Investigative & Special Reports Desk
Investigations
Gov. Adeleke’s Aide Staged Kidnap to Blackmail Tinubu Government — Osun APC
The Osun State APC has alleged that Governor Ademola Adeleke’s aide, Shakiru Babatunde, staged his own kidnapping as part of a plan to blackmail the T…
Human Rights
Lagos Man Allegedly Beats Toddler, Sparks Child Protection Calls
A video showing the alleged beating of a toddler by a man in Ikorodu, Lagos State, has sparked public concern, with calls for investigation, accountab…
Investigations
EFCC Probes Mambilla Transactions, Including $500,000 Payment to Former VP Atiku’s Wife
The EFCC has constituted a special team to investigate financial transactions linked to the Mambilla project, including a $500,000 payment to Atiku Ab…
Investigations
Names of 37 Suspected Illegal Miners Who Died in NSCDC Custody Released
The names of 37 suspected illegal miners who died while in NSCDC custody in Niger State have been released, as authorities continue investigations int…
Investigations
“They Ruined My Reputation”: Student Commits Suicide Days After Oyo Police Detention Over N8,000 Dispute
A 30-year-old student and aluminium worker, Al-Amin Mohammed, has reportedly committed suicide days after his release from custody over a dispute invo…
Special Reports
Emir Ajagungbade’s Mother Breaks Silence, Reveals Fear Before Son’s Death
The mother of Emir Ajagungbade has broken her silence following her son’s death, saying she had previously feared for his safety and took steps to pre…
Whistleblower Reports
EXPOSED: Company Linked to Nigerian Rep Member Handles Constituency Projects, Raising Conflict-of-Interest Questions
A company previously linked to Rep. Taofeek Ajilesoro has received over N359 million in federal contract payments, including projects in his constitue…
Investigations
Osun NURTW Crisis: Commissioner Oyedele Reveals What Happened at Meeting Before Emir Ajagungbade’s Killing
Osun State Commissioner for Transportation, Sesan Oyedele, has disclosed details of his meeting with NURTW leaders at his Modakeke residence, just hou…
Investigations
Ile-Ife Shooting: Emir Ajagungbade Laid to Rest as Police Recover Another Corpse
The remains of Accord Party chieftain Olalekan Oyeyemi, popularly known as Emir Ajagungbade, have been laid to rest in Osogbo, day after he was shot d…
Special Reports
Police Arrest Woman Over Forged OPay Shutdown Notice
The Nigeria Police Force has arrested 27-year-old Hafsat Abubakar over an alleged forged document claiming that fintech company OPay was shutting down…
Exclusive Stories
26 STATES LEAN ON FAAC AS WAGE BILLS OUTSTRIP IGR
Rising federal allocations mask deep fiscal weaknesses as only eight states generate enough internally to cover personnel costs
Fact-Checking
Osun Police Debunk Viral Video Showing Officers ‘Running Away’ From Drone
The Osun State Police Command has debunked a viral video purportedly showing police officers running away from a drone, explaining that the footage wa…
