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Police arrest masquerade over alleged killing in Ibadan

The Oyo State Police Command has arrested a masquerade known as Asoleke over the alleged killing of a 24-year-old man in Ibadan. The police said the arrest followed an incident linked to a traditional procession in the city. The case has now been opened for investigation. According to the police, the young man died after the confrontation, and officers are working to establish the exact role played by those involved. The command said more suspects are being identified. The arrest has attracted public attention because of the unusual nature of the case. It also raises concern over how traditional events are managed when large crowds are involved. Police said the investigation is ongoing and that further updates will be released as more facts become available. Would you like the next one rewritten in a stronger hard news style or in […]

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Why Tinubu trusted only Osinbajo Aregbesola and three others

A former aide to President Bola Tinubu has said that Tinubu placed members of his cabinet in different groups based on the level of trust he had in them. According to the aide, only a few people were among Tinubu’s closest and most trusted allies during his time as governor of Lagos State. The group reportedly included Yemi Osinbajo, Rauf Aregbesola and three others. The claim suggests that Tinubu relied on a small circle of trusted partners for key political and administrative decisions. It also shows how close relationships shaped his leadership style during that period. The remarks have drawn attention because they highlight the long political history between Tinubu and some of his former associates. Over the years, some of those relationships have remained strong while others have become strained. The story also reflects the wider politics around loyalty […]

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Video of ‘fake’ agency DG confronting Gbajabiamila resurfaces

A video has resurfaced showing Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew, the man at the centre of the alleged ₦1.3bn “ghost agency” scandal, confronting presidential Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila Adeyemi, who claims to be Director-General of the controversial Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), is seen in the clip questioning Gbajabiamila over the council’s status and his appointment. The PFIPC is alleged to be a fictitious agency that nonetheless appeared in the 2026 budget and reportedly received a ₦1.3bn allocation, sparking outrage and calls for a full probe. Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga has described the body as non existent and accused Adeyemi of operating a fraud ring from the Federal Secretariat and opening multiple bank accounts before his arrest Opposition figures and civil groups are now using the resurfaced video to renew demands for an independent investigation and for Gbajabiamila to […]

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Dangote refinery surpasses US supply, exports N757bn jet fuel to Europe – Report

Nigeria’s Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reportedly surpassed US suppliers in jet fuel exports to Europe, shipping aviation fuel worth an estimated N757bn in June alone.landslide+2 Industry data cited in the report show that flows of jet fuel from Nigeria to Europe rose from 232,000 metric tonnes in May to 466,000 metric tonnes in June, with Dangote accounting for the bulk of the cargoes. Analysts say the refinery’s surge in exports is linked to global supply disruptions caused by the US–Iran war and Middle East tensions, which have tightened aviation fuel availability and pushed European buyers to seek alternative suppliers. The report notes that Dangote’s shipments to Europe in recent months have outpaced volumes from some traditional suppliers, including the United States, reinforcing its status as one of the world’s leading jet fuel exporters Efforts to ramp up output at the […]

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More questions trail Adeyemi’s PFIPC as Fed Govt probe looms.

More questions are trailing Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi’s alleged Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council as a federal government probe looms. Reliable sources say the investigation into the self-styled Director-General and the operations of the fictitious PFIPC will continue in the new week. The controversy has raised fresh concerns about how the alleged agency gained access to government officials and whether public funds were involved. The Nation also reported that Adeyemi once served as a Senior Special Assistant to Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke in 2023 before he was dismissed after about four months. The latest revelations have deepened scrutiny of the scandal and increased calls for accountability.

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Army chief warns instability in Lake Chad and Sahel is worsening Nigeria’s insecurity

Nigeria’s army chief has warned that instability in the Lake Chad Basin and the wider Sahel is worsening the country’s security challenges. He said the region’s crisis is helping armed groups, smugglers, and other criminal networks move across borders more easily. According to him, the spillover from conflicts in neighbouring countries continues to put pressure on Nigeria’s military operations. He stressed that the army is not only protecting Nigeria but also helping to prevent wider insecurity across West Africa. The army chief called for stronger regional cooperation and more support to address the growing threats.

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US to closely monitor Nigeria’s 2027 elections

A United States congressman has said the Trump administration will closely monitor Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. He said the US wants to ensure that the polls are free, fair, and credible. The lawmaker added that Nigeria remains an important partner and that the world will be watching the electoral process closely. He also stressed that Nigerians must be allowed to choose their leaders without intimidation or interference. The statement has drawn attention because of growing concerns over transparency, voter confidence, and election security ahead of 2027.

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Senate to fast-track state police bill on resumption

The Nigerian Senate has signalled plans to fast-track the state police bill when lawmakers resume plenary. Senators say the move is part of wider efforts to overhaul the country’s security architecture and respond more effectively to banditry, kidnappings, and terrorism. The proposal seeks to amend the 1999 Constitution to allow both federal and state police structures, moving policing from the Exclusive to the Concurrent Legislative List so states can establish their own forces.instagram+2 Key members of the Senate have indicated that the bill will be prioritised and isolated from other constitutional amendments to speed up its passage once the chamber reconvenes. For the reform to take effect, it will still need two thirds support in both the Senate and House of Representatives, approval by at least 24 state Houses of Assembly, and presidential assent

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South Africa rejects Nigeria’s compensation demand over xenophobic attacks

South Africa has rejected Nigeria’s demand for compensation for citizens who fled the country and abandoned businesses and properties after recent xenophobic attacks.facebook+3 Pretoria said it would not pay for abandoned assets, insisting that many of the affected Nigerians were undocumented migrants and that the government cannot accept liability for losses linked to illegal stay.thenicheng+2 South African officials also challenged Nigeria to show evidence of alleged “drug dens” and criminal hideouts run by Nigerians, arguing that the narrative about targeted law abiding citizens is not accurate.sundiatapost+2 Nigeria had earlier said it would compile a list of affected businesses and properties and seek compensation through diplomatic channels after evacuating several batches of its citizens.bbc+1youtube With the new response from Pretoria, tensions between the two countries remain high as both governments continue to exchange statements over the treatment of foreign nationals and […]

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Investigator wants Buhari and Mustapha tried over alleged 6.2m CBN fraud

President Bola Tinubu’s special investigator on the Central Bank of Nigeria, Jim Obazee, has told a court that former President Muhammadu Buhari and ex Secretary to the Government of the Federation Boss Mustapha should face trial over an alleged 6.2 million dollar CBN fraud.prnigeria+1 Obazee made the remark while testifying as a prosecution witness in the case against former CBN governor Godwin Emefiele at the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja.businessday+1 He said documents reviewed during his investigation showed that the disputed payment came from the Federal Government’s foreign exchange account and that papers linked to the SGF’s office helped trigger the release of the funds.prnigeria+1 The investigator argued that all officials allegedly involved in the transaction should be charged, including Buhari, Mustapha, the then Abuja Branch Manager of the CBN, and other staff who processed the payment.businessday+1 Obazee […]

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