EFCC Declares Timipre Sylva Wanted Over $14.8 Million Scandal — Aide Cries Political Witch-Hunt

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared former Bayelsa State Governor and ex-Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva, wanted over an alleged case of conspiracy and dishonest conversion of $14,859,257.

According to a statement by EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale, the funds in question were reportedly part of an investment made by the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) into Atlantic International Refinery and Petrochemical Limited.

The EFCC urged anyone with useful information about Sylva’s whereabouts to contact its nearest office or the police.

However, Julius Bokoru, Sylva’s Special Assistant on Media and Public Affairs, dismissed the EFCC’s move as a “digitally orchestrated political attack” designed to discredit his principal.

“It is, to say the least, curious that what was once whispered as a coup matter has now metamorphosed into a financial allegation,” Bokoru said.
“No formal communication was made to him — just a sudden digital proclamation meant to inflame public sentiment.”


Bokoru alleged that “shadowy political forces” threatened by Sylva’s influence were behind the renewed attacks. He confirmed that the former minister is currently in the United Kingdom for medical treatment and would honor the EFCC’s invitation upon his return.

“Chief Timipre Sylva has clean hands. He has not diverted a single dollar, and the refinery project is transparent, legitimate, and verifiable,” Bokoru insisted.


The media aide urged supporters to remain calm, stressing that “truth, though often delayed, remains immutable.”

In October, security operatives reportedly raided Sylva’s residences in Abuja and Bayelsa, arresting his brother amid allegations linking him to a failed coup plot against President Bola Tinubu — claims his camp has also branded politically motivated.

Nigerian soldier sentenced to d£ath by hanging.

A General Court Martial sitting at Maxwell Khobe Cantonment, Jos, Plateau State, has sentenced a soldier of the 3 Division, Nigerian Army, Private Lukman Musa, to death by hanging for the murder of a tricycle (Keke) rider, Abdulrahman Isa, in Azare town, Bauchi State.

The court, presided over by Brigadier General Liafis Bello, on Thursday, September 18, 2025, found Musa guilty of culpable homicide, murder, and unlawful possession of ammunition.

According to the prosecution, Musa, alongside an accomplice identified only as Oba, lured Isa to his residence under the guise of assisting him move personal items. Evidence revealed that Musa struck the victim on the head with a wooden object before strangling him to death. He later stuffed the body in a sack and dumped it between Shira and Yala villages, while Isa’s tricycle was sold.

The court also discovered that Musa was unlawfully in possession of 34 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition.

Delivering judgment, Gen. Bello condemned Musa’s conduct, describing it as “barbaric and heartless,” stressing that the act amounted to a grave violation of military values and the Army’s constitutional mandate to protect citizens.

“You mercilessly metamorphosed from a defender of citizens to a killer. Your action is an embarrassment and disgrace to the Nigerian Army,” Bello declared.

The court sentenced Musa to death by hanging on the charge of culpable homicide, contrary to Section 220 of the Penal Code and punishable under Section 221. He was further sentenced to two years’ imprisonment on the count of unlawful possession of ammunition and dismissed from service with ignominy.

Speaking after the verdict, Acting Deputy Director of Legal Services, 3 Division, Major Aminu Mairuwa, said the judgment reflects the Army’s commitment to discipline and justice.

“This ruling signifies the Nigerian Army’s resolve to ensure that no personnel operates outside the law or laid down standard operating procedures,” Mairuwa stated.

False Alarm! Asue Ighodalo Debunks Defection Rumors — PDP Stalwart Still in the Race for Edo’s Future

The Team Asue Media Organisation (TAMO) has strongly denied reports suggesting that Dr. Asue Ighodalo, the PDP governorship candidate in Edo State, has dumped the party.

In a statement released on Monday by TAMO spokesperson Erhabor Emokpae, the group dismissed the viral claims as a “baseless fabrication” designed to mislead the public and create confusion ahead of the upcoming National Assembly by-elections.

“Dr. Ighodalo remains a loyal member of the PDP,” the statement clarified.
“We urge the public to disregard this false narrative and the mischief behind it.”

TAMO reaffirmed that Ighodalo is unwavering in his commitment to a prosperous and secure Edo State, and continues to strengthen the PDP as a platform that serves the people.

It’s worth noting that Ighodalo contested in the September 2024 governorship election, where he was defeated by APC candidate, Governor Monday Okpebholo. Despite the loss, Ighodalo remains an influential figure within the PDP and Edo’s political landscape.


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Customs hands over 25 containers laden with hip, breast-enlargement drugs to NAFDAC

Source: The Nation Nigeria

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) yesterday handed over 25 containers filled with unregistered pharmaceutical products to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC).

The seized items included sexual enhancement drugs such as REDSUN and HYEGRA (sildenafil citrate products), codeine-containing cough syrups like CSC brands, antibiotic injections including oxytetracycline and artesunate, pain relief medications with diclofenac sodium and paracetamol, skin-lightening creams marketed as GBOGBONISE and SKIN CHEMIST, hip and breast enlargement products, as well as various tablets bearing fake NAFDAC registration numbers.

Addressing reporters at the handover, the Comptroller-General of the Service, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, disclosed that the shipments, mostly imported from India, have a street value of ₦9.2 billion