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EFCC Launches Probe Into OSOPADEC Projects, Summons Chairman
Tension has gripped Ondo State as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) opens an investigation into contracts and projects executed by the Ondo State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (OSOPADEC) between 2018 and 2025.
As part of the probe, the anti-graft agency invited the commission’s newly appointed chairman, Prince Biyi Poroye, to appear before its Benin Zonal Office.
However, Poroye clarified that the letter was directed at the office he occupies, not him personally, stressing that the inquiry predates his recent appointment.
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The EFCC’s letter of invitation, dated June 23, 2025, and signed by ACE Ibelema Bristol, requested documents including a comprehensive list of contracts awarded, their execution status, details of the companies involved, and amounts paid. The agency stated that the request was made under Section 38 (1) and (2) of the EFCC Act, 2004.
According to insider sources, a senior official of OSOPADEC has been instructed to honour the summons on behalf of the agency.
Meanwhile, a civic advocacy group, Ondo State Citizenship and Leadership, condemned the leakage of the EFCC’s letter to the public, describing it as an attempt to embarrass Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa’s administration.
The group’s coordinator, Comrade Ikumapayi Ezekiel, alleged that internal saboteurs were behind the development, calling it “a calculated blackmail.”
In his reaction, Poroye maintained that he remains focused on repositioning OSOPADEC despite the controversy. “The petition covers activities from 2018 till date, long before I came into office. The sons have committed no crimes,” he said.
He reiterated his commitment to key priorities, including completing abandoned multi-billion-naira projects, resolving lingering ownership disputes, building partnerships with interventionist agencies, and expanding scholarship and bursary schemes for vulnerable citizens.
He also emphasized the importance of staff training to strengthen the commission’s capacity.
Poroye stressed that OSOPADEC is not a conventional ministry but a special-purpose agency created to deliver rapid intervention in oil-producing communities, adding that he would not allow distractions to derail its mandate.
The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the alleged terrorism financing and illegal firearms possession case involving former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, and his son, Abdulaziz Malami, until April 15 and 16.
Justice Joyce Abdulmalik granted the adjournment on Tuesday after the prosecution requested more time to prepare for the trial.
During the court session, lead prosecuting counsel, Akinlolu Kehinde (SAN), informed the court that he had only recently been assigned to handle the case and needed additional time to consult with witnesses.
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“I got the instruction to take over the prosecution of the case on Monday and so I need time to interface with the witnesses,” Kehinde told the court while asking for a new hearing date.
Counsel for the defendants, Shuaibu Arua (SAN), did not oppose the request for adjournment.
Following the application, Justice Abdulmalik granted the request and fixed April 15 and 16 for the continuation of the trial.
The Department of State Services (DSS) had earlier arraigned the former justice minister and his son on a five-count charge bordering on alleged terrorism financing and unlawful possession of firearms.
According to the charge marked FHC/ABJ/CR/63/2026, Malami was accused of allegedly aiding terrorism financing by failing to prosecute suspected financiers whose case files were reportedly forwarded to him while he served as Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice.
The defendants were also accused of illegally storing firearms and ammunition at their residence located in Gesse Phase II Area of Birnin Kebbi Local Government Area of Kebbi State without lawful authority.
Items allegedly recovered include a Sturm Magnum 17-0101 firearm, 16 Redstar AAA 5’20 live cartridges, and 27 expended Redstar AAA 5’20 cartridges.
The alleged offences are said to violate provisions of the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022, as well as the Firearms Act, 2004.
The trial is expected to continue in April when the court begins full hearing of the case.
A routine patrol by the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has led to the recovery of a stolen vehicle in Lagos and the exposure of a wanted driver, highlighting the importance of proper vehicle documentation and cooperation with authorities.
The incident occurred at the RS2.1114 Isolo Unit Command, where officers stopped an ash-coloured Toyota Sienna bearing registration number LSD438GK for a Vehicle Licence Violation (VLV) on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at about 5:11 p.m.
While the driver initially failed to present valid documents, further checks revealed the vehicle had been reported stolen and the driver was already declared wanted.
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The suspect was subsequently handed over in handcuffs to the Nigeria Police Force, Ajao Division, for further action.
The FRSC credited the recovery to the National Vehicle Identification Scheme (NVIS), a digital framework that strengthens vehicle verification and tracking.
The scheme has reportedly helped identify, trace, and recover numerous stolen vehicles nationwide, while curbing criminal syndicates involved in vehicle theft and identity manipulation.
In a statement, Assistant Corps Marshal Olusegun Ogungbemide stressed that enforcement is not only about traffic compliance but also crime prevention and public safety, urging motorists to always carry valid documentation and cooperate with patrol officers.
Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed commended the Isolo team for their vigilance, affirming the FRSC’s commitment to leveraging technology, intelligence, and strategic partnerships to protect lives and property on Nigerian roads.
A major election scandal unfolded on Saturday in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) as security agents apprehended a young woman in the Kabusa area for allegedly possessing 20 voter cards during the ongoing area council elections.
The woman, dressed in a black shirt and red trousers with a white scarf, was intercepted at Polling Unit 001 in Kabusa Primary School.
She was immediately escorted into a police van by security personnel, raising concerns about the integrity of the election process.
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Meanwhile, the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, was on the ground monitoring the elections.
He visited several polling units, including the Karu Chief’s Palace, to interact with adhoc staff of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and assess voter turnout.
Wike reportedly inquired about the progress of the voting and the challenges faced by election officials.
This incident comes amid reports of low voter turnout and other electoral irregularities in parts of Abuja, underscoring ongoing concerns about electoral security and transparency in the FCT area council elections.
Authorities have assured that investigations are ongoing, and the suspect may face legal action pending further verification of her actions.
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