Super Eagles forward Tolu Arokodare has been omitted from Wolverhampton Wanderers’ pre-season training squad, intensifying speculation regarding his potential departure from the club. According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the 25-year-old’s exclusion highlights the ongoing uncertainty surrounding his future at Molineux.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• Fiorentina’s Interest: Although Wolves rejected an initial bid from Fiorentina, the Serie A club remains interested in the striker and continues to negotiate, with both parties hopeful of finalizing a deal soon.

• Transfer Preferences: While the Turkish club Trabzonspor is monitoring the situation, Arokodare reportedly prefers a move to one of Europe’s top five leagues and has shown no interest in a move to Turkey.

• Contractual Status: Arokodare is under contract with Wolves until 2029, with an additional one-year extension option available to the club.

• Wolves’ Position: As there is no immediate pressure to sell, Wolves are expected to hold out for a significant transfer fee before approving any move.

• Strategic Outlook: Fiorentina views Arokodare as a key signing to strengthen their attacking options for the upcoming Serie A season.

Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi, the Director-General of the alleged “non-existent” Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC), failed to appear in court for his scheduled arraignment. Adeyemi was set to enter a plea before Justice Mohammed Umar regarding an eight-count charge, case number FHC/ABJ/CR/562/2025, involving allegations of impersonation, fraud, and forgery.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• Court Absence: Despite being listed as number 12 on the court’s cause list, the defendant was absent, potentially leading the Inspector General of Police, who is handling the prosecution, to request a bench warrant for his arrest.

• Case Background: Filed on November 27, 2025, by police prosecutor Wisdom Madaki, the case includes two other defendants alongside Adeyemi.

• Scheduled Witnesses: The prosecution has lined up several witnesses, including the President’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, along with other individuals such as Paul Emmanuel, Jeremiah Imoukhede, Ituah Sylvester, and multiple civil servants from the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation.

• Adeyemi’s Defense: In a recent interview with Channels Television, Adeyemi denied evading law enforcement. He claimed his absence is due to safety concerns, stating, “I’m not hiding. I’m only fearing for my life because I have it on good authority that my life is in danger”.

Atiku Abubakar, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) 2027 presidential candidate, has called for an independent investigation into Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila regarding new corruption allegations. These accusations, reported by the Gazette newspaper, allege that Gbajabiamila utilized a fake law to secure presidential approval to illegally divert tens of billions of naira in oil and gas royalties from the Petroleum Regulatory Commission.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• Demand for Accountability: Atiku asserted that these allegations, which he termed “#GbajaGate,” are too significant to be ignored and that officials must be held accountable regardless of their rank.

• Comparison to Past Precedent: Atiku highlighted that former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) Babachir Lawal was suspended by the late former President Muhammadu Buhari to allow for an impartial probe, arguing that Gbajabiamila should not be granted “untouchable” status.

• History of Allegations: The statement noted that Gbajabiamila has been linked to various past controversies, including a $25,000 theft case in Georgia, USA, that resulted in his debarment, as well as multiple allegations involving bribery for appointments and a ₦400 million dispute regarding the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PIFPC).

• Criticism of the Administration: Atiku criticized the Tinubu administration’s response to these scandals, suggesting the government is indifferent and lacks the moral authority to prosecute others for corruption while shielding its own officials.

• Impact on Governance: The former Vice President argued that such impunity undermines Nigeria’s welfare and future, contending that the current administration cannot claim to serve the public while its officials prioritize personal wealth accumulation amid widespread hardship.