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#DasukiGate: Emir of Kano, Sanusi to be interrogated by EFCC

The spotlight has beamed on the Emir of Kano, Lamido Sanusi, in the ongoing investigation of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) into Sambo Dasuki’s alleged diversion of the $2 billion arms funds. Sanusi, before his installation as the Emir was governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria before he was removed by former President Goodluck Jonathan. The EFCC is looking to... Read More

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December 14, 2015

Jonathan approved the disbursement of N10bn to PDP delegates – Dasuki

Former National Security Adviser (NSA) Sambo Dasuki says former President, Goodluck Jonathan, authorised him to release N10 billion to Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) nomination convention delegates. Dasuki said the funds was released to Jonathan’s former Special Assistant on Domestic Affairs and Aide-de-Camp, Waripamowei Dudafa. He said the money was given out by the two aides, based... Read More

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December 12, 2015

Former VP, Namadi Sambo received N20m monthly stipend from Dasuki’s office

A former Accounts Officer II, in the office of the National Security Adviser, Ibrahim Idris Wambai, has revealed that that the Office of Nigeria’s former Vice President Namadi Sambo was paid a monthly stipend of N20million from the Office of the NSA. Former NSA, Sambo Dasuki is at the center of a $2.1 billion arms procurement... Read More

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December 10, 2015

Dasuki and company should be tried by the ICC – Femi Falana

Femi Falana says those found guilty diverting funds meant for the purchase of arms for the Boko Haram war, should be prosecuted by the International Criminal Court. While presenting a paper during the opening of the Amnesty International’s office in Abuja on Tuesday, Falana said hundreds of people were killed by Boko Haram due to lack of equipment,... Read More

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December 10, 2015

$2bn arms scandal: ‘We cannot keep quiet about this’ – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari says the country cannot afford to sweep under the rug the alleged diversion of $2 billion meant for arms procurement. Buhari said the string of revelations of corruption at the ongoing investigation into the arms procurement probe, shows a clear betrayal of trust by those empowered to purchase equipment for the military.... Read More

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December 10, 2015

I never collected N100m, I only met Dasuki ‘once or twice’ – Bode George

Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Bode George, says he never received N100m from the former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki. Bode George said it was unfortunate that Sahara Reporters is trying to implicate him the $2.1bn arms purchase deal, which he was never involved in. The PDP chieftain gave Sahara Reporters seven days to retract the report... Read More

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December 9, 2015

My involvement with Sambo Dasuki and the arms deal scandal – Okonjo-Iweala

Former Minister of Finance, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala says she cannot be held accountable for the misappropriation of the funds released for the procurement of arms for the nation’s armed forces. Former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki is at the center of an investigation into the diversion of about $2billion meant for the purchase of arms during the... Read More

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December 9, 2015

No Boko Haram sponsor, arms funds looters will go unpunished – FG

The Muhammadu Buhari-led federal government has reassured Nigerians that neither Boko Haram sponsors nor looters of the funds meant for arms procurement, will be allowed to go scot free. Minister of Informational and National Orientation, Lai Mohammed, while addressing a press conference on Tuesday, said everyone found complicit will be charged and tried, but added that due process would... Read More

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December 8, 2015

FG slams Dokpesi with 6-count money laundering charge

Former Chairman of DAAR Communications, Raymond Dokpesi, has been slammed with a 6-count charge of money laundering and other financial offences by the Federal Government. Dokpesi, who was arrested by the Department of State Services on December 1, is being investigated over his role in the $2 billion arms contract scandal. The main actor in... Read More

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December 8, 2015

Sambo Dasuki’s trial adjourned to 2016

The Federal High Court, Abuja, has adjourned the trial of former National Security Officer (NSA), Sambo Dasuki to January 20, 2016. Justice Adeniyi Ademola, on Tuesday, adjourned the case after consulting with counsels of the plaintiff and the defendant. The federal government had initially filed a fresh application to stop Dasuki from travelling abroad for medical treatment. Dasuki... Read More

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December 4, 2015

‘I never set eyes on Dasuki throughout his tenure’ – Bode George

Former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Deputy National Chairman, Bode George, says he never met former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki, throughout his tenure. Dasuki is being investigated for his role in the alleged diversion of $2 billion, meant for the procurement of arms and military equipment for the armed forces. It was revealed on Thursday, that Bode George... Read More

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December 3, 2015

Sambo Dasuki sings at EFCC, names PDP chieftains, ex-governors in $2bn arms deal

Embattled former National Security Adviser (NSA) Sambo Dasuki has made revelations to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, on the $2billion fake arms deal. Dasuki was indicted by a committee set up by the Federal Government to investigate how about $2billion meant for procurement of arms was diverted. After laying seige to his house for several weeks, the Department of State... Read More

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December 1, 2015

I’m not involved in arms procurement scandal – Saraki

The Senate President, Bukola Saraki has distanced himself from the $2.1 billion arms procurement scandal engulfing former National Security Adviser (NSA) Sambo Dasuki. This was disclosed in a statement by his Special Adviser (Media and Publicity), Yusuph Olaniyonu on Tuesday. Saraki stated that contrary to the report published on online medium, Sahara Reporters- he’s never had anything to do with the... Read More

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November 30, 2015

Former minister of finance, Bashir Yuguda arrested by EFCC

A former Minister of State for Finance, Bashir Yuguda, has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over arms procurement deals during the last administration. Yuguda was reportedly arrested alongside other top officials from the office of the former National Security Adviser (NSA), Sambo Dasuki. According to Premium Times, Yuguda was arrested Monday afternoon... Read More

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October 31, 2015

South Africa to release Nigeria’s $9.3m, arms dealer spared, more deals expected (DETAILS)

According to a South African news website, its government will return the $9.34m seized arms-deal money, to the Nigerian government on November 30. South African authorities seized the money from an Israeli arms dealer, Eyal Mesika, of ESD International, when he landed in Lanseria Airport, on September 5, 2014. The Israeli dealer, Mesika, whose company is... Read More

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August 27, 2015

FG begins probe of arms deals

The probe of the purchase of military hardware and ammunition in the Armed Forces, has begun. A 13-member investigative committee has been set up to carry out the investigation. Punch reports that the committee has been meeting in the office of the National Security Adviser, Maj. Gen. Babagana Monguno (retd.). “I can confirm to you that... Read More

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July 17, 2015

Failed arms deal: Nigeria recovers $9.3m from South Africa

It is believed that the South African government has returned the $9.3m seized from two Nigerians last year. The money, which was seized on September 5, 2014, was reportedly meant for the purchase of arms in a South African black market. The administration of President Goodluck Jonathan had attempted to purchase arms in the black market when western powers blocked... Read More

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December 9, 2014

Move over America, the Russians are giving us the jets we need

by Kolapo Olapoju A few days after a Chad-bound arms laden Russian plane was intercepted by the Nigerian Army at the Malam Aminu Kano Airport, an arms related deal has been reached between Nigeria and Russia. According to the official press agency in Turkey, Anadolu, a senior Nigerian military officer was quoted saying that a high-level Nigerian delegation... Read More

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October 10, 2014

“Arms and ammunition are not rice and beans” – Kwakwanso blasts Jonathan over failed arms deals

by Azubuike Azikiwe President Goodluck Jonathan has been criticised by Governor Rabiu Musa Kwakwanso of Kano State over the recent confiscation of $9.3 million (N1,532,361,000) and $5.7 million (N939,189,000)by the South African government. He stated that the manner in which the Federal government sought to procure arms and ammunition to fight insurgency was a clear... Read More

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October 8, 2014

APC in league with South Africa and US to embarrass Nigeria – @realFFK

by Kolapo Olapoju Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, has accused the major opposition party, All Progressives Congress, of being in partnership with the South African and Unites States’ governments to scuttle the efforts of the Nigerian government in fighting the war against Boko Haram. Fani-Kayode was a guest on Channels TV’ Sunrise programme on Wednesday,... Read More

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September 19, 2014

@kunledee: #AyoOritsejafor – Our government has made things worse for us

by Kunle Durojaiye Our government has done it again! It is tough enough already for Nigerians who travel frequently to different corners of the world… the numerous cases of profiling, stereotyping and undue suspicion that meet any individual carrying that green passport, leave many wondering why they were born in such a country. The age-old... Read More

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September 18, 2014

Since America has closed the door on arms purchases, we had to go through the window – FG explains

by Kolapo Olapoju Following the brouhaha generated by the Federal government’s failed attempt to discreetly purchase arms with $9.3 million cash smuggled into South Africa aboard a private jet, government and military sources say the United States’ repeated sabotage of legitimate arms deal forced the government to go the clandestine route. After the interception and... Read More

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September 17, 2014

@Ayourb: Pastor Oritsejafor should resign and face the music

by Ayobami Oyalowo When the news broke that a private plane from Nigeria was seized in South Africa with brand new dollar notes of about $10m my heart palpitated and I was askance even though I was in the midst of others. My fear steamed for a few facts. I was sure that the federal... Read More

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September 17, 2014

$9.3m arms deal: Why South Africa seized Nigerian chartered jet

by Akan Ido There were indications yesterday that Nigeria has opened diplomatic talks with South Africa on how to resolve the stalemate on the controversial $9.3 million in seized funds. Also, the Federal Government has released data and documents on the transaction process to South Africa. The government allegedly told South Africa that the transaction was “legitimate.” It was... Read More