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

PRESS RELEASE
February 21, 2025

*Re: Trending Video on Facebook Showing Police Officers Mishandling a Civilian*

1. The Abia State Police Command is aware of a trending video on Facebook depicting some police officers manhandling a civilian. The incident is alleged to have occurred along Lagos Street, Umuahia on 20/02/2025

2. The officers involved have been identified, and are currently under interrogation at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID).

3. The public will be updated after necessary administrative actions are taken against the erring officers.

4. The Commissioner of Police, Abia State Command, CP Danladi Isa, strongly condemns this act of unprofessional misconduct and incivility toward members of the public. He reiterates that under his leadership, the command is committed to ensuring a professionally competent, Rule of law complaint, and people-friendly police force in line with the vision of the Inspector General of Police.

5. The public is hereby advised to report any misconduct, unprofessional behavior, or incivility by officers of the command to the Complaint Response Unit via 09031593827, 09035401645.

SIGNED:
DSP Maureen Chioma Chinaka LLB anipr
Police Public Relations Officer
FOR: The Commissioner Of Police
Abia State Command

PRESS RELEASE

SWEARING-IN OF NEW HONOURABLE
COMMISSIONERS AND SPECIAL ADVISERS

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JUST IN: Governor Umo Eno to swear-in new Commissioners, Special Advisers on Monday

STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE

PRESIDENT TINUBU APPOINTS CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY SERVICE COMMISSION

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved Dr Saviour Enyiekere's appointment as Chairman of the National Assembly Service Commission (NASC) for a five-year renewable term.

Until his appointment, Enyiekere, an environmental specialist, was the deputy chief of staff to the Senate President.

President Tinubu also approved the appointment of two commission members from each of the six geopolitical zones.

The 12 members are:

NORTH WEST:

(a) Suleiman Othman Hunkuyi

(b) Hon. Yusuf A. Yusuf Tabuka

NORTH EAST

(c) Aminu Ibrahim Malle

(d) Alhaji Lawan Maina Mahmud

NORTH CENTRAL

(e) Mark Hanmation Tersoo

(f) Salihu Umar Agboola Balogun

SOUTH WEST

(g) Hon. Taiwo Olukemi Oluga

(h) Hon. Afeez Ipeza-Balogun

SOUTH EAST

(i) Hon. Dr. Nnanna Uzor Kalu

G) Festus Ifesinachi Odii

SOUTH SOUTH

(k) Patrick A. Giwa

(l) Mrs. Mary Ekpenyong

Like the chairperson, members of the Commission shall hold office for a renewable term of five years.

Bayo Onanuga

Special Adviser to the President

(Information & Strategy)

February 20, 2025

SEX DURING PREGNANCY, IS IT SAFE?

This is one of the questions most new couples who are expecting for the first time will ask.

While some are scared it can cause miscarriage, others believe it can result in developmental problems.

Some men will also completely avoid their wives with the intention of protecting the unborn baby and also to give their partners some space.

Some women will also avoid having sex due to the hormonal and emotional changes that occur with pregnancy.

It is worth knowing that sex during pregnancy is #safe and does not pose a problem to the mum or unborn baby. Baby is enclosed in its sac/membranes and the opening of the uterus the cervix is also closed. It also has a mucus plug that prevents anything from entering the uterus.

What is important is to have considerations. The pregnancy hormones and the early signs and symptoms can make a woman not desire to be intimate. It's important for her partner to be considerate to support her through the process. There are times she will want to be intimate, there are times she will refrain. Make use of her happy days.

Some women who have had repeated abortions or threatened abortions may be advised by their doctors or midwives to avoid sex especially if an incompetent cervix is diagnosed.

Couples can have sex from the second trimester of the pregnancy. It is only to be #avoided when your midwife or doctor advises you due to your health condition.

During the last trimester, couples can still have sex. What is needed is to assume a position that will not put pressure on the abdomen and also the woman will be comfortable. It should also be gentle.

During the last trimester when labor is about to set in, it is believed to help trigger the onset of labor. The semen also contains prostaglandin which also helps to soften the cervix and help labor to start.

Its also important to know that, you really do not need sex to maintain your pregnancy. Baby is safe and mum is also safe. Women should not be compelled to have sex if they don't feel like or are currently not in any relationship whilst pregnant. Labor will still be initiated naturally.

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The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has weighed in on the recent diplomatic row between Nigeria and Canada following the visa denial of Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, and other senior military officers. The controversy escalated after the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, reportedly reacted to the decision with the phrase, "Go to hell."

Former Binance Head of Crime Compliance, Tigran Gambaryan, has accused the National Security Adviser, NSA, Nuhu Ribadu of embarrassing Nigeria on the international scene.

Gambaryan alleged that Ribadu’s “*******” action stopped former US President Joe Biden from meeting with President Bola Tinubu during the last United Nations General Assembly, UNGA.