EFCC Quizzes Mele Kyari Over $7.2bn Refinery Funds

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday interrogated former Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari, over the alleged mismanagement of $7.2 billion earmarked for the rehabilitation of the nation’s refineries. Kyari, who was removed from office in April, arrived at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja around 2:30 p.m. and was questioned for several hours by investigators. Sources said the former NNPCL boss was pressed to account for funds released for the turnaround maintenance of the Port Harcourt, Warri and Kaduna…

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15 Jehovah’s Witness members die in road crash while returning from convention in Imo

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At least 15 members of the Jehovah’s Witness faith community were killed on Sunday evening in a fatal road accident at Awomama Bridge, Imo State. The victims, all from Agwa community in Oguta Local Government Area, were returning from the group’s annual convention in Uli, Anambra State, when their bus was crushed by a trailer reportedly driving against traffic. The crash occurred around 6:45 p.m., and all passengers in the bus were said to have died on the spot. Their remains have since been deposited in a morgue. Chairman of…

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Anambra OCHA Brigade operatives arrested after pregnant woman, traders’ killed 

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  Operatives of the Anambra State government’s enforcement outfit, Operation Clean and Healthy Anambra (OCHA Brigade), have been arrested following a shooting incident that left a pregnant woman and four traders dead in Onitsha. The tragedy occurred on Tuesday during an enforcement exercise around Emeka Offor Plaza, Main Market, when a clash broke out between the operatives and traders. Eyewitnesses said five people, including a pregnant woman, were killed, but police authorities maintained that only one woman died, while four others sustained gunshot wounds. Confirming the arrest, the Managing Director…

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Senate bars Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from resuming duties at National Assembly 

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The Senate has stopped Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from returning to legislative duties, insisting her suspension remains in force pending a Court of Appeal ruling. Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central, was suspended in March following a confrontation with Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The Senate’s Ethics Committee accused her of misconduct, including defying seat assignments, speaking out of turn, and making abusive remarks. She also lost her salary, office access, and security privileges. The suspension, however, came amid her sexual harassment allegations against Akpabio—claims dismissed on procedural grounds. Since then, Kogi Central…

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TUC Rejects FG’s Proposed Petroleum Tax

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  The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has rejected the Federal Government’s plan to introduce a new tax regime on petroleum products, warning that it would worsen the economic hardship facing citizens. In a statement issued on Tuesday, TUC President Festus Osifo described the proposed tax as “ill-timed and anti-people,” insisting that Nigerians are already battling with inflation, high transport fares, and rising food prices. “Introducing additional taxes on petroleum at this period amounts to punishing the masses further. The government must reconsider this policy if it truly cares…

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Katsina Governor Radda Confirms Talks With Bandits to End Insecurity

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  Governor Dikko Umaru Radda of Katsina State has confirmed that his administration has opened channels of dialogue with armed bandits as part of efforts to end the protracted insecurity crisis bedeviling the state. Speaking during a media parley on Monday, Radda said the negotiations were aimed at finding a lasting solution to the frequent attacks, kidnappings, and killings that have devastated farming communities and displaced thousands of residents across Katsina. The governor stressed that while his government continues to support military and security operations in the troubled areas, dialogue…

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US Arrests Convicted Nigerian in Immigration Crackdown

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The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has arrested a Nigerian national, Rotimi Oladimeji, who was previously convicted of fraud, in an ongoing operation targeting illegal immigrants across the country. ICE, in a statement posted on its official X handle on Monday, said Oladimeji had been ordered to pay over $1.1 million in restitution before his arrest by its New Orleans office. The agency noted: “Nigerian criminal alien Rotimi Oladimeji’s criminal history includes mail and wire fraud. He was ordered to pay $1.1M+ in restitution before ICE New Orleans…

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Otedola’s Memoir Climbs to No. 1 on Amazon Best-Seller List

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Femi Otedola’s business memoir, ‘Making It Big: Lessons from a Life in Business’ has continued its fast rise to the top of the best seller list on amazon.co.uk. On the fourth week of its release, ‘Making It Big’ has settled on the number 1 spot. If you want to start a business, Otedola’s ‘Making It Big’ should be your first choice of books where you can learn the game and all its tricks. On Sunday, September 7, ‘Making It Big’ led in best sellers list of starting a business. Number…

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Bandits Kidnap Kwara APC Chairman’s Wife, Daughter

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Armed bandits have abducted the wife and daughter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) chairman in Patigi Local Government Area of Kwara State. The victims, Hajia Fatima and her daughter Amina, were taken from the Sakpefu community residence of the party chairman, Alhaji Muhammad Swasun, late Sunday night. Eyewitnesses said the assailants stormed the area around 11 p.m., shooting sporadically before breaking into the house and whisking away the two women. Local vigilantes reportedly mobilised in response but arrived too late to prevent the abduction. A search operation was said…

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JAMB Uncovers Over 4,200 Fraud Cases in 2025 UTME

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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) says it detected 4,251 cases of biometric fraud during the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The revelations were contained in the report of its Special Committee on Examination Infractions, presented on Monday in Abuja by chairman, Dr. Jake Epelle. Most of the cases involved “finger blending,” a biometric manipulation used to bypass fingerprint verification. The committee also uncovered 190 instances of AI-assisted impersonation and 1,878 false disability claims, alongside forged documents, multiple NIN registrations and collusion with syndicates. Epelle described the fraud…

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