Author: Vincent Osuwo

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has detained some top officers of the Benue State Bureau for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, as well as consultants, in connection with an alleged N4.6 billion scam. According to reports, the officers were arrested around a week ago and are currently being held in the EFCC zonal office in Makurdi, the capital of Benue State. The EFCC is looking into the alleged diversion of N4.6 billion destined for local government councils in the state. According to investigations, the cash was allegedly diverted through consultants under the premise of consulting fees for auditing…

The Department of State Services (DSS) has released Kayode Olawoye, an Ogun State-based pastor, and two of his companions who were jailed on Monday following public outrage. Olawoye became an internet phenomenon after reporting on the bad state of various roads in Ogun State, which he had frequently brought to the attention of the state administration. On Tuesday, a family source close to Olawoye verified his release to the press. In a prior conversation with our correspondent, Olawoye’s family expressed anxiety about his imprisonment after he was supposedly invited by the DSS. Speaking with our correspondent earlier on Tuesday, Olawoye’s…

Abubakar Malami (SAN), the former Attorney General of the Federation, may remain in the custody of the Department of State Services for an extended period. Numerous security sources indicated that Malami is likely to face extended detention, as the DSS is in the process of securing a court order to maintain his custody until the investigations are completed. Malami’s recent challenges started on Monday when DSS agents arrested him immediately after he secured his bail and was freed from the Kuje Correctional Centre in Abuja. He was taken into custody just minutes after exiting the facility, where he had been…

Kasper Hogh scored twice when Norwegian debutants Bodo/Glimt stunned Premier League Manchester City, causing one of the biggest upsets in Champions League history. Pep Guardiola’s youngsters froze in the -9C conditions as City suffered another humbling setback following Saturday’s derby defeat by United. Glimt absolutely deserved their victory, taking an unexpected lead in the 22nd minute when Ole Didrik Blomberg’s looping cross to the back post was headed in by Hogh. City was all over the place defensively, and teenage defender Max Alleyne, who was responsible for the opening goal by sprinting to the halfway line but failing to intercept…

The Lagos State Police Command has refuted widespread claims of power abuse against CSP Ayanwale Ayodeji, the Divisional Police Officer of Mushin’s Olosan Police Station. The controversy began earlier on Tuesday when X user Akin Akinwale, who tweets as #mrlurvy, said that the DPO was intimidating his friend. Akinwale stated that after his friend “brushed” a car belonging to the DPO’s partner, the DPO vowed to make sure the driver “rots in jail.” The viral post aroused considerable indignation, prompting an instant response from the Lagos State Command spokeswoman, SP Abimbola Adebisi, and the Police Complaint Response Unit. While the…

Adeniyi Kayode, the driver charged in the automobile accident that injured Anthony Joshua and killed his companions, appeared in a Nigerian court on Tuesday, as the star boxer’s uncle questioned whether a trial was “really worth it.” Kayode, 46, was driving former two-time heavyweight champion Joshua and two of his pals, Latif Ayodele and Sina Ghami, when their Lexus SUV collided with a stationary truck. Kayode is facing multiple reckless driving charges, as well as a charge of driving without a license. Kayode, dressed in black trousers and a hoodie, appeared depressed and attempted to dodge photographers’ cameras outside the…

Former Manchester City and the Ivory Coast star Yaya Toure has described the Super Eagles as the standout national team at the recently concluded African Cup of Nations tournament. Eric Chelle’s high-scoring team enjoyed a remarkable unbeaten streak in the tournament until their unfortunate semifinal defeat to the host nation, Morocco, losing 4-2 on penalties, having scored 14 goals while conceding just four. They finished the tournament with a third-place finish after defeating Egypt in a penalty shootout. In an interview with Bleacher Report Football on Monday, Touré, a four-time African Footballer of the Year, commented on the tournament’s overall…

The Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State has ordered the immediate closure of Abu Sinan High School in the Sabon Layi community over safety concerns. The decision was reportedly issued on Monday during an on-site inspection conducted by Sani Garkuwa, the Deputy Chairman of the LGA, who noted that the school’s structure did not adhere to approved building plan criteria. In a statement provided to our correspondent on Tuesday and signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mercy Kachollom Chuwang, LGA Chairman John Christopher acknowledged the development. “Cracks were observed in the beams and walls, posing a serious safety…

The Kano State Government will soon commence the trial of suspects linked to the killing of a housewife and her six children at Dorayi Chiranchi Quarters. This follows the Kano state government’s announcement that it would take over the prosecution of the case after widespread public outrage over the tragic incident. The suspects allegedly broke into the residence of Haruna Bashir, killing his wife, Fatima Abubakar, and her six children. Three suspects—Umar Auwalu, 23; Isyaku Yakubu (also known as Chebe), 40; and Yakubu Abdulaziz (also known as Wawo), 21—were subsequently arrested in connection with the crime. Speaking at a press…

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has issued travel and safety advice to prospective corps members in the 2026 Batch A Stream I, asking them to put their safety first when traveling to their orientation camps. According to a statement on the NYSC NDHQ’s X handle on Tuesday, NYSC advised, “Corps members must undertake their journeys only during the daytime, warning against night travel due to increased security and road safety risks.” According to the advisory, “Prospective corps members are encouraged to use registered transport companies and approved motor parks to reduce exposure to unsafe travel conditions.” The NYSC also…