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FBI, others to release Tinubu US probe reports May 2

However, the Presidency said the information being sought was not new and that it did not indict the president

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Parties involved in the investigation of the alleged drug-related case involving President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 1990s are expected to release investigation reports on Friday, May 2 as ordered by the court.

However, the Presidency said the information being sought was not new and that it did not indict the president.

According to the Premium Times, the agencies expected to make their investigation reports available are US Attorneys, the Department of State, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), and the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA).

The release followed an order of a US District Court for the District Court of Columbia, which in early April ordered remaining parties in the matter, apart from CIA, to jointly file the report on the status of any outstanding issues in this case, as described in the accompanying order to release the documents on May 2, 2025.

The orders came from Judge Beryl Howell, on a freedom of information request, which he affirmed that withholding same from public disclosure is “neither logical nor plausible.”

The suit was filed by an American, Aaron Greenspan, in June 2023 under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) against the offices of the US agencies, accusing them of violating the FOIA by failing to release within the statutory time “documents relating to purported federal investigations into” President Tinubu and one Abiodun Agbele.

Between 2022 and 2023, Greenspan filed 12 FOIA requests with six different US government agencies and components seeking information about a joint investigation conducted by the FBI, IRS, DEA, and the US Attorney’s Offices for the Northern District of Indiana and Northern District of Illinois.In each FOIA request, the American sought criminal investigative records about four named individuals “allegedly associated with the drug ring: Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Lee Andrew Edwards, Mueez Abegboyega Akande, and Abiodun Agbele.”

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NIPOST Intercepts Cannabis By Post

The shipment originated from Bangkok, Thailand, and was addressed to a recipient in Lagos.

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The Nigerian Postal Service has intercepted a consignment containing seven pouches of cannabis concealed inside a duvet cover that arrived in Lagos from Thailand.

The shipment originated from Bangkok, Thailand, and was addressed to a recipient in Lagos.

Details of the sender and receiver have been withheld as investigations are ongoing by the appropriate Security Agencies.

This interception underscores NIPOST’s commitment to transforming the postal industry into a secure, reliable, and trusted channel of communication and commerce.

The agency is determined to protect the public from the dangers of illicit substances while safeguarding the integrity of the postal network.

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BREAKING: Fire Outbreak at Afriland Tower on Broad Street, Lagos Island (Photos)

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A fire outbreak is currently raging at the six-storey Afriland Tower on Broad Street, Lagos Island.

According to the Deputy Controller General of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Ogabi Olajide, the emergency call was received at exactly 1:38 PM today.

Firefighters from the Ebute Elefun and Sari Iganmu Fire Stations swiftly responded to the scene.

The blaze reportedly started in the inverter room located in the basement of the building. Thick smoke has since spread throughout multiple floors, shrouding the entire structure.

Evacuation of occupants is actively underway. Firefighting crews have successfully brought the flames under control, helping to restore calm after initial panic gripped the area.

More updates to follow.

Video link below: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DOqok93jsE8/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

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UPDATE: LASEMA Promises Swift Action Following Ebute Meta Building Collapse

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Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has reaffirmed its dedication to protecting lives and property following the recent building collapse in Ebute Meta.

At the site on Monday evening, LASEMA’s Permanent Secretary, Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, announced that a thorough investigation is underway to determine the cause of the collapse. The probe will include material testing and other technical assessments by relevant authorities.

“Our top priority is safeguarding lives, and we are committed to preventing similar incidents in the future,” Oke-Osanyintolu stated. “We have mobilized all necessary agencies for a comprehensive investigation.”

He urged residents to support government efforts by complying with building regulations and reporting unsafe structures, emphasizing that enforcement requires community cooperation.

Regarding casualties, Oke-Osanyintolu said the numbers are still being confirmed. So far, six people have been rescued alive, while four have been confirmed dead. Emergency teams remain on site, conducting rescue operations with caution and professionalism.

Heavy-duty equipment has been deployed, and efforts have continued nonstop since the collapse on Friday evening.

The Permanent Secretary stressed that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s administration is committed to enforcing building codes strictly but called on residents to adhere to approved standards for their safety.

“We urge everyone to stay calm and allow rescue teams to work without disruption,” he added.

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