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EFCC Arraigns Austrian for Undeclared $800,585, €651,505 at Lagos Airport

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Lagos Zonal Directorate 2, on Friday, January 9, 2026, arraigned one Kavlak Onal, an Austrian arrested by the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, for allegedly failing to declare the sums of $800,575 and €651,505 in his possession before Justice Yelim Bogoro of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi , Lagos    Onal, who was scheduled to travel on Emirates Airline to Dubai, was intercepted by operatives of the NCS during a routine check at the AML/ CFT Currency Declaration Desk on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos.     He was subsequently handed over to the EFCC for further investigation and prosecution.   Upon completion of investigation, the defendant was arraigned on Friday, January 9, 2026, on a two-count charge bordering on money laundering.   Count one reads : “ That you , Mr. Kavlak Onal, on December 13th, in Lagos within the jurisdiction of thi...

LAGOS LAWMAKER HON. OGUNDIPE SUES FOR PEACE, UNITY TO DELIVER PBAT IN 2027

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  The member representing Oshodi–Isolo Constituency I in the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Ogundipe Stephen Olukayode, popularly known as Omoj’omolo, has called on leaders and members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oshodi to embrace peace, love, and unity as a strategy to secure a resounding victory for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general elections. Hon. Ogundipe made the call on Friday while addressing party faithful and community members at the Annual Community Development Initiative organized by Alhaji Musiliu Ayinde Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo. The event, held at Ewenla Primary School, Oshodi, witnessed the distribution of over 2,500 bags each of rice and garri, alongside the disbursement of several millions of naira in cash to beneficiaries across Oshodi and its environs. Reiterating his long-held stance on party unity, the lawmaker stressed that cohesion within the APC remains the most effective means of confronting the pol...

Jersey Repatriates Over $9.5m in Corruption Proceeds to Nigeria

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The Government of Nigeria is set to receive more than $9.5 million in recovered funds following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Bailiwick of Jersey, marking another milestone in international cooperation against corruption. The MoU, signed in December 2025 by His Majesty’s Attorney General for Jersey, Mark Temple KC, provides for the return of funds adjudged to be proceeds of corruption and forfeited by the Royal Court of Jersey. The repatriated money will be applied to the completion of a major infrastructure project in Nigeria. Court documents show that on 29 November 2023, the Attorney General of Jersey filed a civil forfeiture application under the Forfeiture of Assets (Civil Proceedings) (Jersey) Law 2018, targeting funds held in a Jersey bank account. On 12 January 2024, the Royal Court granted the forfeiture order, ruling that the funds were more likely than not linked to a corrupt scheme involving the diversion of public resources by cont...

Unlawful Demolitions:HURMA Cautions LASBCA, Police

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The Human Rights Monitoring Agenda (HURMA) has called on the management of the Lagos State Building Control Agency LASBCA to tread with caution and stop allowing the office to be further used as instruments of oppression on the poor and suffering Nigerians in Lagos State. According to HURMA report, the caution was necessitated by growing allegations of illegal house demolition exercises in Lagos State and as well using the Nigerian Police Force as instruments to subvert the rule of law. The most recent of this allegations was communicated to the office of Human Rights Monitoring Agenda HURMA few days ago on the corrupt and unlawful activities of LASBCA which happened on December 2nd, 2025 at No. 23/ 25 Popo-Ola Street, Lady-Lak, Bariga in Lagos State. The Rights Monitors News from office of Human Rights Monitoring Agenda (HURMA Global Resource Initiative) visited the scene of events with other News media for a press interview by the affected members of community. All member...

LAGOS STATE CHIEF OF STAFF COMMENDS SOUTH-WEST AREWA COMMUNITY RENEWED HOPE AGENDA FOR ASIWAJU 2027 DURING COURTESY VISIT

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The Lagos State Chief of Staff, Mr. Tayo Akinmade Ayinde, on Friday received the leadership of the South-West Arewa Community Renewed Hope Agenda for Asiwaju 2027 at the Lagos House, Alausa, where he expressed appreciation for their self-sponsored public engagement initiatives. He noted that the group’s consistency has enhanced civic awareness and strengthened community relations, particularly through activities that project government programmes and encourage constructive participation across the South-West region. During the meeting, Director-General Alhaji Shehu Usman Jibrin ‘Sampam’ thanked the Chief of Staff for his long-standing support and highlighted the positive impact of the Lagos State Government’s openness to community-based collaborations. He explained that the administration’s backing has aided the group in sustaining stable structures and effective outreach, especially within Arewa communities whose cultural cohesion and presence remain vital to the movement’...

Middle-aged Woman Alerts The Public On The Fraudulent Activities of Business Woman,Bamigboye Adeola Mary

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A middle aged lady,Abidoye Omolabake has alerted the general public on the nefarious Activities of a business lady, named Bamigboye Adeola Mary, who resides in Ile Iwe  area of  Meiran in Lagos State  She posited that sometimes early this year, she handed substantial amount of money to Mary Bamigboye  for a business they were to execute together, but that immediately  Mary Adeola Bamigboye  got the money, she blocked her everywhere ,including the Social media and also changed her telephone numbers Omolabake claimed she Launched a manhunt  for her ,which was not successful,  but got her new number , which is 08028778863 and all efforts to get her return her money  has proved abortive  The full announcement  below  OFFICIAL PUBLIC NOTICE This is to inform the general public about the case involving Mrs. Bamigboye Adeola Mary, popularly known as “Mummy Samuel”, who resides in Meiran, Ile-Iwe area of Lagos State, while her parents ...

Seyi Tinubu @40:COSEG UK, Ireland & Europe Congratulate Him

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The Coalition of Oodua Self-Determination Groups (COSEG) across the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Europe, has congratulated Ambassador Seyi Tinubu (ST) on the occasion of his 40th birthday. The group said in a statement by its Co-Ordinator, Comrade Oredolapo Ibrahim, that the milestone is not merely a celebration of age, "but a reflection of purpose, resilience, and evolving leadership." It was added that "as a son of the soil and a symbol of generational transition, Ambassador Tinubu has demonstrated a growing commitment to ethical engagement, youth empowerment, and the socio-political advancement of our people." Ibrahim said that further that "in a time when integrity is often compromised, we salute his efforts to uphold values that resonate with the aspirations of the grassroots. His presence in national and international spaces continues to inspire young Oodua sons and daughters to dream boldly and act responsibly." COSEG, he said, remains s...

Deputy Commissioner of Police honoured by Yakubu Gowon University for Hard Work, Dedication

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The Sultan Maccido Institute of Leadership at the Peace and Development Centre, Yakubu Gowon University, formerly University of Abuja, on Monday honoured Deputy Commissioner of Police and academic, Dr. Akeem Adedeji, in recognition of his hard work, selfless service, and dedication to human development. The Acting Vice-Chancellor of the University, Professor Mathew Adamu, commended Dr. Adedeji for his passion and commitment, describing him as a role model worthy of emulation. “We must recognise people who give back to society. That is one of the biggest challenges we have as a country; many people don’t know how to give back.  "Giving back does not necessarily have to be about money. There are intangible contributions that cannot be measured in monetary terms, and that is what these gentlemen are doing for our country.  "That is why we want to thank and appreciate you for what you are doing,” the VC said. Dr. Adedeji has been lecturing pro bono at the university f...

2025 OLOJO FESTIVAL: OONI ENDS SECLUSION, PRAYS FOR NIGERIANS

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The ancient city of Ile-Ife came alive on Friday night as the Arole Oduduwa, Olofin Adimula, Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, CFR, Ojaja II, ended his seven-day seclusion, marking a significant moment in the ongoing 2025 Olojo Festival.  Emerging from his private spiritual retreat, the Ooni offered heartfelt prayers for Nigerians across all walks of life. The seclusion, a core part of the Olojo Festival, is a period when the Ooni withdraws from the public eye to commune with the ancestors, cleanse the land spiritually, and intercede on behalf of his people.  It is believed that during this sacred time, he petitions divine forces for peace, prosperity, and protection for the Yoruba people and the nation at large. While addressing the crowd that had gathered to welcome him back, the Ooni prayed for Nigerians, families, widows, political leaders, and communities battling hardship.  He emphasized that his days in isolation were dedicated to intense supplication for t...

Demolition:Diaspora Group Calls For Dialogue on the parts of Dapo Abiodun and Senator Daniel

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In view of the misunderstanding  between the Governor  of Ogun State , Prince Dapo Abiodun and one of his predecessors,  Senator Gbenga Daniel  on the purported planned demolition  of the latter, a call has been made that the duo should embrace dialogue  and prudence in handling the matter  The Diaspora  group, in a press statement made available  by its Coordinator in Europe,United Kingdom and Ireland,Khord Oredolapo Ibrahim called on them to eshew destructive politics and embrace politics of development  as they are both elder statesmen  The full statement below  Statement by COSEG Diaspora Coordinator (Europe, UK & Ireland) Khord Oredolapo Ibrahim   Issued from Essex, United Kingdom In light of recent developments in Ogun State concerning the proposed demolition of properties linked to Senator Otunba Gbenga Daniel, the Diaspora arm of the Coalition of Oodua Self-Determination Groups (COSEG) wishes t...