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Ex-Army General Reveals How ‘Boko Haram Leader’ And Terror Funding Suspects Were Freed.
A retired Nigerian Army Major General, Danjuma Hamisu Ali-Keffi, has urged a thorough investigation into the release of 48 terrorism financing suspects, including a man identified by foreign intelligence agencies as a top Boko Haram leader, who were previously held by the military.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Ali-Keffi, who in October 2020 was appointed by former President Muhammadu Buhari to lead the covert Operation Service Wide (OSW), described the circumstances surrounding their release as a major national security concern. OSW, which included personnel from the military, intelligence agencies, and legal officers from the Attorney-General’s office, was tasked with investigating terrorism financiers and collaborators.
In an interview with SaharaReporters, Ali-Keffi revealed that the task force collaborated with 33 countries, including the US, UK, and the EU, through the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU). He alleged that the National Assembly failed to investigate the matter due to compromises involving a former Army chief.
According to Ali-Keffi, OSW had arrested 48 individuals tied to terrorism financing, including a principal Boko Haram leader as identified by Western and Middle Eastern intelligence agencies. He claimed that substantial counterterrorism funds were diverted to prominent military and government officials, including some National Assembly members, and suggested that putting the suspects on trial would have exposed this misappropriation.
Ali-Keffi further alleged that some of the suspects operated Bureau De Change firms as fronts to launder funds both for officials and Boko Haram operations. He specifically questioned the release of Hima Abubakar, whose $600 million offshore account was traced by the NFIU.
“Who ordered the release of these 48 terror financing suspects? Why were they freed without trial? And why did the government request the US to unfreeze Abubakar’s $600 million account despite prior indictments by the Committee on Defence and Arms Procurement (CADEP)?” he asked.
He also condemned the release of Alhaji Saidu Ahmed, aka Saidu Gold, identified as a top Boko Haram leader, despite intelligence linking him to recruits later jailed in Dubai for terrorism.
Ali-Keffi recalled that the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt-Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru, had started a forensic audit into counterterrorism funds and unfinished procurement projects but died days before acting on the findings, which he claimed were suppressed.
He called for a full-scale investigation into terrorism financing and the handling of counterterrorism funds, warning that a public release of OSW’s findings would implicate many military and government officials, including lawmakers.
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UNSTOPPABLE TEAM NIGERIA: Umoafia And Didih Deliver Stunning Gold Medals In Glasgow Spectacular!.
Team Nigeria had a stellar outing at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, anchored by gold-winning performances from weightlifters Edidiong Joseph Umoafia and Onome Didih, alongside strong progress on the track.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Umoafia secured Nigeria’s fourth gold medal by dominating the men’s 71kg weightlifting category. He lifted 147kg in the snatch and matched a 172kg best in the clean and jerk for a total winning weight of 319kg, beating Samoa’s John Lautafi Tafi (silver) and Nauru’s Ezekiel Moses (bronze).
Shortly after, Didih delivered a phenomenal performance in the women’s 53kg event, shattering three Commonwealth Games records along the way. She set new records with a 93kg snatch, a 113kg clean and jerk, and a total combined lift of 206kg. India’s Gyaneshwari Yadav took silver and Canada’s Rebeka Groulx claimed bronze, bringing Team Nigeria’s overall medal count to nine (five gold and four silver).
Meanwhile, Nigerian sprinters Favour Ashe, Nicholas Fakorede, and Kanyinsola Ajayi advanced to the men’s 100m semi-finals. Ashe won his heat in 10.10 seconds, Fakorede placed second in his heat with 10.21 seconds, and Ajayi advanced automatically via a bye. The trio are set to compete in Tuesday’s semi-finals for a spot in the final round.
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THE ULTIMATE BETRAYAL: “Funds Moved Without My Approval!”—Halima Shehu Pointing Direct Finger At Betta Edu In Multi-Billion Naira Scandal!.
Former National Coordinator and CEO of the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA), Halima Shehu, has strongly refuted claims that she embezzled ₦44 billion, speaking during an interview on Arise News. She maintained that prior to her suspension, she actually flagged and reported financial irregularities within the agency to anti-corruption bodies like the EFCC.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Having previously helped establish the ministry and worked on the Conditional Cash Transfer Programme, Shehu noted that she resumed office on October 18, 2023, with a deep understanding of its operations and historical finances. During her tenure, she spearheaded major transparency initiatives, including digitizing the Conditional Cash Transfer Programme in partnership with the World Bank and opening over 1.9 million accounts to integrate the informal sector. She also highlighted her political contributions as the National Director for the Social and Humanitarian Directorate of the Tinubu-Shettima campaign, where she mobilized millions of votes through grassroots empowerment networks.
Upon taking charge at NSIPA, however, Shehu stated that she uncovered systemic issues:
“When I got to office… I discovered weak financial controls. Money was being touched without accountability. So I began to do my own audit. I also called the attention of the minister, who was my boss, Betta Edu. I also called the attention of the permanent secretary… to see how such movement of funds could be accounted for and to let the minister know that, under the mandate of NSIPA, she didn’t have any right to be touching the funds the way she was touching them.”
Shehu further alleged that Minister Betta Edu bypassed her authority by illegally appointing over 10 officials into NSIPA and instructing these programme managers to report exclusively to the minister rather than the agency’s CEO. According to Shehu, substantial financial transactions completely bypassed her office without her consent, knowledge, or approval, compounded by a total lack of official communication or response from the minister’s office.
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HIGH-STAKES DRAMA: Political Outcry Forces Andrea Pirlo Out Of Italy Manager Race Instantly!.
Andrea Pirlo has officially withdrawn from consideration for the Italy head coach position following intense political backlash over his commercial partnership with the Russian betting firm Fonbet.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
At 47 years old, the former AC Milan and Juventus star had become a top candidate for the Azzurri role—bolstered by the backing of new Italian Football Federation (FIGC) technical director Paolo Maldini and after Pep Guardiola declined the position. However, negotiations hit a wall when Italian politicians expressed strong opposition to Pirlo’s role as a brand ambassador for a Russian company, arguing that the financial tie conflicted with Italy’s diplomatic support for Ukraine. Furthermore, Italian regulations strictly prohibit betting-related advertisements, endorsements, and sponsorships, intensifying the controversy.
On Monday, Pirlo confirmed he was stepping aside, clarifying that his agreement with Fonbet stemmed strictly from his coaching stint with Dubai United and carried no political motives.
“In recent days, I have witnessed with great bitterness the debate that has developed around my name and the possibility of taking on the role of Head Coach of the Italian national team,” Pirlo stated, adding: “Attributing political meaning to this collaboration means attributing to me beliefs I have never expressed and that are not mine.”
Despite his clarification, Dubai United owner Sergey Lomakin reportedly countered that the sponsorship was not a compulsory requirement of Pirlo’s managerial contract.
Pirlo expressed gratitude to Maldini and Leonardo for their trust and voiced regret that a purely sporting opportunity was overshadowed by public controversy. Meanwhile, local reports suggest that Maldini is deeply dissatisfied with the outcome and is considering stepping down from his technical director role. With Pirlo out of the running, the FIGC has reportedly re-added former managers Roberto Mancini and Antonio Conte to its shortlist as the search for a permanent coach continues.
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