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| NIA Never Briefed Buhari On Any ‘Covert’ Projects by kahal29: 11:46am On Apr 15, 2017 |
The National Intelligence Agency (NIA) never briefed President Muhammadu Buhari on its ‘covert projects’ being supposedly financed with the monies recovered from an Ikoyi flat, presidency sources have told TheCable. This has further raised suspicion that the monies were being warehoused for individual use and not for official purposes. On Wednesday, EFCC said it discovered $43.4m, £27,800 and N23.2m in a house in Ikoyi, Lagos following a tip-off from a whistle blower. There was a flurry of speculation on who actually owns the money, with names of prominent Nigerians being mentioned. The NIA stepped up to claim ownership, saying the funds were approved by former president Goodluck Jonathan for “covert” security projects. However, government insiders have informed TheCable that “it is a cock and bull story”. “It is impossible, probably treasonable, that a security agency will be carrying out covert operations without the knowledge of the sitting president and commander-in-chief of the armed forces,” the source said. “The president has been in power for nearly two years now and not once did the NIA DG mention any such project to him, either at security meetings or one-on-one. “From what we know so far, funds were indeed approved by Jonathan for the agency in late 2014. But like the monies released for Boko Haram operations, the funds were diverted for non-security use. That is why they ended up in a private residence. “It appears the funds were diverted for the 2015 elections but some smarter guys kept part for personal use.” 'SENSITIVE DOCUMENTS’ Ayodele Oke, the NIA director-general, was appointed by Jonathan in November 2013 and [RETAINED] by Buhari, even though he replaced other security chiefs in August 2015. While the Ikoyi operation was underway on Wednesday, Oke was reported to have run to the office of Ibrahim Magu, the EFCC chairman, to inform him that there were “covert” security funds in the flat being searched by the operatives. However, TheCable understands that Oke only told Magu that there were “sensitive documents” in the house and pleaded that EFCC should abort the operation. A security official who spoke to TheCable on Friday said “that was what gave away the game”. “Oke had never mentioned any discreet project being executed by NIA since he started holding security meetings with the president in June 2015,” the official said. “He never mentioned anything of this nature to the president in private either. For him to be coming up with this story in April 2017 — for the first time — there is a clear case of an attempted cover-up.” Gordon Obuah, the chief security officer to Jonathan from 2010-2015, died suddenly on Thursday after a “massive heart attack”, leading to speculation that he might also have known about the funds. He was being investigated separately by the DSS over security funds linked to him and had his movement curtailed by the secret police in the last two years. UNANSWERED QUESTIONS Several posers are being raised which further put a dent on NIA’s claims of ownership. “To start with, if the president, if the national security adviser and if other security chiefs were never aware of covert projects until now, that in itself is a big problem,” another top official said. “Second, if NIA needs such a huge amount of money in Nigeria, it has enough safes in fortified offices to keep it. It does not need an unprotected private residence. It makes no sense to keep the funds in a private residence without putting operatives on guard. “Third, if a covert project was approved and monies were collected more than two years ago, are the projects still being executed? Why was no progress report filed with the president? Budgets are released yearly and unspent funds are retired yearly. There is also no record that the NIA sought exemption or got approval to keep the monies away from TSA.” The source said the president is awaiting reports from the national security adviser, Babagana Monguno, before taking further action. https://www.thecable.ng/exclusive-nia-never-briefed-buhari-covert-projects 13 Likes 1 Share
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| Re: NIA Never Briefed Buhari On Any ‘Covert’ Projects by eshietIntrepid(m): 11:48am On Apr 15, 2017 |
Lies and liars everywhere, and u blame the citizens for doubting every word that comes out of our leaders mouth. 30 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: NIA Never Briefed Buhari On Any ‘Covert’ Projects by Built2last: 12:05pm On Apr 15, 2017 |
Of all FG's properties in Lagos, Ameachi's flat is the safest place NIA can keep 50million dollars? What nonsense! Only the gullible and weak believe that NIA bullshht 126 Likes 14 Shares |
| Re: NIA Never Briefed Buhari On Any ‘Covert’ Projects by Businessideas: 12:09pm On Apr 15, 2017 |
This is why that El Rufai memo is instructive.Why did the president retain an appointee of his predecessor holding such a highly sensitive office. The DG of NIA should be interrogated to find out if more of such 'covert' operations are still in Ikoyi flats 48 Likes |
| Re: NIA Never Briefed Buhari On Any ‘Covert’ Projects by SuperS1Panther: 12:12pm On Apr 15, 2017 |
That fund can be used to unseat or destabilise any govt. I am sure Jonathan approved the fund under the influence of the Spirit of the Bottle. If Presidency is not aware of the fund, the DG of NIA should be charged for treason. If Nigeria was North Korea, by now he would have been fed to the lion or executed with Machine Gun. How come the money was discovered on Wednesday and the Ex-CSO to GEJ died of heart attack on Thursday. Hmmmm 54 Likes 2 Shares |
| Re: NIA Never Briefed Buhari On Any ‘Covert’ Projects by three: 12:12pm On Apr 15, 2017 |
The greatest trick the 22 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: NIA Never Briefed Buhari On Any ‘Covert’ Projects by NgeneUkwenu(f): 12:13pm On Apr 15, 2017 |
[s] Built2last:[/s] So you really believed that tale from the mentally challenged Wike and FFK that Amaechi owns the flat? No wonder Nnamdi Kanu is fooling you all... 80 Likes 11 Shares
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| Re: NIA Never Briefed Buhari On Any ‘Covert’ Projects by SuperS1Panther: 12:14pm On Apr 15, 2017 |
Built2last: Amaechi has denied being the owner of the flat. The same way Esther, Nnamid Muazu and Anenih's daughter denied the ownership of the flat. 40 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: NIA Never Briefed Buhari On Any ‘Covert’ Projects by NgeneUkwenu(f): 12:15pm On Apr 15, 2017 |
Ayodele Oke, the NIA director-general, was appointed by Jonathan in November 2013 and retained by Buhari, even though he replaced other security chiefs in August 2015. Buhari dey fall hand sha! 32 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: NIA Never Briefed Buhari On Any ‘Covert’ Projects by kahal29: 12:21pm On Apr 15, 2017 |
Businessideas: I concur 19 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: NIA Never Briefed Buhari On Any ‘Covert’ Projects by DAVEZONIGLTD: 12:22pm On Apr 15, 2017 |
It is Well with Nigeria. 2 Likes |
| Re: NIA Never Briefed Buhari On Any ‘Covert’ Projects by SuperS1Panther: 12:33pm On Apr 15, 2017 |
Lalasticlala Mynd44 your attention is needed here. |
| Re: NIA Never Briefed Buhari On Any ‘Covert’ Projects by kbams241: 12:35pm On Apr 15, 2017 |
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| Re: NIA Never Briefed Buhari On Any ‘Covert’ Projects by Daviddson(m): 12:46pm On Apr 15, 2017 |
$43MILLION? Naija which way? Until something drastic is done against this corruption monster by the executive, these thieves will never learn. And until a serving minister or defense chief is used to set an example, people will continue to cry wolf (and rightly so) about this so-called anti-corruption fight. 7 Likes |
| Re: NIA Never Briefed Buhari On Any ‘Covert’ Projects by eph12(m): 12:58pm On Apr 15, 2017 |
In a week or two we won't hear about this again and worst of all it will be unresolved. Maybe privately resolved but the public will never know. People will move on to another story. 23 Likes |
| Re: NIA Never Briefed Buhari On Any ‘Covert’ Projects by Jengem: 1:19pm On Apr 15, 2017 |
U cant blame the NIA DG Every body kmows Buhari is illiterate He was probably thinking it will take like 4 hours just to get the daura born cow rearer to understand the meaniing of covert 15 Likes |
| Re: NIA Never Briefed Buhari On Any ‘Covert’ Projects by ourema(f): 1:24pm On Apr 15, 2017 |
Built2last: 2 Likes |
| Re: NIA Never Briefed Buhari On Any ‘Covert’ Projects by doctokwus: 1:40pm On Apr 15, 2017 |
NgeneUkwenu:Saraki played him like a brainless toy,we say he fall hand.The DSS made a mockery of him by resending a hogwash report on Magu after d presidency claimed to av cleared him,some sed it shows d independence of agencies.Dogara's mischief is as clear as daylight to even a school kid,yet Pmb can't see it and dines with him on a regular basis.His closest confidantes in Aso rock,that never had a voters card,and known to all in the North,never supported him during d elections,sayless of voting for him,now call d shots and clearly working against him,he is still excused. Now we are being told that another appointee of his was seating under N15b of raw cash,in hard currency,enough to topple a govt and our so called president was so blived powerless and felt inconsequential to be briefed on d use of d cash.A cash haul for if not for d EFCC wud av been known only by Amb.Oke and that fisherman and d most useless person to av ever held d office of a Nigerian president! I am not fooled,PMB is clearly not up to d mental challenge of ruling Nigeria and shud handover the saddle to Osinbajo. 37 Likes 6 Shares |
| Re: NIA Never Briefed Buhari On Any ‘Covert’ Projects by jordyspices: 1:59pm On Apr 15, 2017 |
Still observing now is no longer dino nd saraki abu nd certificate is now ikoyi $43000000 NIA nd ameachi na real wah for dis our govt oh dancing davido 13billion for my flat oh 4 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: NIA Never Briefed Buhari On Any ‘Covert’ Projects by wiseguy(m): 2:00pm On Apr 15, 2017 |
SuperS1Panther: Abeg, leave my nigga. He needs to call Amaechi's name to earn his daily pay. 14 Likes |
| Re: NIA Never Briefed Buhari On Any ‘Covert’ Projects by donmalcolm21(m): 2:06pm On Apr 15, 2017 |
Built2last:They are trying to bring Gej into the matter through the back door These guys are disgusting 30 Likes |
| Re: NIA Never Briefed Buhari On Any ‘Covert’ Projects by donmalcolm21(m): 2:09pm On Apr 15, 2017 |
wiseguy:Is Amaechi not a Known theif  20 Likes |
| Re: NIA Never Briefed Buhari On Any ‘Covert’ Projects by tinsel: 2:21pm On Apr 15, 2017 |
key points to note: - suddenly Jonathan's former security chief died on Thursday from massive heart attack. -the current director general of NIA was appointed by Jonathan. -all PDP members are pointing at Amaechi. Is it to divert people's mind? Time will tell. Any way I feel sad that Buhari failed to change such person from opposition in a sensitive post like NIA. What a sad thing. El Rufai saw all these. 14 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: NIA Never Briefed Buhari On Any ‘Covert’ Projects by joeprince23(m): 2:25pm On Apr 15, 2017 |
amaechi is a theif,we from rivers knw say na him get that money 8 Likes |
| Re: NIA Never Briefed Buhari On Any ‘Covert’ Projects by AbelDjassi: 2:34pm On Apr 15, 2017 |
joeprince23: Nah Amaechi get Chobe Ventures Limited wey dem register for 1991? A source with knowledge of the ownership of Apartment 7B, in which the money was kept, said it was initially bought by Bishop Dale Investment Limited, but later sold to Chobe Ventures Limited, the current owner of the flat. At the time the cash discovery was made, the flat was unoccupied, THISDAY confirmed. Source: https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2017/04/14/efcc-gets-court-order-to-seize-43-6m-belonging-to-sister-security-agency/ 5 Likes
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| Re: NIA Never Briefed Buhari On Any ‘Covert’ Projects by AngelicBeing: 3:05pm On Apr 15, 2017 |
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| Re: NIA Never Briefed Buhari On Any ‘Covert’ Projects by josephine123: 3:05pm On Apr 15, 2017 |
[i][/i]WATCH VIDEO: The Huge Amount Of Money Uncovered By EFCC In Ikoyi, Lagos https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jxja6Brs9K4 |
| Re: NIA Never Briefed Buhari On Any ‘Covert’ Projects by rozayx5(m): 3:05pm On Apr 15, 2017 |
 Amaechi should return Rivers money after buying several properties in Ghana and Dubai seems he ran out of ideas and started his own Bank in Ikoyi all this cover up will only fool zombies 15 Likes 2 Shares |
| Re: NIA Never Briefed Buhari On Any ‘Covert’ Projects by Princess4ng(f): 3:06pm On Apr 15, 2017 |
Toh.. We have heard... |
| Re: NIA Never Briefed Buhari On Any ‘Covert’ Projects by brainpulse: 3:06pm On Apr 15, 2017 |
PDP are pathological liars. They stole the monies for campaign just like Dasuki gate, hid them and had plans to distribute after the election thinking they would win. They are doing all things to tarnish the image of Amechi their known enemies. 8 Likes |
| Re: NIA Never Briefed Buhari On Any ‘Covert’ Projects by modelsms(m): 3:06pm On Apr 15, 2017 |
Amaechi owns that money . They were trying to show corruption in GEJ's govt. They goofed here. Guess Amaechi needed that one alone and whistleblower sold him out. Check my signature below for your data please. Click link for details. 5 Likes |
| Re: NIA Never Briefed Buhari On Any ‘Covert’ Projects by Banbasil: 3:10pm On Apr 15, 2017 |
This matter must not drag further beyond this weekend before the truth be told to Nigerians, else the FG may not come out of the scandal unscarth. This is the time for FG to react and tell us the truth 3 Likes |
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