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As Minister of Finance under the government of Olusegun Obasanjo, Nigeria’s returnee Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Mrs. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, steered public contracts to her brother worth up to $50 million, with the help of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mr. Nasir El-Rufai, yet another WikiLeaks US cable issued in 2004 says.
The contracts were said to have been awarded to the man, identified only as “JonJon,” for consulting work for the ministry.

The detailed cable, which spells out corruption allegations against a variety of powerful Nigerians, are contained in a cable in which the United States was considering response to the corruption machine in Nigeria.  Entitled “CORRUPTION: NIGERIA "IMPROVES" TO SIXTH-WORST IN THE WORLD, WHAT CAN WE DO ABOUT IT?” it followed the release by Transparency International of its 2005 Annual Corruption Perceptions, and it was written by the Ambassador in Nigeria, Mr. John Campbell.

It showed the ambassador considering using the tool of U.S. visa revocations under Presidential Proclamation 7750 to punish corrupt Nigerian public officials, after noting that President Obasanjos anti-corruption campaign was widely perceived to be nothing more than a political witch hunt by President Obasanjo, a view supported by examining cases targeted at high-level officials. 

Mr. El-Rufai was himself one of those profiled in the cable, where he is identified as having been known to the Embassy eight years earlier “when he was homeless and seeking a loan to import a taxi from the UK.” 

Since that time, wrote the ambassador, El-Rufai was said to have recently purchased seven upscale properties in a posh Abuja neighborhood.  “His demolitions of commercial and residential buildings in the capital have reportedly provided an opportunity for himself and several of his friends.  After demolishing residential properties in Kubwa, the land was reallocated to several of his friends and to an investment company he allegedly owns.  The community of Chika, where about two square miles of development was demolished in December, has allegedly been allocated to the same group of
people.

The cable pointed out that despite all of the headlines being grabbed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and its chairman, Nuhu Ribadu, that Commission as well as the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC), had won only a single conviction of a high-level public official:, former Inspector-General of Police Tafa Balogun, who received a sentence of just six months, less time served.

Mr. Campbell pointed out that corruption in Nigeria remained pervasive from the top down.  “For example, in a widely-circulated August 22 letter to President Obasanjo, Abia State Governor Orji Uzor Kalu accused Obasanjo of corruption, listing a number of dubious deals, including:
•    Cancellation of the contract for the construction of the national stadium in Abuja, only to re-award the contract to a different vendor at a higher price; and
•    Use of public funds for capital improvements at two private schools secretly owned by Obasanjo.

“Obasanjo's response was to agree to be "investigated” by the EFCC, which reports to the President.  When the EFCC invited Kalu to provide evidence to support his accusations, Kalu refused, pointing out that the EFCC was not an independent investigative body and had no authority to prosecute the President, and the investigation died out.”

The report also profiled Obasanjo Farms in Otta.  “A Presidential spokesman said in November 2004, in order to explain Obasanjo's personal wealth, that the farm generated about $250,000 per month in income, though it was nearly bankrupt in the late 1990s (ref A).  Regardless of whether the current income figure is accurate, at least some Nigerians think it is unlikely that Obasanjo's military pension and benefits were the sole source of investment for establishing this huge enterprise, valued by a construction engineer involved in the construction at more than $250 million.

Still on Obasanjo, Ambassador Campbell wrote: “The recent auction of oil blocks included some firms bidding, sometimes with no prior ties to the oil industry, that were linked to Obasanjo associates, including Edmund Daukoru, Rivers State governor Peter Odili, Ogun State governor Gbenga Daniel, presidential advisor Andy Uba, presidential chief of staff Abdullahi Mohammed, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nasir al-Rufai and PDP Board of Trustees Chairman Tony Anenih.”

The report also said of Obasanjo that he was believed to be one of the owners of Suntrust Petroleum.  “And questions remain about the Obasanjo Library project, which collected enormous sums of money from government contractors, banks, industrialists, and state governors, ostensibly for the construction of a presidential library, the plans for which are vague.

It is widely believed throughout the country that Obasanjo and his son, Gbenga, are major shareholders in the newly reorganized Zenith Bank and UBA Bank as well as in airlines and the telecommunications sector.”


The ambassador wrote that each of the nation’s 36 state governors donated 10 million naira (about $75,000) to the Obasanjo library project.   “Following a public outcry, the library organizers stated the donations were from the governors' personal funds, but several governors backpedaled from their commitments, claiming they had made no such pledges.  When a Lagos lawyer filed a code of conduct complaint alleging conflict of interest in the President's receiving these donations from recipients of government funds, Obasanjo invoked the immunity clause of the constitution, and the complaint died out.”

Some of the other notable people profiled include:

•    “Mr. Fix-It” Tony Anenih, who “was indicted by the National Assembly for the sum of 300 billion Naira (approximately $2.4 billion) missing from Ministry of Works and Housing while he was the minister.  The missing money is widely believed to have paid off 2003 elections  "expenses," including to Balogun, in addition to lining his own pockets.

•    Chief Olabode George, current PDP National Chairman (Southwest) is a close friend of President Obasanjo and a leading proponent of the Third Term Agenda.  He is one of the people accused of financial recklessness in the affairs of the National Port Authority, where he was chairman when the financial scandals were allegedly committed.  He was retired
from the Navy in the 1990s by the Babangida Administration after serving as military governor of Ondo State from 1987 to 1990 in addition to other military postings.

•    Chris Uba, recently appointed to the PDP Board of Trustees, admitted rigging during the 2003 elections and attempted to kidnap the governor of Anambra state to try to collect payments for his efforts.  Linked closely to several vigilante groups in the state, he is widely believed to be
responsible for the burning of many state government buildings in Awka, crimes that have yet to be solved.

•    Edo State governor Lucky Igbenedion purchased a $6 million mansion in London in 2000 through a series of shell companies, a year after he was elected governor.  He has two Ferraris on the premises.  He also owns reputedly the most expensive residence in Abuja, estimated at $25 million.

•    Delta State governor James Ibori owns two London estates. The properties were purchased for $3 million and $4 million, respectively, after Ibori was elected governor.  Through a shell company registered to his London-based wife, he offered for public auction an ongoing supply of 6 million barrels of oil per month.  When reporters confronted his wife, the shell companies abruptly changed their directors so that Ibori's wife was no longer listed.

•    Rivers State governor Peter Odili has built an impressive portfolio from his corrupt dealings as governor of one of the oil-rich states in Nigeria since his first election in 1999. Beginning his political career as a medical doctor with a small private clinic in Port Harcourt, he now hosts
extravagant events and boasts that it would not have been possible "before he became governor."  Further, he is widely suspected of being directly responsible for facilitating massive irregularities in both the 1999 and 2003 elections. His own state officials have claimed that Odili has employed militia groups, many of which are responsible for the continuing unrest in the delta region.

The ambassador said that that the biggest influence the United States could have on the situation in Nigeria was the “judicious use” of U.S. visa revocation for corrupt practices, under US law.

“Though we are unable to identify every corrupt official, the Mission is compiling a list of some prominent and egregious corrupt officials from throughout the country,” he wrote.  “This list will take into consideration the individuals, levels of corruption and the impact on Nigerian stability of a [US Presidential Proclamation] 7750 decision.

He said that list could “be expanded in many directions,” but the United States Mission in Nigeria felt that feels that such an effort “would demonstrate the sincerity and seriousness of the USG's commitment to good governance and, if these individuals are found ineligible, that finding could contribute greatly to entrenching the precepts of good governance and accountability in Nigeria.”


http://saharareporters.com/news-page/wikileaks-okonjo-iweala-ferried-50-million-jobs-brother

Who are this bunch of Coward using Boko haram as a leverage to actualise their Goals.?

Their claim about marginalisation of the Minorities is not in any way in tandem with the attacks of Boko Harams Terrorist group, Every objective Nigerian knows that Boko Haram has not single out any religion or tribe as a basis for their wicked attacks and it is a known fact the bulk of the casualties and selected killing by the sect are mulsims,

So Akhwat Akwop should come out plain and tell us that they are terrorist group and they should outline their objectives, We know them as behind genocide in Kaduna south and Jos, Bauchi is not exempted, They should not hide behind Boko Harams act and claim to be on reprisal attacks, THEY ARE ALSO TERRORIST GROUP IN THE NORTH THAT HAS ALWAYS UNLEASH TERROR AND RUN TO THE MEDIA CRYING FOULS, bunch of hypocrites.

Igbogolo "I like boko haram. they magnify the reason the country should do away with the primitive and backward islamic" ,

Igbogolo: I hope you will eat your statement if Bityong is found guilty, I wonder why some people think wit their anus.

IS BOKO HARAM REALLY A NORTHERN AGENDA OR A PROBLEM OF THE NORTH ONLY? I BET NOT. ALL BUNCH OF BIGOT AND HYPOCRITE CRYING FOR NIGERIA TO SPLIT, PLEASE RETHINK, NORTH IS NOT BORNU IT ALSO EXTEND TO BENUE AND KOGI,

They finally arrest leader of Christian wing of Boko HaramKADUNA -

Member of the Kaduna State House of Assembly, Mr.Yakubu Nkom Bityong has been arrested by the State Security Services, SSS, in Port Harcourt over alleged involvement with Boko Haram Islamic militants.



Vanguard was informed that Bityong, who was a former Commissioner of Sports for in the state, was picked up while attending the last National Sports Festival, as Chairman of the Local Organising Committee, LOC, for the state contingent.

But his family said his arrest must have been a serious error on the part of the security agency, saying the man was a devout Christian and with no record of violence.

Bityong graduated from the University of Maiduguri in 1985 with first class degree in Physical Education.

It was learnt that Bityong who represents Kaura Constituency at the Assembly got into trouble when a member of Boko Haram was found with his phone number while under investigation.

The SSS, according to Vanguard's investigations, arrested him and flew him to Abuja last Friday. But on Saturday, he was flown to Kaduna and taken to his house, which was thoroughly searched.

It was gathered that after the searching which lasted over four hours, the security agents took away the lawmaker, the SIM pack of his mobile telephone as well as his cheque book for further scrutiny.

His family has however expressed shock that Bityong was still being held incommunicado since his arrest, insisting that the suspect was innocent of the crime he alleged to have committed.

A sibling of Bityong, who spoke to Vangaurd on the issue said "my brother is a devout Christian, and has never been associated with violence.

''We are shocked that he could be arrested in connection with Boko Haram or any form of violence. He is a sincere man, with the fear of God in him and as such he cannot be associated with the Boko Haram fundamentalist Muslim sect.”

http://odili.net/news/source/2011/jul/15/311.html
Saturday, 16 July 2011 at 12:36

News has it that JACK BAUER flew into the country yesterday. He was accompanied by his IT Expert CHLOE O’BRAIN. The duo arrived at international wing of Muritala Mohammed Airport at about 17:45 local time with Delta Airline Flight No 777. They were both received by the State Security Service (SSS) spokeswoman, Marilyn Ogar and National Security Adviser (NSA), Gen. Owoye Azazi, after which they immediately left for Abuja on Nigeria Airforce plane Dornier Do 27
Jack Bauer (born 18 February 1966)—an American serviceman and later, a federal agent—was responsible for saving countless American citizens from potentially devastating terrorist attacks on many occasions.
He took a leadership role in various covert and undercover missions, and served as both Special Agent in Charge and Director of Field Operations of CTU Los Angeles.
He is in the country to coordinate the operations of the Joint Task Force (JTF) to uproot the Boko Haram insurgency. He is expected to be briefed by the present Commander JTF Major-General Jack Okechukwu Nwaogbo on the situation update. The presence of Mr Bauer became necessary due to the envisage attacks to mark the anniversary of the gruesome murder Mohammad Yusuf the former leader of the sect.
However, reliable source have it that members of the dreaded Boko Haram sect have been seen fleeing to Somali as the news about Mr Bauer arrival filtered in Maiduguri as most of the sect sold their weapon to generate funds for their relocation. While member that could not afford to move to Somali have been reported to have re-enrol back to school. In fact news has it that some members of the sect have been seen at beer parlow all in the guise to blend with the environment while others were sighted wazam quarters shaving their beards. It is also reported that some member are already in a secret negotiating for amnesty with the Borno state Governor.
Meanwhile, Abu Zaid, the spokesman for Boko Haram has denied the allegation that members of the sect are on the run and claimed that they will resist and fight Mr Bauer with the last drop of their blood as he claimed that this will be climax of their struggle.

BabaEarly wrote "Purge the North.Cleanse the South.Overhaul this Democracy.Call the Colonialists Back."

Sometime you guys make me laff. If North is Useless then tell you Southerner to stop going their afterall, they claim they are always killing them. Must they always go there to be killed.

We write coment like Nursery school Kids some times. Ask yourself, Do you think South can exist together for half a year? Even The South-south will not exist for long talkless of SE or SW.

Jayflex said "Meeehn! These northerners are just dead weight and trouble. Can anyone mention one thing they have contributed to this country? "

My Question: Can anyone tell me what the Southerner has Contributed as well? Please enlighten Us.

Efiko: "can sumone eva be dis heartless ??
O.M.G whch kind religion be dis sef , abeg u guys dnt hav anyting 2 sai anymore , dis is NOT A SIGHT TO BEHOLD ,
may de GOD OF HEAVEN save you nd also save us 4rm you guys,


*disgusting"

Efiko: What makes you think all the things you see in the picture were carried out by Muslim?

Do you know that we have the Hausa Christian? The southern Kaduna and the like in Jos, Bauchi and the rest So why blame religion rather than the people responsible. who were those responsible the killing of hudreds in kaduna south please see link http://www.?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dailytrust.dailytrust.com%2Findex.php%3Foption%3Dcom_content%26view%3Darticle%26id%3D17737%253Awe-lost-over-400-in-southern-kaduna--hausafulani%26catid%3D1%253Anews%26Itemid%3D2&h=13a3f

The Masacre in Liberia, Siera Lone and even Cote Divore- Can we say Muslim are responsible. Please address Issue an Leave religion out of this.

Well Done LagosShia. The attitude of the bigot on this trend is so disgusting that many of them sit behind their system and type rubbish.
I read comment on the Politics trend sometimes I almost weep. When we abuse almajiri for their dastardly attitude, What can we say of those that claim they are enlightened and comment on rubbish.

We claim we are southerner and we promote hatred against the North. Can we ask ourselves (Especially Ibos) Why most they always go the North when they claim they are always Targeted in all riot.

To Kobo: Well Done for the good work.

To the Northern Hater: Please know That those who persist in sowing the seeds of discord (Be it action or comment) I say – You may hurt and bring grief to some innocent families momentarily, but you will never succeed in stopping our transformational journey: a journey that will lead this country, by the grace of God, to emerge stronger, more prosperous and more united.

Well deserved and thank to Odumakin that placed him where he rightly belong.
Why should CAN president shoulder what is not his? Go and settle Jos crisis and look for how the Government should compensate and rehab the displaced one than fueling un nesccesary bigot and hatred in the land.

@Jmaine "A female corp member in lagos who miraculously escaped the Bauchi onslaught told us of the terror she saw before a good samaritan rescued her "

The good Samaritan must be another Aboki I believe. So why leave the good and over bloat the Bad.

I laff when I see people sit behind their PC and clamour that this country should divide. Little do thay know that Nigeria is more than Nairaland.

To those who persist in sowing the seeds of discord, I say – You may hurt and bring grief to some innocent families momentarily, but you will never succeed in stopping our transformational journey: a journey that will lead this country, by the grace of God, to emerge stronger, more prosperous and more united.

@ Siena
"Haven't been to Aba, but from all accounts on here, it's a dumpster."
Then you are missing,

How can there be a change in Aba when there is no change in Goverment . By the end of this dispensation, Aba go don enter Guinness Book of record.
Aba carry go joooo!! no rival

"a ri iru ayi ri afi deru boloro ni" I pray God see you through in this situation and provide you with the solution to the problem.
, Nairalander, this is a lesson for us and a deterent for those doing or willing to do such.

May God in His infinite mercy guide us right and strengthen us in His Path.