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Regarding Sunday’s raid on the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library in Abeokuta, Ogun State, the administration has vowed to file a lawsuit against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

Following a Wet & Rave Splash Extravaganza party at the OOPL, Rounda fun spot, Lagos Zon­al Directorate 2 officers attacked the venue at around two in the morning on Sunday, arrested ninety-three young people, and confiscated eighteen vehicles and mobile gadgets.

A widely shared video caught some of the young people running for their lives during the nighttime raid.

Credible intelligence regarding the youths’ potential involvement in online crimes led to the raid, according to a statement published by the EFCC on its official X account.

In a statement that reporters were able to get, Vitalis Ortese, the Managing Director of OOPL Ventures, responded to the incident by stating that the operators had over fifty armed men enter the facility, shooting firearms and threatening to kill individuals.

He bemoaned how the invasion, spearheaded by one “Olapade,” created chaos and fear, resulting in severe injuries to those attempting to flee the shooting.

In addition to violating OOPL’s rights as a corporate citizen, Ortese characterized the action as a glaring and flagrant violation of the rights of the attendees of the event and a clear case of invasion of private property.

A group of more than fifty armed men, resembling the Gestapo, stormed the OOPL premises this morning at around two in the morning, threatening to kill individuals, brandishing firearms, and claiming to be from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), according to the statement.

In addition to causing fear among locals, the invasion, spearheaded by one ‘Olapade,’ resulted in severe panic and confusion, as well as catastrophic injuries to participants attempting to flee the ensuing shooting and near-carnage.

The “Olapade” told Mr. Vitalis Ortese, the Managing Director of the OOPL establishment, over the phone that they were responding to an intelligence report on a private event in the complex’s amusement center. The police have been properly notified of the operation, they also told management.

However, it should be mentioned that the event was private and had been heavily publicized for days before. Notably, the police officers stationed at the OOPL gates and the additional police officers dispatched from the Kem­ta Police Station at the request of the event organizers and management indicated that they were not notified of any EFCC-planned operation and did not produce a warrant.

“And OOPL security and supporting police officers just said, ‘We are doing our job,’ when the armed guys were confronted.

The EFCC’s action, according to management, is an obvious violation of the rights of the persons who attended the event, a clear case of invasion of private property, and an infringement of OOPL’s rights as corporate citizens.

The statement called for an explanation and an apology from the EFCC officials for violating its and the people’s rights, and it also stated that an investigation into the invasion was still underway.

If the anti-graft agency doesn’t provide the apology and explanation, it has threatened to file a lawsuit.

“Management requests that the commission provide an explanation for these egregious acts and that the EFCC authorities apologize for violating its rights, as well as to all those who attended and suffered severe injuries from the gangster-like chaos.”

According to the statement, “if there is a failure, the management will be forced to seek appropriate redress and sanctions.”

The well-known artist from Fuji, Wasiu Ayinde, has been embroiled in a new scandal following the release of a leaked audio recording in which he threatened ValueJet airline owner Kunle Soname, claiming the businessman “will feel me in his business.”
Only a few hours had passed since the singer’s public apology for his disruptive behavior at the Abuja airport earlier in the week.
According to the claim, the artist almost got hit by a ValueJet plane on Tuesday morning when he tried to stop it from taking off. Prior to this, he was deboarded for allegedly breaking aviation regulations.
Social media users widely condemned the incident, which resulted in the aircraft’s pilot being suspended.

The musician was put on a no-fly list by the Airline Operators of Nigeria in retaliation, which prevented him from traveling on member airlines’ flights.

The artist, also known as KWAM 1, apologized to his fans, the airline, and all parties involved in a video published on Friday in response to the controversy.

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However, the musician reportedly described what happened on the recorded recording that is currently making the rounds online, accusing ValueJet of embarrassing him in public.

He threatened Soname directly on the recording after warning that no one “messes with me and gets away with it.”

K1 said in Yoruba, “You won’t want to see me shut down because I’m a patient who needs water every second.” Let them swear on how the incident occurred using the Bible and the Quran. The pilot urged that I not bring the water flask inside after advising them not to make it a national issue. “Don’t let him go,” she said to one of them. And I replied, “Nobody is going if that’s how you want it.”

“I opened the flask and emptied the contents for everyone to see when they began to assemble. Your employer, Soname, is “omo mi ni,” or “my boy.” I promise Soname in government. I’m Wasiu Ayinde, and no one gets away with it because I didn’t try to cause trouble, skip the line, or do anything improper, but all I heard was, “You can’t go on our flight.” Soname will sense me in his business, even though I don’t want to take that flight ever again.

Dr. Ngozi Okonjo Iweala, the Director General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), has endorsed the Africa Tourism and Creative Economy Expo (AFTCEE), which is set to take place in Abuja in November of this year.

Iweala, who is scheduled to attend, urged African countries to take advantage of the occasion to use their cultural and creative resources for faster trade and economic development.

In a personally signed letter addressed to Mr. Chuks Akamadu, the CEO of Afrocultour, the event’s organizers, with the theme “Optimising Africa’s Comparative and Competitive Advantage for Accelerated Trade and Economic Growth,” she pointed out that the continent is incredibly rich in cultural and tourism-related opportunities.
“The WTO believes the future of trade lies in services, and tourism and the creative economy have a central role to play,” she said, emphasizing the importance of utilizing these advantages to further integrate into regional and global supply chains.

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The former finance minister of Nigeria expressed her excitement about participating in the event and wished its organizers a successful and memorable occasion.

In an effort to promote trade, tourism, and cross-cultural interaction, the Africa Tourism and Creative Economy Expo is anticipated to attract participants from all over the continent and beyond.

Hon. Chidi Mark Obetta, who represents the Nsukka/Igbo-Eze South federal constituency in the 10th National Assembly, has stated that his and his colleagues’ defection to the state’s ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is justified by the Enugu state governor’s performance, which is not centered on Ning, and the wealth that flows into the Nsukka area during his administration.
The Hall of Fame, University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) hosted an interface over the weekend between the state governor and political party leaders in the Enugu North Senatorial zone, also known as the Nsukka socio-cultural zone, during which Hon. Obetta spoke.
The appointment of a “indigenous Nsukka son as Vice-chancellor of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, UNN, for the first time since the citadel of learning was founded in Nsukka soil 65 years ago, and named after our nation – Nigeria,” was one of the many items Obetta mentioned.

He claimed that the administration of Governor Mbah had broken a jynx for the residents of the Nsukka zone.
The 5,000-seat stores constructed at Nsukka International Market, which the governor recently completed kicking off its construction ceremony prior to attending the interaction session, Hon. Obetta added, are a glaring example of the governor’s sincere intentions and dedication to the development of the Nsukka zone.
During the leadership crisis in their previous political party, the Labour Party, Obetta recalled that he and his colleagues, including Hon. Dennis Agbo, the member representing the Udenu/Igbo-Eze North federal constituency, and their other supporters, made it clear that their decision to rejoin the PDP was motivated by their passion and dedication to furthering the development of their region.
However, you (Gov Mbah) did not force us to adopt your administration’s vision or return to the PDP, according to the record.
Instead, your government’s good deeds and your admirable vision persuaded us. When we made that choice, we were quite clear that it was based on a common vision of your administration’s strategy for changing our beloved state. We said, “When we are with you under a common political canopy, our zone stands to witness more impactful development activities so that at our various levels that synergize in fostering critical development in all areas,” Hon. Obetta continued.

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The governor was reassured by Hon. Obetta that the people of Nsukka love him and will support his administration. He said that the participants in the interactive meeting are the true grassroots leaders from each of the six local governments that make up the zone: Nsukka, Igbo-Eze South, Igbo-Eze North, Igbo-Etiti, Udenu, and Uzo-Uwani.
He asked the governor to allow each local government representative to speak about the unique needs of their region, pointing out that in addition to having “finger tips full knowledge of the needs of their people, demography of their villages and communities,” those attending the meeting are “strong political foot-soldiers who are in control of the conscience of their people, and, as well, serve as effective feedback to the people on the government development activities and administration.”
In response to the numerous demands made by the speakers, which mostly focused on access to roads, water, and better welfare, Governor Mbah said that during the first two years of his administration, his administration gave priority to health and education. He added, however, that while road issues were not completely abandoned during that time—he mentioned a number of roads that had been awarded and were still being built—he assured them that their requests would receive more attention.
In particular, the governor allayed public concerns that his government harbors animosity toward Nsukka by pledging that his administration is dedicated to developing the area on an equal footing with other regions in the state.
Edem-Ani kingdom’s traditional ruler and the head of the Enugu State Council of Traditional Rulers Igwe Samuel Asadu, His Royal Majesty, led the zone’s other traditional leaders to the interactive gathering.

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has denied allegations that it withheld the Certificate of National Service (CNS) of corps member Ushie Rita Uguamaye (state code LA/24B/8325) due to supposed negative remarks about the government.
In a statement posted on its official page, the NYSC denounced the charge as “entirely unfounded and false in its entirety,” claiming that the decision was made for genuine disciplinary reasons in accordance with its bye-laws.
According to the NYSC, Ms Ushie is one of 131 corps members whose certificates have been delayed due to various offenses. Her service year was extended by two months since she failed to attend the April 2025 biometric clearing exercise.

The statement states, “The NYSC Management desires to clarify misleading information circulating on social media on Corps Member Ushie Rita Uguamaye, State Code number LA/24B/8325. Contrary to misleading assertions that she was denied a Certificate of National Service (CNS) because she made critical remarks about the government, this claim is completely unsubstantiated and incorrect.

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“Rita is one of 131 Corps Members whose Certificates of National Service (CNS) were withheld for valid disciplinary reasons.” Rita’s service year has been extended by two months for failing to attend the April 2025 biometrics clearance, which is consistent with the NYSC Bye-Laws.

“It is crucial to stress that this extension is a standard procedure and not unique to her situation, and the concept of equal treatment was only used in this instance.

“The NYSC Management thus encourages the public to handle this issue with understanding, since prolonging service for noncompliance is a traditional practice within the NYSC that should not be politicized.

“The NYSC Scheme remains committed to discharging its mandate, in line with the dictates of the constitution.”