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If Wike is telling the truth, Amaechi and his wife should be arrested. If he is lying, Amaechi should charge him to court.

Nemere2020:
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Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan's 'apology' letter to Akpabio

Sensible judge. I think this is a common sense ruling

The more I research on the links between Tinubu and St Lucia - the more my mouth goes wide open.

https://westafricaweekly.com/gilbert-chagoury-the-convicted-money-launderer-behind-tinubus-global-image-and-domestic-ambitions/

In recent years, Chagoury has resurfaced as a major power broker in Nigeria, especially since the election of President Bola Tinubu in 2023. The two men have a longstanding relationship dating back to Tinubu’s days as governor of Lagos.

Their alliance became increasingly visible when Chagoury’s Hitech Construction Company was awarded the multibillion-naira Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway contract, a project criticised for a lack of transparency and environmental violations. Making matters more contentious, Tinubu’s son, Seyi Tinubu, sits on Hitech’s board, igniting widespread allegations of conflict of interest and crony capitalism.

Chagoury also reportedly provided the private jet used by Tinubu’s delegation on his 2024 state visit to South Africa, further highlighting the financier’s embedded role in state operations.

Although unelected and officially outside of government, Chagoury is widely regarded as Tinubu’s right-hand man, a quiet fixer with the money, experience, and international networks to shape policy, steer contracts, and protect elite interests behind closed doors.

As President Bola Tinubu’s administration deepens its grip on Nigeria’s public institutions, one name continues to surface behind the scenes of major deals, diplomatic flights, and controversial infrastructure projects:

Gilbert Ramez Chagoury, a Lebanese-Nigerian billionaire businessman, convicted money launderer, and former bag man for Nigeria’s late military dictator, Sani Abacha.

While his name rarely appears in official press releases, Chagoury’s fingerprints are visible across key decisions and financial flows under Tinubu’s administration, raising serious questions about state capture, corruption, and influence trading at the highest levels of government.

A Legacy of Kleptocracy

Chagoury first rose to notoriety in the 1990s as a close associate of General Sani Abacha, who ruled Nigeria with an iron fist from 1993 until his sudden death in 1998. Abacha looted an estimated $2–5 billion from the Nigerian treasury, much of it siphoned out of the country with the help of trusted intermediaries, Chagoury among them.

In 2000, Swiss prosecutors convicted Chagoury in connection with laundering funds tied to Abacha’s looting. He agreed to forfeit $66 million to the Nigerian government, a settlement that let him avoid prison. At the time, Swiss authorities described him as a key handler of illicit state funds.

Despite this, Chagoury remained untouched by Nigerian law enforcement and quietly rebuilt his reputation through real estate, construction, and political philanthropy.

From Vatican to West Africa: A Diplomatic Shield in St. Lucia

To protect his international standing, Chagoury cultivated deep relationships in Saint Lucia, a small Caribbean island nation. He currently serves as Saint Lucia’s Ambassador to the Holy See and Permanent Delegate to UNESCO.

These posts afford him diplomatic immunity in key jurisdictions and access to elite international forums, including the UNESCO Executive Board, where he successfully helped Saint Lucia win an influential seat. In 2015, he was awarded the Saint Lucia Cross, the country’s highest civilian honour.

His ambassadorial status functions less as service to Saint Lucia and more as a legal shield and image-laundering mechanism, according to many.

cr7lomo:
Going to Galatasaray was a major blow to his career ... that was a 4kd up move ...

No it wasn't. Osimhen is still recognised as a top striker. Napoli should let him leave on a free. Shebi he is useless to them.

helinues:
Osimhen should also come down from his high horse and work things out with Conte even if he's leaving the club. How are the other players in Napoli doing it that Osimhen can't?

Do not blame Osimhen for Conte's behaviour. Victor will be fine. Antonio needs to come down from his own high horse. He likes doing this in clubs.

He should speak for himself. Every man is responsible for their actions and decisions. I don't agree with him.

Cheating on his wife if married
Crime
Trying to be like the Joneses
Refusing to be educated
No morals

Will someone stop publishing these stupid items? If someone asks for something and they are not worth it then move on. That has been common sense since Adam's time.

I give people 3 months until the reform properly hits. Then we shall know if it is good or not.

abayomi27:
When you try to be a gentleman, they label you a simp, when you decide to be prudent in your spending, they say you are stingy. How best can we please you ladies?? We want to learn

The secret is not to try to please them.

Before you use this colour code, please confirm that the food is not poisonous o.

bazoodo:
go figure how much a professional athlete takes to prepare for the Olympics. You think it's a joke. She freaking lives in the United States not Naija and the cost of living and all. She employs staff coaches and all

I think you overestimate how many athletes have access to the kind of funds she has. This is the amount without sponsorship from companies. The 500k is a very good deal for her and will go a long way. She is in a far better position now.

Did further research. If she gets similar package to the Jamaicans, she will get 30k dollars per month and up to 1m dollars performance bonus.

bazoodo:
for a proof athlete living in the United States that's not big money

You are on some ISH. To almost all athletes that is a solid amount of money. Note that 500k is base not final amount. She will chop more.

Meektunz:
God punish her.... So after Nigeria exposed you to success then you dump Nigeria. You think God is a fool?

Really? Is this the best you can mention? I congratulate her. She didn't want to take any chances especially with some people who have most likely decided she must settle them before she can be registered. 2 competitions in a row? Damn!

People insulting the parents have no clue about how badly behaved kids can get in England. I even wonder how many of them are even parents.

Time to move to the next app. Same way I dumped Facebook and Instagram.

DomPerignon:
Who do these people think they are that they can freely insult leaders of others and put their wide noses into the affairs of others ?

They will leave their backward state and incompetent governors and leaders and take their busy body selves to other states in the south and be making unguarded and unwarranted critiscm.

I have never seen a people like this in my life.

It dey pain you as well. Eyah sorry ndo kpele.

That political transgender really entered the governor. I laugh anytime I remember it. It is fitting for all those who cross carpet when in office.

I really like the term 'political transgender'. It really entered the chap. If he had ignored it I wouldn't have heard of it. But no he had to be insecure and respond.

See this one rejoicing at the political transgenders in Nigeria ...

I hope the regulatory bodies check the quality of the fuel.

This is a dangerous comment by this group.

Please no. This is not efficient. You are looking at construction, maintenance etc.

Just 5 naira and they are saying 'slash'. Drop that thing by 100 naira before using slash.

With this one I am maintains use of Dangote fuel. I still don't trust NNPC fuel.

BBL enhanced backsides are unattractive.

Love800:
You speak in parables man. I can't really notice the points you trying to make!

Okay. Just do it like a list. List your points on how clubs generate income or money?

Same answer to both posts by you. Go look for posts by a chap called Swiss Ramble. I believe he posts on Twitter. He will break club finances down for you.

danietohbadt:
I made reference to the stadium majorly because Spurs' home ground is valued at about £1B making them miles ahead of what Chelsea currently own. This, coupled with a bigger fan base on match day earns the club more revenue.

In the last two to three years, Chelsea has been without a front shirt sponsor and without European football as well, as well as the club currently undergoing a major restructuring.

These factors contribute massively to the fall in valuation of a club like Chelsea, hence my reply to the guy who wondered how a club like Spurs has more value than Chelsea.

Understood. My comment was targeted at the same fellow. Unfortunately I keep forgetting that NL doesn't have nested comments.

danietohbadt:
They have a bigger stadium.

Bigger stadium is nothing without the commercial deals. Levy and his staff have been geniuses when it comes to that part. It has been a while I read Swiss Ramble's analysis but I suggest you do so. Spurs are a very well run club. In terms of wages as a percentage of revenue, they are solid. Some of these clubs battling for Champions League are overextended.

CaptainGo:
No one becomes rich by being frugal, but from earnings from investment. Tottenham's worth is largely due to their stadium.

Tottenham has been top 15 wealthiest club even before the stadium build. You can't compare the financial nous of Levy to whoever is at Chelsea. If you have the opportunity to have access to Levy to learn from him, grab that chance. Dude has steadily built Spurs post the Sugar era to what it is now. The stadium is the 2nd part of the plan. The academy and facilities was the first part.

dominique:
Tottenham Hotspur is more valuable than Chelsea? We need to know which parameters Forbes used to come up with this list

Tottenham is a bigger club than Chelsea. Don't let the recent money enhanced performance of the club fool you. Facilities wise and financial strength wise, Spurs is bigger. The man behind Levy is Joe Lewis who is also a billionaire. The club is also commercially and financially stronger than Chelsea and doesn't need to utilise underhanded tactics such as trading female clubs to other companies.

Not surprised. I expected this to happen soon. Arise O Compatriots is engraved in our hearts. My hope is that the next President restores it.

AntiChristian:
The new tax bill should fix this so no more complaints.

Is it only breweries that pays CIT or its a pool for all industrial CITs?

How are you so sure what gets due to Kano from the CIT is from Nigerian breweries?

New tax bill will only tax people who are paying their taxes. In fact it will increase the tax on the elite. It doesn't solve the question of inadequate taxation if that is indeed the problem. One question though - do our legislature and executives pay their tax?