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  • It’s the hard truth – Binance exec insists on Nigerian lawmakers’ $150 million bribe despite federal govt’s denial

    It’s the hard truth – Binance exec insists on Nigerian lawmakers’ $150 million bribe despite federal govt’s denial

    Tigran Gambaryan, an American personnel of Binance, has continued to insist on his allegations that three Nigerian lawmakers demanded a $150 million bribe from him to facilitate his release from detention.

    TheNewsGuru recalls Gambaryan was detained in Nigeria from February to October 2024 as part of a federal investigation into alleged money laundering and economic destabilization linked to Binance’s operations in the country.

    On Friday, Gambaryan claimed on X that three Nigerian lawmakers, Peter Akpanke, Philip Agbese and Ginger Obinna Onwusibe demanded $150 million bribe from him to be paid in cryptocurrency to their wallets. The Nigerian government, however, dismissed the allegations, describing it as false and unsubstantiated

    Following denials by Agbese, Onwusibe and the federal government through the Minister of  Information, Gambaryan in a fresh claim, insisted on Saturday that his claims are nothing but the hard truth.

    He added that his time in Nigeria was not only traumatizing for him, but for his entire family.

    The Binance executive said: “Many requested that I stay on and provide further commentary on the issues I posted about yesterday. Here’s the hard truth: what I shared was meant to fill in the gaps left by Wired and NPR’s reporting.

    “The reality is that last year was incredibly painful for me and my family. I dedicated my life to fighting crime as a Special Agent with the United States Department of the Treasury and as a compliance profession. It was an honor to serve my country and it was a blessing that they came to my rescue and mobilized the full force of the U.S. government when I was in need.

    “Being dragged through court on outrageous, baseless, and trumped-up charges didn’t just hurt me—it also brought immense pain to my family.”

    I Want The Nightmare To End

    Gambaryan added that he wants the entire episode to end and be able to move on with his life.

    He insisted that all the things he put in public about his experience in Nigeria were factual and have been shared with the law enforcement agencies in both Nigeria and America.

    “I don’t want to see my kids cry because I’m not around. I don’t want to see videos of my 75-year-old mother on television in tears. I don’t want to see my wife crying on TV. I want to put this nightmare behind me and move on.

    “What I shared was factual, based on my personal experiences and conversations with those who have direct knowledge of the events I discussed. Information that was shared with both Nigerian and U.S law enforcement. So please, allow me to leave this behind and find peace.

    “I am no longer in law enforcement. The responsibility of seeing this through to a logical conclusion now falls on those still serving in United States and Nigeria,” he concluded.

  • Nigerian lawmaker beaten mercilessly for failing to deliver on campaign promises (video)

    Nigerian lawmaker beaten mercilessly for failing to deliver on campaign promises (video)

    Olusoji Adetunji, the House of Representatives member representing Ifelodun/Boripe/Odo-Otin federal constituency in Osun State was allegedly beaten by his constituents during a recent visit to his hometown.

    In the video that went viral on social media, the lawmaker is seen being attacked by residents who allege he neglected their well being, even though they (the people) came out amass to vote for him during elections.

    It was also observed in the video that constituents surrounded him, screaming and calling for the representative to be beaten.

    A woman could be heard trying to caution the man filming against recording the incident. However, the person behind the camera insisted on filming, insulting the representative and other politicians.

    @Tenibegiloju202 said: “D pple of Ada in Boripe LGA of Osun ambushed their HOR member and descended on him heavily for failing them. Unfortunately, Tinubu’s ancestral town, Iragbiji is d capital of Boripe, they are angry.”

    Another user who corroborated the incident, @DefenceTimes1, said: “Seems like the poor have started eating the rich in Osun state as people of Ada in Boripe LGA of Osun ambushed their HOR member and descended on him heavily for failing them.”

    The incident prompted mixed reactions as other commenters also chipped in:

    @codshalom77 wrote: “If every Constituency can hold their HoR members and their Senators accountable like this, Nigeria will change within a short time.

    “Unfortunately, most people in their constituencies will rather roll out the red carpet for the thieves in NASS for the little crumbs they’ll sprinkle on them when he arrives than hold them accountable!”

    @ManuelPeniel1 wrote: “This is just the begining… Hunger will make all of them have sense.. can Tinubu increase the price of fuel to #2000 per litre, everybody must have sense.”

    @ogiemegha71751 wrote: “Nigerians please stand up for your rights, let’s keep doing this to them and they will learn in a hard way.”

  • Insecurity: Sani reveals names of suspected terrorists in Kaduna

    Insecurity: Sani reveals names of suspected terrorists in Kaduna

    Former Nigerian lawmaker, who represented Kaduna Central, Shehu Sani has listed names of top terrorists, in the state who have been suspected to be terrorizing the people of the state.

    Sanni made the revelation in a post via his verified Twitter handle on Thursday

    His tweet reads  “Top five terrorists in the North West of Nigeria still unleashing mayhem;
    Bello Turji Kachalla, Ado Alero, Dogo Gide, Baleri and Manjagara.”

    The former Kaduna central senator, had, earlier in reaction to the kidnap of train passengers in Edo State, expressed concern over the amount of ransom demanded by the terrorists, saying It was a tragic situation.

    Recall that bandits have been terrorizing the North West zone of the country, especially, Kaduna State.

    They, however, struck in Edo State, snatching scores of passengers and demanding a ransom of N20 million.

    Recall that terrorists and bandits have attacked communities in Kaduna on many occasions leaving residents to live in heightened fear and apprehension.