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Sowore Narrates How N38bn Was Shared Among Top Officials Of The Power Sector In A Single Day

— Sowore By Adeola Idris In a video shared on Worship Media TV, the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore stated in an interview about a former Managing Director of the Transmission Company of Nigeria said Nigeria could enjoy 24-hour electricity with the right leadership. Omoyele Sowore narrated that a former official told him powerful interests converted ₦38 billion through Bureau… []

Wike To Bode George: You Have No Moral Authority To Accuse Others of Wrongdoing,You’re The Father Of Corruption

‎ — Wike, Bode George By Muyiwa Akinola The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has accused Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) elder statesman Bode George of being deeply involved in corruption. ‎The comments are the latest chapter in the public dispute between the two prominent PDP figures, over the years, both men have exchanged strong words over party leadership, internal disagreements, and… []

More Troubles As Fresh N400m Bribery Allegation Discovered At PFIPC

— Mathew Adeyemi By Muyiwa Akinola As embattled former Director-General of the council, Mathew Adeyemi, and his legal representatives have been asked to be allowed to testify before The House of Representatives ad hoc committee investigating the activities of the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC). A fresh allegation involving the payment of ₦400 million for a purported government contract has been discovered by the… []

Fake Agency Scandal: Adeyemi Ready To Finger More People Involved In The Case

— Gbajabiamila, Adeyemi By Muyiwa Akinola The self-acclaimed Director-General of the controversial Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council, Adeniyi Adeyemi, has pushed back against allegations that he single-handedly created the disputed agency, alleging that several ministries, departments and agencies of the Federal Government processed, recognised or interacted with the council. Adeyemi, who is in police custody, made the claims in a statement on Sunday through his… []

Lawmaker Responds As Kidnappers Rejects N155m Ransom In Kwara

— File photo of suspected bandits By Adeola Idris The N155 million raised as ransom to secure the release of their loved ones, five months after the kidnap has been rejected by the suspected kidnappers. Families of people kidnapped during a deadly attack in Kwara State have lamented. The attack occurred on February 3, 2026, when community leaders said more than 100 armed attackers invaded… []

Fake Agency Probe: Pressure Mounts On Reps To Summon Gbajabiamila

— Gbajabiamila , Adeyemi By Muyiwa Akinola The ongoing investigation into the controversial Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council has come under growing pressure to widen its investigation by inviting Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila. The House of Representatives Ad-Hoc Committee probing the case has been accused of being partial for not inviting Gbajabiamila who is a major suspect in the case. Even… []

Tinubu Unveils Major Army Expansion, Approves 28,000 New Recruits and Four Additional Divisions

— President Tinubu By Muyiwa Akinola According to the report from major newspapers on Thursday, July 23, 2026, President Bola Tinubu has approved a major restructuring of the Nigerian Army, increasing its operational divisions from eight to twelve while authorising the recruitment of 28,000 additional personnel to strengthen national security. According to a statement issued by presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, the decision reflects the administration’s… []

Fake Agency Latest: HoS Admits Shortcomings Says PFIPC Office At Federal Secretariat Was Allocated To OSGF

— The signpost direction to PFIPC purported office at Federal Secretariat Abuja By Bunmi Onakan Esther Walson-Jack, head of the civil service of the federation (HoS), says the office space used by the purported Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) at the federal secretariat in Abuja was allocated to the office of the secretary to the government of the federation (OSGF). Walson-Jack spoke on Monday… []

Fayose Finally Fixed As President Tinubu Announces 26 New Appointments

— Ayo Fayose and President Tinubu By Muyiwa Akinola President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced 26 new appointments into 10 Federal Government agencies and commissions, with former governor of Ekiti State, Ayo Fayose, emerging as chairman of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), and Major General Junaid Bindawa as chairman of the National Salary and Wages Commission. Fayose heads the board of REA, with Alhaji Ahmadu… []

Gunmen Abduct Students, Principal, NECO Official During Exam In Kogi School

— File photo of suspected bandits By Bunmi Onakan Suspected bandits invaded Government Secondary School, Odo-Ekina, in Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State on Tuesday, abducting four students, the school principal and a National Examinations Council (NECO) ad hoc staff member while candidates were sitting for the ongoing NECO examination. The attack reportedly occurred at about 5:25 pm as students were writing their examination… []

Lenders Have Reported Me To EFCC For The N100m Borrowed To Secure PFIPC DG Appointment– Adeniyi Adeyemi Cries Out

— Adeyemi Adeniyi By Familua Ademola Director-General (DG) of the controversial Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), Adeyemi Adeniyi says those who lent him N100 million to secure the appointment have petitioned the Economic and Financial Corrupt Commission (EFCC) over repayment. Adeyemi, who is facing allegations of forgery and impersonation over the existence of the PFIPC, spoke on Monday during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics… []

Oyo Kidnap:The Bandits’ Moms And Wives Were Arrested; They Were Filmed And It Was Sent To The Bandits—Adetayo

— Adetayo, photo of the kidnapped victims By Bunmi Onakan Dr Seyi Adetayo, a former operative of the Department of State Services, has stated that security agencies relied on intelligence and technology to secure the release of the schoolchildren and teachers kidnapped in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. In an interview with TVC, Adetayo said the rescue operation was carried out by the… []

Gbajabiamila Threatens N100bn Suit, Orders Adeyemi To Retract Bribery, Murder Allegations

By Adeola Idris The Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila, through his lawyer, has ordered the ‘Director General’ of the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), Adeniyi Adeyemi, to take down all materials, including transcripts, videos and recordings, from all platforms, linking him to murder, bribery and other criminal conduct.Metropolix Online understands that the demand was made known in a letter obtained by Punch,… []

Residents Detect How Bandits Planted IED on Sokoto Road To Prevent Response From Security Operatives

— Suspected Bandits  By Aliu Karro A fresh attempt to prevent security operatives from getting signals has been uncovered by residents of Kurawa and neighbouring communities in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State. It was alleged that suspected bandits planted another improvised explosive device (IED) along the Sabon Birni–Kurawa road following fresh attacks on villages in the area. The explosive according to the… []

Tinubu Approves Free CAC Registration For 250,000 MSMEs Nationwide

  — President Tinubu  By Bunmi Onakan  Free formalization and corporate registration of 250,000 Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises, MSMEs, across the country has formally been approved by President Bola Tinubu This was announced on Saturday at the State House in Abuja during the 8th National MSME Awards 2026. According to the presidency, the move is aimed at removing financial difficulty for nano, micro, and small… []

Tunji Ojo Announces The Arrest Of 7 Suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP Commander at Katsina Airport

— Interior Minister, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo By Muyiwa Akinola  Security operatives made a major bust at Umaru Musa Yar’Adua International Airport in Katsina as seven suspected commanders of Boko Haram and ISWAP were picked up right after flying in from Hajj in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. The Federal Government says this is one of the biggest wins yet for Nigeria’s new digital ID system. Interior Minister,… []

Tinubu Leads S’West Governors As Remodelled Premier Hotel Is Launched Today

— Newly renovated Premier Hotel  By Bunmi Onakan  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and other governors from the South-West region are expected to commission the newly remodelled and redeveloped Premier Hotel, Ibadan, on Thursday, June 25, 2026. The iconic 62-year-old hospitality facility located on Mokola Hill has undergone extensive renovation by Odu’a Investment Company as part of efforts to reposition it… []

Sowore Clears The Air On The Alleged Rift Between Him And Igboho

— Igboho, Sowore By Adeola Idris  Renowned activist and presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has spoken about his relationship with Yoruba nation activist Sunday Igboho, explaining how a previous disagreement between them arose and how it was eventually resolved. Speaking in a video shared on his official YouTube channel on Friday, June 5, 2026, Sowore said he had no personal… []

Alleged Fake Tinubu Audio: Presidency Threatens Legal Action Against VDM

— President Tinubu, VDM By Muyiwa Akinola  Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga has accused media influencer, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), over an audio recording allegedly linked to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu circulating online. VDM may any moment from now appear in court to defend the alleged spreading false of information through social media platforms. Onanuga… []

How Bandits Invaded Kwara Border Town, Kidnapped Emir’s Wives, Residents

— Bandits during operation  By Muyiwa Akinola  Yashikira community in Baruten Local Government Area of Kwara State was invaded by suspected bandits on Sunday night setting the Emir’s palace ablaze and abducting several residents, including women, children and some of the Emir’s wives. Residents told reporters that the heavily armed attackers stormed the border community late at night, firing sporadically before launching the assault on… []