SPECIAL REPORT
CORRUPT ALEGEH; THE NBA PRESIDENT RUNNING A CORRUPT REGIME
Former chairman of Unity Bar, the Abuja branch of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Augustine Alegeh, was this year elected national Chairman of NBA enrolled in 1986 and has never contested any NBA election until July 2014 when he ran for the office of the President and won in a controversial manner.
In 2011, he joined NEC-NBA and was Chair of 2 Committees.
Alegeh later admitted that he compromised the delegates system.
Alegeh was the Chief Executive Officer of Tratrix Engineering Limited a road construction company he registered in 2005 principally to fleece Delta State treasury.
Alegeh was recently engaged in a running battle with fellow lawyers and was openly called a bushman by a learned colleague because NBA rules of conduct says you cannot have a law firm and a road construction company but Alegeh is running both simultaneously, even as NBA President!
Other issues Nigeria lawyers have with the NBA president bothers on transparency, elombah.com has learnt.
Elombah.com have been reliably informed that weeks ago, the NBA President signed an MOU on Nigeria Lawyer’s behalf with Transcorp Hilton Abuja. He has yet to disclose to members of the NBA the terms of the MOU. He has not sent a single email to divulge useful information.
Readers must know the word for absence of transparency in regimes when the President is hiding information from his colleagues. He shouldn’t wait to receive a freedom of information request to be able to share the several MOUs he had signed on lawyers’ behalf because NBA is the watch dog and should be putting government on its toes in demanding public accountability.
In a couple of hours the year runs out lawyers would usually pay their practicing fees on the first working day after the New Year. But they have vowed to resist attempts by Alegeh to collect 150% increase in practicing fees.
Alegeh has also been accused of dereliction of duty and running NBA in a lazy manner. “3:14AM Friday 26th Dec., 2014 a day after Christmas was when Alegeh sent a signed Christmas e-message for lawyers in Nigeria. Unlike the NBA Lagos Branch signed one in the afternoon of Thursday 25th Dec., 2014.”
The NBA earlier in the week signed MOU with Leadway Assurance Limited – Alegeh’s colleagues complain that they do not have a copy Insurance policy “yet we are being blindfolded to pay the premium, a whole lawyers association, pay to enrich others?”
“Why is it so difficult for Mr AO Alegeh to pay a courtesy visit to the Institute of Estate Surveyor and Valuers and to work out a partnership with NBA such that would keep in line the golden rule only those called to the Nigerian Bar should frank estate documents and lease agreements. Those legal practices that put money into the pockets of lawyers so that they may be able to pay a part of it to NBA increased practising fees by 150%, some to Leadway Insurance Ltd etc.” They ask.
In a suit pending in a High Court in Abuja, against NBA. The NBA went to a 5-star resort and used its facilities in 2010 and 2011 and incurred millions of naira in debt and didn’t pay after repeated demands.
The plaintiffs, Starwood group instructed a colleague to file a lawsuit. They came under un-defended list in 2013 during Okey Wali’s rigime. Alegeh made a campaign promise that NBA should not allow a lawsuit like that, because it’s disgraceful.
The colleague wrote to Mr Alegeh and attached a CTC of the processes filed to treat it.
On or about the 8th Sept., 2014, Alegeh caused the NBA GS to write to me expressing clear intention to resolve the matter out of court.
After that line of communication, Alegeh bypassed the lawyers to the plaintiff and went to the client and started communicating with him over the same subject matter and even set up a reconciliation meeting with some of Alegeh’s agents.
Elombah.com was told that no lawyer who is civilized communicates officially with learned counsel in a matter and with the litigant he or she represents, officially, and simultaneously.
Alegeh in a written acceptance sppech nullified the result of NBA-SLP election. In disrespecting a democratic process, what moral right has he to hold on to the office of NBA President?
At page 4 of his acceptance speech Alegeh admitted that he compromised the delegates system.
“Only a bushman will admit that and not resign.”
“Alegeh has no IBA or ABA background, he has no LL.M. He does not conduct himself and the exalted office of NBA President like an intelligent lawyer”, elombah.com was told.
“I have never seen him in any court make any submission. He is not known to have espoused any law since 1986 when he was enrolled till present. He has not attended an IBA conference. IBA Tokyo 2014 would have been his first, he missed it. Alegeh has no world view; his world begins and ends in his immediate environment. Because of his police barracks background, he is afraid of poverty, will do anything to make it.”
Source: Elombah
SPECIAL REPORT
Nigerian Government Accuses Secrets Reporters Publisher Fejiro Oliver of Espionage, Invites Him For Questioning Days After Kidnapping Its Reporter
Secrets Reporters
The Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) has invited the Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of Secrets Reporters, Mr. Tega Oghenedoro, also known as Mr. Fejiro Oliver, for questioning over an ongoing investigation into alleged offenses bordering on espionage, cyberstalking, and computer-related crimes, days after kidnapping one of SecretsReporters Senior Reporter Stanley Ugagbe
Recall that at the close of work on Wednesday the 1st of July, 2026, Ugagbe was kidnapped on his way home by officers of the NIgerian Police force in connection with a report published by SecretsReporters, titled “EXCLUSIVE: CBN Deputy Governor Emem Usoro Linked to N3.6bn Los Angeles Property Amid Questions Over Asset Declaration Compliance (Part 2)”
Mr Stanley was released on Monday by 7:30pm to the President of the International Press Institute (IPI), Mojeed Muskilu, who was on ground to ensure he was not detained further.
A letter dated 6 July 2026, with reference number CR: 3000/X/NPF-NCCC/FHQ/ABJ/TDP-LM/VOL.1/364, was issued by the National Cybercrime Centre and addressed to Mr. Oghenedoro at the media organization’s office in Wuye, Abuja.
According to the letter, the Cybercrime Centre stated that it is investigating “a case of espionage, cyberstalking, and computer-related offenses in which your name featured prominently.”
The police requested the publisher to report to the National Cybercrime Centre for an interview through the Assistant Director, Defence and Protection Unit, NPF-NCCC Abuja.
The invitation is scheduled to be held on Wednesday, 8th July 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre office, Plot 625, Mission Road, Diplomatic Zone, Abuja.
The letter also directed the invitee to contact a phone number listed in it for directions upon arrival. It concluded by requesting his cooperation with the investigation, stating that it “will be highly appreciated.”
The invitation letter was signed by DCP Olufemi Akinola, psc (+), Deputy Director (Operations), NPF-NCCC, Abuja.
In the course of detaining its senior reporter, Stanley Ugagbe, the government through the police accused Secrets Reporters of leaking government documents through its medium and spying on the government to foreign countries, a claim the publisher has denied.
As at the time of filing this report, the publisher has stated that he’s currently not in Nigeria and will answer the invitation as soon as he gets back to the country.
BEHIND THE SCENCES
Kidnapped SecretsReporters Journalist Stanley Ugagbe Found at Police Headquarters After 48 Hours Blindfolded Over Government Secrets Leak and Petition by CBN Deputy Governor Emem Usoro
Secrets Reporters
Fresh details have emerged regarding the whereabouts of abducted SecretsReporters journalist, Stanley Ugagbe, who was allegedly seized by armed men in mufti on his way home before being taken to his residence, where his laptop and mobile phone were confiscated.
SecretsReporters has obtained videos showing masked security operatives handcuffing and taking Ugagbe away. According to information available to this newspaper, he was intercepted by armed men in Karu, Abuja, while returning home from official training on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at about 6:00 p.m.
Policemen in masks abducting Journalist Stanley Ugagbe
The operatives handcuffed him, took him to his residence in Jikwoyi, seized his work laptop and phone, blindfolded him and drove him to an undisclosed location.
As earlier reported by this newspaper, Ugagbe’s arrest is believed to be connected to a report published by SecretsReporters titled: “EXCLUSIVE: CBN Deputy Governor Emem Usoro Linked to N3.6bn Los Angeles Property Amid Questions Over Asset Declaration Compliance (Part 2).”
Sources said Ugagbe remained blindfolded throughout the night at the first location until Thursday, July 2. He was then driven to another facility, still blindfolded, before the blindfold was removed. SecretsReporters has since established that the facility was the National Cybercrime Centre (NCCC).
Sources within the NCCC told SecretsReporters that one of the petitions against the journalist was submitted by the Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Emem Usoro, who reportedly alleged that he published false information about her.
According to the same sources, a second petition, allegedly submitted anonymously, accused the journalist platform of leaking sensitive government information and official secrets considered detrimental by the authorities.
During questioning, Ugagbe reportedly maintained that, as a reporter, he was assigned stories by the management of SecretsReporters and was not the custodian of the source materials used in preparing some investigative reports, as all investigations belongs to the organization.
The sources further stated that he noted that laptops, communication devices and other equipment used by him and other reporters in carrying out their official assignments are company property belonging to SecretsReporters.
Meanwhile, an examination of Ugagbe’s mobile phone call records obtained by SecretsReporters showed that his phone was switched on by security operatives at about 4:00 a.m. on July 2. During that period, four calls were received but went unanswered before the device was switched off again.
The Police is yet to officially own up to kidnapping the journalist.
General News
Exclusive: Ex Militant Tompolo Moves Niger Delta Traditional Rulers To Beg President Tinubu Over N2.1 Trillion Pipeline Surveillance Contract Renewal
Secrets Reporters
The battle for the renewal and cancellation of the N2.1 trillion pipeline surveillance awarded to two companies owned by two cousins namely Tantita Security Services Limited and Maton Engineering Limited has shifted to Abuja.
SecretsReporters can exclusively report that the decentralization of the pipeline surveillance championed by social activist and businessman, Tega Oghenedoro, popularly known as Fejiro Oliver, has led to President Bola Tinubu giving his words to stakeholders that he will split the contract along ethnic line, which has caused worries to Government Ekpemupolo aka Tompolo, who owns Tantita Security company covering the Western Corridors of the pipeline contract. His cousin Matthew Tolangha owns Maton Engineering Limited that covers the central corridor.
To convince the President that his company Tantita be solely responsible for holding the multi trillion Naira contract while subleasing to other minor companies, we can authoritatively report that he has bought flight tickets and reserved hotel accommodation for almost all the Niger Delta traditional rulers, apart from the first class kings who refused the gestures, to meet the President next week Thursday in Abuja. They will be leaving for Abuja on Wednesday, revealed several traditional rulers to this medium. The contract is due for renewal in August 2026 but has faced opposition from major stakeholders under the banner of ‘Guard your pipeline and I guard my own’, led by Fejiro Oliver and former Niger Delta agitators like HRM Ateke Tom, Victor Ben aka General Boyloaf, Ajube aka Shoot at Sight, Ateke Tom and many others. Recently, Niger Delta stakeholders such as Ayiri Emami and Diden Michael aka Ejele also joined in the call for the decentralization of the pipeline surveillance.
“We have been promised $5,000 per person after seeing Mr President, which is different from our already paid return flight tickers and hotel accommodation. We should be around hundred selected kings that will meet the President to discuss Niger Delta issues, pass a vote of confidence on Tinubu, endorse him for a second term, even though we know the main purpose is to tell him to give the contract back to Tompolo next month” narrated a king who craved anonymity. An estimated cost of the logistics and welfare package means over N5 billion may be spent by the warlord on the king’s alone.
The meeting we gathered was made possible by the embattled Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, who is facing national heat for allegedly demanding for over Ten billion Naira bribe from Prince Adeyemi ‘fake’ Presidential Investment Council and the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, who is at the forefront of ensuring that the contract is awarded back to Tompolo despite obvious resistance from the region.
The National Assembly committees on Gas, Midstream, Upstream and Downstream recently passed a vote of confidence on Tantita, a move condemned by stakeholders led by Ijaw Youth Council President, Theophilus Alaye during a two hour live coverage on national television.
Since the award of the contract to the ex militant, local oil bunkering has reduced drastically, yet oil production has been below the OPEC benchmark.
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