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“Ex-DasukiGate Suspect Dragged Into Alleged Coup Plot Probe Against Tinubu”.
Fresh developments have revealed that Brigadier General Nicholas Ashinze, previously detained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over his alleged role in the multi-billion-naira arms fund diversion scandal known as DasukiGate, is now a key figure in the ongoing investigation into an alleged coup plot against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The DasukiGate scandal involved the alleged diversion of about $2 billion earmarked for arms procurement under former National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki (retd.). The funds were intended to support Nigeria’s fight against Boko Haram insurgency but were reportedly misappropriated by politicians, contractors, and associates. The case remains one of Nigeria’s most significant corruption controversies, shaping national discourse on accountability within the military and government.
Ashinze, who currently serves as Director of Fusion at the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA), is said to have been involved in the investigative panel probing the alleged coup plot from its early stages. The DIA, established in 1986, is Nigeria’s primary military intelligence body responsible for gathering intelligence for the Armed Forces and the Ministry of Defence, as well as supporting operations against insurgency and terrorism.
However, concerns have been raised about the credibility and neutrality of the investigation due to Ashinze’s past involvement in the DasukiGate case. He is reportedly working alongside other senior officers, including Major General R. E. Hedima, the current Chief of Military Intelligence, and Major General Y. Yahaya, who is said to have chaired the investigative panel. Yahaya currently serves as Theatre Commander of Operation Savannah Shield in Kwara State, a security operation launched in February 2026.
Sources familiar with the probe claim the panel made several controversial findings, including allegations that ₦12 billion was discovered in the account of Colonel M.A. Ma’aji and that snipers had been recruited within the Presidential Villa. Critics argue that some of these claims appear exaggerated and may have been used to support a predetermined narrative.
Observers have also suggested that aspects of the alleged coup plot may have been overstated to justify wide-ranging actions against certain officers. Civil society groups and families of those detained have expressed concerns over the conduct of the investigation, calling for a transparent, independent, and credible process free from internal power struggles or personal interests within the military hierarchy.
They stressed that the probe is not only a national security matter but also a test of public trust in Nigeria’s security institutions. Families of detained officers have further raised concerns about their health and safety, urging authorities to confirm that they are alive, well, and given a fair opportunity to defend themselves.
Reports in January 2026 indicated that at least five detained officers had fallen ill, with two collapsing due to worsening health conditions. Some sources alleged that detainees were moved from an initial DIA facility to an underground military cell in Abuja described as poorly ventilated.
Military sources disclosed that several officers across various ranks were detained during the investigation. Those reportedly in custody include one Brigadier General, two Colonels, five Lieutenant Colonels, one Wing Commander, eight Majors, one Lieutenant Commander, two Squadron Leaders, five Captains, and one Lieutenant.
Additionally, 10 non-commissioned officers—including a Warrant Officer, five Sergeants, one Corporal, and two Lance Corporals—are said to be in detention. The officers were drawn from the Nigerian Army, Navy, and Air Force, and were reportedly arrested during coordinated operations carried out by military intelligence after weeks of surveillance.
The situation has also taken a political dimension following reports that military operatives raided the Maitama residence of former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, as part of the probe. Sylva confirmed the visit by security operatives but denied any involvement, describing attempts to link him to the alleged plot as politically motivated.
An officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has been arrested for allegedly firing gunshots into the air during a confrontation with traders at Kubwa Market in Abuja.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The officer, identified as Onoja Samuel, reportedly arrived at the market armed with a pistol following allegations that some traders had assaulted his wife.
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Mohammed Sanusi, disclosed the incident while addressing journalists at the command on Wednesday, Naija News reports.
Sanusi said the police received a distress call from Kubwa Market, located in the Bwari Area Council, reporting that a man was shooting into the air.
Following the report, officers attached to the Kubwa Police Division were deployed to the scene, where they arrested the suspect.
According to the police commissioner, preliminary investigations revealed that Samuel holds the rank of Deputy Superintendent of Corps (DSC) in the NSCDC.
He explained that the officer allegedly fired several shots during an argument with the traders.
“During the ensuing argument with the traders, Onoja Samuel, who is a DSC with the NSCDC, fired several shots into the air,” Sanusi said.
The police recovered a CZ pistol and 17 rounds of live 9mm ammunition from the suspect.
Sanusi added that Samuel remained in police custody and would be charged in court upon the conclusion of investigations.
The commissioner also urged personnel of other security agencies operating in the FCT to exercise restraint and notify the police divisions responsible for their areas before conducting authorised operations.
He stressed that effective coordination among security agencies was essential to preventing confrontations and maintaining peace across the territory.
Nigerian gospel singer Laolu Gbenjo has cautioned the public against spreading unverified information about the circumstances surrounding the death of his colleague, Bayonile Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Gbenjo’s warning comes amid growing controversy surrounding the late singer’s death and burial arrangements, with reports of disagreements among members of his family.
The gospel singer spoke on Tuesday during a night of tributes held in honour of Toluwanisings in Ibadan, Oyo State. He warned against allowing the situation to degenerate into a controversy similar to the one that followed the death of Nigerian singer Mohbad.
Describing the deceased as a devoted Christian and a genuine servant of God, Gbenjo said Toluwanisings was passionate about his faith and had a good relationship with people.
He urged the public to stop fuelling unnecessary controversy over the late singer’s death, particularly through social media platforms such as TikTok and Instagram.
“You can never see Toluwani in the midst of jobless people. He had a good heart. He was a friend to everybody. He served the Lord with all his heart. Don’t turn Toluwani into Mohbad. That madness on TikTok and Instagram must stop. If you are jobless, go and look for a job,” Gbenjo said.
Meanwhile, comedians Ayobami Ajewole, popularly known as Woli Agba, and Olamide Oladimeji, also known as Dele Omo Woli, have threatened legal action against individuals allegedly linking them to Toluwanisings’ death.
Woli Agba disclosed this in a public notice shared on his Instagram page on Sunday.
In the notice issued by their solicitors, Gemgold, the comedians warned members of the public against publishing or circulating allegations they described as false and defamatory against them.
The legal notice maintained that the allegations were baseless and intended to damage the reputations of the two entertainers.
The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed December 2, 2026, for judgment in the ₦1 billion fundamental rights suit filed by former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, against the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and other respondents.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Justice Joyce Abdulmalik set the date after lawyers representing the parties adopted their respective court processes.
However, El-Rufai’s lawyer was absent when the case was initially called. The judge subsequently deemed the former governor’s filed processes adopted.
Counsel to the ICPC, Abdul Mohammed (SAN), adopted the commission’s court processes and urged the judge to dismiss the suit in its entirety.
Similarly, the lawyer representing the Inspector-General of Police, ACP Ezekiel Rimamsomte, and Maimuna Lami-Shiru, Director of Civil Litigation and Public Law, who appeared on behalf of the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), adopted their respective processes and asked the court to dismiss the case.
During the proceedings, El-Rufai’s lawyer, Ubong Akpan, arrived in court and apologised for his lateness.
When Akpan sought the court’s permission to adopt his client’s processes, Justice Abdulmalik informed him that the documents had already been deemed adopted.
The judge subsequently adjourned the matter until December 2, 2026, when judgment is expected to be delivered.
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