Days after he was declared missing, the body of a Lagos banker, Osemudiamen Idemudia, has been discovered at a morgue in the Yaba area of Lagos State.

DAILY POST had earlier reported that Idemudia, 26, who worked in the Point-of-Sale department of a commercial bank located in the Ikota area, was last seen on the evening of May 9 around CMS, Lagos Island.

A family member identified simply as Segun confirmed that the deceased was found on Sunday following an exhaustive search through several hospitals and mortuaries across the state.

“We have found Osemudiamen’s body. He was murdered. We found the body on Sunday in a morgue at Yaba with machete cuts on his head, face, and legs. I’m so sad,” Segun said.

According to him, the nature of the injuries strongly suggests the young banker may have been brutally attacked and killed.

Segun also disclosed that morgue attendants informed the family that the body had been deposited by police officers.

However, attempts to obtain further details about the circumstances surrounding his death, including the precise location where his body was recovered, have so far been unsuccessful, as the officers involved were not identified.

“The staff members of the morgue claimed that the body was brought in by the police but when we asked where they brought the body from, they could not provide an answer.

“They said they did not have details of the policemen who brought the corpse to their facility. That made the discovery more complicated.”

Meanwhile, the remains of the deceased had been buried by the family on Tuesday

Nigerian actress Grace Bassey, formerly known as Belinda Effah, has joined the United States Navy.

Grace Bassey officially left acting for military stripes, after a successful U.S. Navy boot camp that earned her citizenship.

Speaking in an Instagram post, she stated that despite being raised in Nigeria, America has challenged her to stand strong and more determined.

Sharing photos of video of her new career, Grace Bassey dedicated the feet to her late father, “Naval CDR Asido Bassey Effah”.

DAILY POST reports that the 35-year-old actress made her Nollywood television debut in 2005 TV series Shallow Waters. And changed her name from Belinda Effah to Grace-Charis Bassey after an encounter with God.

The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) says operatives have commenced a manhunt for seven inmates who escaped from the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Ilesa, Osun state, early Tuesday morning.

Abubakar Umar, NCoS spokesperson, said the inmates escaped at about 2am after heavy rainfall damaged the facility’s perimeter wall.

Umar said Sylvester Nwakuche, the service’s controller general, has ordered an immediate investigation into the incident.

The spokesperson added that the NCoS is collaborating with other security agencies and community leaders to recapture the fleeing inmates.

“The NCoS is committed to ensuring the escapees are returned to lawful custody,” he said in a statement.

“We are also working to reinforce the facility’s security to prevent further occurrences.”

Umar urged the public to provide credible information that could aid the recapture efforts.

He listed the NCoS response desk lines as 07087086005, 09060004598, and 08075050006.

In March, about 12 inmates fled the federal correctional centre in the Koton Karfe area of Kogi in an early morning jailbreak.

Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the minister of interior, blamed the negligence of some officers for the prison break.

Last year, 118 inmates escaped from the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Suleja, Niger state.

Adamu Duza, spokesperson for the federal capital territory (FCT) command of the NCoS, said the inmates escaped after heavy rainfall weakened parts of the prison, leading to a collapse.

Duza cited old infrastructure as the reason for the collapse

Olayemi Cardoso, governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), says Nigeria’s naira is now competitive.

Cardoso spoke while addressing questions from journalists during the post-monetary policy committee (MPC) briefing.

Citing the recent round of global currency depreciation triggered by the United States’ policies and geopolitical tensions, the CBN governor said early policy reforms by the bank have helped Nigeria weather global economic shocks, stabilise the naira, and built investor confidence.

“Relative to other countries, Nigeria came out very well. We were able to ensure that our depreciation was very modest,” Cardoso said.

“That, in my view, reflects the measures we had taken earlier to stabilise the economy.”

He warned that without the policy reset, initiated 18 months ago, “the results would have been disastrous for us.”

The CBN governor said Nigeria’s external reserves improved significantly due to increased transparency and investor interest.

“These reforms have given confidence to many players who were previously on the sidelines. The numbers speak for themselves,” Cardoso said.

On recent engagements with Nigerians abroad and foreign investors, the CBN governor described the feedback as “overwhelmingly positive”.

“This is the first time we’re hearing investors say it’s no longer a question of whether they should come to Nigeria — but when,” he said.

Cardoso also addressed the launch of the non-resident bank verification number (NRBVN) platform, a tool designed to support diaspora transactions.

“Trust remains a challenge, and remittance costs are still high. But we’re committed to closing that gap by offering secure platforms and attractive products, like India has done,” Cardoso said.

He said regional trade would benefit from the overhaul of payment systems across West Africa, as Nigeria now has a more “competitive currency” that should incentivise exports and drive surplus growth.

“Now is the time for Nigerian businesses to expand across the sub-region. If we continue this path, we can deepen our surplus,” he said.

Cardoso restated that one of the core goals of the bank is rebuilding institutional trust after years of erosion, noting that consistency and transparency remain central to the strategy.

“We’re on a mission to restore confidence and build back trust. It isn’t something that will happen overnight. But we’re being deliberate and consistent,” he said.

“We recognise the need to reset the Central Bank completely and start over in some areas. And we are doing so.”

Cardoso also highlighted the importance of publishing audited financial statements — which resumed in 2024 after more than two decades.

“The publication of our audited statements is part of the transparency drive. It validates the tough choices we’ve made. For example, we inherited over a trillion naira in losses, but within a year, that has been reduced to N30 billion,” he said.

He cautioned against comparing the central bank to commercial banks, stating “we are a monetary authority, not a profit-seeking institution. The key takeaway from our statements is accountability, not profitability”.

Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has officially revealed his intention to run for the Nasarawa North senatorial seat in the 2027 general elections.

The announcement was made public by the Director-General of the State Bureau for Pension Administration, Suleiman Musa Nagogo, during a meeting with All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders in Wamba Local Government Area on Tuesday

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in the 2023 Lagos State election, Dr Abdulazeez Olajide Adediran, popularly known as JANDOR, has admitted that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s calm and gentle disposition was a key reason he lost the election.

Speaking to journalists on Tuesday after a closed-door meeting with the governor at Lagos House in Ikeja, JANDOR described Sanwo-Olu as warm, composed, and difficult to provoke — even during the heat of the campaign.

He said: “Mr Governor is very warm. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – he is truly a gentleman. There was nothing I didn’t do to provoke him. I poked and poked. But he remained calm throughout. This is one of the reasons he retained the governorship of Lagos State.”

JANDOR, who recently rejoined the All Progressives Congress (APC), said the visit was to officially inform Sanwo-Olu of his defection from the PDP and to discuss strengthening the APC ahead of the 2027 elections.

“I’m sure it’s no longer news that JANDOR has returned to his original political family. We had a formal declaration at the local government level last Friday, and today’s visit is to inform the state’s number one citizen officially,” he stated.

He also expressed strong support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election in 2027, saying his return to the APC will help unify the party and mobilize youth support.

“We are joining our numerical strength with that of the party to bolster its chances of winning. The house was divided in 2023, but now we are united again. Our goal is to ensure Mr President gets a second term so the baton can be passed to the next generation,” he added.

JANDOR emphasized the need to avoid another generational reset in leadership, stressing that a united APC is the best path to continued stability in Nigeria

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has praised President Bola Tinubu’s leadership, describing his two years in office as “wonderful.”

Governor Eno made the remarks on Tuesday after a private meeting with Vice President Kashim Shettima at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.

Speaking to State House correspondents shortly after, the PDP governor endorsed the performance of the Tinubu administration so far.

“President Tinubu didn’t create the problem we are in right now,” Eno said. “And for me, I believe he is doing his best and should be supported to see it through.”

Describing the President’s first two years as “wonderful,” the governor stressed the need for national unity and constructive support for the federal government.

He also spoke on developments in Akwa Ibom, where he said his administration has made progress in education, healthcare, rural infrastructure, and market development.

“When you come to Akwa Ibom, you’ll find that we are working. From schools to hospitals, to roads and markets—we are on ground,” he said.

Governor Eno reiterated his commitment to major infrastructural projects and youth empowerment, while reaffirming the state’s vision of becoming a prime destination for investment and tourism.

Governor Eno’s remarks come amid growing speculation about a potential defection to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), following his earlier public endorsement of President Tinubu ahead of the 2027 presidential election

The Oyo State Police Command has reacted to the shooting of a 14-year-old boy, Kehinde Alade, by a stray bullet from one of its personnel.

In a statement issued on Tuesday, Osifeso Adewale, the spokesperson for the Oyo State command, said the police regret the tragic incident which occurred during a joint traffic enforcement operation with the Oyo State Traffic Management Authority (OYTMA).

Adewole said the incident happened when the enforcement team attempted to demobilise a black Honda Accord (LAGOS registration number FST 639 JJ), driven by one Odunayo Alade, ’m’ (father of the deceased young male).

He said the deceased father was being stopped for driving against traffic at about 7.45 am on May 20, along the Airport Roundabout, Alakia-Adelubi/Airport Road, Egbeda Local Government Area.

Rather than stop as directed by the team, the driver of the vehicle, in an attempt to evade arrest, accelerated towards enforcement officers.

According to Adewale, the deceased’s father rammed into two OYTMA vehicles and a Police Buffalo Patrol truck.

“In an effort to prevent further damage and harm to officers and other road users, barricades were set up to demobilize the fleeing vehicle. However, the driver reportedly broke through these barricades, continuing to drive recklessly and endangering lives.

“Given the nature of the driver’s conduct, officers suspected possible criminal activity or a case of abduction. A police chase ensued. In an attempt to immobilize the vehicle, a police corporal discharged a firearm aimed at the tyres,” Adewale stated.

He noted that the bullet missed and killed the young lad who was seated in the rear seat behind the driver.

Young Alade was immediately rushed to the University College Hospital (UCH) for medical attention but was confirmed dead on arrival by the doctors.

His body has since been deposited at the Adeoyo State Hospital mortuary for autopsy and preservation.

Adewole said following the purest that ensued from the death of the teenager, the Oyo State Commissioner of Police, Johnson Adenola, has deployed tactical and intelligence units, including the Police Mobile Force (PMF), to the scene and other strategic locations in Ibadan.

In addition, Adenola has also ordered a comprehensive investigation into the matter.

The investigation, Adewale said, would be led by the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID).

Meanwhile, the police officer responsible for the killing of the young Alade has been taken into custody alongside other members of the enforcement team.

While commiserating with the family of the deceased, the police said the investigation and every finding linked to this particular matter would be transparent and made public

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has asserted that members of the National Assembly were not elected to be antagonists to the executive arm of government but to work in synergy to ensure Nigeria’s development.

Akpabio made the comments in a feature documentary produced to mark two years of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, highlighting the importance of legislative-executive collaboration and the reforms underway in the country, a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media, Bayo Onanuga, said on Tuesday.

“When elected into the National Assembly, whether in the Senate or the House of Representatives, your constituents will not give you boxing gloves. It’s not a boxing tournament,” Akpabio said. “You are there to work in a bipartisan manner for the interest of Nigeria.”

He said the cordial relationship between the executive and the legislature under the Tinubu administration was not accidental but a product of shared commitment to reform and national development.

“If you spend all your energy fighting the executive, who will work for Nigeria?” Akpabio asked.

He noted the uniqueness of the current government, which has, for the first time in Nigerian history, a president, vice president, and first lady who are all former senators. According to him, this has fostered unprecedented cooperation and understanding between both arms of government.

Akpabio disclosed that the National Assembly is currently working on legislation to prioritise the purchase of locally manufactured vehicles and goods, a move he said is central to reviving Nigeria’s moribund industrial sectors.

“We have started the bill for enacting legislation to enable us to first purchase automobiles from Nigerian companies before thinking of importing them,” he said.

He lamented that Nigeria loses billions of dollars annually to imports of goods that could be produced locally.

“Over 50 textile companies have left Nigeria. The cotton industry collapsed. The groundnut industry collapsed. The palm oil industry collapsed. Look at countries like Malaysia that have leveraged palm oil to boost their economies,” Akpabio said.

He commended the Tinubu administration’s “Nigeria First” agenda, describing it as “a fantastic initiative” that requires robust legislative backing.

“We are going to make laws and produce bills that ensure almost every item we consume that can be produced in Nigeria is produced in Nigeria,” he said.

According to Akpabio, the Assembly is collaborating with the Raw Materials Research and Development Council to draft policies that will ensure sustainable industrialisation.

“Taking Nigeria First means bringing industries back to the country to serve our population of over 200 million,” he said.

The Senate President emphasised the need to support local entrepreneurs, arguing that Nigeria’s population offers a large and profitable market for small and medium enterprises.

“Even if you produce vinegar and bag it well, it will fly. If you produce bread, you will be a millionaire, considering the kind of population that we have,” he said.

Akpabio also addressed criticisms that the legislature under his leadership has acted as a rubber stamp for the executive.

“People forget that we have made enemies by rejecting some of the nominees that the president sent to us. It’s not everything the president brings that he takes back the same way,” he noted.

He said the Senate scrutinises all executive proposals, ensuring they reflect the realities and interests of Nigerians.

“Our job is to make sure we cross the T’s and dot the I’s to assist the President in having the best for the Nigerian population,” he added.

Akpabio cited several people-centred laws passed by the 10th National Assembly, including the Student Loan Act, tax reform bills, and the Minimum Wage Bill.

“This government is not a government of theory; it’s a government of action. So, for us in the National Assembly, we are very focused on pro-people legislation,” he said.

He pledged that the Assembly will continue to support the President’s reform agenda with laws that reduce hardship, open up the economy, and empower young people.

“We have done quite a lot in just two years. I assure Nigerians that more people-focused laws are coming: laws that will reduce hardship, open the economy, and empower young people,” he said.

He added, “From the perspective of the National Assembly, we have scrutinised almost every bill that the President has brought.

“We have aligned it with the Nigerian people’s realities and needs and supported it by ensuring they are speedily passed.

“We don’t waste time on anything that will enhance the living standard of Nigerians,” he said.

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has strongly condemned the alleged killing of a secondary school student by a police officer in Oyo State.

In a statement signed by NANS National Public Relations Officer, Comrade Samson Adeyemi, the association decried abuse of power by those entrusted with the duty to protect the citizens. 

NANS extended condolences to the grieving family and demanded an immediate, thorough, and independent investigation into the incident.

“On behalf of Nigerian students, we extend our heartfelt condolences to the grieving family. We mourn with you and share in your pain during this period of immense sorrow. No family should have to endure the agony of losing a loved one under such harrowing circumstances,” it said.

The association called for the officer responsible to be apprehended and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law, emphasising that “accountability is non-negotiable.”

The students’ body also demanded adequate compensation for the bereaved family and urged the Oyo State Governor to act swiftly to ensure justice is done.

“No amount of compensation can replace the life taken; it remains a crucial step toward acknowledging the family’s pain and holding the responsible parties accountable.

“We urge His Excellency, the Governor of Oyo State, to act swiftly to address this matter and ensure that justice is not only done but seen to be done.

“ The state government must also take proactive measures to prevent this tragic incident from escalating into broader unrest or tension within the community,” the statement said.

NANS expressed concern about the alarming trend of innocent lives lost due to unchecked brutality by law enforcement officers and pledged to continue advocating for students’ and citizens’ safety, dignity, and well-being.

“The loss of innocent lives due to unchecked brutality by some law enforcement officers has become an alarming trend that must stop immediately. NANS remains committed to advocating for Nigerian students’ and citizens’ safety, dignity, and well-being,” it said.

It, however, appealed to students and the public to remain calm and law-abiding while pursuing justice for the deceased and his family. The association vowed to work tirelessly to prevent future occurrences and ensure that this tragedy does not go unanswered.

“We appeal to all students and members of the public to remain calm and law-abiding as we collectively pursue justice for the deceased and his family. Together, we will ensure that this tragedy does not go unanswered, and we will work tirelessly to prevent future occurrences,” the statement said