Tag: Sambo Dasuki
[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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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$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.…
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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 -…
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$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…
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$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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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).…
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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…
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‘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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- 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