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DUBAI PROPERTY SAGA: FG URGED TO REVIEW FOREIGN POLICY.
Following his recent outburst about the nasty experience he had while engaging in a business transactions with a Dubai-based company, THE FIRST GROUP, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, UAE, Mr. Jubril Sanusi, an Ibadan based engineer and business man, has called on federal government to review his foreign policy with a view to protecting Nigerian business men anywhere in the world.
Mr. Sanusi made this call against the backdrop of inhuman treatments which Nigerians in diaspora are being subjected to on daily basis not only in South-Africa but now in Dubai, UAE.
According to him, Dubai which is generally regarded as a tourists’ haven are being turned into nightmares for Nigerians business investors, the reason he attributed to the weak foreign policy of the government.
While speaking further on the development, Mr. Sanusi declared that Nigerian business men in Dubai, UAE, have been turned into a money making machine by some UAE citizens who have figured out that Nigerian business men in that country are like ‘orphans’ whose government care less about their predicaments adding that hardworking Nigerians who had attempted to invest in the country real estate’s business are loosing their hard earned money to some UAE fraudsters masquerading as real estate agents.
Shedding more light on the purported transaction, Mr. Sanusi stated that if not for his faith in the sanctity of judiciary, he would have been duped in a multimillion naira business transaction he had with THE FIRST GROUP located at 22nd Floor Tameem House, TECOM, Dubai, UAE and its sister company, TGF PROPERTY MANAGEMENT.
“ I was approached to buy an executive suit in the First Central Tecom, Dubai, United Arab Emirates from one Ahmad Al Abdullah AlAnsaari. I made some payment through a company, their representative, named TGF PROPERTY MANAGEMENT. The agreement was that the suite will not be totally handed over to me until I finish all the payment they requested for.
“Eventually, I made the final payment of 1,597,231United Arab Emirates Durham on the Seventh of May, 2013. I was expecting them to do final hand over of all the necessary document, they did not but instead stated that the suite will be managed by another company, The Forever Green Management LLC on my behalf.
“What i saw was that they started remitting some money to me which according to them is the proceeds from the suite. I was surprised because we never discussed this and moreover, how they came about the rents for the suite was not disclosed to me. All my plea to make them do the needful and acted based on the agreement we had fell on their deaf ears. This made me to hire an attorney who engaged them in a legal battle and eventually got them to release the “Title Deed”, the document which states my proof of ownership just August, last year (2016).
“Up till now, I am still yet to take the full possession of the suite but I am confident that with the faith in God and help of my attorney, I will totally hands off these people from the property. I am saying this because I don’t want other people to make the same mistake and should be more watchful and careful as regards the people they want to be doing business with.
In a bid to get the reaction of the company regarding the allegation made by Mr. Sanusi, our correspondent sent an email to Mr. Doaa Hussein Elzawawy, the company’s Owner Service Executive whose initial reaction was to inquire about our correspondent’s relationship with Mr. Sanusi but failed to reply the subsequent messages mailed to him as the time of publishing this story.
Mr Sanusi has, however, vowed that, through the legal means he has embarked upon, he would ensure that THE FIRST GROUP gives him the total possession of his acquired suite.
By Hazeez Kolawola.
The Kano State House of Assembly has initiated impeachment proceedings against Deputy Governor Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo over allegations of gross misconduct, abuse of office, and breach of public trust.
The notice was presented yesterday during plenary by the Majority Leader, Lawan Hussaini Dala, who said the action follows Section 188 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Dala said the allegations stem from Abdussalam’s tenure as Commissioner for Local Government (2023–2024) and his current role as deputy governor. He accused the deputy governor of diverting funds meant for the 44 local government councils.
According to the majority leader, Abdussalam allegedly received N1.5 million monthly from each council between June 2023 and January 2024, totaling N462 million. Between February and July 2024, he allegedly collected N3.255 million monthly from each council under the guise of special assignments, amounting to N726 million.
Dala also accused the deputy governor of abuse of office, claiming he facilitated payments of N10 million from each council to NovoMed Pharmaceuticals Limited, totaling N440 million, in violation of state procurement laws.
“The misuse of official capacity to confer undue advantage constitutes abuse of power and undermines public trust,” Dala told lawmakers, adding that the allegations amount to gross misconduct under the Constitution.
The impeachment notice was reportedly endorsed by 38 lawmakers, meeting the constitutional threshold to proceed. The Speaker has acknowledged receipt, and the House is expected to serve the allegations on the deputy governor.
If approved, a panel may be constituted by the state Chief Judge to investigate the claims.
As of filing, Abdussalam had yet to respond publicly to the allegations.
The Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, on Wednesday inaugurated a seven-member committee on the establishment of state police, giving it four weeks to submit its report.
The inauguration was held during his maiden conference with senior police officers at the Peacekeeping Conference Centre, Force Headquarters, Abuja.
Charging members of the panel to discharge their duties with professionalism and objectivity, Disu described the assignment as “both significant and timely,” noting that it would shape the framework through which state policing may operate in Nigeria.
“In carrying out this assignment, your deliberations must be guided by professionalism, objectivity, and a clear appreciation of the unique complexities of policing a diverse nation such as our own,” the IGP said.
He stated that if properly designed and effectively implemented, state policing holds significant potential benefits for the country.
“By bringing law enforcement closer to communities, state police institutions can deepen local knowledge of security dynamics and enable quicker and more targeted responses to emerging threats,” he added.
The committee is expected to review existing policing models within and outside Nigeria, assess community security needs and emerging risks, and propose an operational framework for the establishment and coordination of state police structures.
It will also address issues relating to recruitment, training, standards and resource allocation, as well as develop accountability and oversight mechanisms to ensure professionalism and public trust.
The panel is chaired by Olu Ogunsakin, with Bode Ojajuni as secretary. Other members are Emmanuel Ojukwu, Okebechi Agora, Suleyman Gulma, Ikechukwu Okafor and Tolulope Ipinmisho.
Disu said the committee had about four weeks to conclude its assignment and submit a comprehensive report.
The move marks one of the first major steps taken by the new police chief since his appointment and confirmation a few days ago.
The development comes amid rising security concerns across the country, with several stakeholders advocating state policing as part of measures to tackle insecurity.
President Bola Tinubu had earlier asked the National Assembly to commence the process of amending relevant laws to pave the way for the creation of state police.
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday swore in Olatunji Disu as the Inspector-General of Police (IGP).
Disu took the oath of office at the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa, Abuja, shortly before the commencement of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting.
The President also administered the oath of office to six commissioners of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) and two commissioners of the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC).
The ceremonies were witnessed by ministers, senior government officials and family members of the appointees.
The council meeting began shortly after the swearing-in.
In attendance were Vice President Kashim Shettima; the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume; the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila; the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu; and the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs EsthMrs.Walson-Jack.
Disu was appointed acting IGP on February 25, 2026, by President Tinubu, following the resignation of former IGP Kayode Egbetokun.
His appointment was subsequently endorsed by the Nigeria Police Council (NPC).
The former Assistant Inspector-General of Police assumed office last Wednesday.
He previously served as Assistant Inspector-General in charge of the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex, Alagbon, Lagos, after his promotion to the rank last year.
A former head of the Lagos Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Disu has pledged to deliver accountable, modern and professional policing.
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