MORNING NEWS
THE HEADLINES
EFCC returns recovered N837m to Katsina governor
Ogun State Police Command Arrests 23-Year-Old Over Alleged ₦10m Fake Bank Transfer
Federal Government Reaffirms CIPM as Nigeria’s Sole Chartered HR Regulatory Body
Elon Musk loses legal battle against OpenAI, Sam
President Federation Cup: Kwara United Set for Title Defence
NOW THE DETAILS
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Kano Zonal Directorate, has officially handed over recovered monetary exhibits totalling ₦837,485,389.00 to the Katsina State Government.
The EFCC announced this via its Facebook page on Monday, noting that the handover, which took place on Monday at the Kano Zonal Directorate, followed two separate investigations into major cases of stolen public funds belonging to the state.
Presenting the recovered funds to Abdullahi Yantumaki, Executive Director of Standard and Compliance, Katsina State Internal Revenue Service, the Zonal Director, ACE1 Friday Ebelo, reiterated the commission’s unwavering commitment to protecting public funds and holding accountable those entrusted with their management.
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 23-year-old man, identified as Adeshola Muyiwa, for allegedly defrauding unsuspecting residents and traders through fake bank transfer alerts in the Agbado area of the state and adjoining communities.
The suspect was arrested by detectives attached to Agbado Division under the leadership of the Divisional Police Officer, CSP Adesanya Oyekanmi.
According to the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, the suspect was apprehended on Saturday, May 17, 2026, following a complaint lodged by a food vendor at Owolanwa Junction, Agbado.
Babaseyi disclosed that the suspect had visited the food seller earlier in the day and purchased food items worth N2,600 before allegedly presenting a fake transfer alert as evidence of payment
He explained that the swift response and coordinated investigation by operatives of the Agbado Division led to the suspect’s arrest shortly after the incident was reported.
The Federal Government has reaffirmed the statutory authority of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM) as the foremost regulatory body for the Human Resource profession in Nigeria, following the release of a new circular on the professionalisation of Human Resource practice across the Federal Public Service.
The circular, issued by the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF) with Ref. No. HCSF/3065/Vol.1/230 and dated May 14, 2026, establishes mandatory professional certification requirements for officers occupying Human Resource roles within Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) of government.
According to the circular signed by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, OON, mni, MCIPM, the policy forms part of ongoing reforms aimed at strengthening professionalism, competence, ethical standards, and service delivery within the Federal Civil Service.
The circular specifically recognises certifications obtained from the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM) alongside a limited number of globally recognised HR professional bodies, thereby reinforcing CIPM’s position as Nigeria’s chartered and legally empowered institution for the regulation and advancement of Human Resource Management practice.
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FOREIGN NEWS
Elon Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI has been decided in favour of the latter after the world’s richest person accused the artificial intelligence company of abandoning its original mission to benefit humanity.
A federal jury in Oakland, California, found OpenAI, CEO Sam Altman, and president Greg Brockman, not liable for Musk’s claims that they broke a contract made with him and unjustly enriched themselves.
In an unanimous verdict on Monday, the nine-person jury stated that Musk brought his case too late. Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers aligned with the decision .
SPORT NEWS
Kwara United technical adviser, Ashifat Suleiman has called on his players to show determination and focus ahead of their President Federation Cup Round of 64 clash with Sporting Supreme U-19.
The defending champions will begin their title defense on Tuesday at Prince Abubakar Audu University in Kogi.
Suleiman challenged the Harmony Boys to play with the mentality of champions and avoid an upset against the lower-league side.
The victory ended their 49-year wait for a major trophy and earned them a spot in the CAF Confederation Cup.
EFCC returns recovered N837m to Katsina governor
Ogun State Police Command Arrests 23-Year-Old Over Alleged ₦10m Fake Bank Transfer
Federal Government Reaffirms CIPM as Nigeria’s Sole Chartered HR Regulatory Body
Elon Musk loses legal battle against OpenAI, Sam
President Federation Cup: Kwara United Set for Title Defence
NOW THE DETAILS
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Kano Zonal Directorate, has officially handed over recovered monetary exhibits totalling ₦837,485,389.00 to the Katsina State Government.
The EFCC announced this via its Facebook page on Monday, noting that the handover, which took place on Monday at the Kano Zonal Directorate, followed two separate investigations into major cases of stolen public funds belonging to the state.
Presenting the recovered funds to Abdullahi Yantumaki, Executive Director of Standard and Compliance, Katsina State Internal Revenue Service, the Zonal Director, ACE1 Friday Ebelo, reiterated the commission’s unwavering commitment to protecting public funds and holding accountable those entrusted with their management.
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 23-year-old man, identified as Adeshola Muyiwa, for allegedly defrauding unsuspecting residents and traders through fake bank transfer alerts in the Agbado area of the state and adjoining communities.
The suspect was arrested by detectives attached to Agbado Division under the leadership of the Divisional Police Officer, CSP Adesanya Oyekanmi.
According to the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, the suspect was apprehended on Saturday, May 17, 2026, following a complaint lodged by a food vendor at Owolanwa Junction, Agbado.
Babaseyi disclosed that the suspect had visited the food seller earlier in the day and purchased food items worth N2,600 before allegedly presenting a fake transfer alert as evidence of payment
He explained that the swift response and coordinated investigation by operatives of the Agbado Division led to the suspect’s arrest shortly after the incident was reported.
The Federal Government has reaffirmed the statutory authority of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM) as the foremost regulatory body for the Human Resource profession in Nigeria, following the release of a new circular on the professionalisation of Human Resource practice across the Federal Public Service.
The circular, issued by the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF) with Ref. No. HCSF/3065/Vol.1/230 and dated May 14, 2026, establishes mandatory professional certification requirements for officers occupying Human Resource roles within Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) of government.
According to the circular signed by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, OON, mni, MCIPM, the policy forms part of ongoing reforms aimed at strengthening professionalism, competence, ethical standards, and service delivery within the Federal Civil Service.
The circular specifically recognises certifications obtained from the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM) alongside a limited number of globally recognised HR professional bodies, thereby reinforcing CIPM’s position as Nigeria’s chartered and legally empowered institution for the regulation and advancement of Human Resource Management practice.
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FOREIGN NEWS
Elon Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI has been decided in favour of the latter after the world’s richest person accused the artificial intelligence company of abandoning its original mission to benefit humanity.
A federal jury in Oakland, California, found OpenAI, CEO Sam Altman, and president Greg Brockman, not liable for Musk’s claims that they broke a contract made with him and unjustly enriched themselves.
In an unanimous verdict on Monday, the nine-person jury stated that Musk brought his case too late. Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers aligned with the decision .
SPORT NEWS
Kwara United technical adviser, Ashifat Suleiman has called on his players to show determination and focus ahead of their President Federation Cup Round of 64 clash with Sporting Supreme U-19.
The defending champions will begin their title defense on Tuesday at Prince Abubakar Audu University in Kogi.
Suleiman challenged the Harmony Boys to play with the mentality of champions and avoid an upset against the lower-league side.
The victory ended their 49-year wait for a major trophy and earned them a spot in the CAF Confederation Cup.