Today’s Headlines: Davido Gifts Isreal DMW 2026 Toyota Prado; No N210tn Missing From NNPC — Kyari

Afrobeats singer David Adedeji Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has gifted his personal logistics manager, Isreal DMW, a brand-new 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado. Isreal shared a video of the vehicle on Instagram on Tuesday, showing Davido inspecting it before expressing gratitude to the singer for the generous gesture.

Isreal described the vehicle as a brand-new Prado and said he had no regrets working with Davido. The 2026 model is estimated to cost between ₦108m and ₦150m in Nigerian car listings, while some versions listed by Toyota’s official distributor are priced from ₦160m.

Former Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Mele Kyari, has denied allegations that ₦210tn was missing from the company’s accounts between 2017 and 2023. Appearing before the Senate Committee on Public Accounts on Tuesday, Kyari maintained that the disputed figures were accounting and bookkeeping discrepancies rather than evidence of financial misconduct. He insisted that no funds were lost during his leadership from 2019 to 2025, stating that “nothing was lost” under his watch.

Kyari also dismissed claims that ₦5bn was spent on changing the company’s name to NNPC Limited, explaining that approximately ₦2.99bn was paid for its incorporation and charged to the Federation’s revenue account. He defended his tenure by claiming that he transformed the organisation from a loss-making entity into a profitable company, following an alleged $803bn loss in 2018. Senate Committee Chairman Ibrahim Dankwambo said lawmakers would scrutinise the documents and explanations submitted by Kyari before deciding whether to invite him again.

The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Lagos State Chapter, has endorsed President Bola Tinubu and Lagos APC governorship candidate, Dr Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, ahead of the 2027 general elections. The council’s chairman, Ibrahim Adigun, said the endorsement was based on the performance of APC-led administrations and their efforts towards youth development, citing initiatives such as the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) and the National Youth Conference.

Adigun described Hamzat as an experienced administrator capable of sustaining Lagos State’s development, while expressing confidence in the continuity of APC-led governance. He urged young people across the state to mobilise support for Tinubu, Hamzat and his running mate, Princess Damilola Sonayon-James, in the 2027 elections.

Nigeria and Saudi Arabia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the 2027 Hajj to improve pilgrimage arrangements, strengthen logistics and protect the welfare of Nigerian pilgrims. The agreement was signed in Jeddah on Tuesday by the Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Ismail Yusuf, and Saudi Arabia’s Vice Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Abdulfattah Mashat. It covers Nigeria’s Hajj quota, compliance with Saudi regulations, operational deadlines, accommodation, transportation and healthcare.

Saudi Arabia also commended Nigeria for meeting the required timelines for the 2027 pilgrimage preparations. Mashat disclosed that the Kingdom recorded a 93 per cent pilgrim satisfaction rate during the 2026 Hajj. Meanwhile, Nigeria’s 2027 Hajj quota has been increased from 50,000 to 60,000 following Saudi Arabia’s approval of an additional 10,000 slots. NAHCON will work with state pilgrims’ welfare boards, licensed tour operators and Saudi institutions to coordinate preparations and monitor service delivery.

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