Fmr. Nigeria Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the economy under the last administration, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo Iweala allegation that Sahara Reporters founder, Omoyele Sowore deliberately published articles that blackmail her on Sahara Reporters after she deny to respond to some of Sowore's questions are farce. https://www.nairaland.com/4466536/ngozi-okonjo-iwealas-revelation-donald-duke


It is obvious that the well travelled and learned Iweala is not in tune with modern realities as some of her alleged blackmail stories are still on the web and an advanced Google search will bring them out, not only that, She did not even know that most of the articles against her were not written by Sowore.

What ordinarily the traditional media would have killed because their relationship with politicians is what Sowore's Sahara Reporters is publishing. Sowore as the publisher only wanted to get her views on those stories before publishing which she declines due to her arrogance, which she displayed while in power.

Below are some of the stories published about Dr. Ngozi Okonjo Iweala on Sahara Reporters between 1st of May 2011 and Dec. 2012

"Okonjo-Iweala Gave Brother Chi-Chi-Okonjo N15m Contract Without Due Process" - Former FCT Permanent Secretary Reveals In 2004 Petition
http://saharareporters.com/2011/09/14/okonjo-iweala-gave-brother-chi-chi-okonjo-n15m-contract-without-due-process-former-fct

WikiLeaks: Okonjo-Iweala Ferried $50 Million Jobs To Brother
http://saharareporters.com/2011/09/09/wikileaks-okonjo-iweala-ferried-50-million-jobs-brother

Occupy Nigeria: Ngozi Okonjo Iweala, Paul Collier, and Some Troublesome Nigerian Professors!
http://saharareporters.com/2012/01/20/occupy-nigeria-ngozi-okonjo-iweala-paul-collier-and-some-troublesome-nigerian-professors

Nigeria’s National Economic Management Team – Incompetence Meets Absurdity
http://saharareporters.com/2011/09/09/wikileaks-okonjo-iweala-ferried-50-million-jobs-brother


Dr. Okonjo Iweala should stop spreading ignorant falsehood about the personality of Omoyele Sowore and upgrade her knowledge to be in tune with modern and digital realities.

No matter the intimidation, nothing can stop Hurricane Sowore

Sowore is a Gangster journalist.

SanusiGworo:
Sowore is a Gangster journalist.

You mean lie and deceit burster?

sowore2019:


You mean lie and deceit burster?

Pay per post journalist. Available to the highest bidder.

hi op.
I know this is off topic, but:
I was immediately drawn to the article below,
https://www.google.com/url?q=http://saharareporters.com/2012/05/27/jonathan%25E2%2580%2599s-coup-against-rule-law-asiwaju-bola-ahmed-tinubu&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwj8qYXtttDaAhUDPVAKHcPSBF4QFjAAegQIChAB&usg=AOvVaw3NjZpeVxBXXnTaSO_58IM7


thanks for bringing it to our attention.
any idea what tinubu and sowore have to say about buhari in the same vein?

modified- twice!
lol
to be clear, I'm asking viz a viz- zaky, kanu, dasuki, etc.
just in case you missed the point of the question.

debaj10:
hi op.
I know this is off topic, but:
I was immediately drawn to the article below,
https://www.google.com/url?q=http://saharareporters.com/2012/05/27/jonathan%25E2%2580%2599s-coup-against-rule-law-asiwaju-bola-ahmed-tinubu&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwj8qYXtttDaAhUDPVAKHcPSBF4QFjAAegQIChAB&usg=AOvVaw3NjZpeVxBXXnTaSO_58IM7


thanks for bringing it to our attention.
any idea what tinubu and sowore have to say about buhari in the same vein?

The story was written by Bola Tinubu and sent to Sahara Reporters, It is there on the website. Sowore has no blame, credit was duely given to the author, which is Bola Tinubu. It is like blaming Seun for any damaging post on Nairaland.

What I could deduce is that notable media in Nigeria are scared of publishing the article because Jonathan was in charge, but the fearless Sowore took and publish it.

sowore2019:


The story was written by Bola Tinubu and sent to Sahara Reporters, It is there on the website.

yes, yes. any article from either of them about buhari and the article's topic?

debaj10:


yes, yes. any article from either of them about buhari and the article's topic?

Why not get the other articles on the subject the same way you obtain the one on Jonathan. Sowore only created the platform, similar ignorance has been said about Nairaland too.

sowore2019:



Why not get the other articles on the subject the same way you obtain the one on Jonathan. Sowore only created the platform, similar ignorance has been said about Nairaland too.

Sori o!
na ur post I take c d tori.
I just wan know if ur guy don yan on top bubu mata 4 dsame yans.
to ax u kweshun na bad tin?

So in essence, you are not denying that Sowore published damaging article without verification or that he called her on her personal rather than official line right? So she didn't lie against him after all. In 2015, Sowore made plenty of money from the then opposition. He was even accused of blackmailing some politicians, asking them to pay up or have damaging articles written about them. I guess he wasn't dreaming of becoming the president then. What goes round, comes round bro.

onavae:
So in essence, you are not denying that Sowore published damaging article without verification or that he called her on her personal rather than official line right? So she didn't lie against him after all. In 2015, Sowore made plenty of money from the then opposition. He was even accused of blackmailing some politicians, asking them to pay up or have damaging articles written about them. I guess he wasn't dreaming of becoming the president then. What goes round, comes round bro.

It appears you don't understand what is happening, If I write a damaging article about someone on Nairaland, who should be held responsible? Seun or Me?
If Sowore refuse to publish an article on Sahara Reporters, the writer can as well created a Facebook page, publish the same article and even pay to boost same to reach more people. So what is the difference between Sahara Reporters, Nairaland and Facebook? Is it because Sowore decide to come to the public and stand by his platform?

sowore2019:


It appears you don't understand what is happening, If I write a damaging article about someone on Nairaland, who should be held responsible? Seun or Me?
If Sowore refuse to publish an article on Sahara Reporters, the writer can as well created a Facebook page, publish the same article and even pay to boost same to reach more people. So what is the difference between Sahara Reporters, Nairaland and Facebook? Is it because Sowore decide to come to the public and stand by his platform?

bros, leave dat guy.
me o, I jus wan know wetin ur guy dey tok ontop bababubu mata.
afa?

debaj10:
bros, leave dat guy.
me o, I jus wan know wetin ur guy dey tok ontop bababubu mata.
afa?

Month after Buhari Inauguration in Office in 2016, Sowore Sahara reporters was the platform that exposed the secret recruitment of President Buhari's friends, families and political associates at the CBN.

sowore2019:
No matter the intimidation, nothing can stop Hurricane Sowore

Goodluck to him.

All I know is I don't want to use my eyes or ears to see or hear about that man called Buhari.

sowore2019:


It appears you don't understand what is happening, If I write a damaging article about someone on Nairaland, who should be held responsible? Seun or Me?
If Sowore refuse to publish an article on Sahara Reporters, the writer can as well created a Facebook page, publish the same article and even pay to boost same to reach more people. So what is the difference between Sahara Reporters, Nairaland and Facebook? Is it because Sowore decide to come to the public and stand by his platform?

Is sahara reporters a public forum or "media platform" for journalists?
Is Tinubu a journalist?
By the way, whats your response to the allegation that Tinubu is chief sponsor of sahara reporters.
Of all the shady deals being reported about Tinubu and Lagos State government of both Fashola and Ambode, why is it that Sowore has a handful of face saving reports against Tinubu. This is from 'almighty sahara reporters' that churn out exposé on daily basis against people like saraki, dino etc.

Sir, is Tinubu also the chief sponsor of Vanguard, The Sun or Daily Trust newspapers?
Why can these newspapers expose Tinubu, Ambode and Fashola?

vankaid:

Is sahara reporters a public forum or "media platform" for journalists?
Is Tinubu a journalist?
By the way, whats your response to the allegation that Tinubu is chief sponsor of sahara reporters.
Of all the shady deals being reported about Tinubu and Lagos State government of both Fashola and Ambode, why is it that Sowore has a handful of face saving reports against Tinubu. This is from 'almighty sahara reporters' that churn out exposé on daily basis against people like saraki, dino etc.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZRe412NY0Y

vankaid:

Is sahara reporters a public forum or "media platform" for journalists?
Is Tinubu a journalist?
By the way, whats your response to the allegation that Tinubu is chief sponsor of sahara reporters.
Of all the shady deals being reported about Tinubu and Lagos State government of both Fashola and Ambode, why is it that Sowore has a handful of face saving reports against Tinubu. This is from 'almighty sahara reporters' that churn out exposé on daily basis against people like saraki, dino etc.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZRe412NY0Y

sowore2019:


You mean lie and deceit burster?

oyatz:
Sir, is Tinubu also the chief sponsor of Vanguard, The Sun or Daily Trust newspapers?
Why can these newspapers expose Tinubu, Ambode and Fashola?

I dont get you. Are you implying that these newspapers are or are not exposing Tinubu?

What exactly is your point here? You are just rambling and making zero sense. Hope you are not an official representative of Sowore's campaign? Your incoherence and inability to string together a simple correct paragraph is terribly damaging to the already dsicredited image of the known blackmailer and pretender that you are trying so hard to defend.

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sowore2019:
Fmr. Nigeria Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the economy under the last administration, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo Iweala allegation that Sahara Reporters founder, Omoyele Sowore deliberately published articles that blackmail her on Sahara Reporters after she deny to respond to some of Sowore's questions are farce. https://www.nairaland.com/4466536/ngozi-okonjo-iwealas-revelation-donald-duke


It is obvious that the well travelled and learned Iweala is not in tune with modern realities as some of her alleged blackmail stories are still on the web and an advanced Google search will bring them out, not only that, She did not even know that most of the articles against her were not written by Sowore.

What ordinarily the traditional media would have killed because their relationship with politicians is what Sowore's Sahara Reporters is publishing. Sowore as the publisher only wanted to get her views on those stories before publishing which she declines due to her arrogance, which she displayed while in power.

Below are some of the stories published about Dr. Ngozi Okonjo Iweala on Sahara Reporters between 1st of May 2011 and Dec. 2012

"Okonjo-Iweala Gave Brother Chi-Chi-Okonjo N15m Contract Without Due Process" - Former FCT Permanent Secretary Reveals In 2004 Petition
http://saharareporters.com/2011/09/14/okonjo-iweala-gave-brother-chi-chi-okonjo-n15m-contract-without-due-process-former-fct

WikiLeaks: Okonjo-Iweala Ferried $50 Million Jobs To Brother
http://saharareporters.com/2011/09/09/wikileaks-okonjo-iweala-ferried-50-million-jobs-brother

Occupy Nigeria: Ngozi Okonjo Iweala, Paul Collier, and Some Troublesome Nigerian Professors!
http://saharareporters.com/2012/01/20/occupy-nigeria-ngozi-okonjo-iweala-paul-collier-and-some-troublesome-nigerian-professors

Nigeria’s National Economic Management Team – Incompetence Meets Absurdity
http://saharareporters.com/2011/09/09/wikileaks-okonjo-iweala-ferried-50-million-jobs-brother


Dr. Okonjo Iweala should stop spreading ignorant falsehood about the personality of Omoyele Sowore and upgrade her knowledge to be in tune with modern and digital realities.

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OP

1 question For you,

Why did Sowore called her on Family line and not official Line,


At least thats what she said

at OP:


Read it again and compare to what you wrote above:

In the days following Governor Donald Duke's departure from Washington and our extraordinary conversation. I was mulling all this over and trying to figure out what it would mean should I accept the assignment when the attack began. Friends and family alerted me to a spate of articles that had begun to appear in a Nigerian online news outlet, Sahara Reporters, that were attacking me and the notion of my return to government as Finance Minister.

My initial reaction was to dismiss this as a stunt by an attention-seeking news outlet. I had had an unpleasant encounter with Sahara Reporters when 1 was minister. One night I received a call on a private phone line that I had reserved for use only by my family. When picked up the phone expecting a family member, a voice said this was Omoyele Sowore of Sahara Reporters and he had some questions for me to answer.

I was outraged and asked how he came about my private number. Bowen, publisher of Sahara Reporters, basically told me he had his sources but how he got the number was not the issue; I was a public servant, he had a right to. me on any number any time. and 1 should answer his questions I told him in no uncertain terms that he had no right to intrude on my privacy.

Shortly after, a tape of our conversation appeared on the Internet. Not only had this man violated all rules of decent behavior, but he had gone beyond to do something as unethical as taping our conversation without my ...ledge or permission. I did not think this was a news medium worthy of attention. Sahara Reporters began publishing negative amides at the rate of almost one a day in late May and through June and July 2011 (See appendix A).

Clearly something was afoot. The articles took different approaches in their attacks.

OP why calling her private line, for what reasons.

if you can answer that then, you argument will be considered and we will continue from there

But

I dont see how Sowore running for president is going to end well for either Sowore himself or Sahara reporters.

Him running is a very grave mistake whichever way you slice it. Unless he win, which I doubt totally, his career is dead as a journalist.

The stories are unfounded. Sowore is no match for NOI in any way so she owes him no explanation for gossip.

What I don't understand is how someone who wants to be Nigerian president can choose buhari over Jonathan.

If you could make such choice, it tells a lot about the choices you could make as a president.

I wish him luck sha.