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By Ayorinde Oluokun

Police operatives in Ogun have arrested a woman identified as Oluwarankami Kehinde Ugochukwu and her husband, Ugochukwu Mathew, over alleged involvement in theft of three children in Mowe area of Ogun State.

The three stolen children were also rescued from the home of the couple, Oluseyi Babaseyi, the spokesperson of Ogun Police Command said in a statement on Wednesday.

According to the statement, the arrests followed report at Mowe Division on 17th May by a resident of Omo Onile community in Mowe that the Oluwarankami Kehinde Ugochukwu visited her at the hospital when she was undergoing treatment, deceitfully collected her four-month-old baby and absconded.

Babaseyi said following the report, police detectives of Mowe Division were immediately mobilized to put motor parks and strategic locations within the area were placed under surveillance.

However, he said the suspect was eventually tracked to her hideout at Kekere Ekun area of Mowe on 18 March at about 7:55pm, where the stolen child was rescued alongside two other children found in the home.

The husband-and-wife suspects were also promptly arrested and taken into custody.

Babaseyi said preliminary investigation revealed that one of the children found with the suspects was declared missing in a 2024.

This was after the child was taken from a hairdressing salon by the female suspect using the same deceptive method of pretending to offer assistance.

Babaseyi said the biological parents of two of the rescued children have been contacted and have positively identified their wards while the case been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Eleweran, for discreet investigation.

“The Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, CP Bode Ojajuni, commends the swift response, professionalism, and commitment of the officers and men of Mowe Division, whose proactive efforts led to the arrest of the suspects and rescue of the children. The CP reiterated the Command’s resolve to sustain the fight against child trafficking, abduction, and other violent crimes across the State,” Babaseyi said.

By Ayorinde Oluokun

The Kabiru Turaki led faction of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has declared former President Goodluck Jonathan its candidate for the 2027 president election.

Former Niger State Governor and chairman of the screening committee of the faction, Babangida Aliyu made the declaration on Tuesday.

He made the declaration despite the fact that the former President refused to show up for screening before the committee on Monday.

Members of the Committee departed the venue of the screening around 4 p.m. on Monday after waiting for hours for Jonathan to show up.

Some reports had also indicated that the former President did not obtain forms to contest for the presidency, contrary to the claim of the PDP faction.

But Aliyu told journalists that the party has waived screening for Jonathan as a former deputy governor, governor, vice president and president. He therefore declared that Jonathan would fly the flag of the party in the 2027 presidential election.

The National Publicity Secretary of the PDP faction, Ini Ememobong had claimed last week that the former president successfully completed his membership registration in the party’s digital registration in line with the directives of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC.

The PDP also said he will be screened as the sole presidential candidate alongside 748 aspirants contesting for seats in the House of Representatives, 198 senatorial aspirants and 112 governorship aspirants who have bought forms to contest for the positions on the platform of the party.

PDP, in a statement on its Facebook page listed the panel that will screen Jonathan to include former Vice-President Namadi Sambo, former governor of Plateau State, Jona Jang and a former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Tom Ikimi.

The other members of the committee were Chief Olabode George, Babangida Aliyu, Maryam ciroma, Zainab Maina, Josephine Anenin, Dr. Abdul Bulama, Dr. Esther Uduehi, Edo State PDP chairman, Tony Aziegbemi, Dr. Sunday Solarium and Chief Anicho Okoro, who would serve as administrative secretary of the committee.

Oil prices are rising again in the global market, and Nigerian crude oil is getting close to $120 per barrel.

This increase is mainly caused by growing tensions between the United States and Iran, which have raised fears about possible disruption in global oil supply.

Nigeria’s main crude oil, known as Bonny Light, is currently trading at about $117 per barrel.

Earlier, prices had dropped, but they have started rising again as the conflict in the Middle East continues to create uncertainty in the oil market.

At one point in recent months, oil prices had even reached around $140 per barrel before falling again.

The main reason for the price increase is concern about the Strait of Hormuz, a very important sea route through which about one-fifth of the world’s oil supply passes.

If this route is blocked or affected by conflict, it can seriously reduce the global supply of oil and push prices higher. Because of this risk, traders and countries are reacting by increasing oil prices in advance.

Diplomatic talks between the United States and Iran are still ongoing, but they have not made much progress.

The two countries are trying to negotiate peace through a mediator, but they still disagree on key issues.

Iran has demanded that its frozen assets in foreign countries be released. It also wants international sanctions against it to be removed. In addition, Iran is asking for compensation for damage caused by the conflict and wants restrictions on its nuclear programme to be eased.

On the other hand, the United States is demanding that Iran reduce its nuclear activities significantly and allow more international control.

The US is also pushing for the reopening of important oil routes and stronger limits on Iran’s influence in the region. Because both sides have very different demands, reaching an agreement has become difficult.

Former US President Donald Trump has also added pressure by warning Iran to act quickly in negotiations, saying there will be serious consequences if delays continue.

Iranian officials, however, have responded by saying they are fully prepared for any situation if the conflict gets worse.

Meanwhile, US financial officials are considering stronger sanctions against Iran. These sanctions are aimed at reducing Iran’s ability to fund its military and political activities.

Overall, the situation remains tense, and global oil markets are reacting strongly because any escalation could affect oil supply worldwide and push prices even higher.

The Nigeria Police Force has rescued 30 people from Mali who were allegedly trafficked and kept in poor conditions in Nasarawa State.

Police officers from the Intelligence Response Team also arrested 13 suspects linked to the suspected trafficking network.

Force spokesperson, Anthony Placid, said the victims were found in houses located in Mararaba and Karu areas of Nasarawa State.

Among those arrested were Abdul Ngaki, who police identified as the leader of the group, alongside Fatimah Kulibali, Ahmad Kasango, Sidibe Musa, Muhammad Dembele, Saidu Traore, Ali Koulibaly, Abdul Ngeki, Ahmed Sirma, Laya Bando, Aisha Dembele, Abi Togo, and Awa Tesure.

Police said investigations started after reports about the disappearance of some foreign nationals in Nigeria.

According to preliminary investigations, the suspects allegedly lured young people from countries such as Mali and Gabon with promises of jobs in Nigeria and opportunities to travel to Europe.

The victims reportedly paid transport and processing fees before they were moved to houses in Mararaba and Karu, where they were allegedly treated badly and restricted from leaving.

Police also alleged that victims who ran out of money were forced to take part in fake kidnapping schemes. They were allegedly instructed to call their families and falsely claim they had been kidnapped so ransom money could be sent to accounts connected to the suspects.

The police said the operation was carried out on May 7, 2026, along Barrister Road in Rugan Dakachi, Nasarawa State, leading to the rescue of all 30 victims.

The Force added that efforts are ongoing to arrest other members of the trafficking network and reiterated its commitment to fighting human trafficking and organised crime in Nigeria.

The Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, According to her, the ministry sponsored 201 festivals, entertainment programmes and cultural initiatives this year, a sharp increase from the 143 supported in the previous year.

The supported projects cut across fashion, music, theatre, food tourism, cultural festivals, art exhibitions, youth empowerment, film, comedy and international tourism events, reflecting what officials described as Lagos’ growing influence in Africa’s creative economy.

Among the major events backed by the state were the Lagos Fanti Carnival, AFRIMA Awards, Lagos Fashion Week, Headies Awards, Lagos Cocktail Week, Lagos International Jazz Festival, Lagos Street Festival and the E1 Lagos Grand Prix-Africa’s first all-electric powerboat race.

Benson-Awoyinka said the state’s tourism and creative policies were deliberately designed to strengthen Lagos’ global visibility while creating jobs, preserving heritage and stimulating economic growth.

“As one of the critical drivers of socio-economic growth and cultural identity, the Ministry remains committed to developing and implementing progressive policies and initiatives that position Lagos as Africa’s foremost destination for tourism, hospitality, entertainment, arts, culture, and creative enterprise,” she said.

The commissioner said the festival boosted economic activities across fashion, food, entertainment and tourism sectors while reinforcing Lagos’ indigenous identity.

According to her, Lagos hosted more than 40,000 participants and visitors during the 2026 Lagos Fanti Carnival, which celebrated Afro-Brazilian heritage and attracted tourists and cultural enthusiasts from different parts of the world.

“In the area of heritage tourism, the government revealed that the J. Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture and History recorded 56,040 visitors, while Freedom Park welcomed 27,593 visitors and the Badagry Heritage Museum attracted over 10,000 tourists.

“The J. Randle Centre also secured global recognition after winning the prestigious Thea Award in Orlando, Florida, for excellence in immersive storytelling and cultural innovation,” she added.

“The government additionally unveiled plans to harmonise hotel licensing laws and tourism-related fees to reduce multiple taxation and improve ease of doing business for hospitality operators in Lagos,” she said.

Benson-Awoyinka said the reforms would strengthen investor confidence and help attract more tourism investments into the state.

By Ayorinde Oluokun

The Nigeria Police Force has revealed how one Yusuf Rabo plotted with one Musa Adamu to abduct his father on two separate occasions during which they collected a total of N6.5 million ransom to free him in Kaduna State.

Ali Haruna, the victim’s grandson who is currently at large was also part of the plot to abduct the elderly victim for ransom over claims that he possessed substantial wealth and livestock, Anthony Placid, the spokesperson for the Nigeria Police said in a statement on Tuesday.

According to the statement, the syndicate procured and deployed multiple AK-47 rifles for their operations, with Ali Haruna allegedly supplying one of the firearms belonging to his father, while additional weapons were sourced by other members of the gang.

Placid said one AK-47 rifle with an empty magazine was recovered during the operation.

According to him findings revealed that the victim was abducted on separate occasions and taken to forest locations where ransom negotiations were coordinated by Yusuf Rabo himself.

“The first abduction reportedly yielded a ransom payment of Two Million Naira (2,000,000), while a subsequent operation generated Four Million Five Hundred Thousand Naira (4,500,000),” said Placid.

He added that the suspects have also been linked to other violent crimes within the area, including the kidnapping of a trader identified as Mr. Iyke.

Placid claimed they were also involved in an armed robbery attack along the Kagoma axis during which commuters were dispossessed of cash and valuables.

“Efforts are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspect, Ali Haruna, and recover additional weapons and exhibits connected to the crimes.

“The Nigeria Police Force remains resolute in dismantling kidnapping and armed robbery networks across the country and assures members of the public of sustained intelligence-led operations against violent criminal groups,” Placid said.

By Richard Elesho

A Kogi Central senatorial hopeful and Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the United Kingdom, Momoh Y. Obaro has alleged gross irregularities in the primary election of the party, ich was held across the zone on Monday, 18 May.

He has therefore asked the party leadership to either cancel the exercise or declare him the winner.

He made the appeal in his petition to the chairman Kogi central Primary Appeal Committee.

Former governor Yahaya Bello was declared the winner of the primary.

But in the petition which he also forwarded it to the National Working Committee of APC, Obaro challenged the integrity, conduct, and declared outcomes in a section of the media.

He alleged that the shadow poll was marred by procedural breaches, a lack of stakeholder engagement, widespread violence, and participation of an unqualified candidate.

He said in the face of the disorderliness, his agents remained steadfast and focused and were able to gather the authentic results that gave him victory. He said he scored 44,270 votes in the real result while his two opponents trailed behind with 20,092 and 1,985, respectively.

“We present these true figures herein and pray for the immediate nullification of the fraudulent results, a review of our evidence, and the recognition of the authentic, democratic will of the Kogi Central electorate.”

The aggrieved aspirant further alleged the participation of an unqualified person in the poll. “Participation of an Uncleared Individual. His Excellency, Yahaya Bello, ought not to haveappeared on the ballot for this primary election. He was not cleared by the party’s screening committee to participate in this specific exercise. Allowing an uncleared individual to participate actively compromises the legality of the entire primary and invalidates any numbers allocated to him.”

Obaro also revealed that at a time, the returning officers absconded to an unknown destination only to appear later with concocted results.

In conclusion, Obaro prayed the NWC to nullify the fraudulent results. “Review the photographic and video evidence of the actual results, alongside the official police reports of assault, submitted with this petition.

“Uphold and Declare the authentic results collated from the fields which clearly show Chief Momoh Yusuf Obaro as the democratically elected candidate of the APC for the Kogi Central Senatorial District

“OR in the alternative, order a Fresh, Credible, and Transparent Primary Election for the Kogi Central Senatorial District to be strictly overseen by an unbiased committee, neutral federalsecurity agencies, and properly accredited INEC officials.

“We trust in the commitment of the NWC to justice, internal party democracy, and the preservation of the integrity of our great party.”

Former Minister of Transportation and ex-Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, says he is well placed to clinch the presidential ticket of the African Democratic Congress ahead of the 2027 election.

Speaking during an interview on Trust TV on Monday, Amaechi argued that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar had repeatedly succeeded in party primaries without translating those victories into electoral success.

“I listened when the former vice president said he never failed a primary before. I hope this will be the first time he will fail primary,” Amaechi said.

He added, “The issue is that at all times that you have passed primary, you have not won an election. So it’s about electability.”

Amaechi maintained that he represented a different option for Nigerians because he had never previously contested for the presidency.

“I’ve never run. If nothing else, I can argue that I’ve never run any presidential election,” he stated.

Despite his criticism of Atiku’s electoral record, Amaechi praised both Atiku and former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, insisting they would outperform President Bola Tinubu if given the opportunity to govern.

“If you give this country to Vice President Atiku to govern, I believe he would do well. Just as I think Governor Obi would do well. Honestly, both of them would do better than President Tinubu,” he said.

The former governor also accused Tinubu of placing ethnicity at the centre of governance. He contrasted the President’s leadership style with that of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, whom he described as a nationalist.

“He’s a Nigerian president. He’s not a Yoruba president,” Amaechi said while referring to Obasanjo.

On the issue of zoning, Amaechi said the arrangement remained necessary because Nigeria had yet to achieve full national cohesion.

“The answer is yes and no. Yes in the sense that the country, for now, is yet to be found as a united entity,” he stated.

He also warned against the marginalisation of the South-East, stressing that all regions must feel included in the Nigerian project.

“If they have to be in Nigeria, then they must be part of Nigeria. They must have a sense of belonging that they are Nigerians,” he said.

Amaechi added that his vision for the country would prioritise national integration, educational development and equal opportunities across regions.

The ADC is expected to hold its presidential primary on May 25 ahead of the 2027 general election. Other aspirants in the race include Atiku and economist Mohammed Hayatu-Deen.

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By Ayorinde Oluokun

The Police have linked the commotion and panic which spread across Ogbomoso and Ajaawa towns and neighbouring communities on Tuesday morning over alleged invasion by armed bandits to the presence of an officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and two other civilians in a school in the area.

There were reports of commotion in Ogbomoso and the surrounding areas early Tuesday morning.

This followed rumours that armed bandits had invaded the vicinity of Are-Ago High School, Ogbomoso and abducted some students.

DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, the spokesperson for Oyo Police Command, said in a statement that surveillance and patrol teams were immediately deployed to the area following the widespread of the rumour and the accompanying panic to ascertain the claim and prevent any breakdown of law and order.

According to him, the police team was told by the school principal, Mrs. Akanbi Ruth, that the alarm originated from information circulated among some students that certain unfamiliar individuals had been sighted behind the school fence.

The principal said this raised suspicion among some teachers and students, prompting immediate concern within the school environment.

However, Olayinka said preliminary investigation revealed that the individuals involved were an officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) attached to the Kwara State Command, Ilorin, alongside two other civilians who were found in a Toyota Venza SUV.

“The individuals were questioned and explained that they had merely visited the lady among them in celebration of her birthday,” the police spokesperson said.

He added that relevant NSCDC authorities in Ogbomoso were also contacted to confirm the identity and status of the officer.

Olayinka said there was altercation between some teachers and the visitors which further heightened suspicion within the school premises, leading to spread of rumours to neighbouring schools and surrounding communities.

He said this escalated to panic and tension across parts of Ogbomoso and Ajaawa towns.

The Police spokesperson therefore dismissed claim of attack by bandits in Ogbomoso town and its environs.

“Consequently, the Oyo State Police Command wishes to categorically state that there was no bandit attack, invasion, or any form of security breach in the affected areas as falsely portrayed,” the Oyo Police spokesperson said.

However, he added that patrols and visibility policing around the affected communities have been intensified in the area following the widespread panic.

He added that critical stakeholders were engaged to reassure residents and restore public confidence.

“The area remains peaceful, while normal academic, commercial, and social activities have since resumed”

“The Command therefore strongly warns against the deliberate spread of fake news, misinformation, and unverified security reports capable of causing unnecessary panic, heightening tension, and undermining public peace. The dissemination of false information, particularly on security-related matters, has the potential to create avoidable chaos, disrupt socio-economic activities, and negatively affect the collective security efforts being sustained across the state.

“Members of the public, especially youths and social media users, are advised to refrain from forwarding or amplifying unconfirmed reports without proper verification from appropriate security agencies. Individuals found deliberately peddling fake news or spreading false information intended to incite fear or public disorder will be investigated and prosecuted in accordance with the law,” Olayinka said.