Exclusive: Lagos Paid Tinubu-Linked Alpha-Beta Consulting ₦213 Billion Commission in Two Years

SaharaReporters sources reveal that Alpha-Beta Consulting LLP, a firm linked to President Bola Tinubu, earned over ₦213 billion in commissions from Lagos State’s internally generated revenue over the past two years. The firm reportedly receives an 8% commission on all tax collections. In 2024, the firm earned approximately ₦100.2 billion, while in 2025, it received about ₦112.7 billion. Internal projections suggest even higher commissions in 2026 if the arrangement continues.
Allegations against Alpha-Beta include systematic underreporting of employee salaries and tax underpayment, raising concerns over transparency and public fund management. Former employees and civil society groups, including the Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR), have escalated these claims to the police, EFCC, ICPC, and relevant finance ministries. The consultancy’s longstanding links to President Tinubu, who previously governed Lagos State, amplify scrutiny over the arrangement.

Offa Christmas Day Explosion Victims Allege Abandonment by Kwara Govt, Military; Injured Elderly Woman, Son Seek Urgent Assistance

Victims of the Christmas Day explosion in Offa, Kwara State, have decried the lack of government and military response in the aftermath of the incident. Among those affected were Mrs. Moromoke Saka and her 25-year-old son, Quadir Saka, who sustained injuries and were left to seek medical care on their own. Despite claims by the local government that treatment would be free, hospital staff reported no official directive had been received. SaharaReporters intervened to cover the medical expenses for the mother and son. Residents continue to call for urgent support, as the Kwara State Government has yet to provide official relief or response.

EXCLUSIVE: Tinubu-Linked Alpha-Beta Sets ₦2.83 Trillion Lagos Tax Target for 2026 Amid Economic Hardship

An internal planning document obtained by SaharaReporters reveals that Alpha-Beta Consulting LLP, a firm long linked to President Bola Tinubu, has set an ambitious ₦2.83 trillion tax revenue target for Lagos State in 2026—more than double the state’s previous collections. The projection comes amid rising inflation, business closures, job losses, and growing public distrust of government tax policies. While Lagos generated about ₦1.41 trillion in tax revenue as of October 2025, Alpha-Beta’s 2026 target signals a more aggressive revenue drive that could intensify enforcement and pressure on struggling businesses. The document also exposes operational challenges within the firm, including power outages, network failures, weak monitoring systems, and difficulties tracking distressed companies, raising questions about the feasibility and social impact of the ambitious tax target under current economic conditions.

Six Zamfara Assembly Members Defect From PDP To APC, Strengthening Ruling Party’s Grip

Six members of the Zamfara State House of Assembly have defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), marking a significant shift in the political balance of the state legislature. The lawmakers, who were elected on the PDP platform, formally announced their defection, further consolidating the APC’s influence in Zamfara State.
The defecting lawmakers are Hon. Muktar Nasir Kaura of Kaura North, Hon. Nasiru Abdullahi Maru representing Maru North, Hon. Amiru Ahmad Keta from Tsafe West, Hon. Bashar Aliyu Gummi of Gummi I Constituency, Barrister Bashir Abubakar Masama representing Bukkuyum North, and Hon. Bashir Bello of Bungudu West. Their exit alters the composition of the House and weakens the opposition PDP in the state.
The development comes amid a broader wave of defections affecting the PDP at both state and national levels. SaharaReporters had earlier reported that the PDP was reduced to just two members in the Rivers State caucus of the House of Representatives after six federal lawmakers defected to the APC, citing unresolved internal crises and divisions within the opposition party.
In the House of Representatives, Speaker Tajudeen Abbas attributed the defections to deep-seated political conflicts within the PDP, while the defecting lawmakers said the party’s internal instability had hindered their political ambitions. They declared their decision to align with President Bola Tinubu’s “Renewed Hope Agenda” under the APC.
The Zamfara defections further underscore the growing challenges confronting the PDP as the APC continues to attract lawmakers across states, tightening its grip on legislative institutions and reshaping Nigeria’s political landscape ahead of future elections.

EFCC Denies Illegally Detaining Ex-AGF Malami

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has refuted claims that it is illegally detaining former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, SAN, insisting that no bail order has been served on the agency.

In a statement obtained by SaharaReporters on December 24, 2025, EFCC’s lead counsel, Chief J.S. Okutepa, SAN, described reports suggesting an ex-parte bail order in Malami’s favor as misleading, bizarre, and professionally irresponsible. Okutepa explained that these claims originated from a press release by someone claiming to be Malami’s aide.

He clarified that:

No court order granting Malami bail has been served on EFCC or its law firm.

The existing remand order by Justice S.C. Oriji of FCT High Court No. 2, dated December 10, 2025, remains valid. This order remanded Malami in EFCC custody for 14 days pending investigation.

Despite knowing this, Malami’s legal team filed a fresh bail application before another court in Nyanya, alleging unlawful detention. This application was dismissed by Justice Babangida Hassan on December 18, 2025, who confirmed that Malami was lawfully detained.


Okutepa also criticized attempts to seek ex-parte bail before Justice Bello Kawu without disclosing prior court orders, calling it an abuse of judicial process.

He emphasized that the clarification aims to prevent public misinformation, reaffirming that Malami is being detained under valid and subsisting court orders.

This statement comes amid ongoing allegations against Malami involving money laundering and unlawful acquisition of assets, which remain under investigation by the EFCC.

A civil society organisation, the Association of Legislative Drafting and Advocacy Practitioners (ALDRAP), has formally urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to reject the Director-General of the Legal Aid Council of Nigeria as a surety in the ongoing corruption case involving former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN).

In a petition dated December 24, 2025, and addressed to the EFCC Chairman in Abuja, ALDRAP based its request on Section 167(1) of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA), 2015, which clearly outlines who qualifies to stand as a surety in criminal proceedings. The group argued that the Director-General of the Legal Aid Council does not meet the statutory and ethical requirements required under the law.

The petition, signed by ALDRAP’s Secretary, Dr. Tonye Clinton Jaja, cited the 2024 Anti-Corruption Index published by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Related Offences Commission (ICPC). According to the group, the Legal Aid Council of Nigeria was among federal government agencies that recorded a zero percent (0%) score in the ICPC’s ethics and integrity assessment for the year.

ALDRAP stressed that this poor rating raises serious concerns about the integrity, credibility, and suitability of the Legal Aid Council’s leadership to act as a surety for a defendant facing serious corruption allegations. The group argued that allowing a public official whose institution failed to meet basic anti-corruption benchmarks to guarantee the bail of a former justice minister accused of massive financial crimes would undermine public confidence in the justice system.

“The implication is that a person heading an institution that scored zero percent in the ICPC anti-corruption index cannot be considered fit and proper to stand as surety for Malami, who is himself undergoing investigation and prosecution for corruption-related offences,” the petition stated.

ALDRAP further reminded the EFCC of its mandate as a watchdog against corruption and urged the commission to ensure that all bail conditions strictly comply with the law and ethical standards. The group noted that it was incorporated in 2017 under the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) and is committed to promoting adherence to the 1999 Constitution and other relevant laws governing public accountability.

Meanwhile, the petition comes against the backdrop of serious criminal charges filed against Malami by the Federal Government. SaharaReporters had earlier reported that Malami is facing 16 counts bordering on money laundering, conspiracy, and unlawful acquisition of assets, alongside his son, Abubakar Abdulaziz Malami, and an associate, Hajia Bashir Asabe.

According to court documents, prosecutors allege that Malami and his co-defendants used corporate fronts and proxies, including Metropolitan Auto Tech Limited, Rahamaniyya Properties Limited, and Meethaq Hotels Limited, to conceal and launder illicit funds while Malami served as Nigeria’s chief law officer. The alleged offences span nearly a decade, from 2015 to 2025, covering both his time in office and the period after.

The charges detail multiple financial transactions involving billions of naira, including over ₦1 billion allegedly concealed through Sterling Bank accounts, large cash collaterals used to secure bank loans, and payments for luxury properties in Abuja, Kano, Birnin Kebbi, and other locations. Prosecutors claim that no fewer than 30 high-value properties worth about ₦212.8 billion were acquired using proceeds of unlawful activities.

The government further alleges that Malami and his associates violated provisions of the Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act 2011 (as amended) and the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act 2022, through systematic concealment, conversion, and retention of illicit funds.

Against this backdrop, ALDRAP has expressed confidence that the EFCC will give its petition urgent and favourable consideration, insisting that the integrity of the bail process must not be compromised in a case of such national significance. The group warned that allowing questionable sureties could weaken anti-corruption efforts and send the wrong message to Nigerians about accountability at the highest levels of government.

The Nigeria Police Force has come under serious scrutiny following allegations that it defied a court order and unlawfully detained a Kano-based businessman, Ibrahim Balarabe Abba, over an alleged illegal gun licence, while repeatedly demanding large sums of money for his release. According to Ibrahim’s family, what began as a routine investigation in July 2025 has spiralled into months of detention, intimidation, extortion, and disregard for due legal process.

Family sources told SaharaReporters that the case originated when a police team led by SP Abiodun Adekunle Fasasi conducted a search at the residence of another suspect in Kano and recovered a pump-action rifle. The suspect reportedly claimed that the firearm was obtained from Ibrahim, prompting officers to search Ibrahim’s home. During the search, police allegedly found only a gun licence, but no firearm.

Despite this, Ibrahim was arrested and later led officers to the individual who issued him the licence—a retired police officer. However, rather than arresting the retired officer, police reportedly detained his son, Abdulmalik Aliyu, who was later released after the family allegedly paid about ₦7 million.

Ibrahim’s family maintains that he obtained the gun licence in good faith and had no knowledge it was illegal, trusting the authority of the senior police officer who issued it. They claim Ibrahim was then held for about three months without being formally charged, while officers at the Wuse Police Division in Abuja repeatedly demanded money for bail.

In September 2025, after prolonged detention, the family said they were forced to pay $1,000 (approximately ₦1.5 million) and provide two sureties before Ibrahim was released. Prior to this payment, the family had filed a case at the Federal High Court in Abuja in August 2025, but police allegedly failed to appear in court and warned the family against pursuing legal action.

The ordeal reportedly resurfaced in November 2025, when Ibrahim was invited again by the police and subsequently detained. This time, officers allegedly demanded ₦5 million for bail, despite an existing court case challenging his detention.

Seeking justice, the family approached the Federal High Court in Kano, which ruled in their favour. On December 9, 2025, Justice S.A. Amobeda ordered the Nigeria Police Force and other respondents to produce Ibrahim in court to determine the legality of his detention. The court also granted interim reliefs, including an order restraining the police from further actions against him pending the determination of his fundamental rights suit.

The case, marked FHC/KN/CS/521/2025, names the Inspector General of Police, the Nigeria Police Force, the Police Service Commission, SP Fasasi, and the DPO of Wuse Division as respondents. Despite the court’s clear directives, the family alleges that police have refused to comply, instead pressuring them to withdraw the case and pay another ₦5 million.

Describing the experience as traumatic, the family says Ibrahim’s prolonged detention has caused severe emotional distress, financial exhaustion, and a total loss of faith in the justice system. They are now calling for his immediate release and urging authorities to intervene, insisting that the case reflects a broader problem of police extortion, abuse of power, and disregard for court orders in Nigeria.

Renowned Islamic cleric Sheikh Dr. Ahmad Abubakar Gumi has approached the Chief Magistrate Court of Kaduna State, seeking criminal action against two Facebook users over an alleged defamatory publication and death threat linked to Nigeria’s Minister of Defence. The legal action follows claims that the defendants falsely attributed a threatening statement to Sheikh Gumi, portraying him as the author of a violent warning directed at the defence minister and his family.

Court documents obtained by SaharaReporters show that the application was filed at the Chief Magistrate Court sitting on Ibrahim Taiwo Road, Kaduna. The matter, listed as Case No: KD Km 1685725, names Sheikh Gumi as the complainant, while George Udom and Bello Isiaka are listed as defendants. Sheikh Gumi is seeking the issuance of a criminal direct complaint summons against the two individuals.

According to the application addressed to the Registrar of the court, the complaint arose from a Facebook post allegedly published by the defendants on December 23, 2025. The post, described as a “Breaking News” item, reportedly stated that if the Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, did not stop military operations against bandits, his entire family in Zangon Kataf, Southern Kaduna, would be eliminated.

The filing further identified the Facebook accounts allegedly used to publish the statement, including the usernames and partial phone details associated with George Udom and Bello Isiaka. Sheikh Gumi told the court that his photograph was attached to the post, leading many social media users to believe that he authored the statement. He said he received numerous calls from people who assumed he had issued the threat against the defence minister.

Sheikh Gumi argued that the publication falsely portrayed him as someone who threatened a public servant, specifically the Minister of Defence, whose constitutional responsibility includes maintaining peace and security across Nigeria, including Kaduna State. He maintained that the post not only damaged his reputation but also posed serious security implications by linking him to a potential act of violence.

Describing himself as an Islamic scholar widely known for preaching peace in Nigeria and beyond, Sheikh Gumi stated that the publication painted him as a troublemaker capable of inciting unrest and disrupting the fragile peace in Kaduna State. He further warned that the post positioned him as a prime suspect should any attack occur against the defence minister’s family or in Southern Kaduna, thereby exposing him to possible danger and state scrutiny.

According to the court filing, the alleged actions of the defendants violate several provisions of the Kaduna State Penal Code Law 2017, including sections relating to criminal conspiracy, attempted public disturbance, and criminal defamation. Sheikh Gumi’s legal team argued that the publication was not only defamatory but also capable of inciting fear, unrest, and public disorder.

The application, dated December 24, 2025, was signed by Sheikh Gumi’s lawyers from the firm of Suleiman D. Lere & Co., Kaduna. The legal team includes Suleiman Danlami Lere Esq., Ibrahim Ahmad Esq., I.H. Yahya Esq., and Saratu Nura Hassan Esq.

As of the time of reporting, the Chief Magistrate Court has not fixed a date for the hearing of the application or for the issuance of the criminal summons. The case adds to ongoing debates around misinformation, misuse of social media, and the legal consequences of publishing unverified and potentially dangerous content in Nigeria.

The development also comes amid heightened national sensitivity over security operations, online hate speech, and the spread of false information capable of inflaming tensions or undermining public confidence in security institutions.

Sowore Kept Screaming About Malami’s Corruption Since 2021’ — Deji Adeyanju Says EFCC Charges Validate Long-Standing Allegations Against Ex-AGF

Human rights activist and lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has reacted strongly to the ongoing prosecution of former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), saying the charges filed against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) confirm long-standing corruption allegations raised years earlier by activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore.
Speaking on Wednesday, Adeyanju said Sowore had consistently warned Nigerians since 2021 about what he described as Malami’s “brazen corruption” while he was still in office, but those warnings were largely ignored at the time. According to Adeyanju, the emergence of what he termed “receipts” from the EFCC now validates those earlier accusations and underscores the importance of sustained civic activism and accountability.
Adeyanju accused Malami of abusing public trust by allegedly amassing enormous wealth and acquiring multiple high-value properties across Nigeria during his tenure as the country’s chief law officer. He described the alleged actions as not merely isolated incidents but part of a deliberate and systematic effort to build a vast illicit empire, stressing that no public official should be allowed to operate above the law.
The activist called on anti-graft agencies to pursue the case thoroughly and without political interference, insisting that Nigeria cannot progress if powerful officials are allowed to allegedly loot public resources with impunity. He said the Malami case should serve as a strong warning to current and future office holders.
Malami is currently facing 16 criminal counts bordering on money laundering, conspiracy, and unlawful acquisition of assets. Prosecutors allege that he, alongside his son, Abubakar Abdulaziz Malami, and an associate, Hajia Bashir Asabe, used corporate fronts and proxies to conceal and launder funds totaling several billion naira between 2015 and 2025. The EFCC claims that at least 30 high-value properties worth an estimated ₦212.8 billion were acquired through proceeds of unlawful activities.
Court documents further allege that the defendants used companies such as Metropolitan Auto Tech Limited, Rahamaniyya Properties Limited, and Meethaq Hotels Limited to disguise the source of funds deposited in various bank accounts and used to purchase luxury properties in Abuja, Kano, and Birnin Kebbi. The alleged offences are said to violate Nigeria’s Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act and related laws.
The case has reignited public debate about corruption, free speech, and the risks faced by whistleblowers and investigative journalists, especially in light of previous defamation suits filed against Sowore and SaharaReporters over reports exposing Malami’s alleged lifestyle and asset accumulation.

Transport Fares Spike By Up To 50% Across Enugu As Christmas, New Year Rush Catches Commuters Off Guard

Transport fares across major routes in Enugu State have surged by as much as 45 to 50 percent less than 12 hours to Christmas Day, leaving many commuters shocked and frustrated as they struggle to travel for end-of-year festivities. SaharaReporters checks conducted on Wednesday revealed that commercial transport operators abruptly increased prices across both inter-city and intra-city routes, citing festive traffic imbalance and rising operational losses.
On the popular Old Park–Eke Obinagu route, fares that previously ranged between ₦400 and ₦500 now cost between ₦700 and ₦800. Similarly, commuters traveling from Old Park to Abakpa, who usually paid ₦400 to ₦500 depending on the time of day, were forced to part with as much as ₦800. Passengers using the Holy Ghost–Agbani Road axis also experienced sharp increases, with fares jumping from ₦500 to ₦900.
Intra-city transportation has not been spared either. Short-distance trips that once cost ₦150 now attract ₦300, while routes previously priced at ₦200 have doubled to ₦400. The sudden hike has disrupted travel plans for many residents, particularly low-income earners trying to reunite with family members during the festive season.
Commercial drivers defended the increase, explaining that the Christmas travel pattern has created a one-way passenger movement, leaving them stranded without return passengers. According to several drivers at Old Park, vehicles often return empty after dropping passengers in residential or rural areas, forcing operators to factor return costs into outgoing fares to avoid running at a loss.
“This festive period is different,” one driver explained. “People are traveling mostly in one direction to their villages. If we don’t adjust fares, we won’t be able to cover fuel and maintenance costs.”
However, commuters have strongly criticised the development, describing it as exploitative and poorly timed. Some passengers argued that with fuel prices lower than in previous months, transport fares should not be increasing. Others accused drivers of taking advantage of the Christmas rush to make excessive profits.
Calls have grown louder for government agencies and transport unions, including the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) and the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN), to intervene and regulate fares during festive periods. As of the time of reporting, efforts to get responses from union leaders were unsuccessful.
With Christmas and New Year celebrations fast approaching, residents say they are left with little choice but to bear the burden of higher transport costs, adding further strain to an already difficult economic season.

Ex-Nigerian AGF Malami Faces 16-Count Fraud Case Over N212.8B Property Portfolio"

Fresh documents obtained by SaharaReporters reveal that former Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, is set to face a 16-count fraud charge involving 30 properties valued at N212.8 billion. The assets, located across Kebbi State, Kano State, and the FCT Abuja, include hotels, universities, factories, residential estates, and commercial ventures. Kebbi properties constitute the bulk, totaling over N162 billion, with notable assets like Rayhaan University sites and Azbir Hotel. The Kano and Abuja properties are valued at N16 billion and N34.7 billion respectively. The revelations come as Malami prepares to answer allegations of large-scale financial misconduct.

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On Friday evening, December 20, 2025, a 48-year-old poultry farmer, Mr. Ukpevo Oghenekaro, was killed by suspected Fulani herdsmen near his farm along Iyede Road, Delta State, after the Ughelli Township Stadium. His son was also shot and injured, but survived after pretending to be dead. The attack is believed to have been a failed kidnapping attempt.

Eyewitnesses reported that Oghenekaro had gone to feed his birds for the Christmas season when three men tried to drag him into the bush. His son tried to intervene and was shot in the waist. The attackers managed to abduct Oghenekaro, leaving the son behind, who later raised the alarm and was rushed to a hospital.

The victim’s body was discovered about one kilometre from his farm the following morning by police operatives and family members. Rights activist Comrade Israel Joe condemned the killing, calling it “heartbreaking” and urged the Delta State Government to address rising insecurity. He also highlighted challenges in accessing hospital treatment for gunshot victims under the Compulsory Treatment and Care for Victims of Gunshot Act, 2017.

The Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Edafe Bright, stated that the incident had not yet been officially reported to the state command.

Source: SaharaReporters, December 22, 2025.

On Monday morning, December 22, 2025, thousands of motorists were stranded for hours on the Abuja–Lokoja Expressway, despite claims by the Tinubu administration that traffic had returned to normal. Vehicles barely moved over a stretch of less than five kilometres, turning the busy highway into a virtual parking lot. Families, commuters, and commercial drivers spent hours trapped in traffic, highlighting alleged government denial and infrastructural neglect during peak Christmas travel.
Eyewitnesses reported that ongoing road construction, combined with contractors leaving for the holiday without providing traffic management or diversions, contributed to the congestion. The Ministry of Works, however, stated that the disruption was triggered by a standoff between truck drivers and military personnel after a truck’s windscreen was smashed, which led drivers to block the road in protest.
In response, Federal authorities deployed measures to restore traffic flow, reopening completed sections of the expressway and working with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and other agencies. Officials urged motorists to remain patient, cautious, and orderly during the peak holiday period.
The incident underscores ongoing challenges in road infrastructure management and traffic control in Nigeria, especially during high-traffic festive periods.
Source: SaharaReporters, December 22, 2025.

Nigerian Police Inspector Attached to Imo Government House Found Dead in Room, Circumstances Under Investigation

Inspector Ekele Peter, a Nigerian Police officer from Ofante, Kogi State, assigned to the Imo State Government House, was found dead in his room on Friday, December 20, 2025, though he reportedly died on Tuesday. A video obtained by SaharaReporters showed the officer lying unclothed on the floor, and colleagues were seen covering him. The Nigeria Police Force has yet to issue an official statement. The incident comes amid ongoing scrutiny of police operations and internal audits, including a recent case in Niger State where a DSP died during a routine arms audit following suspicions of illegal ammunition dealings. Investigations into Inspector Peter’s death are ongoing.

Man Arrested In Delta For Sexually Abusing Stepdaughter For Over 20 Months, Forcing Abortion Drugs After Pregnancy
Man Arrested In Delta For Sexually Abusing Stepdaughter For Over 20 Months, Forcing Abortion Drugs After Pregnancy

According to Edafe, the suspect, who is married to the girl’s mother and has children with her, was arrested on Thursday following a report made by the victim’s school proprietor.

The Delta State Police Command has arrested a 42-year-old man for allegedly sexually abusing his 13-year-old stepdaughter and impregnating her, before attempting to terminate the pregnancy using drugs he reportedly sourced through online searches.

“What is most alarming in this entire case is that after impregnating this child, the man went online, searched Google for abortion drugs, bought them, and forced the girl to take them,” Edafe said.

“The abuse went on for about one year and eight months before the child found the courage to speak up,” Edafe said.

The police spokesperson explained that the case came to light after the young girl approached her school proprietor with a troubling question.

“She asked, ‘If someone that is not your father is having sex with you, will you have the same blood?’ That question raised immediate concern and the police was invited.

"That was the confusing question and that was what let the cat out of the bag. She then opened up and narrated that for the past one year and eight months her stepfather has been molesting her sexually. In fact, the first day he forcefully raped her was when she was 13 years old.

"It did not end there, having done it that night he continuously violated this girl every other night. It still did not end there, August this year this little girl missed her period and told this man, ‘I have missed my period.’ Meanwhile the man is her step father, married to this girl's mother and this girl's mother has a child with him.

“It didn't stop there, the man bought pregnancy test kit. I believe having done the test and discovered she was pregnant, he went to the Internet and googled on how to abort pregnancy.

"He went and bought a drug (12 tablets) and additional (six tablets). He forced this child to take it because he wants to abort pregnancy. He didn't stop there, he went to the Internet again I think when the period refused to come and bought an injection that ordinarily supposed to be an (IV) intravenous infusion, that should be given through the vein, and he bought for this girl and forced her to take through the mouth.

"The name of this drug is Oxytocin. The pharmacist who actually sold the drug to him we have actually arrested the pharmacist so that other pharmacist should learn that prescription drugs should only be given when there's a prescription."

Victim’s Account

In an interview, the victim, whose identity was withheld because she is a minor, recounted the incident, stating, “The man is my stepfather; I am 14 years old now. The first day he violated me, he called me inside the room and started touching me," she said, adding that even if she had shouted nobody would have heard her.

"So he started touching me and from there pulled down my pants and there was no way I could escape outside. He started molesting me, forced himself on me. He started having carnal knowledge of me. It started since last year January."

When asked about the drugs, she said, "He bought drugs for me to take when I missed my monthly flow. When he told me he wanted to buy drugs I asked him which kind of drugs; is it abortion drugs? He said no but that it would flush my system. He knew I had not seen my period because then I didn't know I was pregnant.

"He told me to say when I go to church that I am having runny stomach so that my mother will allow me come back home to enable him continue molesting me."

During an interview, the suspect corroborated both the police statement and the victim’s account of events.

‘I’ve Been Raping My Stepdaughter Since She Was 13’ –Suspect

When asked to give his account, the man, whose name had not yet been disclosed, stated, "I am 42 years old. The girl is my stepdaughter. I have been having sex with her for about a year now.

“I started having sex with her since in January last year, 2024. I bought these drugs here when she told me she has missed her period. I just want to use the drugs to flush it out. I got the drugs from the pharmacy. I got to know about the drugs through Google search."

Meanwhile, SaharaReporters’ search on Oxytocin revealed that the drug is primarily administered in hospital settings for the management of incomplete, inevitable, or mid-trimester abortions.

This medication should only be administered by qualified healthcare professionals in a controlled clinical environment due to potential risks, including uterine rupture and water intoxication.

EXCLUSIVE: Ekiti State Awards ₦458Million Contracts to Firm Linked to Governor Oyebanji’s Senior Special Assistant

SaharaReporters investigation reveals that Ekiti State awarded contracts totaling ₦458 million to Doylit Nigeria Resources Limited, a company linked to Arojo Taiwo Adebimpe, Senior Special Assistant to Governor Oyebanji at the Akure Liaison Office. The company, registered in 2022, received its first government contract shortly after Adebimpe’s appointment in December 2023. The latest award includes the construction of a BPP E-office and Conference Hall worth ₦443.4 million. The report raises concerns about potential conflicts of interest and state contract allocation, highlighting the trend of substantial contracts being awarded to individuals connected to public officials, including “Permanent Secretaries” overseeing multi-billion naira projects in the state.

EXCLUSIVE: Names of Over 37 Worshippers, Including Children and Elderly, Kidnapped in Kogi’s Aiyetoro Kiri Church Attack

SaharaReporters has obtained the names of worshippers abducted during a violent bandit attack on the First ECWA Church and Apostolic Church in Aiyetoro Kiri, Kabba/Bunu LGA, Kogi State, on December 14, 2025. The attack left one seminary graduate, Pastor Jimoh Adeyemi (JJ), dead, while at least 37 worshippers—including over 12 children aged 3–8 and more than 10 elderly individuals—were kidnapped. Bandits operated freely for hours, reportedly forcing some captives to fetch ransom money. They have demanded ₦600 million from the community, seeking direct negotiation with the government. The assault is the third major attack in the area this year, leaving residents in fear and prompting mass relocation.

Mob Attacks Zamfara Federal Lawmaker Over Alleged Poor Performance

An angry crowd on Tuesday attacked a federal lawmaker in Dansadau town, Zamfara State, accusing him of poor performance since assuming office. In a video obtained by SaharaReporters, the lawmaker—said to be a member of the House of Representatives—was seen being slapped, dragged on the ground, and manhandled by a mob, while security operatives struggled to shield him from further assault.

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Former Aviation Minister Hadi Sirika Narrowly Escapes Mob Attack During Condolence Visit to Katsina Palace

Former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, on Tuesday narrowly escaped a mob attack during a condolence visit to the palace of the District Head of Dutsi in Katsina State. Videos circulating online showed chaotic scenes as an angry crowd gathered within and around the palace, with tensions escalating rapidly. In the footage, an individual was seen being forcibly dragged out before security aides intervened and hurriedly evacuated him in a vehicle to prevent mob violence. SaharaReporters gathered that swift action by aides and security operatives prevented what could have become a violent assault on Sirika, who also holds the traditional title of Marusan Katsina and serves as district head of Shargalle. The cause of the crowd’s anger remains unclear as authorities have yet to issue an official explanation.

EXCLUSIVE: Fresh Plot by Nigeria Police Hierarchy to Eliminate Omoyele Sowore Exposed Amid Rising Tensions With IGP Kayode Egbetokun and Alleged Crackdown on Dissent

Credible intelligence obtained by SaharaReporters has revealed an alleged plot by senior officials within the Nigeria Police Force to eliminate human rights activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore. Police sources claim that top officers close to Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun consider Sowore a major threat due to his continued exposure of police corruption, controversial promotions, and alleged abuses of power. The report details plans involving staged arrests, fabricated cybercrime charges, orchestrated road “accidents,” and possible attacks at police checkpoints. The allegations come amid repeated arrests, court harassment, physical assaults, and mounting hostility toward Sowore over his criticism of the IGP’s appointment and police misconduct nationwide.