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

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.

Customs intercept N398m cannabis sativa in Lagos


Customs intercept N398m cannabis sativa in Lagos
The Nigeria Customs Service, Western Marine Command, said it intercepted 53 sacks of cannabis sativa weighing 1,958kg with a duty-paid value of N398m in Lagos.

The command’s Public Relations Officer, Lomba Benjamin, disclosed this in a statement on Friday, Feb. 21.

The Customs Area Controller in charge of the command, Paul Bamisaiye, said that the contrabands were intercepted at Ilase Sea Beach, about 200 nautical miles from the Lagos Anchorage.

He said that the smugglers tried to run away but were overpowered by the officers, so “they abandoned the boat and jumped into the sea.”

“The boat was quickly secured and brought to the office where it was found to contain 3,793 loaves of cannabis sativa divided into 53 sacks and weighed 1,958kg. The duty paid value of the seizure is N398m,” he said.

He stressed that the contrabands, which were intercepted on Thursday, Feb. 20, at about 11pm, were a result of the intensified efforts by the ever-focused and eagle-eyed officers of the command.

He said that the interception was the highest single operational seizure of cannabis sativa under his administration.

Bamisaiye added that two months ago, the command made a seizure of 15 sacks containing 1,021 loves of cannabis sativa weighing 538kg worth N107m.

He added that in line with the established procedures, the hard drugs will be handed over to the Nigeria Drug Law Enforcement Agency.

He said that the command will continue to partner with other sister agencies in ensuring that the nation’s borders are well protected.

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Abridged Profile – Rt. Hon. Iniobong Edward Ekong

Rt. Hon. Iniobong Edward Ekong, born on September 12, 1966, hails from Ikot Akpafuk-Ndiya in Nsit Ubium LGA, Akwa Ibom State. He holds a B.Sc. (Hons) in Physics from the Nigerian Defence Academy, an M.A. in History & International Relations, and a Master's in Peace & Conflict Resolution from the University of Uyo, where he is currently pursuing a Ph.D.

A distinguished professional, Ekong has served in various military and security roles, including positions in the Nigerian Army and international peacekeeping missions. His public service career includes being Chairman of Nsit Ubium LGA, Special Assistant and Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Security and Special Services (2008-2022), and Commissioner for Lands and Water Resources (2022-2023).

His contributions have earned him several awards, including the Silver Jubilee Medal of Nigeria, Liberty Medal (Liberia), and Akwa Ibom Icon Award for Local Government Administration.

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Principal Information Officer
AKHA

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.

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