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The Chief Imam of Uromi Central Mosque in Edo State, Imam Muhammad Murtadha Obhakhobo, has refuted claims by the Nigeria Police that he was rescued from captivity, revealing instead that he regained his freedom after paying a ransom of N6.5 million to his abductors. The cleric, who was kidnapped on July 9, 2025, along the Ubiaja-Illushi Road in Edo Central, made the disclosure during an interaction with journalists. He said he was shocked to read reports that attributed his release to police intervention. “I was kidnapped along the Ubiaja-Illushi Road, and I got myself released by paying N6.5 million on…

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched investigations into 79 suspected Ponzi schemes across Nigeria, warning the public to steer clear of unregistered and unrealistic investment platforms. In a statement on Tuesday, the SEC said it is working with law enforcement and regulatory agencies to investigate the schemes, including one allegedly operated by a firm called FF Tiffany, which is accused of defrauding thousands of Nigerians at home and abroad. The Commission disclosed that FF Tiffany lured investors with promises of high and unrealistic returns, leading to losses amounting to several billions of naira. “These illegal activities are a…

Daud Olatunji  The Organized Labour in Ogun State has declared that there will be no retreat from the ongoing indefinite strike until Governor Dapo Abiodun personally addresses their demands on the embattled Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) and other workers’ welfare issues. Labour leaders under the aegis of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress (TUC), and Joint Negotiation Council (JNC), at a press briefing on Tuesday, vowed not to attend any negotiation meeting with state officials, insisting that only the governor himself would be entertained in any dialogue. The strike, which began days ago, followed years of what the…

An Osun State High Court sitting in Osogbo has sentenced six men to various jail terms for unlawful possession of firearms and conspiracy during the 2023 House of Assembly elections held in the state. Justice M. Awe, in a judgment delivered on July 11 and obtained on Tuesday, found the defendants guilty on two counts of conspiracy and unlawful possession of firearms, but discharged them on a third count of conduct likely to cause a breach of peace. The convicts — Yinusa Rahmon, Moshood Hamzat, Awotunde Gbenga, Adebayo Mutiu, Femi Taiwo, and Najeem Omotuntun — were arrested by operatives of…

Daud Olatunji  The Vice-Chancellor of Olabisi Onabanjo University, Prof. Ayodeji Agboola, has paid a glowing tribute to the late Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland, Oba (Dr) Sikiru Kayode Adetona, describing his passing as a monumental loss to the university community and the entire black race. Oba Adetona, who died on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at the age of 90, reigned for an unprecedented 65 years, earning global recognition as the world’s longest-reigning monarch. In an emotional statement issued on Monday, Prof. Agboola said the revered monarch was not only a symbol of royal heritage but also a rare benefactor…

Two 13-year-old boys, Ayuba Ishaku and Yakubu Haruna, have escaped from Boko Haram captivity in Borno State, four years after they were abducted alongside women and children from Mandaragrau village in Biu Local Government Area. The minors regained their freedom on July 8, 2025, after carefully planning their escape while the insurgents were away on an operation. They wandered through the bush for days, finally arriving at the ITE Divisional Police Headquarters in Maiduguri on July 12. Spokesperson of the Borno State Police Command, ASP Nahum Daso, confirmed the development in a statement issued Tuesday. According to the police, the…

Nigeria, on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, bid a solemn farewell to its former President, Muhammadu Buhari, as his remains were committed to earth in his hometown, Daura, Katsina State. The 82-year-old ex-leader, who died in London on Sunday after a protracted illness, was buried according to Islamic rites in a ceremony marked by national mourning, military honours, and a cascade of tributes from across the globe. The funeral prayer, led by the Chief Imam of Daura Central Mosque, Sheikh Salisu Rabiu, held at 5:50pm within the premises of Buhari’s private residence. His body was lowered into the grave shortly afterward…

A former presidential spokesman, Mr. Femi Adesina, has stirred fresh debate over Nigeria’s failing healthcare system, stating bluntly that former President Muhammadu Buhari might have died years ago if he had chosen to receive medical treatment within the country. Adesina made the controversial remark during a Channels Television interview on Tuesday, while responding to criticism surrounding Buhari’s death in a London hospital on Sunday, July 13, 2025. The ex-president, who battled an undisclosed illness, reportedly passed away at about 4:30 p.m. in the United Kingdom, reigniting scrutiny of his long history of seeking medical care abroad throughout his presidency and…

Former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, has paid glowing tribute to the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, describing him as a man of unwavering integrity whose personal and public life embodied discipline, honesty, and patriotism. Pantami, who spoke at Buhari’s Daura residence in Katsina State on Tuesday, recalled over two decades of close personal and professional relationship with the deceased leader, noting that their bond remained intact until Buhari’s final moments. “I had a close relationship with him before his passing. Even when he was president, I often visited his house and met him…

By Imam AbdulGhaffar Adeleye All heavenly religions are unanimous on the inevitability of Death as the ultimate end of all mortals. Except some religious faiths like Buddhism,Sikhism and Hinduism whose adherents are made to believe in reincarnation rather than end of existence, other religious faithful know that no one can live forever. In the three religions mentioned above and some others alike, death is seen as a transition to another life, with the cycle of rebirth continuing until a state of liberation is achieved. Of these three religions , Hinduism has the largest population of 1.2million followers but mostly…