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An account of the Alleged mind-blowing corruption of ex- NDLEA boss Ahmadu Giade
NDLEA official petitions Buhari
*Alleges fresh plot to abduct Senator Kashamu
A top official of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Paul Audu, a lawyer, has written a petition to President Muhammadu Buhari.
In the petition, Barrister Audu urged him to order an investigation into alleged atrocities committed by the former Chairman/Chief Executive of the Agency, Alhaji Ahmadu Giade during his 10-year tenure.
The petition was titled “A Call for Investigation of Allegations of Corrupt Practices and Clandestine Activities of Alhaji Ahmadu Giade (Former NDLEA Chairman/Chief Executive), dated 28th March, 2016.
[Audu is a Chief Superintendent of Narcotics.]
He said he was constrained to send the petition to the President because no action was taken on an earlier one he sent to the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice in December, 2015.
Specifically, he said the petition was received in the Office of the AGF on the 11th of December, 2015.
In the earlier petition dated December 1, 2015, Audu had alleged, among others, that Giade embezzled the sum of Five Hundred Million Naira (N500, 000,000.00).
That being the fund remitted to the Agency by the Federal Government of Nigeria in 2008 for the purpose of carrying out Drug Demand Reduction enlightenment campaign.
The campaign was aimed at reducing and discouraging illicit drug business and consumption in Nigeria.
He also accused Giade of converting to personal use the sum of Sixteen Million Naira (N16,000,000.00).
The said sum was the balance of the sum of Thirty Four Million Naira (N34,000,000.00) remitted to the Agency (NDLEA) by National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA).
It was earmarked for the training of its staff at the NDLEA Academy, Jos, Plateau State.
The petitioner also urged the President to order the relevant anti-graft agencies to probe how Giade allegedly doubled for himself the estacode due to him.
It doubled from Five Hundred and Fifty Dollars per night ($550.00) to One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) per night for all the foreign trips embarked upon by him during his headship of the Agency.
The former NDLEA boss was further accused of corruptly enriching himself with the sum of One Billion, Five Hundred Thousand Naira (N1.5billion).
That was the fund remitted to the Agency in 2014 as Intervention Fund by the Federal Government.
Giade was also said to have allegedly misappropriated the sum of Nine Hundred Million Naira (N900, 000,000).
The said sum was realized through the Agency’s recruitment portals.
He made applicants for the Agency’s job to pay the sum of One Thousand Five Hundred Naira (N1, 500.00) as application/access fees.
According to Audu, the Area Commander of Gada Area Command in Sokoto State, he realized the said amount without offering them jobs.
Audu further alleged that contrary to Giade’s term of employment on the 24th November, 2005, for a term of 4 years, he (Giade) stayed in office for six (6) more years without valid renewal of his tenure.
“[He] thereby fraudulently occupied the said office for a period of 10 years (i.e. from 24th November, 2005 to 24th November, 2015) during which he was remunerated with tax payers’ money and thereby conferred unfair advantage on himself.”
The petitioner alleged further that Giade flagrantly disobeyed a superior circular from a constituted authority to wit;
The Federal Civil Service Commission with Ref. no; FC.6243/S.1/XVIII/5 dated 28th May, 2010 and received in his office on 7th June, 2010.
He, however, deliberately refused/failed to promote the staff/officers of the Agency already due or in arrears of promotion on or before 30th of November, 2010, as directed in the said circular.
He, therefore, stagnated several officers of the Agency for upward of six to 10 years or more.
Audu also accused the former Narcotics czar of stealing the sum of One Billion, Five Hundred Million Naira (N1.5b).
That was the fund remitted to the Agency between October, 2014 and March, 2015, by the Federal Government to be disbursed to officers of the Agency for the March and April, 2015 general elections.
The petitioner accused Giade of compromising national security.
This he did by collaborating with and permitting the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Office of the United States of America to install surveillance/intelligence gathering gadgets.
Said gadgets were installed at Nigerian International Airports and the Agency’s national headquarters, Ikoyi, Lagos, under US officials’ control and management.
Through those gadgets, they directly spy over Nigeria territory and our military formations within the areas of coverage, including the Nigerian Air Force Base, Ikeja, Lagos.
They continuously gather intelligence on Nigeria to the detriment of the Federal Government.
In the latest petition to President Buhari, Audu quipped, “The question then is: since those gadgets do not and cannot detect drugs, what then could be the motive for installing them?
“The motive obviously cannot be far from espionage. Can Nigeria do this in America? Certainly not!
“We must be able to strike a balance between foreign aid and our national security which must be held sacrosanct, inviolable and non-negotiable as a sovereign nation.”
Audu alleged that “Giade’s lawlessness and disobedience for the rule of law and court orders have no boundary.
“The dramo-hypocritical and orchestrated invasion of the premises of Senator Kashamu in May, 2015 cannot be forgotten in a hurry.
“I am very much aware that the Agency had previously sent some of its very senior officers to London to give evidence in Buruji Kashamu’s favour.
“[They] equally deposed to affidavit in his favour at the Federal High Court, Lagos in 2002 and 2013 respectively (i.e. under Giade’s administration).
“So, how can we now reasonably explain the sudden dramatic twist ignited by Giade against the same Kashamu soon after your victory at the poll?”
The top NDLEA official more or less confirmed the recent alarm raised by the Senator representing Ogun East Senatorial District of Ogun State, Buruji Kashamu.
Kashamu had alleged that Giade and some powerful persons were planning to abduct him and forcibly take him to the U.S.
“However, I recently read of the alarm raised by Senator Kashamu about yet another attempt by Giade to abduct him’
“[That] made him to sue the AGF, NDLEA and Giade, and also petitioned the National Assembly.
“Knowing Giade’s predilection for illegalities, this might not be unfounded.
“Information is rife now again within the Agency about such planned abduction in another form by Giade, in collaboration with US Embassy officials in Nigeria and DEA agents.”
Audu commended President Buhari’s anti-corruption war “more so that it leaves no room for sacred cows, and Alhaji Ahmadu Giade must not be an exception”.
He faulted the appointment of Giade as Special Assistant to the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice.
He wondering what such “a lawless fellow” was doing in the office of the Chief Law Officer of the Federation.
In conclusion, the operative said, “All the criminal allegations contained in the attached Appendix A against him are evidently verifiable.
“Giade should be asked to step aside from his position and referred to the appropriate Agency for investigation in order to establish the veracity or otherwise of the allegations against him.
“Even if it is for the sake of restoring order to the system and recovering the stupendous public funds looted by him.”
Precision and Heritage: How Fifi Stitches Is Rewriting African Fashion Narratives
A Nigerian-born designer is gradually carving out a cross-continental footprint in contemporary fashion, blending African textile heritage with British technical discipline.
Esther Fiyinfoluwa Adeosun, Founder and Creative Director of Fifi Stitches, is gaining recognition for structured womenswear and bridal couture that reinterprets traditional fabrics through architectural tailoring and precision construction.
Born in Ibadan, Oyo State, Adeosun’s fashion journey began at home, seated beside her mother’s sewing machine. What started as childhood curiosity, sometimes jamming the machine just to understand its mechanics—evolved into a disciplined design practice now operating between Nigeria and the United Kingdom.
During an interview with journalists the fifi Stitches once mentioned “I was fascinated by how flat fabric could transform into something structured and meaningful”.
In her Story , early designs made for her family, though imperfectly finished, were worn with pride—an encouragement that laid the foundation for her professional confidence.
Today, Fifi Stitches is recognised for sculpted bodices, controlled tailoring, corsetry construction, and the contemporary reinterpretation of Ankara, Aso Oke, and Adire textiles.
The brand challenges the long-held perception that African fabrics belong solely in ceremonial contexts, instead positioning them within global luxury and modern design spaces.
Adeosun’s training reflects this dual perspective. She studied Fashion Design and Entrepreneurship at the Institute for Entrepreneurship and Development Studies, Obafemi Awolowo University, and earned a Diploma in Fashion Design through Alison Online.
In the UK, she undertook industry-focused technical training with Fashion-Enter Ltd and gained fashion business exposure through Fashion Capital UK.
Her technical expertise spans pattern drafting, draping, garment technology, structured tailoring, corsetry, and bespoke fittings—skills she describes as central to credibility in fashion. “Precision builds trust,” she says. “A designer must understand construction as deeply as creativity.”
Fifi Stitches has showcased collections at the Suffolk Fashion Show, Liverpool Fashion Show – FB Fashion Ball, Red Carpet Fashion Event in London, and through editorial features in London Runway Magazine.
The brand has also received coverage in The Guardian Nigeria and Vanguard Allure, expanding its visibility across markets.
Beyond couture, Adeosun integrates community impact into her practice.
She has facilitated garment construction workshops, draping sessions, and introductory training programmes for women and emerging creatives, promoting fashion as both artistic expression and vocational empowerment.
Fifi Stcithes Boss operates between Nigeria and the UK, in order to continue to shape her brand identity.
According to her “Nigeria provides cultural richness and expressive textile traditions, while the UK offers structured production systems, sustainability conversations, and institutional frameworks”.
Looking ahead, Adeosun said she plan to establish a fully structured fashion house spanning Africa and the UK, develop scalable production partnerships, launch capsule collections, and expand independent editorial visibility.
Her broader ambition is clear: to position African textile craftsmanship within global contemporary design conversations—through structure, discipline, and technical excellence.
GTCO Launches “Take on Squad” Hackathon 3.0, Opens Call for Applications
Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (“GTCO” or the “Group”) has announced the launch of “Take on Squad” Hackathon 3.0, reaffirming its commitment to fostering innovation, empowering talent, and supporting the development of technology-driven solutions that address real-world challenges across Africa.
Now in its third edition, the Hackathon brings together developers, designers and entrepreneurs across Nigeria in a collaborative environment to build practical solutions across key sectors including financial services, healthcare, commerce and digital inclusion. Under the theme “Smart Systems: The Intelligent Economy,” participants are challenged to design and build intelligent, data-driven solutions that transform how communities engage with money.
Applications are now open, and interested teams can find full guidelines and registration details on the official portal at https://squadco.com/hackathon.
Speaking on the initiative, Eduophon Japhet, Managing Director of HabariPay, stated: “Today’s dynamic, digitally driven world demands continuous innovation, which is shaping how economies grow, how businesses scale, and how societies evolve. Through “Take on Squad” Hackathon, we are deliberately investing in the ideas and talent that will define the future. Our objective is not simply to encourage innovation, but to enable its translation into scalable solutions that deliver real and measurable impact. This reflects GTCO’s role as a financial services platform that connects capital, capability, and creativity to drive sustainable progress.”
The social coding event remains a cornerstone of HabariPay’s mission to foster creativity and problem-solving among emerging tech talents. Competing teams will leverage Squad’s advanced APIs to create scalable digital tools that address everyday challenges faced by businesses and individuals.
Through initiatives such as this, GTCO continues to position itself at the intersection of finance, technology and enterprise, actively shaping the future of digital transformation in Africa.
About HabariPay
HabariPay Ltd is the fintech subsidiary of Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO), one of the largest financial services institutions in Africa with direct and indirect investments in a network of operating entities located in 10 countries across Africa and the United Kingdom.
Licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), our goal is to support SMEs, micro merchants, large corporations and other fintechs (Tech Stars) with the tools they need to thrive in an evolving digital economy and expand beyond their current market reach. HabariPay’s solutions include Squad, a full-scale digital payments toolkit to make in-person and online payments simpler, HabariPay Storefront, an e-commerce website to facilitate online purchases, Value-Added Services to help merchants access cost-effective and flexible airtime and data bundles to run their businesses, as well as a switching infrastructure that enables tech-focused businesses to optimise cost and make transactions more efficient.
HabariPay’s contributions to Accelerating Digital Acceptance in Africa have not gone unnoticed–it received Mastercard’s Innovative Mobile Payment Solution Award at TIA 2022 for its innovative payment solution, SquadPOS.
About Squad
Squad is a complete digital payments solution that is reliable, secure, and affordable, making receiving in-person and online payments simpler and convenient.
Thousands of merchants currently leverage Squad’s payment solutions for their daily business operations. Squad’s current products and service offerings include SquadPOS, Squad Payment Links, Squad Virtual Accounts, USSD, and E-Commerce Storefront.
Find out more at www.squadco.com.
Electric 8-Seater Tula Moto Keke Enters Nigerian Market, Targets Higher Operator Earnings
LAGOS — A new electric-powered tricycle with an expanded passenger capacity has been introduced into Nigeria’s urban transport sector, offering operators a potentially more profitable and eco-friendly alternative to conventional petrol-driven “keke.”
The newly launched 8-seater electric tricycle, now available in Lagos with plans for nationwide distribution, features a dual-row seating arrangement capable of accommodating up to eight passengers per trip—significantly higher than the standard three-passenger configuration common across the country.
Promoters of the innovation say the increased capacity is designed to boost daily earnings for operators, particularly amid persistent fluctuations in fuel prices. By running entirely on electric power, the vehicle eliminates dependence on petrol, reducing operating costs and shielding drivers from fuel price volatility.
According to the distributors, the tricycle is equipped with a durable battery system capable of covering extended distances on a single charge, making it suitable for commercial operations across high-traffic routes, residential estates, campuses, and marketplaces.
“The concept is straightforward—enable drivers to earn more while spending less,” a company representative stated. “With higher passenger capacity and zero fuel requirements, operators can maximise each trip without the burden of daily fuel expenses.”
Beyond its cost-saving potential, the electric keke is also said to require less maintenance than traditional models, offering additional long-term savings. Its quieter and smoother operation is expected to enhance passenger comfort and overall commuting experience.
Industry analysts note that the introduction of electric mobility solutions reflects a growing shift toward cleaner and more sustainable transportation alternatives in Nigeria, particularly in densely populated urban centres such as Lagos.
The distributors added that the product is currently available under a limited promotional offer, with delivery options across the country.
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As transportation costs continue to rise and environmental concerns gain prominence, innovations like the electric 8-seater keke may signal an emerging transition toward more efficient and sustainable mobility solutions nationwide.
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