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Dasuki’s ‘tendency to jump bail is high’ – EFCC
The counsel to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Rotimi Jacobs (SAN) informed the FCT High Court on Wednesday that granting bail to Sambo Dasuki, Bashir Yuguda, Attahiru Bafarawa and other defendants…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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$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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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‘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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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“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…
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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…
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@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,…
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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…
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@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…
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$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…
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- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy