Namadi Sambo

December 23, 2020

See one reason ‘Insha Allah’ seems to be the foundation of Buhari’s administration

President Muhammadu Buhari, through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, reportedly said Tuesday, December 22, 2020, that the border Nigeria shares with Niger “can only be effectively supervised by God.” The president said this while receiving former Vice President Namadi Sambo, who heads the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Election Mission to the Republic of... Read More

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November 13, 2018

Goodluck Jonathan to release autobiography on his final moments as president

Former president, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan will release his autobiography, My Transition Hours, on November 20, 2018. The book which will focus on Jonathan’s time as Nigeria’s president will be launched on his 61st birthday. The official book launch which will hold at the Congress Hall, Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja, will have President Muhammadu Buhari as the Special... Read More

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The Late 5: Buhari meets Namadi Sambo, Ex-French president held in custody, and other top stories

These are the top five Nigerian stories that drove conversation today. Former Presidential spokesman, Doyin Okupe has challenged Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee on Anti-Corruption, Prof. Itse Sagay to reveal the the running costs of the principal officers of the National Assembly. He also asked him to include that of President Muhammadu Buhari, Vice President Yemi... Read More

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Whistleblower in trouble for giving false information over former VP Sambo’s residence

A High Court in Kaduna has ordered the remand of the whistleblower who is claimed to have given false information that led to the raid on the Kaduna residence of the former Vice President, Namadi Sambo by the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC). The ICPC on Thursday arraigned the whistleblower, one Abubakar Sani,... Read More

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Donald Trump “is not mentally equipped”, “Jay Z, common men, admit it” | Our top 10 quotes from last week

Look, there’s only one thing you really need to remember from last week and it’s the words of the two people who have dared to speak the minds of many people about Donald Trump. We have however saved the best tenth because that’s how many quotes came close to clinching the top spot from last week. Read... Read More

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Security operatives may plant incriminating object in my residence – Namadi Sambo

Former vice-president Namadi Sambo has lamented that his house has been searched four times “in six months”. On Wednesday, heavily armed operatives of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) raided his Kaduna residence and did not find anything incriminating. In a statement on Saturday, Umar Sani, media aide to Sambo said... Read More

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We were not part of team that raided ex-VP Sambo’s residence – DSS

The Department of State Services (DSS) has said its operatives were not part of those who raided the residence of former Vice-President Namadi Sambo in Kaduna on Wednesday. The agency on Friday said it was not a part of the raid carried out by officials of the police and that of the Independent Corrupt Practices... Read More

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‘Security operatives search Sambo’s Kaduna residence’

Operatives of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on Wednesday stormed the Kaduna residence of former Vice-President Namadi Sambo, TheCable reports. According to the online news portal, they were accompanied by men of the Department of State Services (DSS) and state anti-robbery squad (SARS). They reported searched the house for two... Read More

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Sambo was aware of my contact with Boko Haram – Ndume

Senator representing Borno State, A.li Ndume has admitted that he made contact with terrorist group, Boko Haram. Ndume who is on trial for allegedly sponsoring the group told the federal high court, Abuja, on Tuesday that he revealed information he got from the sect to former Vice-President Namadi Sambo and the then director-general of the... Read More

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Why I visited Osinbajo – Namadi Sambo

by Omoleye Omoruyi Former vice president, Namadi Sambo has given details of why he visited the Presidential Villa on Wednesday. Sambo, who spoke with State House Correspondents after the visit said he was at the presidential villa only to pay a familiarisation visit, adding that it is the usual practice. “I have come to pay... Read More

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BREAKING: Osinbajo hosts former vice president, Sambo in Aso Rock

by Omoleye Omoruyi Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo, is currently meeting with former Vice President, Namadi Sambo, at the Aso Rock. The meeting started at about 4pm, and is taking place inside the VP’s office. The details of the meeting would be communicated as they come.

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February 26, 2017

PDP crisis: Sheriff to meet Obasanjo

by Dolapo Adelana The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff and members of his national working committee are planning to meet former President Olusegun Obasanjo, The Punch reports. According to the National Secretary of the party, Prof. Wale Oladipo, they plan to meet with stakeholders in the party. He said... Read More

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January 25, 2017

Where is Namadi Sambo?

Namadi Sambo has never been the typical always-on-the-scene-type of Nigerian politician. It is a fact that not many Nigerians can lay claims to knowing much about him until he was appointed Vice-President by former President, Goodluck Jonathan in 2010. Namadi Mohammed Sambo started out his career as an Architect after bagging an Architecture degree from... Read More

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February 2, 2016

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: N10bn found hidden in Education budget | US voters don’t care about Hillary’s emails | Pay ransom to kidnappers no more | More stories

I didn’t sack commissioners for supporting deputy’s ambition – Oshiomhole Leadership Tope Aluko says Fayose is after his life. YNaija IGP Arase warns against giving ransom to kidnappers. Leadership Senate reveals hidden N10 billion in education budget. Vanguard Ekiti APC asks AGF to prosecute Fayose for rigging. Punch Namadi Sambo’s office raided by EFCC. Nation... Read More

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February 1, 2016

EFCC raids former VP, Namadi Sambo’s office; seize $50,000

The Economic and Financial Crime Commission, on Monday, raided the office of immediate past Vice President, Namadi Sambo, in Abuja. The anti-corruption agency is reported to have seized $50,000 during the raid. The raid, according to Vanguard, was based on the discovery that an aide to the erstwhile vice president, Daboh, had collected N25 million... Read More

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January 12, 2016

Dasukigate: Former Vice President Namadi Sambo on the radar of EFCC

Former Vice President, Namadi Sambo, has been brought into the fray of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s investigation into the diversion of $2.1bn arms funds by the office of the former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki. Punch reports that EFCC operatives have beamed their spotlight into the office of the former Vice President as... 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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Why Jonathan, Sambo, others will not get severance payment till 2016

Former President Goodluck Jonathan, former Vice President, Namadi Sambo, non returning federal lawmakers as well as immediate past ministers and presidential aides, will not get their severance allowances until 2016. Going by the remuneration package put together by the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission, their severance allowances is valued at about N3.24bn. Sources at... Read More

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We hear Jonathan, Sambo, Obanikoro, others will leave Nigeria after May 29

by Kolapo Olapoju According Punch Newspapers, President Goodluck Jonathan, Vice-President Namadi Sambo and several ministers have concluded plans to travel abroad shortly after the May 29 inauguration of a Buhari’s government. It was reported that Jonathan said he would travel out of the country for a much needed rest after the May 29 inauguration, while Sambo is planning to... Read More

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It’s apology season, VP Sambo also begs for your forgiveness

by Panshak Ibrahim Following in the footsteps of President Goodluck Jonathan, Vice-President Namadi Sambo, and wife, Amina Sambo, have implored all those they offended to forgive them. Sambo asked for forgiveness while speaking to journalists after a valedictory meeting with his supporting members of staff, at Aguda House, Abuja, on Monday, May 18. The Vice President also... Read More

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YNAIJA PREDICTION: We predict that APC’s Nasir el-Rufai will win Kaduna guber elections

The battle for Sir Kashim Ibrahim House, Kaduna, is between Nasir El-Rufai of the APC and the incumbent governor, Ramalan Yero of the PDP. El-Rufai is popularly known amongst the masses as “Mai Ruso”, meaning the “Demolisher”, an alias he got due to the role he played in Abuja as the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory... Read More

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PDP is not afraid of anything… even Card Readers

by James Sambo For all those in doubt, the Peoples Democratic Party is not afraid of anything about the upcoming elections. Vice President, Namadi Sambo, has declared that the ruling party has no iota of apprehension in regards to the polls. Sambo said this in a statement made by his spokesman, Umar Sani, during an... Read More

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Kano thugs show Vice President, Namadi Sambo what it means to be kidnapped

by James Sambo After yesterday’s experience in the hands of thugs, the Vice President will have an idea of what it means to be kidnapped or abducted. On Monday, March 9, Namadi Sambo was held hostage by thugs in Kano, for about 20 minutes. He wasn’t released by the thugs until a settlement was negotiated... Read More

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February 25, 2015

FEC approves 9 new private universities

by Laila Ibrahim The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday, approved operating licenses for nine new private universities in the country. Following the approval of the council during its meeting which was chaired by Vice President Namadi Sambo, there are now a total of 60 private universities in the country. The nine new universities include: Augustine University, Ilara, Lagos State; Chrisland... Read More

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February 17, 2015

We hear the PDP will soon launch another round of campaign tour

by James Sambo After postponing the general elections, the Peoples Democratic Party Campaign Council has reportedly made plans to commence another round of state-wide campaigns. According to Punch newspaper, the decision to embark on the new round of campaigns was taken during a meeting the council members had with President Goodluck Jonathan at the new... Read More

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February 4, 2015

FG approves fast train rail lines from Abuja to Lokoja

by Andem Effiong Vice-President Namadi Sambo on Tuesday, February 3 said the Federal Government had approved the design of a rail line project from Abuja to Lokoja in furtherance of government’s efforts to transform the transport sector. Sambo disclosed this at the Peoples Democratic Party’s Presidential rally in Lokoja, Kogi, where he stated that the... Read More

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February 4, 2015

Oh no, he didn’t! VP Namadi Sambo plays the religious card in Kogi (WATCH)

by Panshak Ibrahim Vice President, Namadi Sambo, in a recent campaign speech in Niger state, played the religious card by accusing the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC), of being a Christian party. According to Sambo, most of the key persons in APC are Christians, while the PDP is dominated OMuslims. Watch video below:

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February 1, 2015

Pres. Jonathan will defeat Buhari in North – PDP

by Isi Esene The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has declared that President Goodlucj Jonaathan will roundly defeat the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) in the northern part of the country in the upcoming elections. In a statement signed by Olisa Metuh, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, the party gave reasons for... Read More

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January 30, 2015

Even VP Namadi Sambo has something to say against Buhari (READ)

by Anike Jacobs Vice-President Namadi Sambo who is known for keeping mum on salient issues has now come out of his shell. While passing a remark at the presidential rally in Yola, Adamawa on Thursday, he advised the APC presidential candidate, retired Maj.-Gen.Muhammadu Buhari, against committing suicide by planning to personally lead the war against... Read More

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January 21, 2015

Today’s Daily Brief: Katsina Govt College releases GMB’s result, GEJ seeks Sanusi Lamido’s royal blessings, Asari Dokubo is not happy with attack on GEJ, and more

Katsina Government college has released the secondary school statement of result of the presidential aspirant of the All Progressives Congress, Muhammadu Buhari. Buhari sat for the exam and graduated from the school, which was formerly known as ‘Provincial Secondary School, Katsina’, in 1961. News platform, Premium Times obtained the computer printout and statement of result, signed... Read More

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