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Late Olubadan, Oba Olakulehin, laid to rest with military honours

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The late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, was on Friday laid to rest amid funfair at the St Peter’s Cathedral Church, Aremo, in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.

Governor Seyi Makinde, the Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Olufemi Oluyede (represented by the General Officer Commanding 2 Mechanised Division, Maj Gen Obina Onubogwu), and other notable Nigerians paid glowing tributes to the 43rd Olubadan, who joined his ancestors on Monday, July 7, 2025.

The late monarch, who retired as a Major in the Nigerian Army, was accorded full military honours, including the presentation of the Nigerian flag and ceremonial gun salutes to mark his final departure.

In his sermon, the Archbishop of Ibadan Province and Bishop of Ibadan North Diocese, Most Rev’d Williams Aladekugbe, urged all mortals to be mindful of the lives they live.

Quoting copiously from 2 Corinthians 5:10, the cleric said, “Let us be careful about the lives we live, and be wary of judging others, especially when you don’t have all the facts. Take heed that you don’t spend your today in a way that may ruin your tomorrow. Remember that all of us will give account to our Creator.”

He, however, criticised politicians seeking a single term in the 2027 elections, describing the move as a scam.

Aladekugbe, who described such aspirants as desperate politicians, lamented that some were already focused on 2027 while hardship in the country persisted.

“Any politician bargaining for only one single term is showing desperation — and it will not work in Nigeria.

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“It is also desperation when leaders are seen carrying plates and serving food at parties. All of these will never work”, he said.

He expressed concern that while the government claimed to have stabilised the economy, increases in telecommunications tariffs at a time of skyrocketing prices and deepening poverty signalled insensitivity and a disconnect from the masses.

“To talk about 2027 now is a disgrace to governance. It’s an abuse of the people’s mandate and a reckless disregard for the concerns of the people,” he added.

Aladekugbe urged elected officials to focus on governance, security, and the welfare of citizens rather than political intrigues.

He lamented that insecurity had worsened, with lives being lost daily to banditry, herdsmen attacks, and other violent crimes, calling on President Bola Tinubu’s administration to “rise to the occasion and stop the killings.”

The cleric described the late Olubadan as “a leader of grace with a heart full of compassion,” adding that during his reign, Ibadanland enjoyed peaceful coexistence, unprecedented development, and transformation of its traditional institutions.

Also in attendance were the Oyo State Deputy Governor, Bayo Lawal; former Deputy Governor, Ahmed Gbadamosi; former Minister of Steel and Power, Wole Oyelese; Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (South), Taofeek Arapaja; members of the Olubadan-in-Council led by the Balogun of Ibadanland, Oba Tajudeen Ajibola; the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes led by President-General, Chief Ajeniyi Ajewole; Mogajis (family heads); Baales; military personnel; and operatives of the Western Nigeria Security Network (Amotekun), among others.

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Public officers are stealing Nigeria’s money every minute – EFCC boss

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The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, says public officers steal funds every minute.

Olukoyede spoke in Abuja on Thursday at the 80th birthday celebration of former Attorney-General of the Federation, Kanu Agabi.

He stated that the anti-graft agency receives over 20,000 corruption petitions every year, describing the scale of the theft detailed in many cases as shocking.

“I receive over 20,000 petitions in a year in respect to public corruption, all terrible. What is going on? Like every minute, public officers take money, and if you go through some of our case files you will weep.

“The way people take national resources and Nigerians are victims of these fraudulent activities. And we must come together for once in our lifetime and say no to the activities of some of our leaders,” Olukoyede said.

The EFCC boss noted that some public officers assume office with less than ₦100,000 in their accounts, but within three years, the agency traces millions of dollars to them.

He added that some individuals acquire hundreds of houses while in office, warning that corruption is crippling the nation.

Olukoyede stressed that public officers must be held accountable for their time in office, emphasizing that transparency must remain the guiding standard in public service.

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VIDEO: Police identify officer in viral video saying Obi can never be President

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The Lagos State Police Command has arrested an officer who appeared in a viral video making inappropriate remarks about Peter Obi and Igbo people while travelling on public transport.

The officer who has been identified as INSP. Osumah Frank, was filmed saying Obi or any Igbo person can never become President of Nigeria.

In a statement released today September 25, the command’s spokesperson, SP Abimbola said the command has commenced appropriate disciplinary action against the officer in line with established regulations of the Nigeria Police Force.

Abimbola stated that the statements made by the officer were made in his personal capacity and do not represent the position, views or official disposition of the Lagos State Police Command or the Nigeria Police Force.

She added that the State Commissioner of Police, CP Tijani Fatai, has reiterated the position of the command that all its personnel are expected to maintain professionalism, civility, discipline and respect for members of the public at all times. She further reaffirmed that wearing the Police uniform comes with a responsibility to uphold the dignity and integrity of the Force, and that the Command will not condone any conduct capable of bringing the Force into disrepute or undermining public confidence in the Police.

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Court rejects suit seeking fresh police investigation into late singer Mohbad’s death

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The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit seeking to compel the Nigeria Police Force to conduct a fresh investigation into the death of Nigerian singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad.

Justice James Omotosho dismissed the case filed by the Registered Trustees of Break the Silence Foundation in a judgment delivered on Thursday, ruling that the foundation lacked the legal capacity to institute the suit.

The judge also described the application as speculative and lacking sufficient merit, noting that the foundation failed to produce the original police investigation report to support its claim that the earlier investigation was inadequate.

Justice Omotosho further cautioned lawyers handling ongoing cases against discussing matters before the court during media interviews or on social media, describing such conduct as professional misconduct.

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