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Alleged N89trn Fraud: Emefiele Must Be Sacked, Prosecuted -Dr Gololo
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, Dr Garus Gololo has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to immediately terminate the appointment of governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr Godwin Emefiele over his alleged looting of a whooping sum of N89.7trillion stamp duty.
Former secretary of the dissolved Presidential Committee on Reconciliation and Recovery of Stamp Duties Revenue and lawmaker in the House of Representatives, Kazaure Gudaji had narrated how N89 trillion from stamp duties was misappropriated and diverted by the CBN governor.
Kazaure had explained that his committee was secretly constituted by President Buhari, with Adetola Adekoya and him as the chairman and secretary, respectively.
The lawmaker said he had in a letter dated August 8 sought the approval of the president to set up the committee that included the Minister of Finance, Zainab Ahmed, the Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, the Director General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Yusuf Bichi, Mohammed Wakili, a retired Commissioner of Police and one Mr Okafor, a retired staff of the National Intelligence Agency.
In a fresh document sighted by our correspondent, the lawmaker narrated how various sums flagged into various accounts of the CBN were diverted.
Reacting to the allegations, Dr Gololo lamented that while the country’s economy was getting worse and the citizens getting getting poorer, those at the helm of the affairs were busy stashing the nation’s wealth away for personal coffers.
He wondered how a central bank governor could “heartlessly” corner such humongous sum for personal use even when the Nigeria’s currency which he controls daily go on a free fall and had become a laughingstock in the international community.
“Look at our currency today, almost becoming worthless under a CBN governor, yet people who are looked up to as the custodians of our wealth are busy pushing our money away.
“It’s really not funny to hear such story this afternoon. I was shocked. And this is aan so trusted by the president. President Buhari reposes a lot of trust in Emefiele and look at the betrayal.
“Emefiele must be sacked immediately, investigated and if found culpable, must be jailed.
“Was it not in our presence that the former Accountant General of the Federation was caught, sacked, prosecuted, detained and is on the verge of going to jail? The right thing must be done to Emefiele is found wanting,” the outspoken retired Army General posited.
He called on the anti-graft agencies to rise up to their responsibilities by ensuring that these eye-opening revelations by Hon. Kazaure was not swept under the carpet in order to save the nation’s economy and suffering citizens from these very corrupt government officials like the CBN governor, just as was done to others.
According to him, “Look at the state governors in the south, especially the oil producing states. How many former governors in the south have been prosecuted for corruptively cornering their 13% oil derivation meant for developing their states and bettering their citizens’ lives? Why is it that only officials from the north are being prosecuted and jailed? Is it only northern governors that squander their states’ resources and going to jail? Is it because they’re from the north?
“President Buhari must constitute an investigative panel, whether presidential or judicial, to investigate Emefiele, and if found guilty, be subjected to jail. But before that, the CBN governor has to give way first for sound probing,” the General insisted.
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Daughters of Dr. Charles Ononiwu, Chiamanda and Chiamaka, Launch Debut Books to Uplift Hearts Facing Life’s Struggles
Joel Ajayi
At just 18 and 20 years old, Chiamanda and Chiamaka Ononiwu — daughters of renowned Nigerian surgeon Dr. Charles Ononiwu — have achieved a remarkable milestone with the release of their debut inspirational books, Do Not Be Afraid and Waterfalls.
Their literary journey began six years ago, during the height of the global COVID-19 pandemic. While the world was engulfed in fear and uncertainty, the then 13- and 15-year-old sisters turned inward, using writing as an outlet to process their emotions, express their faith, and reach out to others with messages of hope and resilience.
What began as a quiet act of creativity blossomed into two powerful books that now serve as beacons of light for readers navigating life’s storms.
Eighteen-year-old Chiamanda Ononiwu is the author of Do Not Be Afraid. A passionate Electrical Engineering student , she is also a proud alumna of Intellichild TLC and Valedictorian of Great Blessings School, Class of 2022.
In her book, she addresses the emotional challenges many young people face and draws from her personal faith to offer guidance and encouragement.
Her elder sister, Chiamaka Ononiwu, 20, is a final-year medical student at Babcock University in Nigeria. She penned Waterfalls, a heartfelt and deeply spiritual work she describes as divinely inspired. Chiamaka views her writing as a calling — a mission to uplift souls and bring hope to those struggling with life’s challenges.
“Personally, I would say it all started with the idea of inclusion, inspired by real human experiences,” Chiamaka shared. “We’ve had conversations with people who’ve gone through difficult situations — including issues and those stories helped shape what I write today.”
She added, “It’s all about encouraging people to face life with faith. We began this journey during a dark time in the world, and I felt called to create something that could offer comfort and hope — not just locally, but globally.”
The official book launch and signing ceremony took place on Wednesday in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, and was attended by family, friends, colleagues, and well-wishers. It was a celebration of creativity, faith, and youthful brilliance, as the sisters presented their work to an inspired audience.
Speaking at the event, Chiamaka emphasized the core message of her book: “Waterfalls reminds readers that God is always watching over His people. He doesn’t bring fear — He brings peace, hope, and love. I want readers to find comfort and assurance in that truth.”
For Chiamanda, her book is a message to young people who may feel overwhelmed by life’s pressures: “Do Not Be Afraid is especially for youth navigating difficult times. No matter how hard life gets, you can always find strength and direction in God’s word.”
Writing came naturally to both sisters. Chiamaka recalled, “Even as a child, I loved writing short stories for my siblings. When the opportunity came to publish, I knew it was time to share my message with a wider audience.”
Despite their demanding academic paths, both young women balanced their studies with writing through perseverance and faith.
Chiamanda and Chiamaka are united by a shared dream — to inspire people across the world with their writing.
Chiamaka expressed Further; “Our biggest hope is that these books will reach people who need to know that God is real, that He’s always with them, and that through Him, anything is possible,” Chiamaka said.
With Do Not Be Afraid and Waterfalls, the Ononiwu sisters have not only created literary works — they’ve created lifelines. Their voices, grounded in faith and driven by purpose, remind readers everywhere that even in the darkest moments, God’s light never fades.
Their father, Dr. Charles Ononiwu — a distinguished surgeon and deeply devoted parent — also spoke at the event, sharing the journey from his perspective.
“For me, my number one priority has always been to care for children — not just medically, but also by encouraging them academically and in the basics of life,” he said.
He recounted a moving moment with Chiamanda, who approached him with the idea of sharing her story publicly to inspire others.
“She came to me and said she wanted to talk to her peers, to share how she had been comforted, and to help them see that everything would be okay,” he recalled. “As a father, my role was to guide her. I support both of them, help activate their strengths, and provide direction.”
Dr. Ononiwu made the decision to fund the publication of their books himself, believing in the power of their message.
“I told them, ‘You have something the world needs. You can make an impact in the lives of others,’” he said. “I believe every child has a gift. It is our responsibility as parents not to dismiss them, but to help them discover and nurture their talents.”
He encouraged all parents to support their children’s creative pursuits, noting, “Every person has something special inside them — no one is without talent. It’s just a matter of looking inward, discovering that gift, and sharing it with the world.”
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