Alaafin Denies Consultation On Rotational Chairmanship Of Oyo Council Of Obas
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, has denied claims that he was consulted by Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on the rotational chairmanship of the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs.
Governor Makinde, on Thursday inaugurated the maiden edition of the rotational Chairmanship of the Oyo State Council of Obas.
While inaugurating the Council, Governor Makinde said he had consulted with the trio of the Alaafin, the Olubadan and the Soun, with the three of them reaching a consensus that the chairmanship should start with the Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty Oba Rashidi Ladoja.
In a statement issued by the Director of Media and Publicity to the Alaafin, Bode Durojaiye, the palace described the statement credited to the governor that consultations were held with the Alaafin of Oyo, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, and the Soun of Ogbomosoland on the matter as inaccurate.
According to the palace, there was no time the Alaafin held a meeting with Governor Makinde or with any of the two traditional rulers mentioned regarding the rotational chairmanship of the council.
The statement further clarified that the Alaafin neither discussed nor gave any endorsement for a rotational arrangement of the chairmanship among the three traditional rulers.
It added that the position of the Alaafin and the entire Oyo community on issues concerning the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs had earlier been formally communicated to the governor through a memorandum submitted by the Oyo Council of Elders.
The palace reaffirmed the Alaafin’s stance on the matter, stressing that any claim suggesting his approval of a rotational chairmanship arrangement does not reflect the views of the Oyo throne.
Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has inaugurated the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs, declaring that the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, will be heading the council for a period of 2 years.
The declaration follows the passing of the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs (Further Amendments) Bill, 2025, by the state House of Assembly, and the signing of the same into law by the governor.
Recall that the lawmakers had amended Clause 5 of Section 28 of the Chieftaincy Law to make the Council chairmanship rotational among the Alaafin of Oyo, the Soun of Ogbomoso, and the Olubadan of Ibadanland.
According to the Governor, Olubadan will head the Council for two years before one of the other two takes over.
My Son’s defection to APC a personal choice – Atiku
Former Vice President and 2023 Presidential Candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has clarified that the decision of his son, Abba Abubakar, to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is a purely personal choice and does not reflect his own political stance or convictions.
In a post on his X handle on Thursday, Atiku said that in a democratic society, such decisions are neither unusual nor alarming, even when politics intersects with family relationships. He stressed that every individual has the right to make choices based on personal conscience and political beliefs without coercion.
“As a democrat, I do not coerce my own children in matters of conscience, and I certainly will not coerce Nigerians,” Atiku said, reaffirming his long-standing commitment to democratic principles, freedom of choice and political pluralism.
While distancing himself from his son’s defection, the former Vice President used the opportunity to criticise the performance of the APC-led government, describing its governance as poor and responsible for the severe economic and social hardships currently facing Nigerians. He noted that rising cost of living, unemployment, insecurity and declining purchasing power continue to place enormous pressure on citizens across the country.
Atiku maintained that his major concern is not individual political movements but the overall direction of the country under the present administra
U.S. slams Visa doors on Nigeria, Russia, 73 other Countries
The United States government has announced that it will suspend visa processing for citizens of 75 countries, including Nigeria, Russia, Somalia, Iran, Afghanistan, Brazil and Thailand, in a sweeping policy change set to take effect on January 21, 2026.
The move marks one of the most significant visa curbs in recent U.S. immigration history and could disrupt travel, work and family reunion plans for thousands of people worldwide.
According to reports citing a State Department memo, the suspension covers both immigrant and non-immigrant visas.
U.S. embassies and consulates have been instructed to deny visa applications from affected nationals while officials reassess screening and vetting procedures under existing immigration law.
The administration has not specified how long the suspension will remain in place.
The policy is tied to broader national security concerns and heightened scrutiny of applicants who could become a “public charge,” meaning they might rely on government support after entering the United States.
The decision follows recent shifts in U.S. immigration strategy and stricter enforcement directives issued by the administration.
For Nigerians and others from the affected countries, the move represents a sharp escalation beyond earlier partial restrictions that began late in 2025, which already limited certain categories of visa issuance.
Governments and civil society groups in many of the impacted nations have not yet issued official responses.
Analysts say the suspension could have profound effects on international travel, educational exchange programmes, labour mobility and diplomatic relations between the United States and the affected countries.
The full list of countries subject to the pause includes a wide range of nations from Africa, Asia, Europe and Latin America, and the State Department says it will revisit procedures to ensure visa decisions align with national security priorities.
An Epistle to the Sons and Daughters of Ijebu Land.
Let the drums of gratitude sound across Ijebu land, And let every heart give thanks for courage well displayed. For in a time when silence could have bred calamity, One man chose the path of truth, law, and responsibility.
Otunba Wasiu Ayinde Olasunkanmi Anifowose Marshal stood firm where many would have stepped aside.
He took a bold and historic step by approaching the court of law, Not for personal gain, not for selfish ambition, but for the collective dignity, peace, and future of the Ijebu people.
At the center of this struggle was the sacred institution of the Awujale stool, an institution too revered to be dragged into illegality and endless litigation.
Wasiu challenged the existence and actions of the so-called illegal Awujale interregnum committee, a body that ignored the laid-down rules and violated the established laws provided by the Obas and Chiefs Law of Ogun State, 2021.
With courage and clarity, he asked the court to stop a flawed process.
A process that did not follow due procedure, tradition, or law.
By doing so, he saved the Ijebu land from grave danger Of installing an Awujale whose reign would have been haunted by court cases and controversy.
History will record that before the court could even sit, the government, in a rare but telling move, terminated the entire process.
By publicly admitting that the selection process failed to follow due process.
The government pleaded guilty quietly, yet clearly.
The termination of the process before the court date was nothing short of an admission of wrongdoing.
And thus, justice prevailed without prolonged litigation.
The purpose of the suit was achieved, for when the cause of an action ceases to exist.
There is no need to continue the battle in court.
Every true son and daughter of Ijebu land should rejoice today.
This victory belongs to all of us.
It is a victory for tradition, for legality, for wisdom, and for the future.
We salute Otunba Wasiu Ayinde Marshal. A man of courage, conscience, and commitment.
A man who chose law over silence, truth over convenience, And posterity over momentary comfort.
May history remember him kindly.
May Ijebu land remain protected from illegality.
And may the throne of the Awujale be filled only through justice, law, and honor.
NATIONAL COUNCIL OF STATE UNANIMOUSLY APPROVES APPOINTMENT OF PROFESSOR AMUPITAN, FROM KOGI STATE AS INEC CHAIRMAN
The National Council of State has approved the nomination of Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN) from the North-Central as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu presented Amupitan as the nominee to fill the vacant position, following Professor Mahmood Yakubu's exit. Yakubu served from 2015 till October 2025.
President Tinubu told the council that Amupitan is the first person from Kogi, North-Central state, nominated to occupy the position and is apolitical.
Council members unanimously supported the nomination, with Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo describing Amupitan as a man of integrity.
In compliance with the constitution, President Tinubu will now send Amupitan’s name to the Senate for screening.
Amupitan, 58, from Ayetoro Gbede, Ijumu LGA in Kogi State, is a Professor of Law at the University of Jos, Plateau. He is also an alumnus of the university.
He specialises in Company Law, Law of Evidence, Corporate Governance and Privatisation Law. He became a Senior Advocate of Nigeria in September 2014.
Amupitan was born on April 25, 1967.
After completing primary and secondary education, he attended Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, from 1982 to 1984, and the University of Jos from 1984 to 1987. He was called to the bar in 1988.
He earned an LLM at UNIJOS in 1993 and a PhD in 2007, amid an academic career that began in 1989, following his National Youth Service at the Bauchi State Publishing Corporation in Bauchi from 1988 to 1989.
Currently, he serves as the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration) at the University of Jos, a position he holds in conjunction with being the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of Joseph Ayo Babalola University in Osun State.
Among the academic positions he has held at UNIJOS are: Chairman of the Committee of Deans and Directors (2012-2014); Dean of the Faculty of Law (2008-2014); and Head of Public Law (2006-2008).
Outside of academics, Amupitan serves as a board member of Integrated Dairies Limited in Vom, a member of the Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies Governing Council, and a member of the Council of Legal Education (2008-2014), among other roles. He was a board member of Riss Oil Limited, Abuja(1996-2004).
Amupitan is the author of many books on law, such as Corporate Governance: Models and Principles(2008); Documentary Evidence in Nigeria (2008); Evidence Law: Theory and Practice in Nigeria(2013), Principles of Company Law(2013) and an Introduction to the Law of Trust in Nigeria (2014).
He is married and has four children.
Bayo Onanuga Special Adviser to the President (Information and Strategy) October 9, 2025
Dangote Refinery sacks all Nigerian workers 24 hours they joined PENGASSAN
The management of Dangote Petroleum Refinery has terminated the employment of all its Nigerian workers.
The development comes less than 24 hours after 90 percent of them joined the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, PENGASSAN.
In a memo dated September 25, 2025, and signed by the Chief General Manager of Human Asset Management, Femi Adekunle, the company said the decision was taken as part of a “total re-organisation” of the plant following reported cases of sabotage in different units of the refinery.
The notice directed affected staff to surrender all company property in their possession to their line managers and obtain exit clearance.
The finance department was also instructed to compute benefits and entitlements for payment in line with terms of employment.
The refinery’s management thanked the dismissed workers for their services while in its employment.
@goldmynetv reports that Dangote refinery and PENGASSN have been embroiled in a trade dispute over unionization issue.
The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation has placed a $10,000 bounty on a Nigerian, Olumide Adebiyi Adediran, for fleeing after he was conditionally released for suspected fraud 24 years ago.
From a notice obtained on Thursday on the FBI website that Adediran had been on the run since 2001. According to the notice, the suspect was indicted for allegedly perpetrating fraud relating to credit cards, identification, and bank fraud.
The notice stated that Adediran had, in 2001, entered a bank to withdraw money suspected to have been deposited from a fraudulent cheque.
The notice read, “The FBI is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Olumide Adebiyi Adediran. He is wanted for Violation of Conditions of Release. “In August of 2001, Adediran allegedly entered a bank in Champaign, Illinois, and attempted to retrieve funds from a deposited fraudulent check. He also allegedly used stolen information of United States citizens to open bank accounts and charge accounts.
“Adediran fled the Central District of Illinois at the end of December 2001, shortly before his trial in the Central District of Illinois was set to begin on federal charges of Bank Fraud, Identification Document Fraud, and Credit Card Fraud.” The notice added that a US District Court issued a warrant for his arrest after the suspect violated the conditions of his release. It urged individuals with information that could assist with the arrest and prosecution of the suspect to report to the agency. “On January 2, 2002, a federal arrest warrant was issued for Adediran in the United States District Court, Central District of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois, after he was charged with Violation of Conditions of Release. “If you have any information concerning this person, please contact your local FBI office or the nearest American Embassy or Consulate,” it read. Adediran is not the first Nigerian to be declared wanted by the FBI in recent times. In November 2024, the US offered a $25,000 reward for information that could facilitate the arrest of a Nigerian, Olalekan Abimbola Olawusi, who was reportedly facing trial for the alleged murder of his child. The Supervisory Deputy US Marshal, Don Freeman, had stated that Olawusi, who lived in Rhode Island, US, was arraigned on two counts bordering on first-degree murder caused by inflicting bodily injury to a child and unlawful flight to avoid prosecution. FBI
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Alaafin Denies Consultation On Rotational Chairmanship Of Oyo Council Of Obas
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, has denied claims that he was consulted by Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on the rotational chairmanship of the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs.
Governor Makinde, on Thursday inaugurated the maiden edition of the rotational Chairmanship of the Oyo State Council of Obas.
While inaugurating the Council, Governor Makinde said he had consulted with the trio of the Alaafin, the Olubadan and the Soun, with the three of them reaching a consensus that the chairmanship should start with the Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty Oba Rashidi Ladoja.
In a statement issued by the Director of Media and Publicity to the Alaafin, Bode Durojaiye, the palace described the statement credited to the governor that consultations were held with the Alaafin of Oyo, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, and the Soun of Ogbomosoland on the matter as inaccurate.
According to the palace, there was no time the Alaafin held a meeting with Governor Makinde or with any of the two traditional rulers mentioned regarding the rotational chairmanship of the council.
The statement further clarified that the Alaafin neither discussed nor gave any endorsement for a rotational arrangement of the chairmanship among the three traditional rulers.
It added that the position of the Alaafin and the entire Oyo community on issues concerning the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs had earlier been formally communicated to the governor through a memorandum submitted by the Oyo Council of Elders.
The palace reaffirmed the Alaafin’s stance on the matter, stressing that any claim suggesting his approval of a rotational chairmanship arrangement does not reflect the views of the Oyo throne.
Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has inaugurated the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs, declaring that the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, will be heading the council for a period of 2 years.
The declaration follows the passing of the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs (Further Amendments) Bill, 2025, by the state House of Assembly, and the signing of the same into law by the governor.
Recall that the lawmakers had amended Clause 5 of Section 28 of the Chieftaincy Law to make the Council chairmanship rotational among the Alaafin of Oyo, the Soun of Ogbomoso, and the Olubadan of Ibadanland.
According to the Governor, Olubadan will head the Council for two years before one of the other two takes over.
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My Son’s defection to APC a personal choice – Atiku
Former Vice President and 2023 Presidential Candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has clarified that the decision of his son, Abba Abubakar, to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is a purely personal choice and does not reflect his own political stance or convictions.
In a post on his X handle on Thursday, Atiku said that in a democratic society, such decisions are neither unusual nor alarming, even when politics intersects with family relationships. He stressed that every individual has the right to make choices based on personal conscience and political beliefs without coercion.
“As a democrat, I do not coerce my own children in matters of conscience, and I certainly will not coerce Nigerians,” Atiku said, reaffirming his long-standing commitment to democratic principles, freedom of choice and political pluralism.
While distancing himself from his son’s defection, the former Vice President used the opportunity to criticise the performance of the APC-led government, describing its governance as poor and responsible for the severe economic and social hardships currently facing Nigerians. He noted that rising cost of living, unemployment, insecurity and declining purchasing power continue to place enormous pressure on citizens across the country.
Atiku maintained that his major concern is not individual political movements but the overall direction of the country under the present administra
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U.S. slams Visa doors on Nigeria, Russia, 73 other Countries
The United States government has announced that it will suspend visa processing for citizens of 75 countries, including Nigeria, Russia, Somalia, Iran, Afghanistan, Brazil and Thailand, in a sweeping policy change set to take effect on January 21, 2026.
The move marks one of the most significant visa curbs in recent U.S. immigration history and could disrupt travel, work and family reunion plans for thousands of people worldwide.
According to reports citing a State Department memo, the suspension covers both immigrant and non-immigrant visas.
U.S. embassies and consulates have been instructed to deny visa applications from affected nationals while officials reassess screening and vetting procedures under existing immigration law.
The administration has not specified how long the suspension will remain in place.
The policy is tied to broader national security concerns and heightened scrutiny of applicants who could become a “public charge,” meaning they might rely on government support after entering the United States.
The decision follows recent shifts in U.S. immigration strategy and stricter enforcement directives issued by the administration.
For Nigerians and others from the affected countries, the move represents a sharp escalation beyond earlier partial restrictions that began late in 2025, which already limited certain categories of visa issuance.
Governments and civil society groups in many of the impacted nations have not yet issued official responses.
Analysts say the suspension could have profound effects on international travel, educational exchange programmes, labour mobility and diplomatic relations between the United States and the affected countries.
The full list of countries subject to the pause includes a wide range of nations from Africa, Asia, Europe and Latin America, and the State Department says it will revisit procedures to ensure visa decisions align with national security priorities.
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Wasiu Ayinde Victory at the Court
An Epistle to the Sons and Daughters of Ijebu Land.
Let the drums of gratitude sound across Ijebu land,
And let every heart give thanks for courage well displayed.
For in a time when silence could have bred calamity,
One man chose the path of truth, law, and responsibility.
Otunba Wasiu Ayinde Olasunkanmi Anifowose Marshal stood firm where many would have stepped aside.
He took a bold and historic step by approaching the court of law,
Not for personal gain, not for selfish ambition, but for the collective dignity, peace, and future of the Ijebu people.
At the center of this struggle was the sacred institution of the Awujale stool, an institution too revered to be dragged into illegality and endless litigation.
Wasiu challenged the existence and actions of the so-called illegal Awujale interregnum committee, a body that ignored the laid-down rules and violated the established laws provided by the Obas and Chiefs Law of Ogun State, 2021.
With courage and clarity, he asked the court to stop a flawed process.
A process that did not follow due procedure, tradition, or law.
By doing so, he saved the Ijebu land from grave danger
Of installing an Awujale whose reign would have been haunted by court cases and controversy.
History will record that before the court could even sit, the government, in a rare but telling move, terminated the entire process.
By publicly admitting that the selection process failed to follow due process.
The government pleaded guilty quietly, yet clearly.
The termination of the process before the court date was nothing short of an admission of wrongdoing.
And thus, justice prevailed without prolonged litigation.
The purpose of the suit was achieved, for when the cause of an action ceases to exist.
There is no need to continue the battle in court.
Every true son and daughter of Ijebu land should rejoice today.
This victory belongs to all of us.
It is a victory for tradition, for legality, for wisdom, and for the future.
We salute Otunba Wasiu Ayinde Marshal. A man of courage, conscience, and commitment.
A man who chose law over silence, truth over convenience,
And posterity over momentary comfort.
May history remember him kindly.
May Ijebu land remain protected from illegality.
And may the throne of the Awujale be filled only through justice, law, and honor.
Glory to Ijebu land.
Honor to courage.
Respect to Otunba Wasiu Ayinde Marshal.
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NATIONAL COUNCIL OF STATE UNANIMOUSLY APPROVES APPOINTMENT OF PROFESSOR AMUPITAN, FROM KOGI STATE AS INEC CHAIRMAN
The National Council of State has approved the nomination of Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN) from the North-Central as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu presented Amupitan as the nominee to fill the vacant position, following Professor Mahmood Yakubu's exit. Yakubu served from 2015 till October 2025.
President Tinubu told the council that Amupitan is the first person from Kogi, North-Central state, nominated to occupy the position and is apolitical.
Council members unanimously supported the nomination, with Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo describing Amupitan as a man of integrity.
In compliance with the constitution, President Tinubu will now send Amupitan’s name to the Senate for screening.
Amupitan, 58, from Ayetoro Gbede, Ijumu LGA in Kogi State, is a Professor of Law at the University of Jos, Plateau. He is also an alumnus of the university.
He specialises in Company Law, Law of Evidence, Corporate Governance and Privatisation Law. He became a Senior Advocate of Nigeria in September 2014.
Amupitan was born on April 25, 1967.
After completing primary and secondary education, he attended Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, from 1982 to 1984, and the University of Jos from 1984 to 1987. He was called to the bar in 1988.
He earned an LLM at UNIJOS in 1993 and a PhD in 2007, amid an academic career that began in 1989, following his National Youth Service at the Bauchi State Publishing Corporation in Bauchi from 1988 to 1989.
Currently, he serves as the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration) at the University of Jos, a position he holds in conjunction with being the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of Joseph Ayo Babalola University in Osun State.
Among the academic positions he has held at UNIJOS are: Chairman of the Committee of Deans and Directors (2012-2014); Dean of the Faculty of Law (2008-2014); and Head of Public Law (2006-2008).
Outside of academics, Amupitan serves as a board member of Integrated Dairies Limited in Vom, a member of the Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies Governing Council, and a member of the Council of Legal Education (2008-2014), among other roles. He was a board member of Riss Oil Limited, Abuja(1996-2004).
Amupitan is the author of many books on law, such as Corporate Governance: Models and Principles(2008); Documentary Evidence in Nigeria (2008); Evidence Law: Theory and Practice in Nigeria(2013), Principles of Company Law(2013) and an Introduction to the Law of Trust in Nigeria (2014).
He is married and has four children.
Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President
(Information and Strategy)
October 9, 2025
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Dangote Refinery sacks all Nigerian workers 24 hours they joined PENGASSAN
The management of Dangote Petroleum Refinery has terminated the employment of all its Nigerian workers.
The development comes less than 24 hours after 90 percent of them joined the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, PENGASSAN.
In a memo dated September 25, 2025, and signed by the Chief General Manager of Human Asset Management, Femi Adekunle, the company said the decision was taken as part of a “total re-organisation” of the plant following reported cases of sabotage in different units of the refinery.
The notice directed affected staff to surrender all company property in their possession to their line managers and obtain exit clearance.
The finance department was also instructed to compute benefits and entitlements for payment in line with terms of employment.
The refinery’s management thanked the dismissed workers for their services while in its employment.
@goldmynetv reports that Dangote refinery and PENGASSN have been embroiled in a trade dispute over unionization issue.
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Billionaires donate G-Wagon, Rolls-Royce, Bentley to Olubadan as coronation gifts
All of these for Baba Adewolu nikan taaan?
Bentley in the morning, G-Wagon in the afternoon, Rolls-Royce at night.
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FBI places $10,000 bounty on Nigerian fugitive
The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation has placed a $10,000 bounty on a Nigerian, Olumide Adebiyi Adediran, for fleeing after he was conditionally released for suspected fraud 24 years ago.
From a notice obtained on Thursday on the FBI website that Adediran had been on the run since 2001.
According to the notice, the suspect was indicted for allegedly perpetrating fraud relating to credit cards, identification, and bank fraud.
The notice stated that Adediran had, in 2001, entered a bank to withdraw money suspected to have been deposited from a fraudulent cheque.
The notice read, “The FBI is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Olumide Adebiyi Adediran. He is wanted for Violation of Conditions of Release.
“In August of 2001, Adediran allegedly entered a bank in Champaign, Illinois, and attempted to retrieve funds from a deposited fraudulent check. He also allegedly used stolen information of United States citizens to open bank accounts and charge accounts.
“Adediran fled the Central District of Illinois at the end of December 2001, shortly before his trial in the Central District of Illinois was set to begin on federal charges of Bank Fraud, Identification Document Fraud, and Credit Card Fraud.”
The notice added that a US District Court issued a warrant for his arrest after the suspect violated the conditions of his release.
It urged individuals with information that could assist with the arrest and prosecution of the suspect to report to the agency.
“On January 2, 2002, a federal arrest warrant was issued for Adediran in the United States District Court, Central District of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois, after he was charged with Violation of Conditions of Release.
“If you have any information concerning this person, please contact your local FBI office or the nearest American Embassy or Consulate,” it read.
Adediran is not the first Nigerian to be declared wanted by the FBI in recent times.
In November 2024, the US offered a $25,000 reward for information that could facilitate the arrest of a Nigerian, Olalekan Abimbola Olawusi, who was reportedly facing trial for the alleged murder of his child.
The Supervisory Deputy US Marshal, Don Freeman, had stated that Olawusi, who lived in Rhode Island, US, was arraigned on two counts bordering on first-degree murder caused by inflicting bodily injury to a child and unlawful flight to avoid prosecution.
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