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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has filed a 16-count charge before the Federal High Court in Abuja against a former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, his son Abubakar Abdulaziz Malami, and an associate, Hajia Bashir Asabe, over alleged money laundering and unlawful acquisition of properties valued at over N8.7 billion.

In the charge sheet marked FHC/ABJ/CR/700/2025, the defendants were accused of conspiring to conceal, disguise, retain and indirectly acquire proceeds of unlawful activities through bank accounts, corporate fronts and real estate transactions spanning nearly a decade.

The alleged offences were said to have been committed between 2015 and 2025, largely in Abuja, while Malami was serving as the nation’s chief law officer.

According to the charge filed by the EFCC and signed by a prosecution team led by Chief J.S. Okutepa, SAN, Malami and his son allegedly used Metropolitan Auto Tech Limited to conceal the unlawful origin of N1.014 billion kept in a Sterling Bank account between July 2022 and June 2025.

The commission further alleged that another N600.01 million was concealed in the same account between September 2020 and February 2021.

The EFCC also accused the defendants of retaining N600 million as cash collateral for a N500 million loan granted by Sterling Bank Plc to Rayhaan Hotels Ltd, despite allegedly knowing that the funds represented proceeds of unlawful activity.

In another count, the anti-graft agency alleged that between November 2022 and October 2025, the defendants indirectly took control of N1.36 billion paid through the Union Bank account of Meethaq Hotels Ltd, which they allegedly knew to be illicit funds.

Several counts relate to high-value real estate acquisitions in Abuja and other parts of the country, which the EFCC said were carried out to disguise the true origin and ownership of the funds.

The prosecution alleged that N500 million was paid to Efab Properties Ltd for the purchase of a luxury duplex on Amazon Street, Maitama District, Abuja, purportedly for the benefit of Malami.

It was further alleged that N700 million was used to acquire a property at No. 3 Onitsha Crescent, Area 11, Garki, while N850 million was allegedly paid for a property at Plot 683, Jabi District.

The charge further alleged that N430 million was used to acquire a property at No. 3 Rhine Street, Maitama, while another N210 million was allegedly paid for a property located at Cadastral Zone A04, Asokoro District, Abuja.

The EFCC also accused the defendants of concealing N325 million used to purchase a property on Yakubu Gowon Crescent, Asokoro, as well as N120 million allegedly spent on a property at Efab Estate, Gwarimpa.

In addition, the commission alleged that Malami used proceeds of unlawful activity amounting to N537 million and N415 million to acquire multiple properties in Abuja, Kano and Birnin Kebbi between 2018 and 2023. The EFCC maintained that the transactions were structured through proxies and corporate entities to obscure beneficial ownership.

Some of the counts accused the defendants of conspiracy to launder proceeds of unlawful activity, including agreements to disguise the source of funds used to acquire landed properties between 2016 and 2024.

Specifically, Hajia Bashir Asabe, described in the charge as an employee of Rahamaniyya Properties Ltd, was alleged to have played a central role in facilitating property purchases and disguising ownership on behalf of Malami.

The alleged offences were said to contravene various provisions of the Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act, 2011 (as amended) and the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022, and are punishable under the relevant sections of the laws.

The EFCC listed investigators, bank officials, bureau de change operators and company representatives among its proposed witnesses.

As of the time of filing this report, the defendants have not been arraigned, and the case is awaiting a date for arraignment before a judge of the Federal High Court, Abuja.

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Actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has revealed the secret to her enduring success in the entertainment industry.

In a recent social media post, Akindele emphasised that growth happens outside comfort zones, crediting hard work, consistency, and focus for her continuous growth.

“With each film project, I’m reminded that growth happens outside comfort zones. Hard work, consistency, and focus lead to continuous growth. Excited for what’s next!”, she said.

The Box Office Queen’s statement comes as she celebrated 27 years in the movie industry, attributing her success to God’s favor and dedication. 

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Troops of Joint Task Force Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have foiled a kidnap attempt along the Otukpo–Enugu Road in Benue and rescued 24 passengers.

Lt Ahmad Zubairu, Acting Media Information Officer, Headquarters JTF OPWS, confirmed this in a statement made available to newsmen in Makurdi on Wednesday.

Zubairu said the incident, which occurred in Amoda in Ohimini Local Government Area on Monday night, forced the kidnappers to flee and abandon the passengers.

He said the troops who acted on a distress call swiftly mobilised to the scene.

“The armed criminals had emerged from the bush and briefly occupied an existing checkpoint.

“The assailants subsequently stopped two 18-seater commercial buses travelling from Jos, Plateau, to Ibadan, Oyo State, and attempted to abduct all passengers.

“However, the timely intervention of troops of OPWS led to a firefight that compelled the kidnappers to abandon their victims and flee into the bush.

“In the initial encounter, 15 passengers were rescued and handed over to the Nigerian Police Division, Otukpo, while six adults and four minors were declared missing.

“Subsequent operations led to the rescue of an additional five adults and all four minors now in custody of the Police Area Command, Otukpo, with search efforts ongoing to locate the remaining missing passenger,” he said.

According to the statement, the Force Commander, OPWS, Maj.-Gen. Moses Gara, has commended the troops for their prompt response and professionalism.

Gera reaffirmed the Task Force’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding lives and property within its area of responsibility.

He said they would sustain offensive operations, intelligence-led patrols, and coordinated engagements with sister security agencies to deny criminal elements freedom of action.

The commander further assured the people of a hitch-free yuletide celebration in Benue, Nasarawa, and Taraba States.

He prayed that the season brings God’s abundant mercy, peace, and enduring joy to families and communities.

He urged all believers to remain united, shun all forms of violence, and live by the noble virtues exemplified by the Lord Jesus Christ of love, humility, tolerance, and compassion. (NAN)

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Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed, has approved over N500 million for the purchase and distribution of Christmas food items to Christian communities across the state.

Chairman of the Standing Committee on the Distribution of Christmas Gifts, Mr. Abdon Dalla-Gin, who disclosed this during a media briefing in Bauchi on Tuesday, described the gesture as a move aimed at ensuring a joyful festive season.

Dalla-Gin said the funds were used to procure 171 bulls, 222 rams, 3,462 bags of 50-kilogramme rice and 504 cartons of 25-litre groundnut oil for distribution to beneficiaries across the state.

According to him, the beneficiaries include the five blocs of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), senior Christian leaders, religious organisations and less-privileged groups in various communities.
He added that the distribution exercise reflects the governor’s commitment to inclusiveness and religious harmony, noting that the payment of December salaries to workers has already commenced alongside other forms of support to Christian communities.

Dalla-Gin commended Governor Mohammed for the gesture, describing it as a demonstration of responsive and inclusive governance.

He assured that Christian communities in the state would continue to support the administration, stressing that the intervention would go a long way in easing the economic burden on families during the Christmas celebration.

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First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu

No fewer than 250 elderly citizens in Ogun State have received a sum of N200,000 each from the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), to ensure the senior citizens celebrate Christmas and New Year in comfort.

The scheme, a social investment programme set up to enable the elderly to live in joy and enjoy their old age with dignity, is aimed at supporting vulnerable persons aged 65 and above in all the 36 states of the federation, the Federal Capital Territory, and veterans from the Defence and Police Officers’ Wives Association (DEPOWA).

Speaking on the theme “Finding Joy in Old Age” at the event held on Monday at the June 12 Cultural Centre, Abeokuta, where the selected senior citizens received the N200,000 cash, Tinubu, who was represented by the First Lady of Ogun State, Mrs Bamidele Abiodun, said the gesture was to recognise their contributions to the development of the nation.

She explained that the RHI Governing Board had approved a sum of N1.9 billion, out of which N50 million had been disbursed to each state, including FCT and DEPOWA, for the selected 9,500 beneficiaries, stressing that the cash gift was a tradition aimed at putting smiles and laughter on the faces of the elderly during the yuletide celebrations.

Tinubu said: “I am delighted to join you today at the third edition of the Renewed Hope Initiative Elderly Support Scheme (RHIESS) with the theme: ‘Finding Joy in Old Age.’

This social investment programme embodies our ongoing effort to ensure that our elderly citizens live with dignity and joy in a nation that genuinely cares for its own.

Since the inception of this administration in 2023, the Renewed Hope Initiative has made it a tradition to celebrate our senior citizens every December, in recognition of their invaluable contributions to nation-building.

“Through this scheme, we have continued to express our gratitude and care for the men and women who have laboured to build the Nigeria we are all proud to be part of today.

This scheme is to support Two Hundred and Fifty (250) vulnerable elderly citizens, aged 65 and above, in all the 36 states of the federation, the Federal Capital Territory, and veterans from the Defence and Police Officers’ Wives Association (DEPOWA).”

These 9,500 selected beneficiaries will receive Two Hundred Thousand Naira (N200,000) each. The total sum to be disbursed is One Billion Nine Hundred Million Naira (N1,900,000,000), as approved by the Governing Board of the Renewed Hope Initiative.

Each state of the federation will receive Fifty Million Naira (N50,000,000), including FCT and DEPOWA. As the festive season approaches, it is crucial to emphasise the importance of prioritising our elderly citizens in our initiatives.

The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Hon. Adijat Adeleye, thanked Tinubu for supporting the elderly men and women in the state with cash gifts to celebrate Christmas and New Year, stressing that the scheme had become a tradition every December to bring joy to the elderly during the yuletide festival.

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Troops of the Joint Task Force, Operation WHIRL STROKE, have foiled a kidnapping attempt along the Otukpo–Enugu Expressway in Benue State, rescuing several passengers from armed assailants.

This was disclosed by Lieutenant Ahmad Zubairu Zubairu, Acting Media Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force, Operation WHIRL STROKE, on Wednesday.

The incident occurred at about 10:00 pm on December 22, 2025, after troops on routine patrol responded to a distress call around the Amoda axis of Ohimini Local Government Area.

According to the military, the attackers emerged from the bush, briefly took over an existing checkpoint and stopped two 18-seater commercial buses travelling from Jos, Plateau State, to Ibadan, Oyo State.

The criminals attempted to abduct all passengers on board the vehicles but were confronted by troops of Operation WHIRL STROKE, leading to a firefight. The assailants were forced to flee into the bush, abandoning their victims.

Fifteen passengers were initially rescued and handed over to the Nigerian Police Division in Otukpo. While six adults and four minors were first declared missing, follow-up operations led to the rescue of five additional adults and all four minors. They are currently in the custody of the Police Area Command in Otukpo, while efforts are ongoing to locate one remaining passenger.

Reacting to the development, the Force Commander of Operation WHIRL STROKE, Major General Moses Gara, commended the troops for their swift response and professionalism.

He reaffirmed the task force’s commitment to protecting lives and property within its area of responsibility, covering Benue, Nasarawa and Taraba States.

Gara said sustained offensive operations, intelligence-driven patrols and collaboration with other security agencies would continue to deny criminal elements freedom of action in the region.

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The Osun State House of Assembly has passed the 2026 Appropriation Bill, approving a total budget size of ₦723,454,988,670.00 after weeks of legislative scrutiny on Wednesday.

The passage, according to a statement by the Chief Press Secretary of the House of Assembly Speaker, Olamide Tiamiyu on Thursday, followed extensive deliberations by lawmakers and a detailed review conducted by the House Committee on Finance and Appropriation, with inputs from relevant Ministries, Departments and Agencies.

The budget, entitled Budget of Economic Transformation, was described by the Assembly as a major component of the state’s fiscal framework for the 2026 financial year.

The statement said, “Members of the House engaged in debates aimed at ensuring that the proposals reflected the developmental priorities and socio-economic needs of residents across the state.”

The 2026 budget was presented to the Assembly on November 12, 2025 by the state governor, Ademola Adeleke.

According to the estimates, “the budget is structured to support infrastructure development, social services, and key sectors including education, healthcare, agriculture and economic empowerment.

“The revenue projection comprises an opening balance of ₦16,192,300,490.00, recurrent revenue of ₦421,253,229,320.00 and capital receipts amounting to ₦286,009,458,860.00.

“These figures bring the total projected inflow for the 2026 fiscal year to ₦723,454,988,670.00.

“On the expenditure side, personnel costs were pegged at ₦135,005,722,430.00, while other recurrent expenditures were set at ₦185,768,933,880.00.

“This results in a total recurrent expenditure of ₦320,774,356,310.00, with capital expenditure allocated ₦402,680,332,360.00.”

Following the passage, the Speaker of the House, Adewale Egbedun commended lawmakers for their cooperation, stating that the Assembly “remains committed to protecting the interests of the people and ensuring effective oversight of public funds.”

The House urged the Executive to ensure prompt implementation of the approved budget.

It also noted that the bill will now be transmitted to Governor Ademola Adeleke for assent.

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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused President Bola Tinubu of deliberately delaying the implementation of full local government autonomy despite the judgment of the Supreme Court.

Atiku, in a personally signed statement made available to Naija News on Wednesday, said the non-implementation is a calculated political move by Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) to keep the state governors under their control.

He, however, said history and Nigerians would not forget the roles played by President Tinubu in turning the judgement of the Supreme Court into a tool of convenience and bargaining.

According to Atiku, the action of Tinubu represents a direct violation of Nigeria’s constitution.

“Dear President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, by July next year, your administration will have spent two full years deliberately ignoring a binding judgment of the Supreme Court directing the Federal Government to implement direct FAAC allocation to local governments.

“This is not delay. It is defiance. Your refusal to act is a calculated political move—using obedience to the law as a bargaining chip to force opposition governors into the APC and to keep governors within your party firmly under your control. In doing so, you have reduced the Constitution to a tool of convenience and governance to partisan bargaining.

“Let us be clear: Supreme Court judgments are final, not optional. Persistently refusing to enforce one is a direct breach of the Constitution and a violation of the oath you swore to Nigerians.

“Local governments are the closest arm of government to the people. By withholding their financial autonomy (which ironically you’ve been trumpeting as a core cardinal policy), you are not weakening governors, you are crippling communities, stalling development, and deepening poverty at the grassroots. Roads remain broken, health centres abandoned, salaries unpaid—not by accident, but by choice.

“This situation does not require threats of Executive Orders or political drama. The solution is simple: instruct the Attorney-General of the Federation to enforce the judgment immediately. Anything short of this is a failure of leadership.

“Your continued inaction sends a clear message: that political control matters more than constitutional duty, that party dominance matters more than economic justice, and that regime survival outweighs the daily suffering of Nigerians already battered by harsh economic policies.

“Nigeria deserves leadership that obeys the law it swore to protect, not one that bends it for political gain.

“History will not forget this moment. Nigerians will not either,” Atiku wrote in the statement.

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Hundreds of residents of Badagry turned out for the Badagry Fitness Walk, an initiative organised by the lawmaker representing Badagry Constituency I at the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Solomon Bonu, aimed at promoting physical fitness, community bonding and unity.

The event, tagged “Badagry Walk with Asiwaju” and popularly known as “Bonu Walk for Fitness,” commenced from Agia/Topo Garage and passed through Attah Roundabout, Badagry Secretariat, Ajara Topa, Sychomor Hotel and Gbaji, before culminating at Suntan Beach, Badagry West.

Participants, drawn from across the ancient town, included youths, adults and senior citizens, creating a colourful and energetic atmosphere marked by music, enthusiasm and collective participation.

The walk attracted several notable personalities, including popular Nollywood actor Saheed Balogun, musician Small Doctor, and the Member of the House of Representatives for Badagry Federal Constituency, Hon. Sesi Whingan, alongside other political and community leaders.

Speaking on the significance of the event, organisers described the fitness walk as more than an exercise session, noting that it symbolised the unity, resilience and shared commitment of the Badagry people to healthy living and social cohesion.

Many participants commended Hon. Bonu for initiating the programme, describing it as a timely intervention to encourage wellness while strengthening the bond between leaders and constituents. The event also provided an avenue for community engagement and interaction among residents from different backgrounds.

Organisers expressed appreciation to all participants, supporters and stakeholders who contributed to the success of the walk, describing the massive turnout as a clear vindication of the community’s desire for initiatives that promote health, unity and togetherness.

With the success of the “Bonu Walk for Fitness,” stakeholders say similar community-focused programmes are likely to continue to thrive in Badagry, reinforcing the town’s spirit of unity and collective progress.

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The Vice-Chancellor (VC) of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), Simon Ortuanya, has appointed renowned writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie as a visiting professor of the institution.

Mr Ortuanya, a professor, also appointed African Development Bank executive Kevin Urama and a professor from the University of Chicago, James Robinson, as visiting professors.

This information is contained in a statement issued in Nsukka on Wednesday by the acting Public Relations Officer (PRO) of UNN, Inya Egwu.

The statement said that the appointments dated 18 December and signed by the vice-chancellor were part of the drive by Mr Ortuanya’s administration to put the university on the global academic stage.

It stated that the letters of appointment outlined the roles and expectations of visiting professors, including teaching engagements, research collaboration, mentorship, and strategic academic interactions.

According to the statement, Mrs Adichie, one of the world’s most influential literary voices, was appointed in recognition of her outstanding contributions to literature, creative writing, and global intellectual discourse.

“Her visiting professorship will enrich the arts and humanities through lectures, scholarly engagements, and mentorship of students and young academics.

“Prof Urama, a renowned development economist and senior official at the African Development Bank, is appointed in view of his extensive expertise in development economics, climate policy, and evidence-based policymaking.

“His engagement is expected to strengthen teaching, research, and policy-oriented programmes, particularly in economics, development studies, and related disciplines, while Prof James Robinson is a political economist at the University of Chicago, whose work on institutions, governance, and economic development has earned global recognition.”

The visiting professors are expected to deepen academic collaboration, advance research, and expose students and lecturers to cutting-edge global scholarship in political economy and development studies.

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The statement noted that the appointments align with the vice-chancellor’s commitment to attract eminent global scholars and industry leaders to UNN, in line with the vision of its founding fathers.

“UNN was founded to be a globally competitive institution. The latest appointments represent a significant step towards reclaiming that legacy and enhancing its global relevance,” the acting PRO said.

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Mrs Adichie had attended UNN, where she studied medicine for about a year and a half, before moving to the United States for further education.

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The Group Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.), Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari has reaffirmed the company’s commitment to peace, dialogue, and responsible energy development in Ogoniland, describing the Federal Government’s renewed engagement as a demonstration of hope and a new beginning built on partnership and understanding.

Ojulari disclosed this while speaking during a Federal Government delegation’s visit to Ogoniland, in Rivers State, Chief Corporate Communications Office, Andy Odeh, said in a statement on Tuesday.

“This visit is a demonstration of hope. It affirms the commitment of the Federal Government, under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to peace, dialogue, and rebuilding trust. For NNPC Limited, it marks a new beginning—one grounded in partnership, mutual respect, and shared responsibility,” Ojulari stated.

While acknowledging the painful history of Ogoniland, the GCEO emphasized that recognising the past is essential to building a different future.

He commended the Presidential Committee on Ogoni Re-entry, led by Professor Don Baridam, and the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, for their steady leadership in building confidence and trust.

According to the Group CEO, NNPC Ltd.’s mission in Ogoniland goes beyond resource extraction, but one that places people, livelihoods, and the environment at the centre of its operations. “We believe wholeheartedly that energy development must go hand in hand with environmental protection and community wellbeing,” he said.

Reaffirming NNPC Ltd.’s responsibility to host communities, the Group CEO offered assurances on welfare, security, and opportunity.

“I am delighted to share that one of our commitments to the people of Ogoni is becoming a reality. The process for the full-time employment of 30 Ogoni indigenes has reached its final stage, with employment offers already issued. We look forward with pride to welcoming them as they resume work in January 2026, marking a meaningful step toward shared progress and opportunity for our communities.,” he stated.

On his part, the Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, expressed gratitude for President Tinubu’s unwavering commitment to finding lasting solutions to a decades-long, recurring issue in Ogoniland, which is now beginning to yield positive results.

We had our first meeting with Mr. President, and certain commitments were made to improve the quality of life in Ogoniland. He has begun to fulfill those promises, starting with road construction. We were assured of confidence-building efforts, the establishment of a University of Environment, hospitals, an industrial park, employment opportunities, and several other initiatives. As of today, 30 young men and women of Ogoni origin have already been employed by NNPC Ltd.” he concluded.

In his remarks, National Security Adviser of Nigeria, Nuhu Ribadu, who represented President Tinubu during the engagement, thanked the Governor of Rivers State and stakeholders from Ogoniland for their cooperation and collective efforts in addressing long-standing challenges inherited in the region.

“We have worked as one, and we are here today because of the Ogoni people, to thank them on behalf of Nigeria. Rivers State is now one of the most peaceful states in the country, and that’s largely due to the leadership of a responsible Governor and the good people of Ogoniland,” the NSA added.

Located in Ogoniland and operated by the NNPC Exploration and Production Limited (NEPL), a flagship upstream subsidiary of NNPC Ltd, OML-11 is Nigeria’s largest onshore block, with Ogoniland holding over 40% of its recoverable reserves.

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• A Nigerian man cried out after his wife abandoned him with their three-month-old baby following a “little misunderstanding”
• The man took to social media to lament how he would be able to take care of the baby in the absence of her mother
• Many reacted as he spoke about the “little misunderstanding” that led to his wife’s actions, sparking mixed reactions

A man cried out after his wife left his house, abandoning him and their three-month-old baby.

He lamented that he would have to take care of the child by himself and cried out online.

Man Cries Out as Wife Abandons Him With Their 3-months-old Baby Over “Little Misunderstanding”
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In a video by @joepatrick047, the man was seen feeding his baby with formula.

He captioned the video:

“Its not easy taking care of baby, i wish i could bring back time, i just want forgiveness.”

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A Nigerian lady has stirred reactions online after raising question concerning the ongoing controversy between Nollywood actress Doris Ogala and popular cleric Dr. Chris Okafor.

Her post challenged the timing and sincerity of the allegations made by the actress, especially considering their former romantic relationship.

Viral Post Sparks Debate

The lady, identified as @blessing_jonah on X (formerly Twitter), took to the microblogging platform to react to Doris Ogala’s recent claims accusing Pastor Okafor of several alleged wrongdoings.

According to her, if the actress truly believed the pastor had such questionable character, it was surprising that she still considered marrying him in the past.

“Was She Blind Then or Angry Now?”

In the now-viral tweet, the lady questioned whether the supposed concerns about Pastor Okafor’s character existed during their relationship or only emerged after the breakup.

She suggested that the actress may have ignored the alleged red flags while things were still going smoothly between them.

Allegations Questioned Over Timing

The lady wondered why such serious accusations only surfaced after their relationship ended, instead of being addressed earlier if they were genuinely troubling.

“People Don’t Hate Evil, They Hate Losing Its Benefits”

She wrote: “If Doris Ogala says Dr Chris Okafor is a murderer, juju pastor, fake miracle worker, yahoo ally, and she still wanted to marry him… Was she blind then or just angry now? Some people don’t hate evil. They only hate it when it stops benefiting them.”

The post generated massive reactions online, with many social media users sharing different opinions.

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A Chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, and former Minority Leader of House Of Representatives, Farouk Aliyu, said if the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, decides to destroy their party on their own, it is to APC’s advantage.

Speaking during an interview on ‘Sunrise Daily’, a programme on Channels Television monitored by DAILY POST on Wednesday, Aliyu said the issues in PDP are not the making of APC.

“No, we in the APC don’t have plans to make this country a one party state. No. And I’m confirming that to you that not the president, not us in the party, not the leadership, not the leaders of the party.

“What’s the problem in PDP? If you remember very well, Nigerians can remember that what happened was, during their convention in 2023 I think, coming to the election when they decided, I mean, who gets the ticket, whether the north or the south and so on and so forth.

“We saw it on the pages of newspapers and on television, when Atiku Abubakar got the ticket. He set up a committee to go and get the VP candidate for them. Somewhere along the line, they agreed on Nyesom Wike, and then his wisdom changed to another person.So Wike went berserk. So that’s their making, not our making, not the making of APC.

“But then of course, if PDP decides to destroy their party on their own, it is to APC’s advantage; however, the issues in PDP are not the making of APC,” he said.

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Popular afrobeats singer David Adeleke, known globally as Davido, has made a major political move ahead of the 2026 Osun governorship election.

The singer has declared his decision to formally align with the Accord Party, the same platform recently adopted by his uncle and Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke.

The announcement places Davido directly in the unfolding Osun 2026 political contest. It also strengthens the governor’s new political base, as the election season gradually takes shape across the state.

Davido confirmed his move on Tuesday via his verified X account. He revealed plans to travel to Osogbo to complete the process and officially become a card-carrying member of the Accord Party.

“I Will be live in Osun to pick up my @AccordPartyNG membership card @ IMOLE HOUSE OSOGBO Tomorrow… see you soon ACCORDINGLY 😇 Cc @AAdeleke_01,” the singer wrote.

His declaration comes shortly after Governor Adeleke publicly unveiled the Accord Party as his new political platform.

The governor is seeking a second term in office in the 2026 governorship election after leaving the Peoples Democratic Party.

Governor Adeleke announced his defection during a political gathering held at the Banquet Hall of the Government House in Osogbo. The event was attended by key national and state figures within the Accord Party.

Explaining his decision, the governor pointed to the unresolved leadership crisis within the PDP at the national level. He said the situation made it difficult to pursue his re-election plans under the party.

“I joined the Accord Party more than a month ago, precisely November 6th, as a platform to seek re-election in 2026. This was after weeks of consultation and deliberations with stakeholders and opinion leaders,” Adeleke had said.

He also stated that the Accord Party’s guiding principles align with the focus of his administration, particularly in the area of social welfare.

“We opted for the Accord Party because its mission of welfarism aligns with our passionate focus on citizens and workers’ welfare,” he stated.

Before the public announcement, the governor had already severed ties with the PDP. He confirmed that his resignation letter was submitted earlier to party officials in his ward in Ede North Local Government Area.

Following the announcement of his uncle’s exit from the PDP, Davido had earlier shown public support. He reposted the resignation update online with the brief caption, “Jeje…”.

In a related development, Politics Nigeria had earlier reported the formal defection of Governor Adeleke from the PDP, a move that reshaped the political structure in Osun State and set the tone for the 2026 governorship race.

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