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The Federal Government has withdrawn the eight-count forgery charge filed against Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi, the self-styled Director-General of the alleged non-existent Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council. The charge was withdrawn on Monday before Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court in Abuja, and the court accordingly struck it out. The Director of Public Prosecutions of the Federation, Rotimi Oyedepo, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, told the court that the Attorney-General of the Federation reviewed the case file and found some loopholes that informed the decision to withdraw the charge. He said the documents Adeyemi was alleged to have forged could be prosecuted at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory rather than the Federal High Court. The prosecution counsel said a fresh charge had been filed at the FCT High Court and that Adeyemi would be arraigned afresh without delay. Adeyemi's counsel, Ibrahim Angulu, also a Senior Advocate of Ni...

The Federal Government has withdrawn the eight-count forgery charge filed against Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi, the self-styled Director-General of the alleged non-existent Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council. The charge was withdrawn on Monday before Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court in Abuja, and the court accordingly struck it out. The Director of Public Prosecutions of the Federation, Rotimi Oyedepo, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, told the court that the Attorney-General of the Federation reviewed the case file and found some loopholes that informed the decision to withdraw the charge. He said the documents Adeyemi was alleged to have forged could be prosecuted at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory rather than the Federal High Court. The prosecution counsel said a fresh charge had been filed at the FCT High Court and that Adeyemi would be arraigned afresh without delay. Adeyemi's counsel, Ibrahim Angulu, also a Senior Advocate of Ni...

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council has criticised former Vice President Atiku Abubakar for referring to President Bola Tinubu by his first name, describing the action as disrespectful to the office of the president. In a statement signed by its spokesperson, Dele Alake, the council urged Atiku to demonstrate decorum and respect for constituted authority. The council also urged APC members and supporters to maintain civility, saying the party would focus on issues affecting Nigerians, the achievements of the Tinubu administration and its vision of moving the country from reforms to prosperity.

STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT TINUBU WELCOMES WORLD BANK’S LATEST REPORT AS YET ANOTHER PIECE OF EVIDENCE THAT OUR REFORMS ARE WORKING, REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO BETTER LIVING CONDITIONS FOR NIGERIANS   President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has welcomed the World Bank's October 2026 Nigeria Development Update, titled Beyond the Federal Purse: How Higher Revenues Reshaped State Priorities. He said its findings confirm that the administration's economic reforms are delivering results and placing the economy on a firmer footing for sustained growth.   The President noted the World Bank's finding that the poverty rate has stabilised for the first time since 2019. The Bank expects poverty to decline gradually as GDP grows faster than the population. The report shows the economy grew 4.2 per cent in the first half of 2026, up from 3.9 per cent in the first half of 2025, despite the impact of the conflict in the Middle East. The World Bank projects growth to average at least ...

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested an 83-year-old woman, Uloma Uchechi Sunday, with consignments of methamphetamine and Colorado, barely a year after she was convicted of drvg trafficking. The anti-narcotics agency also arrested a South African woman with 32.74 kilogrammes of c@nn@bis at the Port Harcourt International Airport. According to the NDLEA, Uloma was arrested on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at her residence in Ite-Uzo, Umuaguma, Obingwa Local Government Area of Abia State. The agency disclosed that the octogenarian was found in possession of quantities of methamphetamine and Colorado, a synthetic cannabinoid, allegedly concealed around her waist with a wrapper. Her arrest followed intelligence reports suggesting that she operated a notorious drvg joint allegedly frequented by cr!m!nal elements terrorising residents of the community.

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The Nigeria Democratic Congress has fixed October 20 for the inauguration of its Presidential Campaign Council ahead of the 2027 general elections. The party’s National Chairman, Senator Moses Cleopas, announced this on Saturday at a press briefing in Abuja, stating that the inauguration would take place during a meeting of the party’s National Executive Committee, where key decisions on its preparations for the elections would also be ratified. Cleopas explained that the party had already developed the organogram for the campaign council and was consulting its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and vice-presidential candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, on key appointments. He said the delay in inaugurating the council was deliberate, stressing that the party wanted to ensure the structure was properly constituted before the commencement of full-scale campaigns. “It is better to get it right. It is a sensitive election that we are going into. And we must check characters,” he said. ...

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has handed over $56,000 recovered in a suspected  procurement fraud case to an American-based businesswoman, Mrs Adeshola Oshilaja. The statement indicates that the handover was performed by Commission at its Lagos Zonal Directorate 1, Ikoyi, Lagos, bringing the total amount recovered for her to $104,950. The latest recovery represents the outstanding balance of the funds, following the earlier payment of $48,950 directly to Oshilaja by the defendant, Babatunde Samuel Akinsanmi. It adds that the recovery and handover followed an investigation into a petition filed by Oshilaja over the alleged failure of her business associate and family friend, Akinsanmi, to account for funds provided for the procurement of 10 dump trucks from China. According to the petition, Oshilaja transferred $104,950 to two Chinese companies, Jinan Goneng Power Technology Company and China Howo Heavy Truck Industry Limited, on the instructions of...

By Wisdom Oluwadarasimi The Federal Government has a new economic philosophy. It goes like this: when a policy is proposed by the opposition, it is retrogressive, fiscally unsustainable, and economically illiterate. When the same policy is adopted by the government a few weeks later, it becomes a visionary intervention designed to cushion the impact of global shocks on vulnerable households. In August, the Presidency challenged Atiku Abubakar to explain how he would fund his proposed petrol subsidy. Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga demanded fiscal arithmetic. Where would the money come from? Would he borrow? Would he cut salaries and pensions? The implication was clear: this man is reckless, desperate for power, and ignorant of governance and the economy. By October, the same government announced a thirty-day petrol discount at NNPC stations, with the Finance Minister explaining that NNPC would forgo its profit margin and sell at cost. The Presidency described this as a ...

Hon. Abiodun Hakeem Tijani popularly known as HARBYTEE, an All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain in Oyo State, has facilitated a training programme for over 200 residents of Ona-Ara Local Government Area, focusing on EcoWise biogas production and organic manure preparation as part of efforts to promote youth empowerment, skills acquisition and environmental sustainability. The training was designed to equip participants with practical knowledge and skills to transform organic waste into useful resources, encouraging self-reliance, entrepreneurship and potential income-generating opportunities. The initiative also highlighted the economic benefits of converting waste materials into productive resources rather than treating them solely as refuse. During the programme, participants were introduced to the principles of biogas production and the preparation of organic manure from food leftovers and other organic materials. The training demonstrated ho...

The Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured the conviction of Onatayo Pelumi for money laundering involving funds totalling about ₦132 million. Pelumi was convicted by Justice Osiagor of the Federal High Court, Lagos, on five counts bordering on the retention of proceeds of unlawful activities in bank accounts domiciled with Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) and Zenith Bank. The charges alleged that the convict retained various sums of money in the accounts between January 2023 and June 2026, knowing that the funds formed part of the proceeds of unlawful activities. The court sentenced him to three years’ imprisonment, with an option of a ₦300,000 fine, on count One. On counts two, three, four and five, he was sentenced to five years’ imprisonment on each count, with an option of a ₦300,000 fine on each count. The terms of imprisonment are to run concurrently. The court also ordered the forfeiture of two properties and ₦8 mill...

Oyo State has reiterated its commitment to transforming its vast Agricultural potential into a modern, investment-driven Agribusiness economy as the Oyo State Agribusiness Development Agency (OYSADA) hosted a strategic engagement with representatives of the European Union (EU), the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). The strategic meeting, held at the BIP Conference Room of the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Ibadan, brought together key stakeholders to review ongoing interventions, explore new areas of collaboration, and identify opportunities for strengthening Agriculture, employment creation, investment, youth development, and food security in Oyo State. The meeting was led by Dr. Debo Akande DBA, FCMI, CGMR, Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), IITA Business Incubation Platform (IITA-BIP); Executive Adviser to the Governor of Oyo State on Agribusin...

The Gombe State Police Command has launched an investigation into the alleged a$$ault of a police inspector, Ibrahim Musa, by an Area Commander, ACP Alex Gwaza. The command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Buhari Abdullahi, disclosed this in a telephone interview with reporters, saying the Commissioner of Police had directed the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to conduct a full and transparent investigation into the incident. Abdullahi said the command was aware of the allegations but noted that the parties involved had presented conflicting accounts of what transpired. “We are aware of the report and we have started investigation in that regard,” the police spokesperson said. According to him, Musa alleged that he was assaulted after being detained for two days over what the Area Commander considered disobedience to an official directive. Abdullahi explained that the Area Commander had issued certain directives which the inspector allegedly failed to obey. “The insp...

Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar has paid tribute to teachers across Nigeria while condemning the rising cost of living that makes it difficult for them to support their families and carry out their work. In a statement issued by Phrank Shaibu, Director of Strategic Communication of the ADC Presidential Campaign Council, Atiku said he knew and loved his teachers, both those still living and those who had passed on. He said he remained a product of their work and the education he received in their classrooms, recalling the names and faces of his early teachers in Jada who saw potential in a young orphan when few others did. According to him, they taught him arithmetic and grammar but also gave him a future. Atiku said his heart breaks when he hears of a teacher forced to walk miles because transport fares consume so much of their salary, or borrowing food on credit to feed their family before going to teach children....

There were tears of honour and standing ovations in Ibadan today as the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Oyo State Wing, celebrated Mrs. Rachael Alamu, Principal of Community High School, Ahoro-Esinele, Oriire LGA, and other teachers as heroes of the teachers' struggle. Mrs. Alamu is one of the 46 victims abducted on May 15, 2026, when bandits attacked three schools - Community Grammar School, Baptist Nursery and Primary School, and L.A. Primary School - in Oriire Local Government. d0bb She and 38 pupils and 6 other teachers were held for 56 days inside the Old Oyo National Park before their rescue on July 10, 2026. The union recalled that two teachers - Michael Oyedokun and Adesiyan Adegboye - were lost in the incident.  For teachers in Oyo State, Mrs. Alamu is not just a survivor, she is a hero. During the ordeal, she protected her pupils, kept them alive under the sun and rain, and showed uncommon courage - even when forced to appear in videos by the abdu...

Governor Adeleke Signs Osun Park Management Bill Into Law ●Promises Modernised Park System ●The New Law Includes Sustainable Transport Practices-Speaker Egbedun  OSOGBO - 05/10/2026 - Osunstate.gov.ng  Governor Ademola Adeleke today signed into law the Osun state park management bill recently passed by the Osun state House of Assembly, formally marking a new era in the Osun transport sector. At the signing ceremony which took place at the Government House, the governor commended the House of Assembly for its proactiveness and dynamism, calling the new law a major step towards modernising Osun transport system and creating a worthwhile experience for commuters and operators across the state. “I applaud the House Speaker and members of the House for always acting in the best interest of the state. I have gone through the bill as passed by the House and I am convinced that it is the best solution to the perennial crisis and challenges facing the Osun transportation pa...

As political realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections continue across the Country, the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Nasarawa State has received new members, including a former Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Muhammad Ali Ari. The statement by the SDP indicates that Doma, headquarters of Doma Local Government Area, was agog as party supporters, political associates and party's candidates gathered to welcome the defectors. It notes that Muhammad Ali Ari, a former member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), had sought the party’s ticket to represent Nasarawa South Senatorial District before withdrawing from the race ahead of the primary election. The defectors were received by a former Inspector-General of Police and the SDP governorship candidate in Nasarawa State, Muhammad Adamu Abubakar. The statement further appealed to the people of Doma and Nasarawa State to support the SDP, saying such support would enable the party to deliver meaningful dividends...

Security forces have eliminated another senior ISWAP commander accused of planning terrorist attacks across parts of Southern Nigeria. The statement by the joint Taskforce indicates that an intelligence-led operation by troops of the Nigerian Army, DSS personnel and Amotekun operatives in Owo Forest, Ondo State, has killed Abdussamad Ohida, also known as Anwar, alongside several members of the terrorist group. The Intelligence reports further says that Ohida was planning attacks on civilians during the forthcoming Yuletide, with the wider objective of disrupting the 2027 general elections. The intelligence, reportedly corroborated by partners from the United Kingdom, triggered the coordinated operation on the terrorists’ forest hideout. Ohida allegedly took over ISWAP activities across parts of the North-Central and Southern regions following the arrest of his former superior, Abu Uwais, in 2023. He was linked to several major attacks, including the December 202...

The Federal Capital Territory is bracing for one of the largest gatherings of women stakeholders in recent times as Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON, prepares to lead a landmark mobilisation and empowerment programme expected to draw more than 20,000 Nigerian women from across the country. The high-profile event, officially tagged the Women Stakeholders’ Mobilisation and Empowerment pre-inaugural roll out programme, is organised under the 2027 APC Presidential Campaign Council, Women Mobilisation Directorate. It is scheduled for Monday, October 5, 2026, at 8:00 am at the prestigious Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre (BATICC), Abuja. The Pre-Inaugural Campaign Roll-Out 2027, with the theme “Renewed Hope Agenda 2.0: From Reforms to Prosperity.” is designed not only as a platform for political mobilisation but also as a strategic forum for engagement, empowerment and the strengthening of women’s participation in Nigeria’s democratic process. Th...

Osun inaugurates Special Taskforce on Environmental Sanitation OSOGBO — 28/09/2026 — Osunstate.gov.ng Osun State Government has set up a Special Task Force on Environmental sanitation aimed at strengthening the enforcement of environmental laws so as to sustain a clean, healthy and habitable environment throughout the state. The Task Force is to be chaired by the state Head Of Service, Mr Samuel Ayanleye Aina and deputised by the Hon. Commissioner for Environment and Sanitation, Hon Mayowa Adejoorin. The core mandate of the taskforce according to a statement issued by the state commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Oluomo Kolapo Alimi, is to tackle environmental infractions throughout Osun state particularly indiscriminate waste disposals in drains and roadsides as well as other places that have the potential of constituting environmental nuisances. The state government particularly viewed with great concern and accordingly flayed the indiscriminate manner...