Peter Obi, the 2027 presidential candidate for the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has praised the successful rescue of teachers and pupils who had been abducted in Oyo State’s Oriire Local Government Area. The rescue was initially made public on Friday by Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

In a statement released on Saturday, Obi expressed his joy regarding the rescue and offered his gratitude to the security forces and all those behind the scenes whose efforts secured the captives’ freedom. Highlighting the need for a safer educational environment, Obi emphasized that the government’s primary responsibility is to protect lives and property, urging for a strengthened security architecture to end the recurring trauma of school abductions. He concluded by rejoicing with the affected families, schools, and the nation over the positive resolution of the incident.

Lagos socialite and show promoter Sam Larry has been discharged from the hospital following a severe car accident in the Lekki area of Lagos, an incident that tragically resulted in the death of his bouncer. The crash, which involved a collision with a trailer, left his vehicle heavily damaged. Following the accident, social media was flooded with rumors regarding his health, including claims that he was in a coma or faced the possibility of leg amputation. However, Sam Larry has since been seen on video engaging with Fuji musician Malaika and celebrating with friends, where he specifically lifted his legs to dispel rumors of amputation.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

DJ Chicken Arraigned for Allegedly Threatening Seyi Tinubu In separate news, social media personality Abiodun Ademola, also known as DJ Chicken, was arraigned before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court in Lagos on Friday. The 37-year-old faces a three-count charge involving threats to life, the publication of offensive materials online, and conduct likely to cause a breach of the peace.

According to the prosecution, the charges stem from an incident on July 5 in Lekki, where Ademola allegedly used his Facebook and Instagram accounts to post a video threatening to kill Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Bola Tinubu. The police stated that the defendant purposefully circulated the video to ensure the President’s son would see it and fear for his safety. Specifically, prosecutors allege that Ademola threatened to kill Seyi Tinubu if President Bola Tinubu were to contest or win the 2027 presidential election. The defendant pleaded not guilty to all charges before Magistrate M.F. Onamusi.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has formally challenged a Federal Capital Territory High Court ruling that ordered the agency to pay former Minister of Power, Olu Agunloye, ₦10 million in damages for defamation. In an 11-ground appeal filed at the Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal, the anti-graft agency seeks to overturn the July 8, 2026, decision made by Justice Peter Kekemeke.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• Disagreement with Evidence Evaluation: The commission contends that the trial judge failed to properly evaluate crucial documentary evidence and the testimony of its witness, ACP Umar Hussain Babangida. The EFCC maintains that this evidence supported the accuracy of the disputed report.

• Defense of the Publication: The agency insists that its report, which linked Agunloye to the $6 billion Mambilla project fraud, was substantially true. It argues that the trial court focused too heavily on “semantic distinctions” regarding the project’s valuation rather than the substance of the criminal charges.

• Legal Protections: The EFCC asserts that the publication is protected by the defenses of justification, qualified privilege, and fair comment. The commission argues that it has a statutory responsibility to inform the public about its investigations and prosecutions, regardless of its status as an investigative body rather than a media house.

• Challenge to Damages and Injunctions: The EFCC describes the ₦10 million award as “arbitrary, excessive, and unsupported by evidence.” Furthermore, it argues that the court-ordered retraction, apology, and permanent injunction are unreasonable, restrictive, and amount to “forced speech” that hinders its ability to perform its duties.

• Prematurity of the Suit: The agency claims that Agunloye’s civil defamation suit was premature because his criminal trial regarding the Mambilla project is still ongoing. The EFCC argues that the civil judgment could unfairly prejudice the pending criminal proceedings.

Ultimately, the EFCC is urging the Court of Appeal to set aside the lower court’s judgment in its entirety and dismiss the former minister’s suit.