The Portuguese Ambassador to Nigeria has driven from Abuja to Bauchi and back without a security escort, describing the journeys as “very normal” and safe. Reno Omokri shared a video of the ambassador, praising Nigeria’s overall safety under President Tinubu. The ambassador also reportedly drove from Enugu to Abuja without incident. However, critics point to over 1,000 abductions since January 2026 and frequent highway kidnappings, questioning the safety claims.

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Critics noted bandit attacks in Bauchi and other regions.
Many questioned why top Nigerian officials don’t take the same unescorted routes.
The ambassador acknowledged “some localized issues” but highlighted safety overall.
Over 1.5 million safe visitors to Lagos during the December holidays were cited.
Social media users expressed a divide between official accounts and citizens’ realities...TAP TO CONTINUE FULL READING.

The ambassador’s experience contrasts sharply with the lived reality of many Nigerians.

Sources: X

I Drove From Abuja To Bauchi And Back Without An Escort And It Was Safe-Paulo Santos, Portuguese Ambassador To Nigeria pic.twitter.com/GZmEJTHi0p

— Reno Omokri (@renoomokri) April 30, 2026

More than 1,000 victims across 19 countries were defrauded of about $215 million in a sprawling business email compromise scheme, leading to convictions of Nigerian nationals, the US attorney’s office has said. Twenty-five defendants were convicted on April 24. Among them were four Nigerian nationals and five naturalised US citizens of Nigerian descent. The scheme involved hacking email accounts and crafting fraudulent payment requests.

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Victims were located in the US, UK, Germany, UAE, Australia, and 14 other countries.
One victim’s business sent $2.7 million to a shell company account.
Seized items included luxury watches worth over $215,000 and a Georgia residence.
The FBI, US Postal Inspection Service, and Border Patrol conducted the investigation.
A Chicago-area money service business owner was a co-defendant...TAP TO CONTINUE FULL READING.

Each defendant’s sentence will be determined based on their role and criminal history.

Sources: The Cable, Punch

Dr Olajide Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, has withdrawn from the 2027 Lagos governorship race under the All Progressives Congress (APC). His decision comes days after President Bola Tinubu endorsed Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat as the party’s consensus candidate. Jandor said: “Based on my earlier position that I will align with the direction of the President, I have decided to withdraw from the race.”

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Jandor purchased his nomination forms before the president’s endorsement.
He addressed party leaders and supporters at Liberty House in Ikeja.
He had previously called for a competitive primary election.
Jandor defected from the PDP to the APC last year.
Hamzat is now the clear frontrunner for the APC ticket...TAP TO CONTINUE FULL READING.

Jandor’s withdrawal consolidates Hamzat’s position as the consensus candidate.

Sources: Daily Post Nigeria