Former Minister of Youths and Sports, Solomon Dalung, has publicly challenged Defence Minister Christopher Musa to substantiate his claims linking former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai to the genocide in Southern Kaduna. The controversy stems from a recent interview where Musa attributed the severe violence in the Christian-dominated region to El-Rufai, prompting a seven-day ultimatum from El-Rufai’s family demanding proof or a retraction.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Appearing on Channels Television’s Inside Sources, Dalung strongly condemned the remarks, criticizing politicians for politicizing the crisis and questioning the judgment of a sitting security chief airing sensitive intelligence on national television.

• Demand for Proof: Dalung insisted that Minister Musa must produce concrete evidence to support the genocide allegations, stating that failure to do so would pose a severe threat to national leadership by creating a dangerous precedent where anyone can be arbitrarily labeled a terrorist.

• Escalation Threats: He asserted that if the allegations are proven, steps would be taken to escalate the matter and have El-Rufai designated as an international criminal.

• Commitment to Accountability: Emphasizing that the matter will not be brushed aside, Dalung vowed to keep the pressure on the defence minister to provide the necessary ingredients and justification for his claims.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have forged a strategic alliance to investigate the alleged diversion and mismanagement of funds tied to United States Government-backed programs. Finalized during a high-level meeting on Thursday, September 10, 2026, when an FBI delegation led by Assistant Law Enforcement Attaché Macus Maccain visited the EFCC’s Lagos Zonal Directorate 2, the partnership aims to elevate intelligence sharing and track the ultimate destination of these financial grants.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• • Origins of the Investigation: The joint probe was triggered following the U.S. Government’s shutdown of select USAID programs in 2025, which raised critical questions regarding the handling of residual funds held by implementing organizations.

  • Focus Areas: The investigation primarily centers on interventions targeting HIV and tuberculosis, with authorities probing suspected financial irregularities, inflation of budgets, and fund diversion across Kano State and other regions.

  • Bilateral Commitment: Representing EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede, Acting Zonal Director Bawa Usman Kaltungo assured the FBI delegation that the commission will comprehensively trace financial trails across all affected states to establish how monies were spent and whether any misconduct occurred following program cancellations.

  • Long-Term Collaboration: Emphasizing a mutual exchange of data rather than a one-way intelligence flow, Special Agent Jeremy Kennon of the U.S. Department of State Office of Inspector General affirmed that the FBI is committed to a sustained partnership with the EFCC to uncover the full scope of the financial discrepancies.

Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has publicly challenged the sanity of politicians advocating for the restoration of the fuel subsidy, while also fiercely defending the federal administration against opposition demands to account for the savings generated by the subsidy’s elimination. Speaking directly at a major political rally hosted by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) within Ogun State, Governor Abiodun addressed mounting criticisms leveled by opposing political figures—most notably African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar, who has consistently condemned the Tinubu administration over a perceived lack of transparency regarding the management of these public funds and even pledged to reverse the policy if victorious in the upcoming 2027 general elections.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶