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Edo Assembly Report Implicates Obaseki In N32 Billion Controversial Projects.
The Edo State House of Assembly has released the findings of its investigation into the Museum of West African Arts (MOWAA) and the Radisson Blu Hotel projects, implicating former Governor Godwin Obaseki and raising the possibility of a 2026 probe by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The investigation followed weeks of legislative scrutiny into what the Assembly described as controversial legacy projects of the Obaseki administration, which allegedly consumed substantial public funds. Edo State’s Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Prince Kassim Afegbua, indicated that the state government plans to formally petition the EFCC regarding the projects.
Tensions surrounding the MOWAA project escalated in November when an attempted public opening was disrupted by hoodlums who reportedly chased away diplomats and tourists. Governor Monday Okpebholo had requested the Assembly investigate the ownership and funding of both MOWAA and the Radisson Blu Hotel, citing a reported N3.8 billion state investment in MOWAA and N28 billion in the Radisson Blu project.
Following consultations with relevant stakeholders, the Assembly adopted the findings of its investigative committees. Key figures, including former Governor Obaseki, MOWAA management, former Commissioner for Finance Joseph Eboigbe, former Attorney-General Oluwole Osaze-Uzzi, and the Managing Director of Tilbury House Nigeria Limited, boycotted the hearings. Obaseki, through his media adviser Crusoe Osagie, dismissed the summons as “offensive and laughable,” arguing that the matters were already sub judice.
The report recommended collaboration with anti-graft agencies to recover N17.5 billion from two escrow agents, representing the remaining funds from the N25 billion raised for the Radisson Blu project. The Assembly claimed the escrow agreement was invalid due to non-compliance by both the agents and the investor, adding that N10 billion reportedly paid by investors never reached the state’s coffers. The Assembly further called for the revocation of what it described as a fraudulent Certificate of Occupancy issued to Hospitality Investment and Management Company Limited, renovation of the hotel, and its use for public benefit.
Regarding MOWAA, the Assembly revealed that the land remained registered in the name of the demolished Central Hospital and had not been formally revoked. Findings showed that over N3 billion was spent by the state government on the project, with no evidence of donations from foreign or local sources. The report urged the government to take full possession of the property and put it to productive use for Edo residents.
Governor Okpebholo assured that the recommendations would be implemented and that the EFCC would be invited to investigate further. He emphasized that N3.8 billion had been spent on MOWAA and over N28 billion on the Radisson Blu project, insisting that the EFCC’s involvement was necessary to ensure accountability.
The Governor also suggested the possibility of a Commission of Inquiry into alleged abuses of land allocations under the Obaseki administration. He called for Obaseki’s return to Nigeria to answer questions regarding MOWAA and ensure proper management of public funds, stating, “Edo is not a place for fraud, and the government has been defrauded.”
Meanwhile, Obaseki has been engaging Edo indigenes in the diaspora through ‘Meet and Greet’ sessions across the United States, Canada, and Europe, during which he denied personal ownership or vested interest in the legacy projects while expressing regret over abandoned initiatives. He insisted that his administration supported projects that would boost Edo’s economy, including tourism revenue from MOWAA, arguing that government funds alone cannot drive state development.
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Nigerian Soldier Shares Hilarious Experience Dating Shuwa Arab Woman In Maiduguri.
A Nigerian soldier, Adediwuraola Ishola, has recounted a humorous experience he had while dating a Shuwa Arab woman named Falmata in Maiduguri, Borno State.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
According to Ishola, his girlfriend had a habit of carrying a small knife whenever she visited him, leaving him curious about why she always had the weapon with her.
Initially, the soldier assumed she carried the knife for self-defence, considering the security challenges in the region. However, his perception changed after he jokingly asked her about it and received an unexpected response.
Falmata reportedly told him that he would discover the knife’s purpose if he ever attempted to end their relationship.
Sharing the story in a Facebook post on Friday, Ishola recalled how the incident made him reconsider his romantic relationship.
“As a soldier, I discovered something in Maiduguri that still makes me laugh whenever I remember it,” he wrote.
He continued:
“I was dating Falmata, a beautiful Shuwa lady.
“She would visit me regularly and somehow, she’s always with a small knife.
“At first, I assumed it was for self-defence because of the insecurity in Maiduguri.
“One day, I jokingly asked her, ‘Falmata, why do you always carry this knife?’
“She said, ‘Try breaking up with me and you will understand.’ Breaking up with you ke? I no dey mad!”
The soldier added that his girlfriend’s response prompted him to make a quick decision.
“That same week, I quickly applied for a course in Lagos. My love for Falmata was strong, but my love for life was stronger,” he added.
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Tragedy In Edo As Police Arrest 21-Year-Old Man Over Murder Of Girlfriend He Met Online.
The Edo State Police Command has arrested a 21-year-old man, identified as Michael Samuel, over the alleged murder of his girlfriend, whom he reportedly met through social media.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The state Commissioner of Police, Patrick Daaor, disclosed that the suspect and the deceased initially connected online and developed a friendship after communicating for several months.
According to Daaor, Samuel later invited the woman to his residence in the Ahor area of Benin City, where he allegedly stabbed her to death with a knife.
The police commissioner stated that the suspect had been taken into custody and would be charged in court after investigations were concluded.
However, Samuel has offered a different account of the incident, claiming that the woman was injured during a struggle over a knife following an argument between them.
Speaking in an interview, the 21-year-old insisted that he did not intend to kill her.
“I didn’t mean to kill her, but she got injured in the process of struggling with her for the knife during an argument,” he said.
The suspect explained that he had met the woman on social media and that their friendship developed over several months of online conversations before she decided to visit him.
He said they were initially having a discussion at his residence, but the conversation eventually escalated into an argument.
“On the day she came to my house, we were discussing, but the discussion snowballed into an argument. In the process, she picked up a knife and intended to stab me,” he claimed.
Samuel further alleged that the woman sustained an injury to her neck while they were struggling over the knife.
He maintained that he attempted to save her after she was injured but was unable to prevent her death.
“I didn’t mean to kill her. I tried to save her after she was injured, but she died,” he said.
The police are expected to conclude their investigation before proceeding with the case in court.
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Kano Hisbah Arrests Popular TikToker, Two Other Women Over ‘Immoral’ Dance Videos.
The Kano State Hisbah Board has arrested popular TikTok creator Amani Ishaq and two other women over allegations of sharing social media videos deemed contrary to Islamic teachings and moral standards.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The board’s Deputy Commander, Dr Mujahid Aminuddeen, confirmed the arrests in a statement issued on Saturday, October 24, 2026.
The other women arrested alongside Ishaq were identified as Hauwa Khamis and Sa’adatu Muhammad.
According to the statement, the three suspects were brought before Magistrate Court No. 5 on Court Road in Kano.
The Hisbah Board disclosed that the case remains ongoing, with investigations continuing to determine the next steps.
The board specifically accused Ishaq of posting dance videos on TikTok that allegedly contradicted the principles of proper upbringing and the teachings of Islam.
It said the content was considered offensive to public morality and inconsistent with the religious and social values the agency seeks to uphold in Kano State.
The arrests form part of the Hisbah Board’s ongoing enforcement of moral and religious regulations, particularly concerning online content it considers obscene or contrary to Islamic teachings.
In a related development, the board had earlier arrested another TikTok content creator over alleged obscene videos after receiving intelligence that he had entered Kano State.
The Deputy Commander-General said the individual was taken into custody and that investigations into the matter were continuing.
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