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PFIPC DG, Prince Adeyemi Indicts Femi Gbajabiamila In A N400m Bribe To Secure His Appointment

— Femi Gbajabiamila, Adeniyi Adeyemi  By Ademola Familua  Director-General of the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), Adeniyi Adeyemi, has alleged that the chief of staff to the president, Femi Gbajabiamila, received N400 million through a proxy and demanded an additional N200 million to secure his appointment. Mr Adeyemi alleged at a press conference on Thursday that Mr Gbajabiamila also demanded 48 per cent of… []

Why I Won’t Stop Supporting Tinubu – Sunday Igboho Gives Reasons

— Sunday Igboho  By Bunmi Onakan  Yoruba nation freedom fighter, Sunday Adeyemo, aka Igboho, has declared that he’s not an ingrate like the National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Rauf Aregbesola. Igboho vowed to support President Bola Tinubu and not be an ingrate with Aregbesola. He spoke during a visit to the All Progressives Congress, APC, Youth Network in Accra, Ghana. According to… []

Longest Serving Monarch: Onigede of Igede-Ekiti Celebrates 67 Years on Throne

— His Royal Majesty, Oba James Adelusi, Aladesuru II By Bunmi Onakan  The Onigede of Igede-Ekiti, Ekiti State, His Royal Majesty, Oba James Adelusi, Aladesuru II, has clocked 67 years on the throne. Several individuals felicitated with the monarch on Friday. “Nigeria’s longest-reigning monarch, Oba James Adelusi, Aladesuru II, Onigede of Igede-Ekiti, is 67 years on the throne today. He was crowned on June 26,… []

Ekiti Court Sentences Two Men To Death By Hanging For Kidnap Of NYSC Staff

— Ibrahim Abubakar and Abdullahi Abubakar By Femi Ojo Two men arrested by the Department of State Services, DSS, have been sentenced to death by an Ekiti State High Court following their conviction for the kidnap of a staff member of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC. The convicts, Ibrahim Abubakar and Abdullahi Abubakar, were convicted by the Ekiti State High Court I, Fajuyi, Ado-Ekiti,… []

(Video) HoneyGlow Beauty World Staff Arrested For Diverting Over N30m Company Sales Into Personal Accounts

— Mrs. Oyindamola Abiona, CEO HoneyGlow Beauty World By St. Johnson Adegboyega    A discovery has eventually led to the arrest of one Oluwatobi Zainab Akinyele, a staff of well patronized and heavily stocked Honey Glow Beauty Shop situated at Galilee Avenue, Iju/Ishaga area of Lagos State. The suspect in question who has since been arrested we gathered was employed just last year by the… []

We’ve Started Investigation Into Suspicious Ammunition Parcel Delivered To FirstBank MD –Lagos CP

— Oluwasegun Alebiosu  By Bunmi Onakan  Investigation into a suspicious parcel containing live ammunition delivered to the Managing Director of First Bank, Oluwasegun Alebiosu has started.The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Fatai Tijani on Tuesday, 23 June, 2026 disclosed. Tijani who made this disclosure while addressing newsmen on Tuesday, 23 June, 2026 at the Command headquarters, said detectives have commenced investigation to unravel the circumstances… []

I’m ready to risk my life to secure release of Oriire abductees — Makinde

— Gov. Seyi Makinde  By Adeola Idris  Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde has declared his readiness to make any sacrifice, including risking his own life, to secure the release of pupils and teachers abducted in Oriire Local Government Area of the state. The governor said this on Tuesday while addressing a group of peaceful protesters led by activist and social commentator, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly… []

Adelabu’s PA, Ajiboye Akande Denies Involvement In Ibadan Kidnap Saga

— Ajiboye Akande  By Tricia Thompson Following the story published on Metropolix Online this morning where it was alleged that Ajiboye Akande, Personal Assistant to former Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu has been fingered in the ongoing investigation of Adelabu sister’s kidnap alongside her two twin sons. Ajiboye has come out to deny the widely spread allegations. This he has been circulating on his social… []

Adelabu Sister’s Kidnap: Sharadeen Alli Vindicated As Investigations Link Involvement To Ex-Minister’s Aide

— Adelabu’s sister and her twin sons, Sen. Sharadeen Alli  By Adeola Idris  Police investigation into the abduction of Mrs. Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul, sister of former Minister of Power, Chief Bayo Adelabu, and her 11year-old twin sons has cleared Oyo APC governorship hopeful, Senator Sharafadeen Alli, of any link to the crime. Instead, findings by the Force Intelligence Department–Intelligence Response Team, FID-IRT, point to… []

How Sirika Rented Plane For Fake Launch of Nigeria Air– Witness Gives Account

— Hadi Sirika By Muyiwa Akinola  In the ongoing trial of the former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, on Wednesday, Christopher Odofin, the 12th Prosecution Witness (PW12) told Justice S.C. Oriji of the Federal Capital Territory, High Court, Abuja, how Sirika allegedly passed off an aircraft belonging to Ethiopian Airline as that of the promised Nigeria Air by the government of the late President Muhammadu… []

ICPC Launches Manhunt for Ex‑Minister Uche Nnaji Over Certificate Forgery Scandal

— Uche Nnaji  By Adeola Idris  The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has launched a manhunt for former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, over his certificate forgery scandal. An investigative report has revealed that Nnaji forged his UNN degree and NYSC certificates, which he submitted during his ministerial confirmation in 2023. Nnaji has repeatedly failed to honour ICPC… []

Tinubu Commissions Ekiti EFCC’s New Zonal Office

— Ekiti EFCC zonal office  By Adeola Idris  President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 commissioned the new office complex of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, in Ado-Ekiti, describing the project as a critical investment in the consolidation of Nigeria’s anti-corruption reforms and the Renewed Hope Agenda of the Federal Government. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony of the Ekiti Zonal Directorate office… []

“If A Thief Tells You To Go To Court, Just Know That His Brother Is The Judge”- Goodluck Jonathan

— Former President Goodluck Jonathan By Muyiwa Akinola  Former President Goodluck Jonathan, has decried the level of decadence in some government institutions and the new culture of asking their critics to go to court when they are called out for doing something perceived to be wrong. While speaking at a public event recently, the former President stated that when a ‘’thief” asks you to go… []

Oyo School Abduction: Your Inaction Will Make Tinubu To Lose The 2027 Election — Primate Ayodele Warns Remi Tinubu

— Primate Ayodele By Adeola Idris  Speaking to some women on Friday, leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has slammed the First Lady, Remi Tinubu, over her actions amids the Oyo students abduction. Primate Ayodele said the president’s wife does not behave like a mother. The cleric also warned that such a behaviour might make her husband lose the 2027 general elections. He said,… []

How Married Woman Who Faked Own Kidnap, Found In Hotel With Lover

— Oluchi, the woman who faked her abduction By Bunmi Onakan  A particular married woman simply identified as Oluchi who faked her abduction and demanded N50m from her familly has been found in a hotel in Delta State. Gathered that the children of the woman, including her daughter in Canada, had pleaded with the public to help them raise money, even as the kidnappers reduced… []

SHOCKING: How Ex-Skye Bank Boss Lost ₦120m Wristwatch And Ring As Kyari N2m Cash Also Got Missing Inside Kuje Prison

— Tunde Ayeni, Abba Kyari  By Muyiwa Akinola  A storm of explosive allegations has erupted from within the walls of the Kuje Correctional Centre, where senior officials of the Nigerian Correctional Service are accused of carrying out a chaotic and controversial search operation that reportedly left high-profile inmates reeling. According to insider accounts cited in reports, the dramatic raid allegedly backed by operatives of the… []

Alleged N8.7bn Money Laundering: Court Adjourns Ex-AGF Malami’s Trial Till June 23

— Abubakar Malami By St. Johnson Adegboyega Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, on Friday, May 22, 2026 adjourned till June 23, 2026 the alleged N8.7billion money laundering trial involving former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, his wife, Hajia Bashir Asabe and son, Abubakar Abdulaziz Malami. The defendants are being prosecuted by the Economic… []

Human Rights Activist, Justice ‘Crack’ Chidiebere Finally Released

— Justice ‘Crack’ Chidiebere  By Bunmi Onakan  In a post by human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, shared on his X on Thursday night. Human rights activist and blogger, Justice Mark Chidiebere, popularly known as Justice Crack, has regained freedom from the Department of State Services (DSS) custody. Describing Justice Crack’s detention as unjust and unlawful, Sowore wrote, “Justice Crack is out… []

Nigerian Airports on Red Alert As Reps Set To Investigate The Concessions

— House of Representatives during session  By Adeola Idris  The House of Representatives has resolved to mandate its committee on aviation (when constituted) to investigate the concession of some Nigerian airports by the Ministry of Aviation in the immediate past administration. This followed the adoption of a motion by Kama Nkemkanma at the plenary on Wednesday. Presenting the motion, the lawmaker said, the nation’s most… []

BREAKING: IGP Orders Mass Demobilisation Of Nigeria Police Mobile Force Officers On Health, Compassionate Grounds

— IGP Tunji Disu  By Adeola Idris  The Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, has approved the demobilisation of several Inspectors and rank-and-file personnel from various Police Mobile Force (PMF) squadrons across Nigeria, according to an internal police signal obtained by reporters. The memo, referenced “CH:5660/DOPS/PMF/FHQ/ABJ/VOL.89/196” and dated May 18, 2026, was issued by the Department of Operations at Force Headquarters, Abuja, according to a document… []