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Pondei, MD of NDDC, Walks out on Reps, Warrant Issued for his Arrest

16Jul

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Pondei, MD of NDDC, Walks out on Reps, Warrant Issued for his Arrest

Nigeria’s lower legislative chamber, the House of Representatives has issued a warrant of arrest for the Acting Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Kemebradikumo Daniel Pondei for staging a walk-out during a house committee hearing on the mismanagement of funds in the commission. The lawmakers ordered the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu to immediately effect his arrest. Pondei had led the Interim Management Committee (IMC) of the NDDC in a walk-out from the investigative panel when it appeared for the resumption of hearing on the affairs of the commission. Pondei called to question the reputation of the House Committee, claiming that Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, Committee Chairman, was corrupt as had profited from award of contracts in the commis...

Ex-NDDC MD, Joy Nunieh, Barred from Leaving Rivers Home by Police Personnel

16Jul

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Breaking News, Corruption, News, Nigeria, Security

Ex-NDDC MD, Joy Nunieh, Barred from Leaving Rivers Home by Police Personnel

Operatives of the Nigerian Police Force on Thursday barricaded the Port Harcourt home of Joy Nunieh, former Acting Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, preventing her from going to the airport. Reports suggest Nunieh was scheduled to meet with Senate committee on NDDC in Abuja today. SaharaReporters reports that a source to her said, "Nunieh just called me now. The police have taken over her house since 4:00am in Port Harcourt. She is expected to testify before the House of Reps today. With a noticeable distress in her voice, she alleged the police broke into her premises and she expected they would take her away soon." Godswill Akpabio, Minister of Niger Delta Affairs and Nunieh have both been on the hot seat for alleged misappropriation of N40bn by the Interim Man...

Allegations Against Me are Nonsense- Ibrahim Magu, Suspended EFCC Acting Chairman

16Jul

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Corruption, Justice, News, Nigeria

Allegations Against Me are Nonsense- Ibrahim Magu, Suspended EFCC Acting Chairman

Suspended Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu has dismissed the allegations against him as mere “nonsense”. In an interview with The Nation shortly after he was released from custody, Magu expressed shock when he read the allegations levelled against him. Magu was picked up last week by a combined team of Police and Department of State Security (DSS) in Abuja last week and taken to the presidential villa where he was detained. He appeared before a Presidential panel set up by Muhammadu Buhari to investigate the activities of the EFCC under his watch. Ayo Salami, retired president of the Appeal court is the head of the panel setup to probe Magu. Magu was reported to have said, “They are nonsense. They are mere tru...

Update: Magu Being Held by Presidency, Says Nigerian Police, Denies Detaining Him

15Jul

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Corruption, Crime, News, Nigeria, Security

Update: Magu Being Held by Presidency, Says Nigerian Police, Denies Detaining Him

The Nigeria Police Force has debunked reports of detaining Ibrahim Magu, ousted Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. This was contained in a letter written to Tosin Ojaomo, counsel to Magu, by DCP Idowu Owohunwa, Principal Staff Officer to the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, in reply to Magu’s bail application. The force denied detaining Magu but said he was being ‘held by the Presidency. The letter partly reads, “The Inspector-General directs that your attention be drawn to the fact that the Nigeria Police Force is not investigating Ibrahim Magu and he is accordingly not being detained by the police but by the Presidential Panel that is investigating the activities of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. “The Inspector-General of ...

NDDC N40 Billion Misappropriation, Hushpuppi and Magu’s Issues have Put Nigeria in a Precarious Situation in the International Community- Femi Fani-kayode

14Jul

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Corruption, News, Nigeria

NDDC N40 Billion Misappropriation, Hushpuppi and Magu’s Issues have Put Nigeria in a Precarious Situation in the International Community- Femi Fani-kayode

Former minister of Aviation in Nigeria, Femi Fani-kayode has weighed in on the dispute between Joy Nunieh, Former Acting Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godswill Akpabio. In a post in his official Facebook account, Fani-Kayode defended the integrity of Nunieh while urging both parties to engage in dialogue to settle their differences. His statement came after Nunieh and Akpabio had been engaged in counter accusations after the senate ad hoc committee setup an inquiry over alleged mismanagement of N40 billion by the interim management committee (IMC) of the NDDC. He wrote: I have known Joy Nunieh for many years. She is a very tough cookie and exceptionally intelligent. She is NOT crazy, wayward or flippant. ...

Presidency Speaks on the Arrest of Suspended EFCC Acting Chairman, Magu

12Jul

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Corruption, News, Nigeria, Press Statement

Presidency Speaks on the Arrest of Suspended EFCC Acting Chairman, Magu

STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE A series of documented allegations were made against the Ag. Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Following a preliminary review of the allegations leveled against the Ag. Chairman and several other members of his staff, there were grounds for a detailed investigation to be conducted. Hence, an investigative panel was constituted in compliance with the extant laws governing the convening of such a body. As is the proper procedure, when allegations are made against the Chief Executive of an institution, and in this case an institution that ought to be seen as beyond reproach, the Chief Executive has to step down from his post and allow for a transparent and unhindered investigation. The EFCC does not revolve around the person...

Nigeria’s AGF, Malami Debunks Buying ₦300 million Abuja Mansion for Newly Wedded Son

12Jul

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Corruption, News, Nigeria

Nigeria’s AGF, Malami Debunks Buying ₦300 million Abuja Mansion for Newly Wedded Son

Nigeria’s Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN) has debunked acquiring a N300 million mansion for his, Abdulazeez who just wedded, in Abuja. The denial was contained in a statement issued by Malami’s media aide, Umar Gwandu where he equally denied reports on social media that COVID-10 protocols were disregarded during Abdulazeez’s wedding ceremony that took place in Kano. Malami tagged the report mischievous, deceitful, perfidious and “a clear violation of ethical journalism practices on verification of facts and authentication of claims.” He dared his accusers to come forth with the name of the seller of the alleged mansion and its location and to make public the title documents. “God knows that I did not purchase any house for...

EFCC Saga: IG of Nigerian Police Force Withdraws Officers Attached to EFCC, Magu’s Security Details

11Jul

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Corruption, Crime, Judiciary, News, Nigeria, Security

EFCC Saga: IG of Nigerian Police Force Withdraws Officers Attached to EFCC, Magu’s Security Details

Mobile Police officers attached to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have been withdrawn on the order of the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu. The order was communicated through a communique to the Inspector General, Police Mobile Force, PMF Squadrons one to 79, Force Secretary and Commissioners of Police of all state commands and the Federal Capital Territory (EFCC), also instructed that the equal number of personnel withdrawn be replaced. The IGP in the order said, “Only staff of EFCC should be allowed access into the premises while withdrawn police personnel from PMF 21, 44, 45, 46 and 50 must report to the Force Headquarters by 8am on Monday.” It was also reported that personnel of the police force manning the residence of the ousted Acting EFCC bo...

5 Facts about Hushpuppi’s Counsel, Gal Pissetzky

11Jul

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Corruption, Crime, Judiciary, News, Nigeria

5 Facts about Hushpuppi’s Counsel, Gal Pissetzky

Pissetzky & Berliner on its website boasted to be “experienced criminal defense attorneys defending clients nationwide” 2. According to the firm, “Clients come to us when they want a bulldog in the courtroom. Our Chicago criminal defense attorneys take on serious criminal cases. We handle federal charges, white collar crimes, large-scale drug crimes, sex offenses, violent crimes, and more.” 3. Describing its track record, the firm boasted; “We have obtained reduced charges, dismissals, and acquittals in high-profile cases that were deemed unwinnable by many attorneys.” 4. The defence practice areas of the law firm include: Federal Crimes, Sex Offenses, Violent Crimes, Murder, Gun Crimes, White Collar Crimes and Money Laundering, and Crimal Appeals. 5. In a case at UNITE...

Magu Makes A Laughing Stock Of Buhari’s Anti Corruption War, Vindicates The 8th Assembly

10Jul

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Corruption, Finance, News, Nigeria

Magu Makes A Laughing Stock Of Buhari’s Anti Corruption War, Vindicates The 8th Assembly

By being accused of the same crimes he was saddled with the responsibility of fighting against, Magu has dented, soiled and in the process, ridiculed President Muhammadu Buhari's anti-corruption war. There is a proverbial saying that he who comes to equity must come with clean hands. This is almost obviously not the case with the embattled and now ousted chairman of Nigeria's number one anti-corruption agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The term 'almost' was used because Ibrahim Magu despite being widely accused of financial misappropriation is yet to be found guilty by a court of competent jurisdiction. While we wait for the whole process to be initiated and concluded, we cannot but believe that by being accused of the same crimes he was saddled wit...