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I have no doubt that this popular coronavirus is more or less the Malaria that is very popular in Africa.


Unlike Malaria, The major difference and the most dangerous aspect of coronavirus is the way it's been spread and contract.
Before the discovery of antimalaria drug lots of Africans died, From our experience with Malaria I don't believe Coronavirus can kill us in Africa but unnecessary pressure from quarantine, negligence and stigmatization will kill more the disease itself.

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Muhammed Lamido Sanusi, the disgraced and deposed emir of Kano emirate is indeed one of the most discussed personality in Nigeria since 9th March when he was dethroned from his exalted office as the Emir of Kano emirate by the Kano state government. According to the government statement, the reason for his dethronement bothered on disrespect to the government and insubordination to the state governor, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, and other senior officials of the government.

Since his fall from palace to the street his loyalists and social commentators along with their media friends have not ceased to project the fallen emir as a victim of his advocacy for a better northern Nigeria against the northern elitist class and aristocrats. Some others even went as far as projecting him for 2023 Presidential race, designing and sharing campaign posters on social and mainstream media, and adorned him with the robe of a saint. Considering the various attempts to create a messianic status out of the deposed Sanusi, would they also force Nigerians to forget that same character was fingered in corruption by both the Federal Government in 2014 and Kano state government in 2016, 2017 and 2019?

Indicted For Fraud By Federal Government Through The Financial Reporting Council In 2014
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During his time as Governor of Central Bank, an agency of the federal government known as the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria indicted Sanusi Lamido Sanusi (as at then known) for offences that bothers on fraud, wastefulness, nonchallance, abuse of due process and deliberate efforts to change facts in February 2014 in their preliminary investigation on the then CBN Governor.

Specifically, Lamido Sanusi was accused of ignoring transparency and disregarding Section 15 (1)(a) of the Public Procurement Act in the procurement of goods and services worth over ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTY BILLION NAIRA. Sanusi was fingered in executing over 63 projects as at time of indictment in February 2014. This offence alone has sent some government functionaries to jail. In fact, Rev Jolly Nyame, the former governor of Taraba state wwas convicted and jailed for similar offence.

Sanusi was also indicted to have ignored International Financial Reporting Standards (IFFS) to prepare financial statement from 2012 to 2014, whereas commercial banks and other financial institutions under his supervision were in compliance.

He breached a Memorandum of Understanding entered between Central Bank and other Deposit Money Banks on Banking Resolution Sinking Fund. He refused to inaugurate Board of Trustees to mange the fund but was utilising and expending the funds for certain operations without approval from the BoT between 2010 and 2014.

Sanusi breached section 34 (b) of the CBN Act 2007 when he acquired 7% shares valued at N0.743 billion from International Islamic Management Corporation (Malaysia) without notifying the President nor approval of the CBN board.

Sanusi also claimed to have expended N1.084 billion naira in 2011 and N3.086 billion in 2012 on “promotional activities” even when CBN is not in competition with anybody. RIDICULOUS RIGHT?

Furthermore, Sanusi claimed to have spent a whopping N2.2 billion on "legal and professional" fees in 2012 alone, which is beyond every sense of reasoning.

Sanusi further claimed to have spent a whopping N1.257 billion to "feed" his policemen and private guards in 2012 alone.

While the Nigerian Security Printing and Minting. Company Limited (NSPMC) posted a turnover of N29.370bn for all its transactions with all clients (including the CBN) in 2011, Sanusi claimed to have paid the company N38.233 billion; this defies all sense of reasoning.

Sanusi claimed to have spent N7.034bn in 2012 and N5.751bn in 2011 for "facility management".

Furthermore, Sanusi claimed to have expended a whopping N7.65 billion and N9.24 billion for Training and travel expenses in 2011 and 2012 respectively, among other alleged infractions.

Summary of it is that Sanusi was indicted for perpetrating fraud.

When Sanusi was invited to explain these infractions and indictments, he shied away from defending himself. Instead, he ran to Federal High Court in Lagos and got injunction against the Financial Reporting Council and federal government from investigating him.

The order was given by Justice John Tshoho (who incidentally is the current Chief Judge of the Federal High Court). In fact, Professor Yemi Osinbajo SAN, the current Vice President of Nigeria was the lawyer to Sanusi that helped him got the court injunction. The injunction halted further investigation against Sanusi and shielded him from facing justice.

Sanusi was suspended from office as CBN Governor by President Goodluck Jonathan based on the indictments and after the Financial Reporting Council recommended his suspension NOT because of any whistle blowing of missing $20 billion.

Sanusi succeeded in evaded justice and was adorned with the robe of emir by then Kano state Governor, Dr Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso.


Indicted For Fraud By Kano State Government

On 3rd June 2019, the Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC), indicted Emir Sanusi for various corrupt and fraudulent practices against the emirate to the tune of N3.4 billion. The agancy accused the Emir of expending over N1.4 billion without appropriation and anther unappropriated N500 million on personal expenses.

The anti corruption agency not only indicted the emir but went further to recommend to the Kano state government that he be suspended as Emir of the emirate.

Instead of Sanusi to present himself for further investigation (if he was indeed innocent), he ran to a Federal High Court in Kano to stop the anti corruption agency from investigating him because he wasn't given "fair hearing".

Similarly, on 5th March, the same anti corruption agency indicted Sanusi in a N2.2 billion land scam in the Kano emirate. Sanusi was indicted in illegally selling several hectares of land in Darmanawa Phase I and II and Bubbugaji within the Kano emirate. In fact, according to the indictment sheet, some of the proceeds paid to the Emirates account was traced to companies where Sanusi has interests.

Although the commission invited Sanusi to explain his role, Sanusi rebuffed the invitation. Instead, he ran to Federal High Court in Kano to stop the agency from investigating him any further. He further asked the court to refrain the anti corruption commission and Kano state government from investigating him as if he enjoys immunity from being investigated.

Garbed On Saintly Robe With Messianic Figure...

Ideally, a man like Sanusi should be docked and facing trials for all the numerous corruption indictments against him by the federal government and Kano state government. But same man is being garbed with the robe of a saint and packaged as a Messiah by his supporters and the media.

May God deliver Nigeria from the deception of every royal craftinesses parading as royal highnesses.



This piece was written by Tamunotonye Inioribo (Tonyebarcanista), a political commentator and writer of multiple articles. He can be reached at tonyebarcanista@gmail.com

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Furthermore, Sanusi claimed to have expended a whopping N7.65 billion and N9.24 billion for Training and travel expenses in 2011 and 2012 respectively, among other alleged infractions.

Summary of it is that Sanusi was indicted for perpetrating fraud.

When Sanusi was invited to explain these infractions and indictments, he shied away from defending himself. Instead, he ran to Federal High Court in Lagos and got injunction against the Financial Reporting Council and federal government from investigating him.

The order was given by Justice John Tshoho (who incidentally is the current Chief Judge of the Federal High Court). In fact, Professor Yemi Osinbajo SAN, the current Vice President of Nigeria was the lawyer to Sanusi that helped him got the court injunction. The injunction halted further investigation against Sanusi and shielded him from facing justice.

Sanusi was suspended from office as CBN Governor by President Goodluck Jonathan based on the indictments and after the Financial Reporting Council recommended his suspension NOT because of any whistle blowing of missing $20 billion.

Sanusi succeeded in evaded justice and was adorned with the robe of emir by then Kano state Governor, Dr Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso.


Indicted For Fraud By Kano State Government

On 3rd June 2019, the Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC), indicted Emir Sanusi for various corrupt and fraudulent practices against the emirate to the tune of N3.4 billion. The agancy accused the Emir of expending over N1.4 billion without appropriation and anther unappropriated N500 million on personal expenses.

The anti corruption agency not only indicted the emir but went further to recommend to the Kano state government that he be suspended as Emir of the emirate.

Instead of Sanusi to present himself for further investigation (if he was indeed innocent), he ran to a Federal High Court in Kano to stop the anti corruption agency from investigating him because he wasn I see

This country funny die. We have NE development commission, NW development commission, SE development commission bill, Niger Delta/SS development commission and now North Central development commission bill and some shameless disgusting individual want to oppose Almighty SW commission with the their last breath.

Welcome Sheik Talkative.

Every rational human being is welcome in Yoruba land. Unlike gala hawkers and Okada riders. Sanusi is highly welcome into South West Nigeria

Another MIRIC in masquerade

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If not for Ajesara. Sorry Oluaye gospel

Traditional leaders in Nigeria are nothing and nothing more that a governor can remove at will. I believe as SLS is being paid back today, It will definitely be a pay back time for Ganduje soon or later

Like Amotekun. Emir of Kano has come to stay. This is audio house sitting and audio dethronment.

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This man is even sympathetic to Boko Haram in all his analysis. Boko Haram are Muslim while those against them are non Muslim.

This urgly woman wants to lose her job

Double wahala. Ticket missed or cut son died father jails

This old man should shut it and stop the blackmail. Is it your people that are still rooting for 2023 Northern presidency that Nigerians will take serious.

I have always suspected this woman to be criminal anyway. Mama Boko Haram with a direct links with Boko haram and corrupt NGOs. Investigating people like this properly will definitely expose lot of things about this Igbo woman and Nigeria

These people are genetically criminals

Why will they give details of the loan and how they intend to utilize it. Don't forget Lai Muhammad needs $500m from the loan in order to compete with CNN and BBC. Those are the stupidd contents of the loan they are so ashamed to show Nigerians. I can assure you that with the recent approval by the President to renovate National Assembly with billions of naira, This loan will definitely get approve regardless of Nigerians outcry. Only God can judge Mr 'Integrity'

Almost every region is having or about to get one. I knew IPOB will openly oppose SW development commission. If NE and others can have development commission why not SW. Yoruba enemies are not hiding anymore

Instead of their stupid ass to form their own security unit like SW did, Their governors are opposing the legally formed Amotekun in a bid to lick Fulani black ass

You are right

Amotekun is a symbol of Yoruba unity irrespective of political affiliation. Enemies within can go and die

The Nurse' statement in the last paragraph makes me indifferent towards this popular nose covering.

No concrete plan for the victims of Boko Haram but here we have a robust and juicy plan for the 'repentant' book Haram. This government appears to be terror itself

I believe this philanthropist is eyeing something in Kwara state anyway

Boko Soldier

There are lots of them in politics already

It is during Buhari confused regim that we are seeing the Supreme Court hearing the already delivered judgement again and again

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Thank you Aba Kyari for this good gesture. Osinbajo should by now knows his boss