The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has distanced itself from a truck seized in Ondo State with 2,145kg of cannabis, saying the vehicle is neither part of its fleet nor operated by any of its authorised dealers. The clarification followed reports linking the truck to the national oil company after operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency intercepted it and discovered the illicit substance concealed in a compartment of the vehicle. NNPC Ltd, in a statement issued on Monday by its Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Andy Odeh, said its preliminary investigation showed that the vehicle, marked MKA 960 XC,…
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The Ondo State Government has launched an investigation into an alleged N4.1m land fraud involving a couple, Mr and Mrs Coats, popularly known as Anu and Pablo on social media. The couple, who are content creators, had raised the alarm online over an alleged failed land transaction at Ugbo Oluwa, Ipogun, in the Ifedore Local Government Area of the state. Following their complaint, the couple met with the state Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Dr Olukayode Ajulo, SAN, OON, who also chairs the Ondo State Anti-Land Grabbing Task Force, on Monday and submitted documents connected with the disputed transaction. The…
Ondo State Governor, His Excellency, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has declared zero tolerance for anti-party activities in the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general elections. Dismissing falsehoods being spread against him by some elements, the Governor declared that he has not asked any candidate to contest in any other party, charging the 18 local government and 203 ward chairmen of the APC to mobilise the grassroots and deliver victory for the party in the forthcoming elections. Governor Aiyedatiwa gave the charge on Monday at a stakeholders’ meeting with APC local government and ward chairmen in Akure, describing…
The family of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, demanding evidence for his allegation that the former governor deliberately planned killings in Southern Kaduna. The family made the demand in a statement signed by El-Rufai’s eldest son, Mohammed Bello El-Rufai, following comments made by Musa during a recent edition of Channels Television’s Politics Today. Musa had criticised El-Rufai’s administration between 2015 and 2023, accusing the former governor of deepening divisions in Kaduna and contributing to the insecurity that affected parts of the state. The Defence Minister also alleged…
The Ondo State Security Network Agency, popularly known as Amotekun Corps, has uncovered an alleged self-kidnapping scheme in Akure North Local Government Area, arresting four suspects linked to the plot. The suspects were among 53 persons apprehended by the security outfit for various alleged offences across the state, including kidnapping, murder, cultism, rape, cattle rustling, theft, impersonation and conspiracy. The state Amotekun Commander, Adetunji Adeleye, disclosed this on Monday while parading the suspects, explaining that the alleged kidnappers had staged the incident and used social media to create the impression that an abduction had occurred. Adeleye said the investigation took…
Health experts and officials have attributed the sharp decline in malaria prevalence and under-five mortality in Ondo State to the successful implementation of the World Bank-supported IMPACT Malaria Project. They spoke on Monday in Akure at the close-out ceremony of the project, implemented by the Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN) in partnership with the Ondo State Ministry of Health. The Chief Operating Officer and Managing Director of IHVN, Dr Charles Mensah, described the project as highly impactful, commending the state government for its strong leadership and cooperation throughout its implementation. According to Mensah, the project, originally designed to run…
The Nigerian film industry has been hit by a string of deaths in 2026, with veteran performers, filmmakers and younger entertainers among those who have passed away. From the Yoruba movie circuit to mainstream Nollywood, the deceased made notable contributions to Nigerian entertainment, with their deaths triggering tributes from colleagues, relatives and fans. The latest major loss was veteran Yoruba actor, filmmaker and screenwriter, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, who died on August 23, 2026, aged 66. Hassan’s daughter, Kira Hassan, confirmed his death, while fellow veteran actor Jide Kosoko also announced the development. He was reportedly battling stage-four…
The Bauchi State Governor and National Leader of the Allied Peoples Movement, Bala Mohammed, has cautioned Nigerians and political opponents against underestimating the presidential candidate of the party, Seyi Makinde, ahead of the 2027 elections. Mohammed gave the warning on Monday in Abuja during the opening of the APM presidential campaign office, where he declared that the party was determined to make a serious impact in the forthcoming presidential race. He said the campaign office, funded by the party’s presidential candidate, was an indication of the seriousness attached to the APM’s bid to win the presidency and introduce what he…
The Osun State Police Command has arrested two men in connection with a burglary operation in which valuables estimated at N3m were allegedly stolen from a residence in the state. Among the recovered items was an iPhone 12, which one of the suspects allegedly bought for just N25,000 after it was stolen. The suspects were identified as 27-year-old Eyelade Anuoluwa, allegedly linked to the burglary, and 28-year-old Abdullah Musa, accused of receiving some of the stolen property. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, saying Anuoluwa was arrested in Ibadan, Oyo State, following intelligence…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has arrested a convicted drug trafficker who allegedly returned to the illicit trade after disguising himself as an herbal tea businessman. The suspect, identified as 34-year-old Dunu Ebubechukwu, was arrested during an intelligence-led sting operation at Article Market, opposite Trade Fair Market, in the Ojo area of Lagos State, on Friday, September 4, 2026. The NDLEA said the suspect came under investigation after its operatives intercepted 1.2 kilogrammes of cocaine concealed inside phone chargers at a courier company in Lagos on July 31. The consignment was reportedly destined for Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. According to…