etunoman76:
The South African Ambassador to Nigeria, Lulu Mnguni, said in a news conference on Friday that the $15m earlier seized from some Nigerians by the South African Government had been released to Nigeria.

The South African Government had, on September 5, 2014, seized $9.3m cash belonging to Nigeria and a month later seized another $5.7m, claiming that both funds were to be used for illegal purchase of arms, www.thecable.ng reported.

However, Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki, said the transactions were legal, urging the South African Government to stop actions that could degenerate to a diplomatic showdown.

The South African Government on October 14, 2014 said it would return the money to Nigeria.

Mnguni also spoke on the collapsed building in the Synagogue church in Lagos State and its effect on the relationship between the two countries.

He said that the two countries had come a long way and that the development would only make them remain stronger.

“South Africa’s relations with Nigeria has come a long way, so now this actually will make us much closer, to see how we can close some of these gaps that result in such accidents,” he said.

The South African ambassador added that the seizure of the funds was in no way related to the Synagogue collapse.

“South Africa’s relation with Nigeria is priceless; it cannot be sold for $15m,” he said.


http://www.punchng.com/news/south-africa-returns-seized-15m-to-nigeria/

justitiaomnibus:
south Africa Just wanted to be in the NEWS.

it was all a publicity stunt.

you knw in Nigeria, if you wantto be popular, insult the president and pull a stunt onthe establishment.

which other African Country could have made South Africa get the kind of fameit just got since the Death of Mandela if not Nigeria.

but they also know that a dwarf cannot rub shoulders with a Giant and when we say this to them on Nairaland, the arrogantly insult us.

Res Ipsa Loquitor.

zabilon:
This should make an important campaign highlight for Jonathan!....
"Ayo lost our 9.5million, but I found it... So vote for Me"-Jonathan

Sincere9gerian:

Even after the NSA had admitted that his office was directly responsible for the failed arms deal yet some ethnic bigot are still heaping the blame on a pastor who swore he had no hand in deal and who was exonerated by the NSA. How come no one is calling on the NSA to resign? Is it because the NSA is Fulani while the pastor is southsouth?

englishmart:
Why did they return it na?
Now what is the money going to be used for?

datguru:
So where is the money as we speak ? Was it brought back in cash as taken or they did a kind of wire transfer to our govt?

englishmart:
Why did they return it na?
Now what is the money going to be used for?

Sincere9gerian:

Even after the NSA had admitted that his office was directly responsible for the failed arms deal yet some ethnic bigot are still heaping the blame on a pastor who swore he had no hand in deal and who was exonerated by the NSA. How come no one is calling on the NSA to resign? Is it because the NSA is Fulani while the pastor is southsouth?

vanbonattel:
I think say they no dey fear face

englishmart:
Why did they return it na?
Now what is the money going to be used for?

datguru:
So where is the money as we speak ? Was it brought back in cash as taken or they did a kind of wire transfer to our govt?

bushdoc9919:
All right....but even then there are better ways to transport $9.5 million than putting raw cash in a plane....especially as the laws of this country prohibit one from flying with $10000 in cash out of the country.

Indeed, whatever happened to the humble bank transfer? Don't we live in a 21st century world.?

Forgive me, but this transaction still sounds a bit ''strange'' to me. I would still like the Government to punish whoever was responsible for approving the transfer of such a huge amount of raw cash in such a way as to arouse suspicion of ''funny business''.

Nigerian Govt adviser: However, Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki said the transactions were legal, urging the South African Government to stop actions that could degenerate to a diplomatic showdown.

dokiOloye:
APC e-goons won't like dis news.