- EFCC, Obasanjo Library clash over fraud suspect arrests
- HURIWA accuses Tinubu of steering Nigeria toward dictatorship
- NMA accuses Lagos Treasury Office of unfair salary deductions
- 21 foreigners convicted in Abuja cybercrime case
- India buys Nigerian crude as Dangote Refinery turns to U.S. oil
Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss.
EFCC, Obasanjo Library clash over fraud suspect arrests
A sting operation early Sunday led to the arrest of 93 suspected internet fraudsters, putting the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in conflict with the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) in Abeokuta. Acting on what it described as credible intelligence, the EFCC raided the facility, seizing 18 vehicles and several mobile devices.
Although the agency’s statement did not mention the location, the OOPL later confirmed the arrests happened on its premises. The library described the raid as an “invasion” carried out in a “Gestapo-like manner.”
The OOPL has demanded an apology from the EFCC and hinted at taking legal action, vowing to pursue the matter with the authorities.
HURIWA accuses Tinubu of steering Nigeria toward dictatorship
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of leading Nigeria into what it describes as an emerging dictatorship, where the executive has allegedly taken control of both the judiciary and the legislature. According to the group, this has left the two arms of government powerless and submissive.
In a Sunday statement from Abuja, HURIWA claimed that the country is “on the brink of democratic annihilation,” with judicial independence collapsing under Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun’s leadership, and the National Assembly functioning more as a political extension of the Presidency.
National Coordinator Emmanuel Onwubiko alleged that the judiciary has become “timid, corrupt, and compromised,” unable to deliver fair rulings in cases involving Tinubu or his allies. He further claimed that the National Judicial Council (NJC) now operates with “inefficiency and poor governance,” siding with the President and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
NMA accuses Lagos Treasury Office of unfair salary deductions
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Lagos State chapter, has accused the State Treasury Office (STO) of introducing a “crisis-prone” revised medical salary scale that allegedly resulted in “unfair and unacceptable” deductions from doctors’ July 2025 salaries.
In a statement signed by its Chairman, Dr. Saheed Babajide Kehinde, the NMA said the deductions have yet to be reversed despite repeated appeals and a three-day warning strike by the Medical Guild, which represents doctors employed by the state government.
The association noted that the revised salary scale goes against the welfare of medical and dental practitioners in the state’s service. It added that despite efforts to prevent disruptions in healthcare delivery, including the warning strike, none has shown little concern over the notice of an indefinite strike issued by the Medical Guild.
21 foreigners convicted in Abuja cybercrime case
Twenty-one foreigners linked to a cybercrime syndicate uncovered in Abuja last November have been convicted. The group was part of a major operation targeting internet fraud and hacking networks in the country.
In November, police raided a building in Jahi, Abuja, arresting 130 suspects, 113 of them foreigners, mostly Chinese and Malaysians, along with 17 Nigerians. The arrests were part of a broader crackdown on cybercrime.
According to police spokesperson DCP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the suspects were involved in large-scale internet fraud, hacking operations, and other offences that posed threats to Nigeria’s national security and economic stability.
India buys Nigerian crude as Dangote Refinery turns to U.S. oil
Indian refiners are purchasing Nigerian crude oil, even as Nigeria’s Dangote Petroleum Refinery continues to rely heavily on imports from the United States. The situation, described by industry experts as an “oil trade irony,” reflects the complex dynamics of the global oil market.
According to Reuters, Indian Oil Corporation recently acquired one million barrels of Nigeria’s Agbami crude for September delivery through global trader Trafigura. This deal is part of India’s broader push to secure millions of barrels from non-Russian sources.
Meanwhile, Africa’s largest refinery, located in Nigeria, is increasingly importing American crude, highlighting the unusual contrast between the country’s oil exports and domestic refinery supplies.
