Press Statement



Disregard Falsehoods Being Peddled by Tigran Gambaryan against Nigerian Government Officials – FG



The Federal Government of Nigeria notes with concern the outrageous allegations, misinformation, and defamatory statements being disseminated by Tigran Gambaryan, an American personnel of Binance who was recently tried in Nigeria for financial crimes.



While the Federal Government of Nigeria is reluctant to engage Mr. Gambaryan, due to the high-level diplomatic intervention that resolved his case, we are compelled to set the record straight to prevent his falsehoods from gaining traction.



The first visit of Mr. Gambaryan and his colleagues to Nigeria was at their own discretion, and the Government was not officially involved. However, when the Government's attention was drawn to an alleged bribery demand during that trip, an investigation was immediately launched, despite there being no formal complaint from anyone.



Mr. Gambaryan's second visit to Nigeria was part of a wider probe into the criminal manipulation of the Nigerian currency through peer-to-peer platforms like Binance, but investigators were frustrated by the tactics deployed by Gambaryan and his team.



Mr. Gambaryan was released by the Nigerian government in October 2024 on humanitarian grounds and following a high-level diplomatic intervention that ended with tangible benefits for Nigeria. The government rejected Binance's offer of a $5 million down payment in exchange for Mr. Gambaryan's freedom, in favour of a more beneficial settlement with the American government.



We categorically deny the retaliatory claims made by Mr. Gambaryan against Nigerian officials involved in his case, and we urge the public to disregard these false accusations in their entirety.



It is essential to note that Mr. Gambaryan's allegations are not only unsubstantiated but also lack credibility, given his apparent motive to discredit and intimidate those who ensured he faced justice.



However, we are confident that both the Nigerian and American judicial systems will provide Mr. Gambaryan with a fair opportunity to substantiate his claims in court. Until then, we advise the public to exercise caution and not be swayed by Mr. Gambaryan's unfounded and malicious claims.



Mohammed Idris

Honourable Minister of Information and National Orientation.



Friday, February 14, 2025

NSCDC PROJECTS INCREASE IN OIL PRODUCTION SEEKS STRONGER SYNERGY IN COMBATING CRUDE OIL THEFT AS CG AUDI EMBARK ON OPERATIONAL TOUR ACROSS NIGER DELTA.

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has affirmed its readiness to continue collaborating with Critical Stakeholders in the fight against Vandalism of pipelines and Crude oil theft in the Niger Delta.

While on Operational tour across Oil Facilities and Officers providing security for Critical Infrastructure in the Niger Delta; the NSCDC Commandant General, Dr Ahmed Abubakar Audi mni, OFR.called for stronger synergy amongst critical stakeholders to make the fight against oil theft a great success.

Speaking on his purpose of visit the CG Audi relayed that in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR; the NSCDC is working assidously in readiness to combat oil theft and Vandalism; arrest, prosecute offenders and ensure increase in oil production litres per barrel.

The NSCDC Boss said the Corps under his leadership belief that with effective Collaborations, Coordination, Cooperation amongst Critical stakeholders through actionable Intelligence and Information sharing; the menace of environmental degradation, Pipeline Vandalism and crude oil theft would be drastically reduced and the positive effect is increase in oil production in litres per barrel.

The virile and agile CG further addressed the NSCDC Operatives deployed to the Creek on the need for Professionalism, Patriotism and loyalty in Service to the nation noting that their continous unwavering commitment in prosecution of one of the pivotal mandate of the Corps which is to Safeguard all Critical National Assets and Infrastructure across the federation is noted and commendable.

He urged them not to relent nor rest on their oars as to who much is given a lot is expected.

"As disciplined and trained operatives you must carry out your duties with utmost loyalty and dedication because the public look up to us as the lead agency saddled with the responsibility of Safeguarding Oil pipelines, Telecommunication Equipment, Electrical power Installations, Railway gadgets amongst others".

This visit is to boost your morale and encourage you to discharge your duties with all sense of responsibility and on behalf of my self and the NSCDC management your welfare will continue to be adequately covered.

SIGNED:
CSC AFOLABI BABAWALE Anipr,
NATIONAL PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
NSCDC NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS ABUJA.

According to Jeremiah 29:11, God says that he knows the plans he has for us. He says that he has plans to prosper us and not harm us. So if that relationship isn't working out, it's okay. If that job isn't right for you, it's okay. If that friendship ends, it's okay. Because me personally, l've never seen God remove something from my life without replacing it with something better.

Don't sacrifice your happiness for a woman.
Don't train any woman in school.
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Dont pedestalize any woman.
Don't empower any woman unless you are 90x better than her.
Listen to me brothers: IF you know how fast women forget the good deeds and sacrifices you did for her, you will fear women.
The truth is, all the things you are doing for her means absolutely nothing to her and you will only discovers this when she finds your replacement and that is not difficult for her.
The only time women remember is the bad you did to them and not the good.
A woman's loyalty is not guaranteed.
Anything you are doing for a woman just count it as loss, never do for a woman what you can not let go.
Be wise.

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Happy weekend Guys,don't forget to replan for another new week.

GIFA FIRST ANNIVERSARY: GOV. ENO HONOURS WIFE, EXTOLS HELEN OBAREKI FOR SUSTAINING VISION

...lays foundation for Ultramodern Secretariat for wife's pet project

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has lauded the Coordinator of the Office of the First Lady, his daughter, Lady Helen Eno Obareki, for furthering the vision and aspirations of his departed wife, Pastor Patience Eno, through the Golden Initiative For All (GIFA).

Governor Eno made the commendation while speaking at the first anniversary celebration of GIFA, at Ibom Hall, Uyo, where he expressed delight with the ingenuity of Lady Obareki, in driving her mother's dream of enhancing family life, and bringing succour to the less-privileged to reality, despite the demise of its founder and progenitor.

According to the Governor, the event also created opportunity to honour her memory, and celebrate the first posthumous birthday, of the departed First Lady whose 57th birthday marked the launch of GIFA.

"Let me congratulate my dear daughter, the Coordinator of the Office of the First Lady, Noble Lady Helen Obareki for stepping up and taking charge of this great Initiative.

"As you have so eloquently reeled out the achievements recorded in the last one year, it is evident that you have ticked the boxes in all the thematic areas and the impact has been deeply felt. Noble Lady, you have done well, and your mother and indeed all of us here are manifestly proud of you," he said.

Recalling his wife's humane disposition as a mother hen, who takes care of the needs of others even at the expense of her comfort, the Governor assured that his administration will continue to further her beliefs through inclusion of women in all facets of his administration's goals, and also, through programmes like the ARISE Elderly Care Initiative, ARISE Compassionate Homes, as well as intervention on issues of maternal care and gender-based violence.

He also recalled her persistent appeals for 40 percent of women inclusion in the affairs of government, adding that most of the women who have been appointed to public offices are credits to the intervention of the late First Lady.

may all our sacrifices, sleepless nights, and hard work pay off someday.

All shade seen na who get handwork dey school doing well I go reply

OH ALLAH!. Replace my weakness with strength; my distress with happiness and my hardship with ease; transform my incapability to capabilities; grant me joy with no sorrow after it

On the sleepless nights, I remind myself that wake ups are nature's way of protecting against SIDS, & all of a sudden, the broken sleep isn't so bad.