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Pastor Chris Okafor Fails to Honor Police Invitation Over Rape Allegations

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The Senior Pastor of Mountain of Liberation and Miracles Ministries, Chris Okafor, did not appear before the police on Monday despite being summoned over allegations of multiple rape and other offences considered capable of breaching public peace. The cleric was directed to report to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Panti, to meet the Deputy Commissioner of Police overseeing the SCID by 10:00 a.m. However, he was absent as of the close of the day. According to a statement issued on Sunday by the state Police Public Relations Officer, Abimbola Adebisi, the Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh, ordered a full investigation into the accusations following a series of complaints involving alleged sexual offences and conduct likely to disrupt public order. A senior officer at the SCID, who spoke on condition of anonymity, confirmed that Okafor failed to honour the invitation. “After the CP’s directive on Sunday, the DCP immediately instructed the office handling such a case to debrief him, but they waited and did not see him. It is evening already, and he is obviously not coming here today.” Another police source disclosed that individuals reportedly contacted the command to request additional time on the pastor’s behalf. “We received calls from some people who appealed on his behalf, asking the police authorities to give him more time. They gave assurances that he would still show up. That is the information I have for now.” The police had earlier assured that adequate security arrangements had been made for the alleged victims and encouraged them to report to the SCID, Panti, where investigations are ongoing. The command also pledged to protect the identities of victims and witnesses throughout the process.

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Delta Police DPO Removed, Bail Refunded After Man Detained For Helping Dying Stranger

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The Delta State Police Command has taken disciplinary action against the Divisional Police Officer of the GRA Division in Asaba following allegations of extortion and intimidation of a man who tried to save a dying stranger. The incident came to light after Tomi Wojuola shared his experience of rushing a collapsed man to the hospital, only for the victim to die on arrival. When Wojuola sought police assistance, he was reportedly detained at the GRA Police Station. “To tell you how wicked some officers of the Nigerian Police Force could be, I was accused of murder, and my statement was taken under caution,” Wojuola wrote. He claimed that CSP Joseph Udoh, the DPO, told him he was being punished for acting like “Jesus” and warned that after the ordeal, he might think twice before helping anyone in distress. Wojuola also alleged that the police withdrew almost all the money from his account for bail, leaving him with only N2,000, and that he was released only after intervention from a senior government official. Providing an update, Delta State Police Public Relations Officer SP Edafe Bright confirmed on Saturday that the DPO had been removed and sanctioned, and that Wojuola’s bail money had been refunded. “The man has been contacted, the DPO removed and sanctioned, and the money refunded,” he said. Wojuola also shared the update on Facebook, writing: “DPO removed and sanctioned. Money refunded. Thanks all, Naija go better one day!”

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Tinubu Nominates Magnus Abe As NUPRC Chairman, Sends 20 Others For Senate Approval

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President Bola Tinubu has nominated former Rivers South-East senator Magnus Abe as chairman of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) and forwarded 20 other nominees to the Senate for confirmation to serve on the boards of the NUPRC and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga said in a statement on Monday that the president also requested the Senate to expedite the confirmation of the nominees. Abe, a two-term senator, previously served on the board of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and currently chairs the National Agency for the Great Green Wall. Other NUPRC board nominees include Paul Yaro Jezhi, former Trade Union Congress (TUC) chairman in Kaduna State, and Sunday Adebayo Babalola, a former deputy director at the defunct Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR), both nominated as non-executive commissioners. Executive positions on the NUPRC board include Muhammed Sabo Lamido (finance), Edu Inyang (exploration and acreage), Justin Ezeala (economic regulation and strategic planning), Henry Darlington Oki (development and production), Indabawa Bashari Alka (corporate services and administration), and Mahmood Tijani (health, safety, and environment). Olayemi Adeboyejo was nominated as secretary and legal adviser. While Lamido and Adeboyejo were appointed under former President Muhammadu Buhari in 2022, and Alka by Tinubu in 2023, Inyang, Ezeala, Tijani, Babalola, and Jezhi are new nominees. For the NMDPRA board, Tinubu nominated Adegbite Ebiowei Adeniji as chairman. Adeniji, a lawyer with over 30 years of experience in energy and natural resources, previously served as Special Technical Adviser to the Minister of State for Petroleum and was part of the World Bank Oil and Gas Policy team advising Nigeria on sector reforms. He is currently managing partner at ENR Advisory. Other NMDPRA nominees include Kenneth Kobani and Asabe Ahmed as non-executive members, while executive director positions went to Abiodun Adeniji (finance), Francis Ogaree (hydrocarbon processing plants), Oluwole Adama (midstream and downstream gas infrastructure), Mustapha Lamorde (corporate services and administration), Yahaya Nasamu Yinusa (distribution systems), Adeyemi Murtala Aminu (corporate services), Modie Ogechukwu (economic regulation and strategic planning), and Olawale Dawodu (board secretary and legal adviser). The nominations follow the recent appointments of Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan as CEO of NUPRC and Saidu Aliyu Mohammed as CEO of NMDPRA. President Tinubu urged all nominees to discharge their duties with professionalism in regulating Nigeria’s oil and gas sector.

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EFCC Reaffirms Yahaya Bello Innocent Until Proven Guilty, Court To Decide Outcome

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has stressed that former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello remains innocent until proven guilty by a court of law. The commission’s statement comes amid public debate over Bello’s announcement to contest the Kogi Central senatorial seat in 2027. He is currently standing trial before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Maitama, Abuja, over allegations of misappropriating ₦80.2 billion of Kogi State funds during his tenure as governor. Speaking on Monday during an appearance on Arise Television’s Morning Show, EFCC Director of Public Affairs, Wilson Uwuajeren, explained that criminal prosecutions in Nigeria require time, involving the presentation of evidence and witnesses before the court. He emphasized that the outcome of Bello’s trial is entirely for the judiciary to determine. “The trial is ongoing. We are presenting witnesses and evidence, but it is not the commission that will decide the matter — the court will,” Uwuajeren said. “Our responsibility is to prosecute the charges faithfully and ensure that both the prosecution and the defense receive justice.” He further noted that the Nigerian Constitution presumes anyone standing trial to be innocent until proven guilty, adding that Bello’s standing within his political party is separate from the charges before the court. “Whatever is happening within his party is the party’s business. EFCC is not a political party; we are focused solely on enforcing the law. Nothing has gone wrong in the handling of this case, and we remain committed to ensuring justice,” Uwuajeren said. The EFCC reaffirmed its commitment to prosecuting the case diligently while reiterating that Bello’s legal innocence remains intact until the court delivers a verdict.

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Court Denies Bail To Bauchi Finance Commissioner In $9.7 Million Terrorism Financing Case

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The Federal High Court in Abuja has rejected the bail application of Bauchi State Commissioner for Finance, Yakubu Adamu, and his co-defendants, who face allegations of financing terrorism totaling $9.7 million. Justice Emeka Nwite, in a ruling on Monday, said the charges posed a serious threat to national security and public safety. He noted that terrorism-related offenses undermine social order, and granting bail before trial could endanger the public. While acknowledging the constitutional presumption of innocence under Section 36(5), the judge emphasized that the provision is “not absolute” and that factors such as the nature of the offense, available evidence, and potential severity of punishment must guide bail decisions. “I have carefully considered the affidavit evidence, the statements of prosecution witnesses, including Dan Lawan Abdulmumuni, and the grave threat this case poses to national security and public safety. The prosecution has successfully raised a reasonable presumption of criminal responsibility,” Justice Nwite said. “In view of these factors, the bail application is refused, and the case will proceed on an accelerated schedule.” The trial was adjourned to January 13 for commencement. Adamu and his co-defendants — Balarabe Abdullahi Ilelah, Aminu Mohammed Bose, and Kabiru Yahaya Mohammed — were remanded in Kuje Correctional Centre after their arraignment on a 10-count charge by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on December 31, 2025. All the accused pleaded not guilty. The charges allege that between January and May 2024, the defendants conspired to provide $2,300,000 to Bello Bodejo and his associates, purportedly with approvals from Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed. Two other accused in the case, former Bauchi Accountant-General Sirajo Jaja and Samaila Irmiya Liman, remain at large. In a separate money-laundering case, Adamu was recently granted bail of N500 million with two sureties of the same amount. The court ordered that the sureties be verified landowners in Abuja’s Maitama, Asokoro, or Gwarimpa districts.

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NNPCL Cuts Petrol Price Again To N815 Per Liter

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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has reduced the price of premium motor spirit (PMS) once again. On Monday morning, a DAILY POST correspondent observed that NNPCL retail stations in Abuja are now selling petrol at N815 per liter, down from the previous N835, representing a N20 drop. The new price has been implemented across NNPCL outlets in Wuse Zones 4 and 6, along Keffi‑Abuja Road, and on Kubwa Expressway. An attendant at one of the stations, who preferred to remain anonymous, confirmed that the reduction took effect on Sunday evening. However, NNPCL’s current price is still N79 higher than the N739 per liter being offered at MRS filling stations backed by Dangote Refinery nationwide. This latest cut follows a previous N80 reduction by NNPCL on December 19, 2025, when petrol was sold at N835 per liter, amid a pricing competition triggered by Dangote Refinery’s N699 gantry price.

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Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde Announces Cabinet Reshuffle, Appoints New SSG and Key Officials

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Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde on Monday announced a major cabinet reshuffle, making several key appointments and reassignments within his administration. A statement from his Special Adviser on Media, Sulaimon Olanrewaju, in Ibadan, confirmed the immediate removal of Prof. Olanike Adeyemo as Secretary to the State Government (SSG). She has been replaced by Prof. Musibau Babatunde, who now assumes the position of SSG. The reshuffle also saw Barrister Temilolu Ashamu moved from the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources to lead the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning. Governor Makinde further nominated Ademola Aderinto, his Senior Special Assistant on Public Works, as a commissioner-designate. Aderinto will be presented to the Oyo State House of Assembly for screening. Other notable appointments include Abiodun Adedoja as Special Adviser on Energy Security and Kolawole Elijah Akanmu as Senior Special Assistant on Budget and Economic Planning. The governor’s reshuffle reflects a strategic realignment of his cabinet to strengthen governance and policy implementation across the state.

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Obi Cubana Receives Prestigious Chieftaincy Title in Anambra State

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Obi Cubana has been bestowed with a chieftaincy title by the Enugwu-Ukwu na Umunri Traditional Council in Anambra State. In a statement on Sunday, the businessman announced that he received the title Ife-Igbo-Ji-Ka-Mba during a ceremony held in Enugwu-Ukwu on Saturday. The honour was conferred by Igwe Ralph Obumneme Ekpe, the traditional ruler of Enugwu-Ukwu. The statement explained that the title recognizes Cubana’s contributions to business, philanthropy, and the promotion of Igbo culture and excellence. Loosely translated, Ife-Igbo-Ji-Ka-Mba means “the pride of the Igbo before the world,” and is reserved for individuals who have made significant impacts in enterprise and community development. At the event, the monarch and council members praised Cubana for his leadership, entrepreneurial achievements, and commitment to social initiatives, noting the positive influence he has had on the Igbo community. Obi Cubana expressed appreciation for the recognition and pledged to continue supporting initiatives that foster economic growth and community development. He also said the honour would inspire him to further promote Igbo heritage both locally and internationally. The ceremony drew guests from sectors including banking, oil and gas, real estate, and hospitality, alongside community leaders and business executives.

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