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CBN And NIRSAL In Panic As Tinubu’s Special Investigator Jim Obazee Takes Charge Of Investigation

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CBN And NIRSAL In Panic As Tinubu’s Special Investigator Jim Obazee Takes Charge Of Investigation....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

There are indications of growing tensions within the management of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Nigerian Incentive Risk-Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (NIRSAL). This comes as President Bola Tinubu’s appointed Special Investigator, Jim Obazee, has taken action.

President Tinubu appointed Jim Obazee as a Special Investigator to examine the activities of the CBN and related entities. In a letter dated July 28, Tinubu justified Obazee’s appointment by citing Section 15(5) of the Nigerian Constitution and emphasizing his administration’s commitment to combating corruption.

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Obazee, reporting directly to the president, requested the deployment of four senior police officers to support his mission in a letter dated August 18, addressed to the Inspector General of Police (IGP). In response, the IGP, represented by CP Abaniwonda S. Olufemi in a letter dated September 6, granted Obazee’s request.

The deployed officers, led by DCP Eloho Edwin Okpoziakpo, have begun their preliminary intelligence work, causing anxiety among the top management of CBN and NIRSAL. They have reportedly collected intelligence regarding NIRSAL and the Anchor Borrowers Programme, which have been subjects of investigations for some time.

President Tinubu recently instructed the recovery of funds allocated to these agricultural programs, adding to existing corruption allegations against NIRSAL during the tenure of the former Managing Director, Aliyu Abbati Abdulhameed, who was dismissed by former President Muhammadu Buhari in December of the previous year.

Sources within the agency have disclosed that investigators are also probing the handling of Anchor Borrowers Funds, which were allegedly kept as fixed deposits by individuals close to the embattled CBN governor. Some individuals involved in these fixed deposits are reportedly in a state of panic.

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It has come to light that an aide of the former CBN governor operated 61 bank accounts, including 44 fixed deposit accounts and 2 treasury bills accounts. In addition to investigating the N5.6 billion wheat project scandal in Kano and Jigawa states, the investigators are looking into the alleged allocation of approximately 600,000 monthly for the upkeep of the former MD’s dogs.

The ongoing investigation by DCP Eloho and his team concerning certain contracts at NIRSAL and the Anchor Borrowers Programme has left top management at CBN and NIRSAL anxious. This anxiety has reportedly led to the destruction of office files and records in an attempt to obstruct the investigation. Among the destroyed documents is one related to a contract for the development of the ICT Policy.

According to insider sources, although financial records indicate multiple payments for the same contract, the documentation for this contract has vanished from NIRSAL’s procurement department. Another source suggested that unless the investigation team finds ways to retrieve the necessary contract records and documents, they may encounter difficulties in getting to the bottom of the matter.

However, Sheriff Salaudeen, the Head of Procurement at NIRSAL, dismissed claims of document destruction but declined further comments, stating that he would respond only to a written request communicated to NIRSAL.

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‘Kwankwaso Is More Experienced Than Peter Obi’ – Buhari’s Ex-Aide Declares.

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Ahmad made the assertion in a post on his X handle, maintaining that Kwankwaso’s decision to accept the position of running mate should be seen as an act of political modesty rather than an indication that he is less qualified than Obi.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

According to the former presidential aide, the relationship between the two politicians should be viewed as one of equals rather than that of a superior and a subordinate.

“To be entirely candid, the political dynamic between Rabiu Kwankwaso and Peter Obi ought to be characterised as one of collegiality between peers, rather than a hierarchy of principal and subordinate,” he wrote.

He added, “The choice to assume a deputy role beneath Obi ought to be interpreted as a testament to political modesty.”

Making a case for Kwankwaso’s political experience, Ahmad recalled that the former Kano State governor served as Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives before Obi became a prominent figure in national politics.

He also noted that Kwankwaso governed Kano State, which he described as Nigeria’s most populous and politically influential state, for two terms and served as a federal minister.

“If we are assessing political experience, Sen. Kwankwaso probably has a longer and more impressive political background than Peter Obi,” Ahmad stated.

In contrast, the former presidential aide argued that Obi’s major public office experience was limited to his tenure as governor of Anambra State.

“Unlike other candidates, Peter Obi was just a former governor of Anambra State,” he wrote.

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‘I Have Stopped Impregnating Women’ – 2Baba Makes Shocking Revelation.

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Nigerian music star Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has declared that he no longer impregnates women.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The singer made the statement on Saturday during a live performance at Rehab Lounge in Calgary, Canada.

While performing his hit song True Love, 2Baba paused to interact with the audience and playfully asked the women present to identify where his true love was.

He jokingly wondered whether she was standing at the back of the venue or somewhere in front of him before making a remark about his experiences with women.

The award-winning musician told the audience that he had stopped getting women pregnant, adding that he had been making the same confession wherever he performed recently.

He said, “For the purpose of this show, I will pretend like I’ve never seen anything before. Where’s my true love? Is she back there? Is she right here? Is she somewhere here? Where’s my true love? You people shouldn’t put out me for trouble.

“As I said, some ladies they fear to shout. See, everywhere I go these days, I make this confession. As I say, some ladies they fear to shout. I say, I don’t fear to shout. Because I don’t stop to dey give woman belle. Ask anyone, they’ll tell you, I don’t do such thing things again.”

The singer’s comment comes amid public interest in his personal life and relationships.

2Baba was previously married to Nollywood actress Annie Macaulay-Idibia. The couple announced their separation in January 2025 after having two children together.

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NPFL Cracks Down! Abia Warriors, Katsina United, Warri Wolves Hit With Sanctions.

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Abia Warriors were fined ₦3.2 million for failing to provide adequate security as agreed during the pre-match technical meeting ahead of their encounter with Niger Tornadoes.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Abia Warriors were fined ₦3.2 million for failing to provide adequate security as agreed during the pre-match technical meeting ahead of their encounter with Niger Tornadoes.

The Umuahia-based club was also found guilty of an attempt by one of its officials to disrupt the live broadcast of the match by harassing a crew member of the league’s broadcast partner.

As part of the disciplinary measures, Abia Warriors’ multimedia officer, Chidera Favour Igwe, has been suspended from all NPFL match activities for five matches.

Katsina United, meanwhile, were fined ₦2 million for failing to provide adequate and effective security during their home fixture against Plateau United.

The club was also sanctioned for allowing supporters to encroach onto the field of play during the encounter.

Warri Wolves Receive Heaviest Punishment

Warri Wolves have been handed the most severe sanctions following the unruly behaviour of their supporters during Sunday’s Matchday 10 clash against Kano Pillars in Ozoro.

The Seasiders were fined ₦4.2 million and docked three points and three goals from their accumulated tally. The club was also ordered to play its next three home matches behind closed doors.

According to the NPFL, Warri Wolves failed to provide adequate security at the stadium, resulting in an assault on match officials after the final whistle.

The league further disclosed that the second assistant referee sustained a nose injury and was left bleeding during the incident.

The NPFL stated that all three clubs have 48 hours from the date of notification to appeal their respective sanctions in accordance with the league’s disciplinary procedures.

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