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DNA report: Kayode Olanrewaju sues Pastor Adegboyega, demands N1bn

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Former Super Eagles forward, Kayode Olanrewaju, Dora Ezinne Kayode and Pastor Tobi Adegboyega

DNA report: Kayode Olanrewaju sues Pastor Adegboyega, demands N1bn

Nigerian football star Kayode Olanrewaju has prayed to the Court for ₦1 billion damages against controversial UK-based Pastor, Tobi Adegboyega for emotional trauma, financial loss and loss of goodwill occasioned by his adulterous affair with Dora Ezinne Kayode, and asking the court for an official divorce from his wife.

Olanrewaju had earlier threatened legal action after accusations circulated on social media suggesting that Kayode is not the biological father of the three children he shares with Dora.

The cross-petition marked Suit Number PET/304/2024 was filed at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory in Abuja and cited several allegations involving infidelity, financial misconduct, and a dramatic family fallout.

It was reported that one Yetunde Burstline, an associate of controversial figures Daddy Freeze and Taste Bud, introduced Mrs. Kayode to Pastor Tobi Adegboyega.

It was revealed that Pastor Adegboyega engaged in sexual affairs with Mrs. Kayode, who frequently attended orgies, leaving home for extended periods.

In his cross-petition, Olanrewaju claimed that since their marriage in 2013, Ezinne has repeatedly committed adultery, including his earlier claim of an ongoing affair with Pastor Adegboyega. The footballer alleged that his wife’s relationship with Adegboyega has not been discreet, with the pair seen openly attending parties and sharing intimate moments in public.

He also said that Ezinne has had similar relations with other men, which has made it intolerable for him to continue living with her as husband.

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The cross-petition also discussed a pattern of financial manipulation by Ezinne. Olanrewaju claimed that Dora diverted significant funds and rental proceeds from properties he purchased, alleging that she is using them to sustain her extravagant lifestyle and her alleged relationship with Pastor Adegboyega.

The plot, according to the lawsuit, included collusion with Dora’s alleged ex-lover, Ugochukwu Igboanugo, who helped her misappropriate property documents. The footballer further accused Ezinne of abusing alcohol and living a life filled with late-night parties, which contributed to the deterioration of their marriage.

Olanrewaju accused his estranged wife of undermining their joint business ventures. He stated how he incorporated DE-J-S Concept Ltd., intending it to be a vehicle for their investments. However, he alleged that Ezinne exploited this opportunity to siphon funds and benefit from the company’s assets, facilitated by her alleged ties with Ugochukwu Igboanugo.

Olanrewaju’s Cross-petition also mentioned his earlier allegation that Dora abducted their three children and fled from home on 24th March 2024. He said the Directorate of State Security Service (DSS), helped to track her down and was arrested at a hideout in Abuja. He said Dora jumped bail to evade further investigation and she also attempted to secure new passports for their children to relocate abroad.

The footballer mentioned emotional and financial tolls, trauma and losses incurred due to the alleged infidelity, financial misappropriation and misconduct, including the abrupt termination of his international football contract, driven by his need to address the crisis for seeking #1 billion in damages.

Olanrewaju, seeking an official divorce, said he was shocked when he got a credit alert from his father-in-law sometime in May 2024, indicating a refund of the Bride Price paid during their wedding. He said Dora Ezinne later took to social media to declare herself traditionally free as her bride price was refunded.

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Olanrewaju asked the court to dissolve his marriage with Ezinne and grant him custody of their children because his estranged wife could not be a good role model for the children of the marriage.

Pastor Adegboyega and Dora Ezinne are yet to file any response to Kayode’s cross-petition as of the time of filing this report. The suit has been adjourned to 24th September 2024 for a hearing.

DNA report: Kayode Olanrewaju sues Pastor Adegboyega, demands N1bn

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Senate Vacates Mele Kyari Arrest Warrant, Disowns Oshiomhole’s Remarks on NNPCL

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Senate Vacates Mele Kyari Arrest Warrant, Disowns Oshiomhole’s Remarks on NNPCL
Former NNPCL GCEO Mele Kyari

Senate Vacates Mele Kyari Arrest Warrant, Disowns Oshiomhole’s Remarks on NNPCL

The Senate has withdrawn the arrest warrant earlier issued against former NNPCL GCEO Mele Kyari and formally distanced itself from comments made by Senator Adams Oshiomhole describing the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) as “a bunch of criminals and thieves.”

The development marks a significant twist in the ongoing Senate probe into the financial records and transactions of the state-owned oil company, particularly audit queries linked to an alleged ₦210 trillion discrepancy in NNPCL accounts between 2017 and 2023.

The arrest warrant had been issued by the Senate Committee on Public Accounts after lawmakers expressed frustration over Kyari’s repeated failure to appear before the panel investigating the audit observations. The committee, chaired by Senator Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo, adopted a motion sponsored by Senator Victor Umeh, who argued that the investigation could not continue indefinitely without the appearance of key individuals involved in the management of the company during the period under review.

According to Umeh, Nigerians deserve answers regarding questions raised in the audited financial statements of the national oil company, insisting that the committee had exhausted all reasonable efforts to secure Kyari’s attendance.

However, the Senate has now clarified that the warrant was not a resolution of the entire upper legislative chamber but a decision taken by the Public Accounts Committee in the course of its investigation. Sources within the National Assembly indicated that the Senate leadership moved to correct public perception and underscore that committee actions should not automatically be interpreted as decisions of the full Senate.

The controversy intensified during the committee hearing when Senator Tony Nwoye informed lawmakers that Kyari was receiving medical treatment in Germany and was therefore unable to attend the session.

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Nwoye told the committee that he had spoken with the former NNPCL chief about a week earlier and that Kyari had initially indicated his willingness to appear before lawmakers. According to him, he later learned that Kyari had been hospitalized abroad, a development that prevented his attendance.

The disclosure sparked a heated exchange within the committee as Senator Onyekachi Nwaebonyi accused Nwoye of appearing to defend the former NNPCL boss. Nwoye rejected the allegation, insisting that he was merely providing information available to him and was not acting as Kyari’s representative.

Following the issuance of the warrant, Kyari responded through a letter addressed to the committee chairman, maintaining that he never deliberately ignored the Senate’s invitation.

The former NNPCL boss explained that he had formally communicated his medical condition to the committee in a letter dated May 11, 2026, notifying lawmakers that he was undergoing treatment outside Nigeria. He stated that he remained willing to appear before the committee immediately upon his return to the country.

Kyari also claimed that he had not received some of the invitations reportedly sent to him by the committee and stressed that he would have honoured any invitation that reached him.

Meanwhile, the Senate committee continued its hearing with testimony from former NNPCL Chief Finance Officer, Umar Ajiya Isa, who strongly rejected claims that ₦210 trillion was missing from NNPCL accounts.

According to Ajiya, reports suggesting that such an amount had disappeared were based on a misunderstanding of accounting entries and financial classifications contained in the company’s audited reports.

He explained that NNPCL generated approximately ₦54.5 trillion in revenue during the period under review, making claims of a ₦210 trillion shortfall mathematically impossible.

Ajiya stated that the disputed figures largely related to accounting entries involving accrued expenses and receivables recorded across various entities within the company’s structure. He insisted that all transactions were properly documented and could be verified through existing financial records.

The former finance chief also dismissed allegations that NNPCL spent ₦5.8 billion on its transition from the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited. According to him, the actual cost was about ₦2.9 billion, paid directly to government agencies including the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS).

The Senate investigation stems from audit queries raised by the Office of the Auditor-General for the Federation regarding the financial operations of NNPCL between 2017 and 2023. Lawmakers are currently examining 19 separate audit issues covering receivables, accrued expenses and other financial transactions.

Adding to the controversy were comments reportedly made by Senator Oshiomhole during Wednesday’s proceedings. The former Edo State governor was quoted as describing the NNPCL as “a bunch of criminals and thieves” and allegedly demanded that Kyari be brought before the committee “dead or alive.”

The remarks drew widespread reactions and prompted a response from NNPCL, which defended its integrity and rejected any suggestion that the organisation was involved in criminal activities.

In distancing itself from the comments, the Senate emphasized that Oshiomhole’s statements reflected his personal views and should not be construed as the official position of the Red Chamber.

With the arrest warrant now withdrawn, attention is expected to shift back to the substance of the ongoing investigation as lawmakers continue efforts to resolve questions surrounding the audit observations and financial records of Nigeria’s national oil company.

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Emir of Ilorin Appoints Sheikh Muhammad Bashir Dasuki as New Chief Imam of Ilorin

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Sheikh Muhammad Bashir Dasuki Imam Fulani as the new Chief Imam Fulani of the Ilorin Emirate.
Sheikh Muhammad Bashir Dasuki, the new Chief Imam of Ilorin

Emir of Ilorin Appoints Sheikh Muhammad Bashir Dasuki as New Chief Imam of Ilorin

ILORIN – The Emir of Ilorin, His Royal Highness Alhaji (Dr.) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, CFR, has officially appointed Sheikh Muhammad Bashir Dasuki, the Imam Fulani of Ilorin, as the new Chief Imam of Ilorin.

The appointment followed a keenly contested selection process in which Sheikh Muhammad Bashir Dasuki emerged successful among prominent Islamic scholars considered for the revered position.

The new Chief Imam, 42, is a respected Islamic scholar with deep roots in Ilorin’s religious leadership. He is the grandson of the 8th Chief Imam of Ilorin, Sheikh Ibrahim Dasuki Imam Fulani Agaka, and the son of the 10th Chief Imam of Ilorin, Sheikh Maliki bn Dasuki Agaka.

Prior to his elevation, Sheikh Muhammad Bashir Dasuki served as the Imam Fulani of Ilorin and was actively involved in Islamic propagation and education. He is the founder and proprietor of Darul Bisharah Arabic and Islamic Studies, Airport, Egbejila, Ilorin, and led prayers at Afsat Oloriegbe Memorial Mosque, Oko Olowo, Ilorin.

He is also known for presenting the Al-Bisharah Islamic Foundation programme on Radio Kwara during Ramadan and serves as a lecturer at Darul Kitab College of Arabic and Islamic Studies, Gaa Akanbi, Ilorin.

Academically, Sheikh Dasuki holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Islamic Shari’ah from Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt, and a Diploma in Arabic Islamic Education from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. He is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Islamic Studies at Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin.

In his remarks, the Emir of Ilorin prayed for the new Chief Imam, asking Allah to grant him wisdom, sound health, long life and success in leading the Muslim Ummah in Ilorin Emirate.

The appointment was announced in a statement signed by the Emir’s Personal Assistant, Dr. Abdulraheem Muritala. :::

Note: The headline should be “Emir of Ilorin Appoints Sheikh Muhammad Bashir Dasuki as New Chief Imam of Ilorin” rather than “Chief Imam Fulani of Ilorin,” if the appointment is indeed to the office of Chief Imam of Ilorin.

 

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Bandits Attack Kogi School, Vice Principal, Two Others Killed

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Bandits Attack Kogi School, Vice Principal, Two Others Killed

 

The Kogi State Police Command has confirmed that armed bandits invaded a secondary school in Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area of the state on Wednesday, killing a vice principal, a six-year-old child and another resident in a failed abduction attempt.

The attack occurred at Government Secondary School, Iluke Bunu, at about 10 a.m., when a large group of gunmen riding on about 40 motorcycles reportedly stormed the community and the school premises, triggering panic among students, teachers and residents.

In a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Saliu Afusat, the Command said preliminary intelligence indicated that the attackers intended to abduct students and other members of the community.

According to the police, the Divisional Police Officer of Kabba ‘A’ Division swiftly mobilised a joint security team comprising personnel from the police division, the Police Mobile Force and other tactical units following distress calls from the area.

Military personnel and local vigilante operatives already deployed in the community also joined the operation, leading to a fierce gun battle with the attackers.

“The combined security operatives engaged the hoodlums in a fierce gun duel, forcing the criminals to flee into the surrounding bush,” the statement said.

The Command noted that investigations had not established any successful mass abduction of students or residents, adding that security agencies were continuing assessments to determine the full circumstances surrounding the incident.

Police, however, confirmed that three persons lost their lives during the attack. The victims were identified as Mr Ganiyu Anifowose, Vice Principal of UBE Secondary/Primary School, Iluke; Mr Sunday Jacob Alhassan, 70; and six-year-old Sunday Ayele.

The Command further disclosed that one of the attackers was neutralised during the exchange of gunfire, while a member of the joint security team sustained gunshot injuries and is receiving medical treatment.

The Commissioner of Police has ordered sustained bush-combing operations and confidence-building patrols across the affected area as security operatives intensify efforts to apprehend the fleeing suspects and prevent further attacks.

The police urged residents to remain calm and support ongoing operations by providing credible information that could assist in tracking down the perpetrators.

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