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Gov Adeleke drags Tinubu’s minister to EFCC over stolen Osun $20m, N1.5bn

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Governor Ademola Adeleke and former governor and current Minister of Blue Economy Gboyega Oyetola

Gov Adeleke drags Tinubu’s minister to EFCC over stolen Osun $20m, N1.5bn

The Osun State Government has officially petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to investigate former governor and current Minister of Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola, over allegations of mismanaging a $20 million World Bank health grant.

The government led by Governor Ademola Adeleke accused Oyetola of financial misconduct, money laundering, and violations of the Public Procurement Act in handling funds meant to improve the state’s healthcare sector.

According to a petition dated March 7, 2025, Oyetola chaired a special Health Intervention Committee during his tenure as governor, which allocated the entire $20 million to renovate 320 primary healthcare centers across the state. However, the government claims that these contracts were awarded without proper bidding and instead given to individuals closely linked to the former governor, including cabinet members, government agency heads, and personal associates.

In the petition written by the government’s lawyer, Pelumi Olajengbesi, it was stated, “In flagrant violations of the above clear provisions of the Public Procurement Act, 2007, Oyetola did not call for bidding as mandatorily required under the PPA, let alone allowing competition which would have afforded the state the best qualified contractors to handle the projects. Rather, the former governor in observing the provisions of the Act in breach, awarded the contracts to individuals who were either his cabinet members, head of one agency of government or the other, his proxies and cronies who claimed to have incorporated business names/inactive companies.”

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The government further alleged that the beneficiaries of these contracts included businesses with no prior experience in construction, such as food vendors, salon operators, supermarket owners, and web designers. Among the companies named in the petition were Poshpreneurs Nig., allegedly owned by the children of former Head of Service Olowogboyega Oyebade; Dotfam Multiventures Ltd, linked to the siblings of a former APC State Chairman; The Ice Firms Nig. Ltd, reportedly owned by former Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Adebayo Adeleke; and Afamoks Web International, which was allegedly linked to former Amotekun Field Commander, Amitolu Shittu. The state government claimed that these companies, lacking expertise in construction, executed substandard renovation works while still receiving full contract payments, leading to the misappropriation of the $20 million grant.

On the issue of money laundering, the petition alleged that over ₦1.5 billion was funnelled through the Osun chapter of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) between January and October 2022. It named former ALGON Chairman, Abiodun Idowu, Secretary, Olubisi Oladosu, 28 former local government caretaker chairmen, and former Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Yekeen Adebayo Adeleke, as key figures in the alleged scheme. The government further alleged that financial records showed a clear case of money laundering involving the past administration of Oyetola.

According to the petition, financial records indicated that large sums of money were repeatedly transferred from the ALGON account at Zenith Bank (Account Number: 1016607858) into the private account of Akeem Ibitoye, a local government employee and Director of Finance at Ejigbo Local Government. The government claimed that withdrawals ranging from ₦10 million to over ₦30 million per day were made in cash, with no evidence that the funds were used for any official government projects.

However, Adebayo Adeleke has dismissed the allegations, describing them as baseless.

He stated, “EFCC has not invited me, and I have not seen a copy of the petition for me to know what it is all about. If there is no proof, then the allegations are frivolous and of no stance.”

He further accused Governor Adeleke and the PDP of political persecution, saying, “I have become a thorn in the flesh of Governor Adeleke and the PDP, and I won’t be surprised if some baseless allegations are levied against me. Anyway, they think trying to dirty my white garment will make me keep mute about their fraudulent ways of governance.”

Gov Adeleke drags Tinubu’s minister to EFCC over stolen Osun $20m, N1.5bn

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“My Pastor Is Having Sex With My Friend’s Wife” – Man Cries Out

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“My Pastor Is Having Sex With My Friend’s Wife” – Man Cries Out

 

A Nigerian man has sparked online conversations after allegedly discovering that his pastor was involved in a sexual relationship with the wife of someone he considers a friend.

 

The disturbing claim was contained in a social media post shared by **SilentBeads on its official Facebook account on Monday, November 9, 2026**.

 

In the post, the man expressed concern over what he described as an alleged sexual relationship between his spiritual leader, a popular television preacher, and his friend’s wife.

 

According to the account, the woman had been married to the man’s friend for five years, making the allegation particularly troubling to the whistleblower.

 

Although details of how the alleged relationship was discovered were not provided, the man’s disclosure has drawn attention to questions of trust, marital commitment and the responsibilities of religious leaders.

 

### Allegation Raises Questions About Pastoral Conduct

 

The allegation has also renewed discussions about the expectations placed on religious leaders, particularly prominent preachers who command large followings and enjoy the confidence of their congregations.

 

For many worshippers, pastors are not merely religious teachers but also trusted spiritual advisers whose conduct is expected to reflect the values they preach.

 

However, the identities of the preacher, the woman, her husband and the man who raised the alarm have not been disclosed in the account available.

 

There has also been no independently verified evidence establishing the alleged relationship or any public response from the people reportedly involved.

 

The allegation therefore remains unverified, and the identities of those concerned should not be speculated upon.

 

“My Pastor Is Having Sex With My Friend’s Wife” – Man Cries Out

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‘What More Do Men Want?’ Nigerian Lady Questions Why She Is Still Single Despite Having Everything

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‘What More Do Men Want?’ Nigerian Lady Questions Why She Is Still Single Despite Having Everything

 

A Nigerian woman has triggered an online debate after publicly questioning why she remains unmarried despite believing she possesses the qualities many men desire in a potential wife.

The woman, whose identity has not been established, reportedly raised the question in a social media post accompanied by her photograph.

“I have everything a man could want, but I’m still single. What am I doing wrong?” she reportedly wrote.

Her post, which has gained attention across social media platforms, has attracted mixed reactions, with some users offering relationship advice while others questioned her understanding of what men look for in a life partner.

The discussion, reportedly amplified by social media news aggregators, has since opened up conversations about relationships, marriage expectations and the challenges of finding compatible partners in today’s society.

While some commentators suggested that successful and financially independent women sometimes struggle to find partners who are comfortable with their achievements, others argued that financial stability and physical appearance alone do not guarantee a successful relationship.

Some users also pointed to character, communication, humility and compatibility as important factors that should not be overlooked when seeking a life partner.

Others, however, questioned whether unrealistic expectations and unwillingness to compromise could be contributing to the difficulties some singles encounter in their search for love.

The debate has also highlighted differing opinions about modern relationships, particularly the expectations men and women bring into marriage.

Although the woman’s post did not explain what she meant by having everything a man could want, her question has resonated with many singles who are still searching for suitable partners despite their personal achievements.

Ultimately, finding a life partner goes beyond material possessions or physical attraction, as mutual understanding, shared values, emotional maturity and compatibility also play significant roles.

What do you think could be the reason behind her relationship status? Is it possible to have everything a potential partner desires and still struggle to find love?

 

 

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‘Don’t Push My Mum to the Brink’ – Son of Second Wife Fires Back Amid Mama Ukehe Backlash

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‘Don’t Push My Mum to the Brink’ – Son of Second Wife Fires Back Amid Mama Ukehe Backlash

 

A fresh twist has emerged in the ongoing Mama Ukehe family controversy in Enugu State as the son of the embattled second wife has appealed to Nigerians to stop attacking his mother, warning that they would face his anger if anything happened to her.

The young man, whose identity has not been established, made the appeal in a social media statement as public criticism of his mother continues to intensify following allegations of maltreatment levelled against her by her husband’s first wife, Mrs Gertrude Anulika Ngwu, popularly known as Mama Ukehe.

In the statement, he expressed displeasure over the volume of negative comments and attacks directed at his mother, insisting that she did not deserve the hostility.

“Nigerians, please stop attacking my mum. Is it not enough already? That woman does not deserve all this hate. Do you want her to die? If anything happens to my mum, you people won’t like it. Please, this is enough,” he said.

His intervention has added another dimension to the controversy, which has continued to attract widespread attention and emotional reactions across social media platforms.

The dispute became a major public talking point after a video showing Mama Ukehe’s emotional experience at her husband’s Ozo title-taking ceremony went viral, prompting many Nigerians to express sympathy for her.

Mama Ukehe reportedly has no biological children and had been married to her husband for several decades before he took a second wife, who has five children.

During an interview with BBC Igbo, the first wife narrated her alleged experiences within the marriage, claiming that she suffered insults and hostility after her husband married another woman.

She alleged that her co-wife rejected gifts she bought for her and described her as bad luck in the presence of the children.

The allegations generated widespread condemnation, with many Nigerians questioning the treatment allegedly meted out to the first wife despite the years she had spent in the marriage.

However, the second wife reportedly denied insulting Mama Ukehe over her childlessness, while her husband also challenged some of the claims made against the family.

Since the controversy erupted, Nigerians have reportedly organised visits, donations and celebrations in honour of Mama Ukehe, with many expressing solidarity with her.

But the latest statement from the second wife’s son has attracted further criticism, with some social media users accusing him and his family of failing to address the allegations that triggered the public outrage.

Others have condemned the intensity of the online attacks, arguing that criticism of the family’s alleged conduct should not translate into threats, harassment or wishing harm on anyone.

 

The unfolding controversy has continued to generate heated debate, with the latest intervention suggesting that tensions surrounding the family dispute are far from over.

 

‘Don’t Push My Mum to the Brink’ – Son of Second Wife Fires Back Amid Mama Ukehe Backlash

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