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EFCC arraigns man over alleged ₦150m land fraud in Asaba

The Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned one Ndubuisi Iheukwumere John before Justice Agbaje Olufunmilola Adetutu of the Federal High Court sitting in Asaba, Delta State, over an alleged ₦150 million fraud.

According to the EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, in a statement issued on Friday, 30 January 2026, the defendant was arraigned on Monday, 26 January 2026, on a two-count charge bordering on advance fee fraud and obtaining money by false pretence.

One of the charges alleged that Ndubuisi Iheukwumere John conspired with Emmanuel Emifoniye and Salt Adaeze Udoka, both currently at large, in November 2024 in Asaba, Delta State, to commit the offence of obtaining by false pretence, contrary to Section 8(a) of the Advance Fee Fraud and Other Fraud Related Offences Act, 2006, and punishable under Section 1(3) of the same Act.

Mubanga
Jan 30, 2026

EFCC arraigns man over alleged ₦150m land fraud in Asaba

The Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned one Ndubuisi Iheukwumere John before Justice Agbaje Olufunmilola Adetutu of the Federal High Court sitting in Asaba, Delta State, over an alleged ₦150 million fraud.

According to the EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, in a statement issued on Friday, 30 January 2026, the defendant was arraigned on Monday, 26 January 2026, on a two-count charge bordering on advance fee fraud and obtaining money by false pretence.

One of the charges alleged that Ndubuisi Iheukwumere John conspired with Emmanuel Emifoniye and Salt Adaeze Udoka, both currently at large, in November 2024 in Asaba, Delta State, to commit the offence of obtaining by false pretence, contrary to Section 8(a) of the Advance Fee Fraud and Other Fraud Related Offences Act, 2006, and punishable under Section 1(3) of the same Act.

Mubanga
Jan 30, 2026

Tantita builds, renovates 35 offices for Nigerian Army

Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL) has constructed 13 new office blocks for the Nigerian Army’s 3 Battalion at Effurun, Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State.

The private petroleum pipeline surveillance firm also remodelled 22 existing offices within Sector 1 facilities at the same Effurun Barracks.

Inaugurating the twin projects, the Managing Director of Tantita, Chief Kestin Pondi, said sustainable security could not be delivered by a single institution working in isolation.

Mubanga
Jan 30, 2026

Bayelsa burial trip ends in fatal road crash

Tragedy struck on Friday when an 18-seater bus conveying passengers to the burial of the Bayelsa State Deputy Governor was involved in a fatal crash along the Toru-Orua axis of the Sagbama/Ekeremor Road.

Eyewitnesses initially claimed that many lives were lost in the accident, while several others sustained injuries and were rushed to hospitals for treatment.

However, the Bayelsa State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Seiyefs Brisibe, who confirmed the incident during a telephone conversation with our correspondent, said only two victims died at the scene.

Mubanga
Jan 30, 2026

Pastor Yinka Yusuf’s one million crusade, self-inflicted crisis

A sermon by Pastor Yinka Yusuf has been circulating widely on social media, provoking outrage in some quarters and deep reflection in others. In the sermon, the cleric spoke about Akwa Ibom children who ought to be in school but are instead trapped in menial domestic work. He also highlighted a culture of infighting, pull-him-down tendencies, excessive pride, and a mindset that celebrates proximity to power rather than productivity. Pastor Yusuf attributed these setbacks to ancestral influences that, in his view, require spiritual intervention, which he said informed the controversial crusade planned for Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital. While many were quick to attack the messenger, a few paused to interrogate the message itself.

Mubanga
Jan 30, 2026

Pastor Yinka Yusuf’s one million crusade, self-inflicted crisis

A sermon by Pastor Yinka Yusuf has been circulating widely on social media, provoking outrage in some quarters and deep reflection in others. In the sermon, the cleric spoke about Akwa Ibom children who ought to be in school but are instead trapped in menial domestic work. He also highlighted a culture of infighting, pull-him-down tendencies, excessive pride, and a mindset that celebrates proximity to power rather than productivity. Pastor Yusuf attributed these setbacks to ancestral influences that, in his view, require spiritual intervention, which he said informed the controversial crusade planned for Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital. While many were quick to attack the messenger, a few paused to interrogate the message itself.

Mubanga
Jan 30, 2026

Federal High Court voids PDP’s Ibadan National Convention

A Federal High Court sitting in Ibadan has nullified the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) National Convention held in Ibadan, Oyo State, on 15 November 2025.

In its ruling, the court barred members of the Tanimu Turaki-led National Working Committee (NWC) from parading themselves as national officers of the party.

The court further held that the Caretaker Committee led by Mohammed Abdulrahman and Senator Samuel Anyanwu remains the only recognised National Working Committee of the PDP, pending the conduct of a valid national convention.

It will be recalled that Tanimu Turaki, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, emerged as the PDP National Chairman after a tense and highly controversial national convention in Ibadan.

Mubanga
Jan 30, 2026

Police intercept bus, recover 415 cartridges, arrest suspects in A’Ibom

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has recorded another major operational success with the recovery of a large cache of live ammunition and the arrest of a suspect, as well as two commuters accused of obstructing lawful police duties.

According to the Command, the operation took place on 23 January 2026 at about 11:00 p.m., when operatives on routine stop-and-search patrol along the Calabar–Itu Highway intercepted a commercial bus with registration number ARR 600 ZY, travelling towards Calabar.

A thorough search of the vehicle led to the recovery of a carton containing 415 live cartridges. The bus was driven by one Ikenna, with several passengers on board.

Mubanga
Jan 30, 2026

Judge permits Yahaya Bello to observe Ramadan in Mecca

The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, permission to travel to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, to perform the lesser hajj (Umrah) and observe the final 10 days of Ramadan, despite his ongoing trial.

Justice Emeka Nwite granted the application on Thursday after Bello’s counsel, Joseph Daudu (SAN), moved a motion seeking the temporary release of his client’s international passport.

Daudu informed the court that the application, dated 19 January, was filed on 20 January. He said the motion sought an order allowing Bello to travel to Mecca for the lesser hajj during Ramadan, which runs from 18 February to 19 March, and to observe the concluding days of the fasting period in the holy city.

Counsel to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Kemi Pinheiro (SAN), did not oppose the application.

Mubanga
Jan 29, 2026

Judge permits Yahaya Bello to observe Ramadan in Mecca

The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, permission to travel to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, to perform the lesser hajj (Umrah) and observe the final 10 days of Ramadan, despite his ongoing trial.

Justice Emeka Nwite granted the application on Thursday after Bello’s counsel, Joseph Daudu (SAN), moved a motion seeking the temporary release of his client’s international passport.

Daudu informed the court that the application, dated 19 January, was filed on 20 January. He said the motion sought an order allowing Bello to travel to Mecca for the lesser hajj during Ramadan, which runs from 18 February to 19 March, and to observe the concluding days of the fasting period in the holy city.

Counsel to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Kemi Pinheiro (SAN), did not oppose the application.

Mubanga
Jan 29, 2026