Governor Fintiri suspends Emir indefinitely over corruption in Adamawa

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Emir of Daware, Alhaji Hassan Ja’afaru has been suspended indefinitely by Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, over allegations of corruption, maladministration, breach of security, confiscation of farmlands, and creating a leadership vacuum due to prolonged absence from his domain. The suspension followed an investigation into a series of allegations levelled against the traditional ruler, who previously served as the district head of Daware in the Fufore Local Government Area. The letter of suspension was dated April 25, 2025, and signed by the Permanent Secretary of Chieftaincy Affairs, Adama Mamman, on…

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Natasha Akpoti’s apology letter mocks Senate President

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A satirical apology letter was tendered to the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio by the suspended lawmaker representing Kogi Central, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Udaughan on Sunday. Although, Senator Akpabio is currently in Rome where he led a Federal Government delegation to the Vatican for the late Pope Francis’ funeral, but a copy of the letter of ‘apology’ was made available to newsmen in Abuja. The letter read: “Dear Distinguished Senate President Godswill Akpabio, It is with the deepest sarcasm and utmost theatrical regret that I tender this apology for the grievous crime…

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Osun monarch, pastor admit to COVID-19 fraud in US

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Oba Joseph Oloyede, the Apetu of Ipetumodu in Osun State, and a Nigerian pastor, Edward Oluwasanmi are facing possible prison sentences in the United States after pleading guilty to charges of COVID-19 relief fraud. Oba Oloyede, a US-based accountant and information system expert, was appointed the new Apetu in July 2019. The monarch and Oluwasanmi were arrested in early 2024 for their roles in a scheme to fraudulently obtain $4.2m in COVID-19 relief funds. The two men were charged with 13 counts of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, wire fraud,…

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Gunmen kill man, abduct wife 13 days after wedding in Nasarawa

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Gunmen operating at a community in Nasarawa, on Wednesday, April 23 shot a newly-wedded man and kidnapped his wife to unknown destination. The gunmen were suspected to be Fulani bandits. They invaded the home of the newly-wedded couple named Mr. and Mrs. Alu Anzaku, at Akaleku village in Obi Local Government Area along Lafia/Markurdi Highway about 11 p.m. “They shot the man and abducted the wife. This couple wedded on April 12, and barely two weeks after, they were attacked”, a source said. The incident has devastated family members. As…

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Tafawa Balewa University lecturer sacked for sexually harassing a married student

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An official newsletter of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi released on April 22, 2025 reported that a senior lecturer, Dr. Usman Aliyu has been dismissed by the Governing Council of the university over allegations of sexual harassment involving a married postgraduate student, Mrs. Kamila Aliyu. The report from the publication stated that the Governing Council approved Dr Aliyu’s dismissal based on the findings of the Senior Staff Disciplinary Committee, which concluded that the lecturer was guilty of misconduct. The dismissal letter reads: “Following the report of the Senior Staff Disciplinary…

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Psquare’s elder brother, Jude released from Ikoyi prison after N1.3bn fraud charge

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Psquare’s former manager, Jude Okoye, has been released from Ikoyi prison after meeting his bail conditions in an ongoing N1.38 billion money laundering trial. Jude, the elder brother to music stars Peter and Paul Okoye, and Northside Music Limited, his company, face a seven-count charge before A. Owoeye of the federal high court in Ikoyi, Lagos. The charges include allegations of laundering N1.38 billion, $1 million, and £34,537.59. He pleaded not guilty when first arraigned on February 26, 2025, and was granted bail set at N100 million. On March 3,…

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I’m a bonafide celestial church member — Wasiu Ayinde

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Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate has exuded his love for the Celestial Church of Christ, admitting that he is a bonafide and proud member of the church. Ayinde, a Muslim, made this known during a pre-recorded interview with Agbaletu TV on Wednesday. CCC popularly called Cele is a white-garment church which was founded by late Samuel Oshoffa. Its members wear white one piece garments during worship, and must not wear their shoes whilst wearing their garments or while within the main church. According to him, in…

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Lagos LG chair aspirant withdraws for Obasa’s son

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Mr Oluwagbenga Abiola, the Vice Chairman of Agege Local Governmen Area in Lagos State, has withdrawn his interest to vie for the chairmanship position of the LG in the upcoming July 12, 2025 council election. Abiola said he stepped down for Abdulganiyu Obasa, son of the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa. Abiola, who is a political protégé of the Speaker, says his decision was borne out of his loyalty to Obasa, denying that he was forced to step down. Speaking on Wednesday in Lagos, Abiola…

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Suspended monarch arraigned in court for land grabbing, assault on police officer

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The government of Ogun State Government has arraigned the Olu of Obafemi, Oba Taofeek Owolabi before Justice Sunday Adeniyi of the state High Court, Abeokuta for land grabbing. Oba Owolabi, a member of the Egba Traditional Council, has also been suspended over the same allegation. On Wednesday, a statement by the Ministry of Justice, stated that Oba Owolabi was arraigned on Tuesday: “for conspiracy to sell property without authority, sale of property without authority, unlawful use of agents, forceful takeover of land, assault of a police officer, and obtaining by…

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Nigerian-born US citizen arrested for $690,000 wire fraud, identity theft

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A naturalized United States citizen from Nigeria, Oladapo Olalekan Fadugba, has been indicted for wire fraud, aggravated identity theft, and making false statements in connection with obtaining U.S. citizenship. He may face up to 27 years in prison following his indictment . According to a statement from the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida, Fadugba, 40, of Jacksonville, was charged after an investigation revealed that he allegedly diverted more than $690,000 in Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) funds, which were intended as reimbursements to a large…

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