appear as witness in Metuh’s case – YNaija Buhari’s govt is a safe haven to... Read More

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Mainagate

October 24, 2017

Buhari’s govt is a safe haven to known criminals | PDP reacts to Maina’s reinstatement

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari as a “safe haven to known criminals.” The opposition party said this while reaction to the reinstatement of Abdulrasheed Maina, who is wanted for fraud. Background: Maina was dismissed in 2013 by the Federal Civil Service Commission following a recommendation by the Office of... Read More

Abdulrasheed Maina, PDP, President Muhammadu Buhari, reinstatement

October 24, 2017

How AGF Malami authorised reinstatement of ex-pension boss, Maina – Documents

Documents have shown that the former head of the Presidential Task Force on Pension Reforms, Abdulrasheed Maina was reinstated based on the advice of the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), Punch reports. Background: Maina was dismissed in 2013 by the Federal Civil Service Commission following a recommendation by the Office of the... Read More

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Maina

October 24, 2017

Ministry of Interior letter ‘shows Head of Service was aware’ of Maina’s reinstatement

A letter dated October 16, 2017 has indicated that the Head of Service of the nation, Winifred Oyo-Ita was aware of the reinstatement of wanted former chairman of the Presidential Task Force on Pension Reforms, Abdulrasheed Maina. Background: Maina was dismissed in 2013 by the Federal Civil Service Commission following a recommendation by the Office of the Head... Read More

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