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Bayo Ojulari, the Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC), has reportedly resigned from his position. According to sources, Ojulari was abducted by officials from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the State Security Service (SSS) on Friday night and forced to sign a resignation letter.

Key Details:

• Resignation Circumstances: The abduction and forced resignation are attributed to Ojulari’s alleged refusal to succumb to pressure from Olatimbo Ayinde, a British-Nigerian oil businesswoman with significant influence in the Tinubu administration.
• Allegations Against Ojulari: He was accused of mismanaging company funds and involvement in fraudulent dealings, including a controversial trip to a Kigali oil and gas conference that reportedly cost millions of dollars.
• Presidential Involvement: Sources suggest President Bola Tinubu was not aware of the operation, describing it as a “coup d’état”.¹ ²

Reactions:

• The NNPC has not issued an official statement on the development.
• Ojulari’s resignation has sparked conversations about leadership and accountability within the NNPC.³ ⁴

A Kwara State High Court in Ilorin has sentenced Abdulrahman Bello, an Islamic cleric, to death by hanging for the murder of 24-year-old Hafsoh Yetunde Lawal, a final-year student of the Kwara State College of Education. The judge, Hannah Ajayi, delivered the verdict on Thursday, describing the crime as “the highest degree of human wickedness” and a “cold-blooded act”.

Abdulrahman Bello was found guilty of killing and dismembering Hafsoh’s body for money-making rituals. In addition to the death sentence for murder, he was also sentenced to 10 years imprisonment with an option of N100,000 fine for being in possession of human parts and blood.

However, four co-defendants – Ahmed Abdulwasiu, Suleiman Muhydeen, Jamiu Uthman, and Abdulrahman Jamiu – were discharged and acquitted due to lack of evidence linking them to the crime.

The judge noted that Bello’s confession showed a preconceived intention to kill the victim for money rituals, and his defense was deemed “concocted lies to deceive the court”. The Emir of Ilorin, Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, hailed the judgment, describing it as a bright spot for the judiciary and security agencies.

Aisha Buhari and Family Relocate to Kaduna Residence

The wife of former President Muhammadu Buhari, Aisha Buhari, and members of her family have relocated from Daura in Katsina State to her late husband’s Kaduna residence. Upon their arrival, they were warmly welcomed by a delegation led by Kaduna State Deputy Governor, Dr. Hadiza Balarabe.

Drama Unfolds in Ogbomoso as Young Woman Rolls in Muddy Water

A bizarre incident occurred on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, when a young woman, suspected to be under the influence of drugs, rolled in a pool of muddy water with her legs raised. The incident drew a large crowd at Okelerin junction, sparking concerns and speculations.

Eyewitness Account

According to an eyewitness, the young woman was walking towards the junction when she suddenly dived into a crater filled with water at the edge of the road. “She was walking up from GB axis and then as she reached the junction, she dived into the crater, started swaying, and gulping the muddy water ravenously,” the eyewitness recounted.

The eyewitness, a shop owner across the road, initially thought the woman was a devotee of the Osun river goddess due to her behavior. “That was our initial thought that she was an Osun worshipper; in fact, Osun priestesses later came to the scene but they saw she was not of their sect and so they left.”

The Drama Unfolds

The incident lasted for about three hours, attracting a large crowd. The woman’s behavior was described as uncontrollable, and she was seen twirling and gulping the water. Eventually, she regained her senses and was helped to stand. Her first question was, “What am I doing here? What is happening?”

Relatives Intervene

The woman’s relatives later arrived at the scene and guided her home. The incident has raised concerns about the safety and well-being of young people in the area.

Rumor Debunked

Some people in the crowd claimed that the woman was a victim of ritualists and that her private part had been cut off. However, a woman who inspected her found that her private part was intact, debunking the rumor.