Author: Adeniyi Daniel

A suspected case of insider betrayal has landed an investment company staff member before the Federal High Court, Lagos, as the Police Special Fraud Unit (PSFU) arraigned Bello Saheed Samuel over an alleged ₦90 million fraud and money-laundering scheme. The suspect, an employee of an investment company working in its finance department, was accused of fraudulently converting the firm’s funds for personal use. The arraignment followed investigations initiated after a formal complaint was lodged by the affected company. According to the police, preliminary findings revealed that Samuel absconded from Lagos with members of his family after discovering that his activities…

The Inspector-General of Police, Dr. Kayode Egbetokun, has approved the immediate redeployment of Olatunji Rilwan Disu as the Assistant Inspector-General of Police, AIG, in charge of the Force Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Annex, Alagbon, Lagos. The posting, which takes immediate effect, places AIG Disu at the helm of one of the Nigeria Police Force’s most strategic investigative formations, responsible for handling high-profile criminal investigations and sensitive national cases. Prior to the redeployment, AIG Disu headed the Special Protection Unit (SPU), where he oversaw the security of top government officials, diplomats, and other high-risk individuals. His appointment to the Alagbon Annex…

Atlético de Madrid have completed the signing of Nigerian international forward Ademola Lookman from Italian club Atalanta, with the player committing to a four-year contract that will keep him at the Spanish side until 30 June 2030. The La Liga club confirmed the transfer in a statement published on its official website on Monday, describing Lookman as a proven attacker who arrives after an impressive spell in Serie A. “Atlético de Madrid and Atalanta have reached an agreement for the transfer of Ademola Lookman, who has signed a contract with our club until 30 June 2030,” the statement said. The…

Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State on Monday declared an end to the long-running Monday sit-at-home observance in the state, signalling the full restoration of commercial activities after years of disruption linked to insecurity in the South-East. The declaration was made during a high-profile walk-through of the Onitsha Main Market, where the governor personally led traders and residents through major commercial corridors to demonstrate that business activities had resumed without hindrance. Soludo described the development as a turning point for the state’s economy, which he said had suffered severe setbacks due to recurring shutdowns since 2021. “Ndi Anambra are taking…

The management of Nollywood actress and filmmaker Toyin Abraham has clarified remarks attributed to filmmaker Kunle Afolayan on cinema box office earnings, saying his reference to a producer making ₦10 million from a ₦1 billion or ₦2 billion gross was intended as sarcasm and not a factual claim. In a statement issued on Monday by Abraham’s manager, Mr Samuel Olatunji of The Hype Agency, the management said the actress had received numerous enquiries seeking her reaction to Afolayan’s recent comments on film promotion and profitability in the Nigerian film industry. The statement said Abraham understood the broader point Afolayan sought…

The Chairman, Board of Directors, Management, and staff of Adron Group have congratulated the Government and people of Ondo State on the celebration of its 50th anniversary, describing the milestone as a significant chapter in Nigeria’s federal history and a testament to visionary leadership, resilience, and purposeful development. In a goodwill message issued to commemorate the Golden Jubilee, Adron Group noted that since its creation in 1976, Ondo State has consistently distinguished itself as a centre of honour, intellect, and enterprise. Fondly referred to as The Sunshine State, the state has produced generations of outstanding professionals, administrators, and national leaders…

A total of N1.969 trillion, representing revenue from the December 2025 Federation Account, has been shared among the Federal Government, state governments and local government councils. The distribution was carried out at the January meeting of the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC), according to a communiqué issued on Monday by the Director of Press and Public Relations in the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation, Mr Bawa Mokwa. The communiqué stated that the total distributable revenue comprised N1.084 trillion from statutory revenue, N846.507 billion from Value Added Tax (VAT), and N38.110 billion from the Electronic Money Transfer Levy (EMTL).…

The Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, has urged political leaders and stakeholders in Ogun West Senatorial District to embrace unity and internal cohesion as a prerequisite for realising the district’s long-standing ambition of producing the governor of Ogun State in 2027. Bamidele said the district’s failure to occupy the governorship seat since the creation of the state over 50 years ago was largely due to internal divisions and the inability of its political elites to present a united front. He spoke on Sunday in Ilaro, Ogun State, while delivering a keynote address titled “The Power of Internal Coherence in Securing…

The Lagos State Government has warned content creators, social media influencers and digital media producers against the use of children in online content that violates child protection laws, saying offenders risk criminal prosecution. The warning was issued on Monday in a joint statement by the Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Mr Mobolaji Ogunlende, and the Executive Secretary of the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA), Mrs Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi, following growing concerns over the exposure of minors to harmful or exploitative digital content. The government emphasised that children are a legally protected class under Nigerian law and must…

The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Adron Homes and Properties Limited, Aare Adetola Emmanuelking, has congratulated the Government and people of Oyo State as the state marks its 50th anniversary, describing the occasion as a celebration of resilience, cultural pride, and sustained progress. He noted that since its creation, Oyo State has remained a strong contributor to Nigeria’s socio-economic and cultural development, emerging as a hub of commerce, education, and innovation. According to him, the Golden Jubilee offers a moment for reflection and renewed commitment by government, private sector players, traditional institutions, and citizens toward building a more inclusive…