AbdulRasheed Maina, former chairman of the Presidential Task Force on Pension Reforms, says he is ready to reveal top secrets to President Muhammadu Buhari.
In an interview with Channels Television, Maina said many of those around the president were insincere.
He said while attempts have been made on his life, he is not afraid of anyone.
Maina also declared interest in appearing before the house of reps ad hoc committee probing his reinstatement into the civil service.
He appealed to Buhari to give him an opportunity to “prove his innocence”.
“Thank God our president stands for the truth, the unfortunate thing is that some people around him whom he has given trust are lying to him; this one I can attest to and I can give you instances, I can give you documentary evidence,” Maina said.
“I’m appealing to you Mr President, there are so many things people are not telling you; when I get to that public hearing I will tell you some things that nobody ever told you Mr President because I never had the opportunity to sit down with you.”
Maina said he recovered a lot of money for the government of President Goodluck Jonathan and even the current administration.
He said given a chance, he would help Buhari get N3 trillion within three months.
“I recovered money for the last administration and I recovered money for this administration,” he said.
“Most people may not understand this but let me explain this to Nigerians because I want the truth to be told and I want Nigerians to understand the truth and know what is going on in Nigeria.
“Listen, I am not afraid of anybody, I am saying the truth. People portray themselves as if they are saints around the president; it’s a lie, they are not. We recovered as a team, N282billion cash. Aside from the N282bn, we were able to bring information and caught 43 pension suspects.
“They have threatened me, they have threatened my lawyer, they have threatened my brother, sister; they have threatened us all that I will be killed.
“Mr President, I will give you information and documents that will fetch you over N3trillion now in Nigeria, give me nine months. Within the first three months, I will show you N1trillion just like I showed you N1trillion in this 2017.”
President Bola Tinubu’s inaugural media chat is set to be broadcast on the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) and the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN).
In a statement, Bayo Onanuga, the presidential spokesperson, confirmed that the media chat will be aired at 9 p.m. today.
“The first Presidential Media Chat with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will be broadcast at 9 p.m. on Monday, December 23, on the Nigerian Television Authority and Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria,” the statement reads.
All television and radio stations are encouraged to tune in to the broadcast.
This marks Tinubu’s first media chat since he assumed office on May 29, 2023.
During the chat, Tinubu will respond to questions from a panel of journalists on national matters, including his economic policies, security, and other key issues.
The tradition of presidential media chats began during the tenure of former President Olusegun Obasanjo.
The practice was continued by the administrations of Umaru Musa Yar’Adua and Goodluck Jonathan.
However, under the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari, the frequency of the presidential media chats declined.
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has clarified that Kayode Egbetokun, the inspector-general of police, did not instruct Nigerians to pummel officers during stop-and-search operations.
In a statement on Monday, Muyiwa Adejobi, the force spokesperson, emphasized that Egbetokun has never endorsed violence against law enforcement agents.
Adejobi added that the blog post suggesting otherwise was entirely fabricated.
“The Nigeria Police Force wishes to address a viral fake news story that has emerged, claiming that Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has instructed citizens to physically assault and throw stones at police officers who request to search their phones,” the statement reads.
“This claim is entirely false and has no basis in reality. The IGP has not issued any such directive encouraging violence against law enforcement officers.”
“Instead, he has called on citizens to report instances of police misconduct through appropriate channels.”
“This approach underscores the importance of accountability and maintaining the rule of law, rather than resorting to violent actions.”
“Members of the public are urged to make use of the following Police helplines & contacts to lay complaints whenever necessary: +2347056792065, +2349133333785, +2349133333786, @PoliceNG on X, @ngpolice on Facebook, and @nigeriapoliceforce on Instagram.”
“Citizens can also contact us by mail through; [email protected] and reach us through the police website at npf.gov.ng.”
Recently, Egbetokun instructed police officers to stop arbitrary arrests and cease searching the smartphones of Nigerians.
The federal government has declared December 25-26, and January 1, 2025, as public holidays.
The public holidays are to commemorate the “Christmas,” “Boxing Day,” and “New Year’s Day” celebrations, respectively.
Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the minister of interior, announced the dates in a statement signed by Magdalene Ajani, the ministry’s permanent secretary.
He extended his greetings to Nigerians for the holidays and encouraged them to use the festive period to reflect on the values of “love,” “peace,” and “unity” that the season signifies.
He further emphasized that the yuletide is a time to foster harmony and strengthen bonds across families and communities.
“The Christmas season is a good moment for both spiritual reflection and national renewal. As we celebrate the birth of Jesus, the Prince of Peace, let us demonstrate kindness and extend goodwill to one another, irrespective of our differences,” the statement reads.
The minister also urged Nigerians to remain committed to the peace, unity, and progress of the nation.
He assured citizens of the federal government’s commitment to peace, security, and prosperity across the nation.
Tunji-Ojo added that the “Renewed Hope Agenda” of the President Bola Tinubu administration will usher in a prosperous economy that will be the envy of the world.