Fake Agency: “I’m Legitimate, My Office Is Under OSGF” — George Nwabueze Insists Amid Arrest Order

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George Nwabueze, coordinator of the National Brands Development and Made-in-Nigeria Special Project Office, has rejected allegations that his organisation is a fake government agency. Nwabueze insisted that his office is legitimate and operates under the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF). His defence followed reports linking the office to an investigation into alleged unauthorised government agencies and the reported directive for his arrest. Nwabueze maintained that the organisation did not operate illegally, arguing that its activities and appointment were backed by the appropriate government structures.…

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101-Year-Old Great-Grandmother Arrested for Selling Cannabis in Ogun

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A 101-year-old great-grandmother, identified as Esther Ogunmabo, has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for allegedly selling cannabis in Ilisan, Ogun State. The centenarian was arrested on Saturday, August 15, 2026, with 90 grammes of skunk, a strain of cannabis, packaged in small sachets. According to the NDLEA, Ogunmabo allegedly admitted that she sold the substance to people in the community. The agency said the elderly woman told operatives that she ventured into the illicit drug trade after her provisions shop was destroyed by…

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Alleged Drug Trafficking: Why FBI Says It Can’t Release Parts of Tinubu’s Records

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The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has asked a federal court for permission to keep some records linked to a historical investigation involving President Bola Ahmed Tinubu confidential. The FBI said releasing the withheld portions of the records could expose sensitive law-enforcement techniques and potentially endanger the lives or physical safety of individuals. The development is contained in an application filed on August 20 before the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. According to the filing, the FBI wants permission to submit a confidential declaration…

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Former MFM Pastor Femi Jimoh Dies After Nine-Year Jail Ordeal, Salary Dispute With Church

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Former pastor of the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM), Femi Jimoh, has reportedly died, years after spending about nine years in detention over an alleged plot to rob the church. Jimoh’s death was reported on Thursday, August 20, 2026, amid renewed attention to the controversial circumstances surrounding his arrest, prolonged incarceration and subsequent legal battle with the church. According to reports, Jimoh battled serious health challenges after his release from detention. His death was announced by UK-based Nigerian blogger Maureen Badejo, who linked his health struggles to the…

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Davido Was Target of Osun Attack, Police Reveal

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Popular Nigerian singer David Adeleke, better known as Davido, was reportedly the intended target of the recent attack in Osun State, according to the police. The revelation has added a new dimension to the incident, which occurred during a visit involving Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke. According to the police account, the attackers were allegedly targeting Davido when the confrontation occurred. The incident reportedly created tension in the area as security personnel moved to contain the situation and protect those around the scene. The development has attracted widespread attention, particularly…

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Nigerian-Australian Man Foluso Omole Charged Over Alleged $3.2m Fraud in Australia

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A Nigerian-Australian man, identified as Foluso Semiu Omole, 38, has been charged in Australia over an alleged fraud scheme involving the country’s National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), reportedly worth more than A$5 million (about N5 billion). Omole was reportedly arrested by police at Adelaide Airport in South Australia as he allegedly prepared to travel out of the country. Australian authorities allege that Omole, who was a director of an NDIS-registered provider, was involved in a scheme in which confidential information belonging to NDIS participants was allegedly obtained and used to…

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Gunmen Attack Adeleke’s Convoy After Visit to Ataoja Palace in Osogbo

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Gunmen have reportedly attacked the convoy of Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, shortly after he left the palace of the Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Oyetunji, in Osogbo on Wednesday. The incident reportedly sparked tension in the area as security operatives attached to the governor’s convoy engaged the suspected attackers in a gun battle. According to reports, the confrontation lasted for several minutes, with sources putting the duration of the exchange of gunfire at between 12 and 15 minutes. The attack reportedly occurred shortly after Adeleke’s visit to the Ataoja…

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Fidelity Bank Deepens Commitment to Food Security in Abeokuta

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As part of its efforts to alleviate hunger and support livelihoods across Nigeria, leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has donated more than 2,000 food packs to residents in Abeokuta, Ogun State, through its Fidelity Food Bank Initiative. The distribution exercise, held at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Cathedral, Itesi, Adatan, Abeokuta is a part of the bank’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme focused on supporting vulnerable populations and expanding access to essential food supplies. Speaking at the event, Folaranmi Jemirin, Regional Bank Head, South West 1, Fidelity Bank Plc,…

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Social Media Influencer KC Luxury Arrested as NDLEA Busts N39bn Cocaine Cartel

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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested popular social media influencer and luxury goods dealer, Afolabi Kazeem Michael, popularly known as KC Luxury, over alleged involvement in an international cocaine trafficking cartel. According to the NDLEA, KC Luxury was arrested on August 13, 2026, at the boarding gate of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, while allegedly attempting to leave Nigeria on a business-class flight to Paris. The agency said the arrest followed an investigation into a cocaine shipment weighing 184.50 kilogrammes, which had been intercepted in Lagos.…

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Actor Ogogo Battles Stage Four Cancer, Daughter Cries for Help as Hospitals Allegedly Reject Him

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Veteran Yoruba actor, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, is reportedly battling stage four cancer, with his daughter appealing to the public for urgent assistance. The development has sparked concern among fans and colleagues of the actor, as his daughter is said to have revealed the severity of his condition and the difficulties surrounding his treatment. According to reports circulating online, Ogogo has been battling the illness and is currently in need of specialised medical care. His daughter reportedly said efforts to secure treatment have been challenging, with some hospitals…

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