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Only lazy Nigerians depend on markets for food — Senator Onyekachi Nwaebonyi The Deputy Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Onyekachi Nwaebonyi, has come under criticism after saying Nigerians who rely on markets for food are “lazy”, as he urged citizens to embrace farming to tackle rising food prices. Nwaebonyi, who represents Ebonyi North Senatorial District, made the statement during an interview on The Mic On Podcast hosted by Seun Okinbaloye which was published on August 1 with clips going viral on Friday, while defending the economic policies of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Responding to concerns over food inflation and the rising cost of living, the senator said the government alone could not be held responsible for the prices of commodities in the market, arguing that citizens also had a role to play. “Do you expect Tinubu to moderate the prices of garri in the market? Do you expect Tinubu to come and give you yam to feed your family?” he asked. Nwaebonyi said Nigerian...

 A 10-year-old cannot make an informed decision about accepting a lifelong cultural responsibility.  Placing such a burden on Princess Alimot Osunbunmi and celebrating it as "making history" during the Osun-Osogbo Festival is a serious issue about the child's rights and welfare. Culture is an important part of our identity, but no tradition should place obligations on a child who is too young to give meaningful consent. Our cultures must evolve with our understanding of children's rights and dignity. Protecting children should always take precedence over preserving practices that impose responsibilities they cannot freely choose. A child deserves the freedom to grow, learn, and choose their own path when they are old enough. That is how culture remains both meaningful and humane.'. More photos below. 

 Grammy-winning producer William Orbit, who worked with Madonna, Britney Spears and U2, dies at 69 William Orbit, the Grammy-winning producer behind some of the biggest hits from artists including Madonna, Britney Spears and U2, has died at the age of 69. Orbit’s family announced that he died at home on July 23, 2026, saying he would be deeply missed by loved ones and the many people whose lives he influenced through his music, friendship and kindness. A cause of death was not disclosed, and his family requested privacy. Orbit began his music career in the early 1980s as a member of the electronic trio Torch Song before transitioning into production. He became widely recognized for his innovative work with major artists and helped shape the sound of late-1990s and early-2000s pop music. One of his most notable collaborations was with Madonna on her 1998 album “Ray of Light,” which earned a Grammy Award for best pop album, while the album’s title track won best dance recording. Orbi...

 The Undertaker says his daughter will 'unfortunately, probably' pursue wrestling career On the Insight with Chris Van Vliet podcast, The Undertaker admitted that his teenage daughter Kaia may one day become a WWE superstar, though he has mixed feelings about it.  While acknowledging her passion for the sport, he explained that his hesitation comes from knowing the physical toll wrestling takes, sharing how he wakes up each day assessing which parts of his body still work after decades in the ring. Despite his concerns, the legendary wrestler made clear he wouldn’t discourage Kaia if wrestling is truly her dream.  He said he would do everything possible to ensure she trains properly and avoids unnecessary risks, even though he hates the thought of his child enduring the same pain he has lived with. His comments reflected both his protective instincts as a father and his respect for her determination. Taker also offered some lighthearted critique of Kaia’s developing style...

 NFL fans pushing for NBC to replace Carrie Underwood before 2026 season Carrie Underwood has been the voice of NBC’s Sunday Night Football since 2013, when she replaced Faith Hill with her rendition of “Waiting All Day for Sunday Night.” As the 2026 season kicks off on September 13 with the Giants facing the Cowboys, Underwood will debut a new version of the anthem.  She described the track as part of her “rock star fever dream,” praising the production team for capturing both the spirit of the song and her love of rock music. NBC producer Tripp Dixon explained that this year’s opening draws inspiration from Joan Jett’s “I Hate Myself for Loving You,” the original source of the anthem, and blends it with Underwood’s rock influences.  He emphasized that her high‑energy performance sets the stage for the NFL’s biggest teams and players. Despite the creative refresh, some fans have voiced fatigue, arguing that it’s time for a new performer to take over the role. Critics poi...

 Trump supporter says he will not vote for him again after fiancée is detained by ICE at Houston airport A Texas businessman who supported Donald Trump in the last election says he no longer plans to vote for the president after his fiancée was detained by U.S. immigration authorities. John Gannon, 75, told CBS News that eight Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers detained his fiancée, Yasmin Suarez Reyes, 45, at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston on July 24. Gannon said the couple were preparing to fly to Las Vegas when plainclothes officers took Suarez Reyes away. She was born in Venezuela and is a Spanish citizen. Gannon, who owns businesses in the U.S. and Mexico, said he was surprised by the detention and described himself as a law-abiding taxpayer who had previously supported Trump. “I voted for Trump,” he told CBS News, but said the experience had changed his view of the administration. He said he would not vote for Trump again. The Department of Homeland...

 Colorado couple welcomes baby daughter on highway after labor begins unexpectedly before hospital arrival Jennifer Maestas and her husband Ricardo were expecting to deliver their baby at a Colorado hospital, but their daughter arrived before they reached their destination. Jennifer was 35½ weeks pregnant on Feb. 18 when she noticed signs that labor had started. Ricardo, who had been away on a work trip, returned home and the couple immediately left for the Colorado Fetal Care Center at Children’s Hospital Colorado in Aurora. Their baby was expected to need specialised care because doctors had identified Down syndrome and a heart defect before birth. While driving to the hospital, the couple realised they would not arrive in time. Their doula, who had been following behind them, joined them in the vehicle and helped deliver the baby. Ricardo caught their daughter, Kiana, as she was born on the side of the highway. Paramedics later arrived and took the family to the hospital. Kiana ...

  Convicted First-Degree Murderer Now Runs NGO and Teaches at Penn Law, Praises Hamas and Hezbollah A man convicted of first-degree m_rder now leads a major nonprofit and teaches at Penn Law, while publicly praising Hamas and Hezbollah. Robert Saleem Holbrook was 16 when he acted as a lookout in a drug deal that turned into a robbery and m_rder. Pennsylvania convicted him of first-degree m_rder as an accomplice and sentenced him to mandatory life without parole. He served 27 years, including time in solitary, before being released in 2018 after the Supreme Court ruled against mandatory life sentences for juveniles. Today, Holbrook is Executive Director of the Abolitionist Law Center and a Lecturer at the University of Pennsylvania’s Carey Law School. On October 11, 2023, four days after the Hamas massacre, Holbrook wrote publicly that “Hamas and Hezbollah have proven to be the most rational actors in the Middle East” and that their objective of weakening Israel “is not fanaticism, ...

Anambra court jails final year student for raping 10-year-old during skit making The Children, Sexual and Gender-based Violence Court sitting at the High Court of Awka, Anambra State, has convicted and sentenced a 27-year-old final-year Mass Communication student, Wisdom Edem, to 25 years, five years and five years imprisonment, respectively for rape, sexual abuse and inflicting injury on a 10-year-old girl. In the Charge No. A/3C/2024, obtained by our correspondent in Awka, on Friday, the court was presided over by Justice Peace Otti, on Wednesday. Justice Otti found the defendant guilty on a three-count Charge No. A/3C/2024: The State vs. Wisdom Edem. The three-count charge read, “Count 1: Rape, contrary to Section 34(2) of the Child’s Rights Law of Anambra State, 2004 “Count 2: Sexual Abuse and Exploitation – contrary to Section 35(2) of the Child’s Rights Law. “Count 3: Inflicting Physical Injury – contrary to Section 4(1) of the Violence Against Persons Prohibition Law, Anambra St...

 EFCC Arraigns Three, Firms for Alleged N652.18m Theft in Lagos   The Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, arraigned the trio  Jacob Acheneje Okolo, Yakubu Wisdom Onu Solomon and Issa Aloba Lateef for an alleged N652.18m theft before Justice Olubunmi O. Abike-Fadipe of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos.   The defendants, alongside two companies, Upper-Level Energy Resources and  Crescent Integrated and General Merchandise Limited, were to be arraigned on July 8, 2026.   However, the arraignment could not proceed as scheduled due to the absence of the fourth defendant, Lateef, proprietor of Crescent Integrated and General Merchandise Limited, and his legal counsel.    Consequently, Justice Abike-Fadipe had adjourned the matter till Wednesday August 5, 2026 for the arraignment of the defendants.   At Wednesday’s proceedings, the defendants were arraigned ...

 Court Jails Four for Illegal Forex, Naira Trading in Lagos   Justice F.N. Ogazi of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Friday, August 7, 2026, convicted and sentenced four persons to two and six months’ imprisonment respectively for offences bordering on illegal foreign exchange transactions and unlawful trading of naira notes.   The convicts; Ahmad Umar Baros, Aminu Umar Injay, Yusuf Suleimon, and Olasunbo Sholanke were separately arraigned by the Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on separate one-count charge on Thursday August 6, 2026. The charge against Baros reads: “That you, Ahmad Umar Baros sometime in 2026 in Lagos State, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, engaged in a foreign exchange transaction other than through the official foreign exchange market, thereby committing an offence contrary to Section 11(1)(a) of the National Economic Intelligence Committee (Establishment etc) Act, 1994, and pun...

 Senegal jails three TikTok influencers over posts criticising president Faye A Senegalese court has sentenced three TikTok influencers to prison for posts that allegedly insulted President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. The three influencers work with an online content platform. Some observers say the platform’s content is favourable towards former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, the leader of the PASTEF party. The most severe sentence was handed to Mandoumbe Diop, known online as Lamignou Darou. He was sentenced to three months in prison without suspension. Diop is the most followed of the three influencers, with more than 500,000 followers on TikTok. His videos regularly attract tens of thousands of views. Two other Feenal Digital creators, Magueye Diaw, known as Oustaz Thiep, and Moustapha Ndiaye, known as Ndiaye Touba, were each sentenced to two months in prison without suspension. They were also fined 500,000 CFA francs each, an amount equivalent to around $800, according to their lawy...

" The sun’s out, and so are our open hearts. ☀️❤️ I wanted to make this video to set the record straight. I was the one who called my daughter, Amal, to become involved in my business because she is my first daughter, and she has always held a very special place in my heart. Sadly, I allowed myself to be misinformed and influenced. My soon-to-be ex-wife, Vivian, created unnecessary division between me and my daughter, and I deeply regret allowing that to happen. Amal, I want to publicly say I’m sorry for that previous video. It was made at a time when I was listening to someone else’s anger instead of following my own heart. The truth is, Amal and I have a wonderful relationship. She will always be my first daughter, and she will always have a place by my side, helping me with my affairs. I couldn’t be prouder of the intelligent, strong and compassionate woman she has become. What makes me even prouder is that she never chose to retaliate. As she always says, “Two wrongs don’t mak...

 Nigerian Press Council Seeks Involvement in EFCC’s Anti-Corruption Fight   The Nigerian Press Council, NPC has sought collaboration with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, in the fight against corruption, economic and financial crimes. The request was made on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 when NPC’s Executive Secretary, Dr. Dili Ezughah led the top management team of the Council on a courtesy visit to EFCC’s corporate headquarters. Ezughah who praised the Commission for its productive engagement with the media commended the Commission for its “unwavering commitment to transparency, accountability, integrity and good governance,” noting that such commitment had significantly advanced the country’s fight against corruption. He described the EFCC as a “strategic national institution” and expressed appreciation for the Commission’s professional engagement with journalists.   While highlighting the importance of a free, responsible and ethical press in promo...

 EFCC Arrests Spiritualist for Alleged Sextortion   The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested one Odigie Moses, a self-acclaimed spiritualist for alleged sextortion to the tune of $1,100 (One Thousand, One Hundred Dollars). He was arrested in Ekpoma, Edo State. The suspect, who misrepresented himself on Zelle, a social media platform as possessing spiritual healing powers, was contacted by his victim, an Indian woman, who was in need of spiritual intervention on some life-threatening challenges. The suspect subsequently deceived her into taking a naked spiritual bath, which he recorded live without her permission, and thereafter blackmailed her to send him money, else he would make the video public.   Investigation by the EFCC revealed that the victim had to pay the sum of $1,100 to the suspect in order to prevail on him not to release her nudity to the public. He will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.

Candida auris fungus continues spreading in U.S healthcare facilities as cases rise and resistance grows A drug-resistant fungus that can survive for months on skin and healthcare surfaces is continuing to spread in hospitals and long-term care facilities across the United States, increasing concerns about early detection and infection control. Candida auris, recently renamed scientifically as Candidozyma auris, is a type of yeast first identified in the U.S. in 2016. Reported cases have increased significantly in recent years, with thousands of clinical infections documented nationwide and the fungus appearing in new regions. While the rise in cases does not pose a major threat to most healthy people, the infection can be dangerous for patients who are already seriously ill, have weakened immune systems, or require extended medical care. Those using devices such as ventilators, feeding tubes, central lines or urinary catheters face the highest risk. Unlike many other Candida species, ...

 Appeals court orders Trump to halt White House ballroom construction without congressional approval  An appeals court has ordered the Trump administration to stop construction of a proposed White House ballroom until it receives approval from Congress. The U.S. Court of Appeals ruled in favor of historic preservation groups that challenged the project, finding that the administration cannot move forward with construction without authorization from lawmakers. The court placed a two-week hold on its decision to give the administration time to seek review from the U.S. Supreme Court. In its ruling, the court said the decision was not based on whether the ballroom project was beneficial or undesirable, but rather on the constitutional requirement that Congress approve such an undertaking. The judges said the ruling does not permanently prevent the ballroom from being built, but that construction cannot continue while the legal challenge proceeds unless congressional approval is o...

 APC Completes 100% Upload of Governorship and State Assembly Candidates for 2027 Elections The All Progressives Congress (APC) has successfully completed the nomination process for the 2027 general elections, achieving a full upload of its candidates onto the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Candidate Nomination Portal. In a statement, APC National Chairman Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda congratulated the party’s leaders, members, and candidates nationwide on the milestone. “I am pleased to announce that the All Progressives Congress (APC) has successfully achieved a 100% upload of all our 56 Governorship and Deputy Governorship, and 1,015 State House of Assembly candidates on the INEC Candidate Nomination Portal,” he said. One more photo below. 

 Enioluwa Warms Hearts After Surprising Veteran Actress Kate Henshaw With Homemade Pounded Yam Popular Nigerian content creator and brand influencer, Enioluwa Lipede, has once again captured the hearts of fans after surprising veteran Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw with a hearty, homemade meal prepared entirely from scratch. In a heartwarming video shared across social media, the energetic media personality demonstrated his culinary skills by pounding yam, cooking rich egusi soup, and preparing a side of chicken sauce. He then packaged the feast and personally delivered it to Henshaw's residence, bringing his Ekiti heritage straight to her table. A Special Ekiti Treat for Kate Henshaw Enioluwa, who proudly identifies with his Ekiti roots, accompanied his video post with a caption highlighting his cultural heritage. "How else will you know I’m from Ekiti? Pounded yam and Egusi soup for me and my dearest! Who is joining us?" he wrote. The veteran actress was visibly delight...

 Toke Makinwa Officially Unveils Daughter Yakira on Her First Birthday Renowned Nigerian media personality Toke Makinwa has officially introduced her daughter, Yakira, to the world, marking a significant milestone in her personal life. The heartwarming reveal came as Yakira celebrated her first birthday, with Makinwa sharing a series of adorable photos of the child on her official social media platforms, making it Yakira’s first public appearance. The highly anticipated unveiling follows closely on the heels of Makinwa's recent candid reflections on how becoming a mother has profoundly reshaped her worldview. Just days prior, she playfully hinted at her newfound status, jesting that her audience should now “chat with her differently” given her role as a one-year-old's mother. A Mother's Joy and Lavish Celebration In a recent video shared with her followers, Makinwa had expressed immense excitement about her daughter's upcoming birthday, revealing plans to fly Yakira to ...

 BBNaija Season 11: Gerald Confronts Kamsy Over 'Disrespectful' Pool Party Behavior Drama is heating up in the Big Brother Naija Season 11 house as relationship boundaries are put to the test. Following a lively pool party on Thursday night, housemate Gerald confronted his love interest, Kamsy, over what he deemed 'disrespectful' behavior on the dance floor. Gerald Confronts Kamsy Over Pool Party Antics In a tense, private conversation after the party, Gerald expressed his frustration with Kamsy's interactions with other male contestants. He made it clear that he expects exclusivity and respect, stating that she cannot claim to be his partner while flirting with other men in the house. "It is disrespectful to be my girl and be seen flirting and dancing anyhow with different men," Gerald lamented during the confrontation. He specifically named Barry, Chimsom, and Sultex, accusing Kamsy of crossing boundaries in her interactions with them during the Thursday...

Hilda Baci Inspires Fans by Stepping Onto the Streets to Hustle for Restaurant Customers Nigerian culinary icon and former Guinness World Record holder, Hilda Baci, has sparked widespread admiration online after a video surfaced showing her taking to the streets to personally invite customers into her restaurant. The celebrity chef bypassed traditional advertising to engage in direct, grass-roots marketing outside her Lagos-based eatery, My Food by Hilda. A Hands-On Approach to Culinary Marketing In the viral Instagram clip, Baci can be seen standing on the sidewalk, cheerfully waving down pedestrians and offering enticing lunch discounts. "Hello… It’s lunch time… I’ll give you discount," she called out to passersby in the lighthearted video. Her charismatic approach quickly paid off. What began as a quiet afternoon outside the establishment rapidly turned into a bustling service. After one gentleman accepted her warm invitation, a steady stream of curious onlookers and hungr...

 Former Kardashian nanny Leah Barrs denies claims that Travis Barker was the father she previously dated Leah Barrs has clarified that the unnamed father she previously said she had a relationship with was not Travis Barker. Barrs, who formerly worked for Kourtney Kardashian, addressed the speculation during an appearance on Harry Jowsey’s Boyfriend Material podcast. She said the encounter happened when she was 22 and had recently moved to Los Angeles, years before Barker and Kardashian began their relationship. Barrs explained that the man was someone she knew personally and that the situation occurred after she had finished her work for the evening. She said the incident later became a major storyline on Million Dollar Nannies despite being something she considered insignificant at the time. Looking back, Barrs said she regretted crossing a professional boundary but also viewed the experience as something she learned from. Barrs previously worked for Kardashian while she was rais...

 Antonio Banderas calls ex-wife Melanie Griffith one of his best friends more than a decade after their divorce Antonio Banderas says his relationship with ex-wife Melanie Griffith has remained close more than a decade after their divorce. The 65-year-old actor told PEOPLE that Griffith, 68, is “if not my best friend, one of my best friends,” adding that they still spend time together and laugh when he visits Los Angeles. Banderas and Griffith met at the Oscars in 1989 and later worked together on the 1995 film Two Much. They married in May 1996 and welcomed their daughter, Stella, later that year. Griffith filed for divorce in 2014, with the separation finalized in 2015. Banderas said their ability to remain close was helped by the way they handled their relationship and separation. He said they were sincere with each other throughout their marriage and ended the relationship in a positive way that was important for both them and their children. Banderas also praised Griffith as a...

 IGP DISU ENGAGES CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANISATIONS ON ELECTION SECURITY AHEAD OF OSUN GOVERNORSHIP POLL The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, today, 7th August, 2026, engaged representatives of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) on security concerns surrounding the forthcoming Osun State Governorship Election scheduled for 15th August, 2026. The delegation was led by Auwal Musa Rafsanjani, Executive Director, CISLAC, and comprised representatives of YIAGA Africa, Nigerian Women Trust Fund, Kimpact Development Initiative, Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development, Partners West Africa, CLEEN Foundation and other CSOs. The CSOs presented observations and recommendations on election security, including voter protection, political violence, misinformation and the participation of vulnerable groups. The IGP assured them that the concerns raised would be given due consideration and necessary action taken. The IGP reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigeri...

 Venezuela in talks with Siemens and General Electric to fix power crisis in key oil region Venezuela’s interim government says it is in talks with Siemens and General Electric to address the country’s ongoing electricity crisis, focusing on urgent repairs in the heavily affected Zulia state, a key oil-producing region where chronic blackouts have disrupted daily life and industrial output. Interim President Delcy Rodríguez said the discussions are part of a broader shift in international relations following recent diplomatic engagement with the United States, adding that the government is opening a “new chapter” in both domestic policy and foreign cooperation. She said the goal is to restore stability to the national power grid, which in some areas is operating far below capacity and remains vulnerable to frequent transmission failures. Zulia, located in western Venezuela along the border with Colombia, has been among the hardest-hit regions, with repeated outages and strained inf...

 Ugandan parliament authorises army deployment to Gaza Uganda’s parliament approved a motion authorising the government to deploy troops to Gaza as part of the International Stabilization Force (ISF). Defence and Veterans Affairs Minister Kiryowa Kiwanuka introduced the motion seeking parliamentary approval to deploy Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) personnel following an invitation from the US. “Uganda has a strong army with capable organisational structures, which have enabled Uganda to successfully support peace operations in Somalia, South Sudan, the Central African Republic, and various UN peacekeeping missions,” he said. Israel has approved the limited entry of forces from countries it considers friendly. Irreversible political process Some lawmakers warned that deploying the UPDF to Gaza could raise diplomatic concerns because Uganda and Palestine are members of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).

 Guinea asks France to return resistance figure's skull Guinea is asking France to return several skulls and the personal items of various historical figures who fought against colonisation in the 19th century, the Ministry of Culture told AFP. The restitution requests were submitted in mid-July and include the skull of Boubacar Biro Barry, the last leader of Fouta-Djalon, located in modern-day Guinea. Barry and three others – his son, brother and his war chief – were beheaded in 1896 following a battle against the French. Guinea is asking for all four skulls back. It has also requested the return of manuscripts and other objects belonging to Samory Toure, a warrior-preacher who took up Islam, battling French colonial forces to establish an empire of his own. 'Rest with dignity' Apart from manuscripts, Guinea is requesting Toure's sabre, headdress, and boubou tunic, Amirou Conte, director of the Ministry of Culture's National Museum of Conakry, told AFP. "The G...

 DRC bans exports of copper, cobalt concentrates The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has banned exports of copper concentrate and cobalt concentrate in a major escalation of its drive to ensure domestic processing and retain more value from its vast mineral resources, according to a new government order reviewed by Reuters. The order, signed by Mines Minister Louis Kabamba Watum, Foreign Trade Minister Julien Paluku Kahongya and Economy Minister Daniel Mukoko Samba, states that "the export of copper and cobalt concentrates is prohibited." DRC, the world's largest cobalt producer and second-largest copper supplier, also introduced a new tax regime for economically significant mining by-products as part of a broader effort to increase revenue from its mining sector.

  I didnt authorise anyone to speak on my behalf, Davido remains my son – Gov Uzodinma distances self from critics Imo State Governor and Chairman of the Progressive Governors Forum, Hope Uzodinma, has clarified that popular singer David Adeleke (Davido) remains “his son” despite recent political tensions surrounding the forthcoming Osun State governorship election. Uzodinma, who also chairs the All Progressives Congress (APC) Osun Governorship Campaign Council, said he is not a registered voter in Osun State and is only participating in the electioneering process to support the APC candidate, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji. The governor made the clarification in a statement issued on Friday by his Chief Press Secretary and Special Adviser on Media, Oguwike Nwachuku. His reaction followed comments reportedly made by Ambrose Nwogwugwu, who criticised Davido after the singer appealed for a peaceful conduct of the August 15 governorship election. Davido, a nephew of Osun State Gove...

Kenneth Okonkwo Accuses Tinubu of Undermining Independent Agencies Over Osun Accounts Directive A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Kenneth Okonkwo, has said President Bola Tinubu’s order to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to unfreeze the bank accounts of Osun State has exposed his government as a serial abuser of Nigeria’s anti-corruption and independent agencies. Okonkwo, a constitutional lawyer, stated that the president’s instructions demonstrate that both the EFCC and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) are not independent under Tinubu’s administration. In a post on X on Friday, Okonkwo said the directive, while perhaps morally understandable, is legally untenable. “Even though the order from President Tinubu to the EFCC to unfreeze the Osun State account might seem morally reasonable, it is not legally correct,” he wrote. “The directive has shown the world what every Nigerian already knows, that Tinu...