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Nigerian Army Colonel Demands Investigation After N270m Payment From CBN

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A senior officer of the Nigerian Army recently received more than one-quarter of a billion naira from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).

DAILY POST exclusively obtained a copy of the two-page letter written to the Army authority and the screenshot of the N270,000,000 credit alert enclosed as evidence.

Colonel MS (surname and service number withheld) addressed a memo dated April 14, 2023, to the Commandant of the Army War College (WU Bassey Barracks) in Asokoro, Abuja.

Titled “Request For Investigation Into The Payment Of Large Sum of Money Into My Salary Account”, he recalled receiving the money on April 3.

The Colonel’s bank account was credited with N270,000,000 paid through the CBN Alert System (reference number withheld).

The officer explained that he decided to call the attention of his superiors due to the alarming rate of fraud perpetrated in some government institutions.

“Sir, to the best of my knowledge, my emolument is by no way close to the amount paid, and I am not entitled to such payment from the CBN.

“Additionally, going by the current trend of financial fraud and sharp practices by various institutions, this raises alarm and concern for me,” he wrote.

The Colonel urged the Commandant to uncover the motive behind the payment “with a view to formally reverse it to the Federal Government coffers”.

Although it is early to speculate, a thorough probe is expected to reveal why the CBN erroneously transferred such a huge amount to a personal account.

Speaking on Friday on condition of anonymity, an officer at the War College told DAILY POST that the Army institution received the petition.

The serviceperson, who said the Commandant had already swung into action, praised the Colonel for displaying patriotism and putting the armed forces in a good light.

“I can confirm that the Commandant is working on the matter; he has informed higher authorities for further action”, he disclosed.

 

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“The officer has done very well and we commend him for his honesty. This would no doubt go a very long way in helping the system.”

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Tinubu Congratulates Senegalese President-Elect, Diomaye Faye

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PRESIDENT TINUBU CONGRATULATES PRESIDENT-ELECT BASSIROU DIOMAYE FAYE AND THE PEOPLE OF SENEGAL

President Bola Tinubu extends his congratulations to Mr. Bassirou Diomaye Faye on his election as the President of the Republic of Senegal.

President Tinubu notes that President-elect Faye comes with great promise and a sterling record, wishing him success as he takes on this important job of leading the good people of Senegal.

The President also congratulates His Excellency, President Macky Sall, for overseeing an election that has been widely adjudged as peaceful and transparent.

 

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President Tinubu states that the success of the presidential election in Senegal and the successful conduct of the general election in Liberia a few months ago have affirmed his long-held conviction that the taproot of democracy is deeply established in West Africa and will only grow stronger as it is watered by good governance, justice, and fairness to all.

As the Chairman of ECOWAS, the President affirms that the successful conduct of the Senegal election is a boost to the sub-regional organization in its efforts to promote peace and constitutional order, as well as strengthen ties among member states.

President Tinubu congratulates the people of Senegal and assures them of Nigeria’s best wishes and support.

Chief Ajuri Ngelale
Special Adviser to the President
(Media & Publicity)

March 27, 2024

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Ramadan: Dangote donates 80,000 Bags Of 10kg Rice, bread To Vulnerable Lagosians

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In spirit of Ramadan, the Chairman of the Aliko Dangote @AlikoDangoteFdn, in person of @AlikoDangote, today donated Eighty Thousand (80,000) Bags of 10kg rice to Lagosians.

 

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He said this is in addition to the distribution of 12,500 loaves of bread which is being dispersed daily.

@AlikoDangote said that the donation is targeted to the vulnerable and it is not limited to any faith.

–BabaJide Sanwo-Olu

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