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I don’t bear grudges against people, Jonathan preaches forgiveness

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Former President Goodluck Jonathan has stated that he holds no grudges against anyone over past political actions or personal attacks directed at him.

The former Nigerian leader stressed that forgiveness and reconciliation are indispensable for Nigeria’s unity and progress.

Jonathan made the remarks on Wednesday evening in Abuja during a requiem mass in honour of the late former Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Audu Ogbeh.

According to a statement issued by his spokesperson, Ikechukwu Eze, the former president described the late Ogbeh as a humble and forgiving individual who never held on to resentment, just like his attitude to life.

“Chief Ogbeh was a man who did not seek revenge. He believed the past should be left behind and that we must keep moving forward.

“In that sense, he was just like me. If you hurt me today, I will forgive you. I don’t carry grudges against anybody. I believe the past is past, and I move on,” Jonathan said.

Recalling how their friendship began, Jonathan said his relationship with Ogbeh stretched back to his days as deputy governor of Bayelsa State, when Ogbeh served as National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party.

“I didn’t know Chief Ogbeh until I became a deputy governor when he was serving as National Chairman of the PDP. At that time, deputy governors were often seen as spare tyres, but he treated me as a close friend.

“Whenever I visited Abuja, I would go to see him, and we always had good conversations. He was such a kind and generous person,” Jonathan recounted.

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He noted that their cordial relationship endured even after he became President, adding:

“Whenever he wanted to see me, he would come, and sometimes we would spend up to an hour discussing national issues.”

Jonathan urged Nigerian politicians to emulate Ogbeh’s virtues of humility, forgiveness and bridge-building, stressing that such values are critical for healing political divisions and ensuring sustainable development.

Ogbeh, who died on August 9, 2025, in Abuja, was one of Nigeria’s most prominent politicians and a former National Chairman of the PDP between 2001 and 2005.

He also served as a minister under the late President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration, where he championed agricultural reforms and food security policies.

Jonathan’s call for forgiveness and reconciliation echoes his well-known philosophy of conceding defeat in the 2015 presidential election, a decision widely regarded as pivotal in preventing a national crisis and violence.

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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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