Sambo Dasuki

December 27, 2016

[The Presidential Blog] They say the President’s friend has returned 170million Naira loot

Remember when President Muhammadu Buhari’s friend, Retired Brigadier General Jafaru Isa, was arrested in connection with the Dasukigate scandal? He was arrested and probed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for having received NGN 170 million from the former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki. Well, if a five-day arrest counts as probing. THE EFCC released the former... Read More

The Presidential Blog

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December 17, 2016

President Buhari’s scandals are almost exactly like Jonathan’s

by Tolulope Omoyeni With each passing day since President Muhammadu Buhari was sworn in as president in May 2015, his administration has been characterized by scandals relating to corruption, ineptitude and mismanagement all played out by cabinet ministers, lawmakers and the most recent, being the Secretary General of the Federation, Babachir Lawal. Findings from... Read More

Thinking Through

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December 14, 2016

DasukiGate: Fani-Kayode’s trial stalled over ill health

The trial of former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode at the Federal High Court Abuja was on Wednesday stalled because of the former minister’s ill health. Fani-Kayode is being tried for allegedly receiving N26m from a former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki ahead of the 2015 general elections. The former minister was the Director of... Read More

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November 17, 2016

The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today

These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. 1. Jonathan taught African leaders the true meaning of democracy – Ex-Kenyan Prime Minister Former Prime Minister of Kenya, Raila Odinga on Wednesday described former President Goodluck Jonathan as the renewed hope for democracy in Africa. 2. FG owing Jonathan, Obasanjo, Babangida, Shagari 10 months allowances The... Read More

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November 17, 2016

Jonathan visits Dasuki family (PHOTOS)

Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Thursday paid a visit to the family of Ibrahim Dasuki, a late Sultan of Sokoto who died on Monday. Jonathan also took time out to sign the condolence register during his visit as he condoled with the Dasuki family and the Sokoto monarchy. Writing on his Twitter page, Jonathan said,... Read More

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November 16, 2016

Dasuki’s lawyer denies knowledge of FG’s offer to allow him attend father’s funeral

Ahmed Raji (SAN), a lawyer in the defence team of the immediate past National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki (retd.), on Wednesday denied knowledge of the offer which the Federal Government claimed to have given the ex-NSA to let him to attend the burial of his late father, Ibrahim Dasuki, held in Sokoto on Tuesday.... Read More

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November 14, 2016

We used 10 days to count the N1.2bn cash collected by Fayose’s aide – Witness

Alade Oluseye Sunday, a witness in the case against Abiodun Agbele, an aide to the governor of Ekiti, Ayodele Fayose, on Monday said it took ten working days to count the N1.2bn cash collected from the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA). Sunday, who was the branch manager of Zenith Bank, Akure at the time, stated... Read More

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November 14, 2016

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top 5 stories you should monitor today. Human rights: Falana urges Buhari to release ex-NSA Dasuki Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to release former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki and prevail on security agencies to stop violating human rights. 2. House of Reps purchases N3.6bn worth of cars... Read More

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November 14, 2016

Human rights: Falana wants Buhari to release ex-NSA Dasuki

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to release former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki and prevail on security agencies to stop violating human rights. Falana said this in a statement on Sunday while stating that t has become necessary following the ban by the United States of America on the sale... Read More

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November 12, 2016

$2.1bn arms scandal: ‘Jonathan declines to appear in court as witness’

Former President Goodluck Jonathan will not appear as a witness for his former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki who is on trial for allegedly stealing $2.1bn arms fund, Punch reports. It was gathered that Jonathan was yet to indicate interest in appearing before the court. There had been calls for the former President to appear... Read More

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November 5, 2016

N100m, 16 | The 5 numbers that mattered this week

195 – The number of years a former Oceanic Bank staff, Aliyu Suleiman was sentenced to, for fraud by Justice Dije Abdu Aboki of the Kano State High Court. 200,000 – This is the number of graduates employed by the Federal Government of Nigeria to work as teachers and agricultural extension workers across the country. They... Read More

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October 31, 2016

$2.2bn arms scam: Dasuki wants Jonathan to testify in court

Former National Security Adviser (NSA), Sambo Dasuki who is currently on trial for allegedly stealing $2.2bn arms funds is planning to invite former President Goodluck Jonathan to serve as witness. Jonathan while speaking at the Oxford Academy had said Dasuki could not have stole $2.2bn as claimed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). “We bought... Read More

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October 28, 2016

$2.2bn fraud: Jonathan should be arrested for his statement – Lagos APC

The All Progressives Congress Lagos State Chapter has said anti-graft agencies should arrest former President Goodluck Jonathan for his statement about ex-NSA Sambo Dasuki not stealing $2.2bn. In a statement by its publicity secretary, Joe Igbokwe on Thursday, the party said the statement proved he knew about the shady deals during his administration. “To claim that... Read More

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October 27, 2016

Reuben Abati granted bail

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday granted bail to a former Presidential Spokesman, Reuben Abati, The Punch reports. The bail conditions given by the anti-graft agency requires that Abati drops his International Passport and produce a surety of not below Level 16 in the Civil Service. Abati was arrested on Monday on allegations that he received N50m from the embattled former... Read More

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October 27, 2016

Justice Ademola withdraws from another DSS case

A Federal High Court Judge, Adeniyi Ademola on Thursday withdrew from handling a case filed by the Department of State Services (DSS). The security agency filed terrorism charges against one Haruna Abbas and two others. At the mentioning of the case Ademola announced that he would return the case file to the Chief Judge of the... Read More

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October 26, 2016

Assist Dasuki prove his case in court, APC tells Jonathan

The All Progressives Congress has told ex-President Goodluck Jonathan to help the National Security Adviser during his administration, Sambo Dasuki prove his case in court if he thinks he is innocent. Jonathan while speaking at the Oxford Union in the United Kingdom had dismissed reports that Dasuki stole $2.2bn. “They said the National Security Adviser... Read More

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October 25, 2016

The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today

These are the top five stories that drove the conversation today. 1. PDP killed my husband, not APC – Alamieyeseigha’s wife Margaret Alamieyeseigha, widow of late governor of Bayelsa says the People Democratic Party (PDP) killed her husband. 2. Cross River governor appoints 1,106 advisers in one day It what many would describe as a wonder, governor... Read More

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October 25, 2016

Dasuki couldn’t have stolen $2.2bn because… – Jonathan

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said the National Security Adviser during his administration, Sambo Dasuki could not have stolen $2.2 billion as claimed by the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC). The EFCC had arraigned Dasuki for allegedly misappropriating of $2.2 billion meant to purchase equipment for the Nigerian military. But Jonathan while speaking at the famous Oxford... Read More

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October 21, 2016

Dasukigate: Ex-NSA’s trials to be heard in one court

The trials of former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki on corruption charges before two High Courts of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have been streamlined. This followed the transfer of the two charges into one court for quick and effective trial. The Chief Judge of the FCT Judiciary, Justice Ishaq Bello ordered the transfer of... Read More

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October 20, 2016

‘N785m was spent on anti-B’Haram campaign in Lagos’ – Obanikoro

Former Minister of State for Defence, Musiliu Obanikoro says N785m was spent to quell any form of Boko Haram agenda in Lagos, The Punch reports. According to the newspaper, a source in the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) quoted Obanikoro as saying, “…N785m was spent on procurement of souvenirs for the campaign against Boko Haram in... Read More

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October 18, 2016

BREAKING: Arrested judge, Ademola withdraws from Dasuki’s trial

Justice Adeniyi Ademola, one of the judges arrested by the Department of State Security has withdrawn from the trial of former National Security Adeviser, Sambo Dasuki, The Cable reports. Ademola withdrew from the trial on Tuesday before the court, stating that the DSS had accused him of receiving bribes in connection to the case. The DSS had... Read More

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October 12, 2016

The YNaija Tracklist: State governors steal LG funds – Obasanjo | Army kills 2 B’Haram terrorists in Borno | Policeman kills Ghanaian in Anambra

From the papers this morning – a Tracklist. State governors steal LG funds – Obasanjo – YNaija Army kills 2 B’Haram terrorists in Borno – YNaija Buhari doesn’t know most of those working with him- Aisha Buhari – YNaija Arsenal’s Petr Cech wins 2 Guinness World Records awards – YNaija Hillary Clinton’s health is ‘Dangerous’ – Donald Trump... Read More

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October 7, 2016

Dasuki: FG will comply with ECOWAS court ruling – AGF

The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister for Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN) says the Federal Government will comply with the ECOWAS Court ruling ordering the release of former National Security Adviser, Colonel Sambo Dasuki (rtd). According to Daily Trust Malami made the disclosure on the sideline of the meeting of Attorneys General at the Transcorp... Read More

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October 5, 2016

The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today

These are the top five stories that drove the conversation today. ECOWAS court adjourns Nnamdi Kanu’s case against FG The ECOWAS Community Court of Justice on Wednesday adjourned IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu’s human rights case against the Federal Government. 2. Emefiele, his team should be sacked over falling naira – House of Reps members Following the... Read More

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October 5, 2016

Why Dasuki is still being detained despite ECOWAS court ruling – FG

The Federal Government on Wednesday explained why former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki is yet to be released, despite ECOWAS court order demanding his release yesterday. ECOWAS court on Tuesday had ordered the immediate release of Dasuki, as well as a N10 million compensation paid to him. The court had dismissed allegations of economic crimes... Read More

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October 4, 2016

BREAKING: ECOWAS court says Dasuki’s arrest unlawful, orders FG to pay N15 million fine

The arrest and detention of former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki on Tuesday was declared as unlawful and arbitrary by The Court of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). According to Premium Times the court also directed the federal government to pay Dasuki 15 million naira as damages. A three-member panel led by Justice... Read More

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September 14, 2016

Arms deal: Dasuki trial adjourned to October 19, as presiding Judge goes on vacation

The trial of a former National Security Adviser (NSA), retired Colonel Sambo Dasuki has been adjourned to October 19, Daily Trust reports. Dasuki is facing trial over alleged possession of illegal arms and money laundering. Dasuki arrived the premises of the Federal High Court, Abuja at about 10.45 am. He was accompanied by his lawyer, Ahmed Raji... Read More

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Olusegun Adeniyi YNaija

September 10, 2016

Olusegun Adeniyi: Just the same old story…

“Sir, my sense about what is going on is that you are not likely to have much problem with the election. I believe you will win even though I also fear that you may find it difficult to govern the country after the polls”. When I made that statement to President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan in... Read More

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Court stops Yuguda from seeking medical treatment abroad

An application by a former minister, Ambassador Bashir Yuguda seeking leave to travel abroad for medical reasons has been dismissed by an Abuja High Court. Ambassador Yuguda, who was a former Minister of State for Finance in the last administration, is accused of allegedly diverting the sum of N3.3 billion alongside retired Colonel Sambo Dasuki,... Read More

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Why IBB overthrew me in 1985 – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has given reasons why he was impeached in August 1985 in what is popularly termed the “palace coup”. Buhari was ousted from power in a coup led by his then chief of Army staff, Gen. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida. He stated that his “trusted allies” removed him because he had uncovered some fraudulent... Read More

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