Aderemi Adeoye: My Firm Worth N20bn, Will Give Dangote A Run For His Money.

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2 years ago

April 28, 2024

The outgoing Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, Aderemi Adeoye, says he is now going fully into business and he is ready to give Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, a run for his money.

Adeoye stated this on Saturday during his ceremonial pull out parade from the Nigeria Police Force at Dr Alex Ekwueme Square in Awka, Anambra State capital.

According to him, he had been at various police units and formations in Anambra state and performed very well, noting that during those years, he served many police commissioners who recorded outstanding performances.

He said that his long sevice to the state before becoming a commissioner made him a better commissioner, who was prepared for the position.

He also stated that he had been to various dangerous places without a scare to the glory of God.

“I have been through militancy in Niger Delta, Boko Haram in North East, fought IPOB militancy in the South East, and I’m glad that I’m alive today. Despite face-to-face gunfire and bombs we encountered, to the glory of God I did not have any scare on me.

“The opportunity of being made Commission of Police in Anambra State was my crowning glory of my career in the police. I came in prepared as the CP of the State,” he said.

Adeoye, while commending the Nigeria Police and Nigerians said he had also prepared himself for retirement days.

“I thank NPF for the opportunity to serve and Nigeria for investing in me through training at home and abroad. I have been privileged to be trained in Ghana, England, Israel, California and more.

“I have served abroad in the United Nations, and this career gave me opportunities for self development, and these have prepared me for retirement. It’s been a unique privilege serving Anambra.

“I’m proud of my men at Anambra State Police Command. You are gallant, heroic and never giving up. We didn’t achieve anything through individual efforts but with other sister agencies,” he stated.

He said that he founded Alpha Trust Investment Club (ATIC) Limited in 2018 and they started it with a modest sum of N54 million, but the investment was now worth over N20 billion.

He said the club currently has investments worth over N20billion, and that as he retired, he would go into business full time, ready to give Dangote a run for his money.

“That will be my full time business from Wednesday, May 1 when I fully disengage. We have been investing and now we want to go into full time business and we will in the next 10 years give Dangote a run for his money,” Adeoye said.

He also described Anambra State as a good place with good people, saying that he cannot say any evil against the state and the people.

Earlier, the Anambra State Governor, represented by Deputy Governor, Dr Onyekachi Ibezim, praised Adeoye for his efforts in helping Soludo fight insecurity in the state.

He said, “There’s a time to start and a time to begin and a time to end everything. We knew today would come. The CP came to Anambra and has played his role meritoriously. He came when Soludo was tackling insecurity and people were in the bush fighting lawful citizens.

“Adeoye came in at the same time with his own style and dedication, sincerity of purpose and doggedness and within a short space, Anambra is now calm.
It is not over until it is over and the fight is still sustained.

“If it were in our hands, we will say let this good man continue because we are happy with his works. A street has been named after him and many awards too. I’m happy to proclaim that you are now a citizen of Anambra. We wish you well in your future endeavours.”

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Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan speaks after videos of her clashing with some National Assembly staff members went viral

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7 hours ago

February 16, 2026

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Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has broken her silence after videos of her clashing with some National Assembly staff surfaced online.

In a statement released on her IG page, Senator Natasha stated that she was conspicuously secluded from the Senate Committee meeting of the North Central Development Commission (NCDC) where the lawmakers interfaced with the Commission and deliberated on the its 2026 budget.

The Senator said she only got wind of the meeting twenty minutes before it was to be concluded and as a serving Senator from the region, she was meant to be part of the meeting.

She stated that she was neither informed of the meeting nor was she included in the Senate’s NCDC communication platform where official information is being shared and that her name was also not included in the register of the lawmakers to attend the budget screening.

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Sources: El-Rufai to spend night in EFCC custody

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7 hours ago

February 16, 2026

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has detained Nasir el-Rufai, former governor of Kaduna, sources have informed TheCable.

According to insiders, el-Rufai, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), who voluntarily presented himself at the EFCC headquarters on Monday after an invitation from the agency, will spend the night in custody as investigators continue to question him about alleged financial improprieties during his tenure as governor.

El-Rufai was governor of Kaduna between 2015 and 2023.

“He is in our custody, and he is going to spend the night there,” a source said.

A source said the former governor may be released after further interrogation on Tuesday, depending on the progress of investigations.

In 2024, the Kaduna assembly indicted el-Rufai over the alleged diversion of N423 billion in public funds and money laundering and demanded that he be investigated by anti-graft agencies.

The former Kaduna governor has also been invited by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and is expected to be interrogated on Wednesday.

Last Thursday, security operatives attempted to arrest el-Rufai at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, when he touched down from Cairo, the capital of Egypt.

El-Rufai would later allege that the ICPC, at Nuhu Ribadu, the national security adviser’s instruction, asked the Department of State Services(DSS) officials to arrest him upon arrival.

On Saturday, during an interview on Prime Time, an Arise Television program, El rufai said “someone wiretapped” Ribadu’s phone, allowing him to listen to the NSA directing security operatives to affect his arrest.

On Monday, the DSS filed a three count charge against el-Rufai for allegedly intercepting the NSA’s telephone conversation.

The former Kaduna governor is expected to be arraigned in court by the DSS.

Two Nollywood crew members found dead inside car in Lagos movie set

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22 hours ago

February 16, 2026

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Lagos State Police Command has launched an investigation into the death of two members of a Nollywood film production crew who were found dead inside a parked vehicle at a movie set in the Lekki area of Lagos State.

The deceased were identified as lighting director Ekemini “GeeTee” Imeh and his colleague, Ayodeji Walter Odediran.

They were discovered unresponsive on Saturday, February 7, within the premises of Evercare Hospital, which was reportedly being used as a filming location.

A police source, who spoke on condition of anonymity due to lack of authorisation to brief the media, said the two men arrived early at the location to install lighting equipment for the production.

After completing their assignment, they reportedly entered a Nissan vehicle parked on the premises to rest while awaiting further filming activities. Concern was raised later in the day when repeated attempts to reach them by phone proved unsuccessful.

According to the source, the production was said to be directed by former Big Brother Naija housemate Boma Akpore.

“At about 11 a.m., a member of the production crew reportedly brought breakfast to them in the vehicle. The air conditioner was on, and both men appeared fine at the time,” the source said.

“However, as filming continued, calls to their phones went unanswered. It was after production wrapped up around 8 p.m. that they were found lifeless inside the vehicle,” he added.

The source said that preliminary observations showed signs of distress, including foaming at the mouth, while one of the victims reportedly had bloodstains around the nose and lips.

Another police source confirmed that the matter was promptly reported at the Maroko Police Station, adding that closed-circuit television footage from the premises was being reviewed. The bodies were subsequently deposited at a morgue pending further forensic examinations.

Until his death, Imeh was the chief executive officer of a lighting company and was widely recognized in the Nigerian film industry for his work on major productions, including King of Boys, as well as music videos for top artistes such as Davido.

Confirming the incident, the Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Abimbola Adebisi, said the case had been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department at Panti, Yaba, for detailed investigation.

She added that autopsy and toxicology tests were being conducted to determine the exact cause of death.

Ekwutosblog reports that the development comes just days after a gospel musician, Matthew Ogundele, popularly known as Segun Praise, and three members of his crew were found dead inside a music studio in the Abraham Adesanya area of Ajah, Lagos State.