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Kebbi Promises Military Base In Banditry-prone Communities

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Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State

By Ayodele Oni

 

Following the recent bandit attacks on some communities in Bagudo Local Government Area of Kebbi State, Governor Nasir Idris, has assured residents of the affected communities that a military base will be established in the area as part of measures to curb persistent insecurity.

 

The Governor gave the assurance on Saturday when he paid a condolence visit to the District Head of Kaoje, Alhaji Mustapha Usman, over the death of the Village Head of Lafagu and other victims of the recent attacks.

 

Idris described the attacks as barbaric and deeply disturbing, assuring the people that the government, in collaboration with security agencies, is taking decisive steps to apprehend those responsible and ensure that they face the law.

 

He assured that the administration would not relent in efforts to protect lives and property of citizens, stressing that every necessary measure would be taken to restore peace and enable displaced residents to return safely to their communities.

 

“I am not going to relent  in ensuring that my people are protected. My government is working hard with the security agencies to ensure that the internally displaced persons return safely to their villages.”

 

The Governor also visited some Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps, where he sympathised with victims of the attacks and reassured them of the government’s commitment to their safety, welfare and eventual return to their ancestral communities.

 

He expressed concern over the security situation and disclosed that his administration has concluded arrangements aimed at finding a lasting solution to insecurity in the affected areas and restoring the confidence of residents.

 

“I am not going to tolerate these barbaric acts. In shaa  Allah, the government is doing everything possible to protect the lives of our people.

 

“I will continue to support you and ensure that everyone returns safely to their villages,” he added.

 

The Governor urged the people to remain calm and patient, while cautioning them against taking the law into their own hands.

 

He called on residents to cooperate fully with security agencies and promptly provide credible information about suspicious persons or activities in their communities.

 

Responding, the District Head of Kaoje, Alhaji Mustapha Usman Adamu, thanked Governor Idris for the visit and proactiveness towards timely response to issues relating to the security situation.

 

He described the attacks as un-Islamic and inhuman, and prayed for the Governor and his entourage for taking the time to visit and commiserate with the affected community.

Osun APC:  Conclusion Of Gov. Election Must End Gale Of Killings

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Ayodele Oni
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APC

By Ayodele Oni

 

Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, (APC) has said that it expected the conclusion of the governorship election to bring an end to reported killings and other violent incidents in the state, but expressed concern that fresh cases have continued.

 

The party expressed concerns over reported cases of killings in Osogbo, the state capital, and other parts of the state, urging the government and security agencies to intensify efforts to protect lives and property.

 

In a statement issued on Saturday by its Director of Media and Information, Kola Olabisi, the APC stated that it was worried that reports of violent incidents continued despite the conclusion of the August 15 governorship election.

 

The party specifically cited Friday’s attack around the Owo-Eba area, near Ilesa Garage in Osogbo, where two people were killed and four others sustained gunshot injuries.

 

The Osun State Police Command confirmed the incident, describing it as a suspected clash between rival cult groups.

 

The command said two people died at the scene, identifying one of them as Adebayo Taoreed, popularly known as Small Rugged, while the identity of the second victim has yet to be established.

 

Police spokesman, Abiodun Ojelabi, said four other people sustained gunshot injuries and were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.

 

“The command is aware of a shooting incident suspected to be a cult clash around Owoeba area, Osogbo. Two persons died at the spot, one identified as Small Rugged, while the other’s name is yet unknown.

 

“Four other people sustained gunshot injuries and have been rushed by the police to a nearby hospital for treatment,” Ojelabi said.

 

The Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Zungura, has directed tactical teams to move into the area and apprehend those responsible for the attack. As of the latest reports, no arrest had been announced in connection with the incident.

 

The APC, however, described the latest incident as part of a broader security concern in the state and urged Governor Ademola Adeleke’s administration and security agencies to take urgent steps to safeguard residents and visitors.

 

“It is worrisome that Osun has become a killing field where human lives are wasted. People from other states now dread coming to Osun, as extrajudicial death appears to be the cheapest thing in the state.”

 

The party alleged that the Friday attack involved unidentified hoodlums armed with guns, machetes, knives and cudgels, and identified the deceased as Small Rugged and Seyi Osha.

 

However, the police account confirmed two deaths and four gunshot injuries, while identifying only Small Rugged among the deceased at the time of its statement. The police also characterised the incident as a suspected cult clash.

 

The APC urged the state government, police and other security agencies to intensify surveillance and investigations and ensure that anyone found responsible for the killings was arrested and prosecuted.

 

“Each time there is an extrajudicial killing, it simply translates to the fact that the state government and security agencies have failed in their constitutional responsibility,” the party said.

 

It also called on the government to ensure that residents and visitors could go about their activities without fear, while urging security agencies to prevent further violence and possible reprisals.

 

The latest shooting has renewed security concerns in Osogbo, coming amid reports of recent violent incidents in parts of Osun.

Anambra: Those Who Deny Women Right To Property Inheritance Risk Jail Term

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Ayodele Oni
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Charles Soludo
Governor Charles Soludo

By Ayodele Oni

 

Women in Anambra State that have been denied right of inheritance may have cause to smile, as the state government has taken step to correct the perceived injustice.

 

The state government has warned that individuals who deny women and girls their right to property inheritance based on gender, risk up to four years’ imprisonment.

 

The State Attorney-General, Tobechukwu Nweke, SAN, warned against this in a letter sent to the Nigeria Police and made available to reporters in Awka.

 

Mr Nweke directed the police to investigate reported cases of gender-based disinheritance and prosecute offenders thoroughly.

 

He described the practice of stripping women of their inheritance as an offence under Section 22 of the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Law, 2017 of Anambra State.

 

The Attorney-General urged the police to investigate all reported cases and forward the case files to his office for prosecution.

 

He said that despite the Supreme Court’s decisions declaring customs and practices that exclude women from inheriting property unconstitutional and illegal, some members of the public still engage in such discriminatory practices.

 

“In light of the foregoing, you are kindly requested to ensure that your office thoroughly investigates all reported cases of gender-based disinheritance and that the case files are transmitted to this ministry for further action,” Mr Nweke stated.

 

He said the government has designated the Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Unit to handle the prosecution of offenders under the law, alongside other forms of domestic violence and sexual offences.

Govs Uzodimma, Soludo, Welcome EFCC Zonal HQ In Awka

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Govs Uzodimma and Soludo Welcome EFCC Zonal HQ In Awka

By Ayodele Oni

 

Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, and his Anambra State counterpart Chukwuma Soludo have welcomed the new Zonal Directorate of the Economic, and Financial Crimes Commission,  (EFCC) in Awka.

 

While speaking at the commissioning of the EFCC zonal directorate, Uzodimma commended President Bola Tinubu’s administration for what he described as increased recognition and inclusion of the Southeast in national affairs.

 

The governor said the establishment of the EFCC directorate in Awka was an indication of the growing visibility of the Southeast under the current administration.

 

“Southeast before this time didn’t come out in capital letters on the map of the country. I’m happy that with the current administration, the region is coming out in capital letters.”

 

He added that people from the region could now identify more proudly with Nigeria, saying, “When names are called, our people are always there to answer, proud Nigerians.”

 

Uzodimma also welcomed the decentralisation of the commission’s operations, saying the Awka office would reduce the burden on residents who previously had to travel to Abuja or Lagos for invitations, questioning and other official engagements with the EFCC.

 

He described the recognition of Awka as an EFCC operational centre for the Southeast as a development that would improve access to the commission and strengthen its presence in the region.

 

The governor further praised the current leadership of the EFCC, saying the commission’s approach has become more people-oriented compared with how he perceived the agency in its earlier years.

 

“People are beginning to know that they are not enemies, but friends. We thank the leadership for that ingenuity. We must find time to engage them for clarification, but not in a hostile manner, unless you’re guilty.”

 

Uzodimma congratulated the EFCC, the people of Anambra and residents of the Southeast on the establishment of the directorate, adding that its presence in Awka could promote greater transparency and accountability in financial transactions.

 

Earlier, Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, described the fight against corruption and financial crimes as a collective responsibility and welcomed the EFCC’s decision to expand its operations to the grassroots.

 

Soludo pointed out that the new directorate would bring the commission closer to communities and businesses, while strengthening efforts to combat financial crimes.

 

President Tinubu was represented at the commissioning by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, who called on the Anambra and Imo governments to support and protect the new facility.

 

EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, said the Awka directorate would expand the commission’s operational capacity, improve access to justice and strengthen collaboration with governments, businesses and citizens in Anambra and Imo.

 

The newly commissioned Awka directorate serves Anambra and Imo states and is part of the EFCC’s wider expansion aimed at bringing its operations closer to citizens and economic centres across the country.

Reactions trail Police inability to reach abductors of NYSC members in Imo

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Audu Bonso - Imo CP

By Ayodele Oni

 

Criticisms have greeted remarks by the Imo State Commissioner of Police, Audu Bosso, that efforts to rescue the prospective NYSC members abducted along the Owerri-Onitsha Road, are being frustrated by mines planted around the location.

 

The police commissioner had announced that security operatives have located the suspected k!dnappers’ hideout.

 

He was quoted as saying that security operatives traced the abductors into the bush on Friday and used a drone to identify their exact location.

 

He, however, said the team could not move into the area immediately because mines had allegedly been planted around the location.

 

“We have located kiddnappers’ hideout of abducted NYSC members. Yesterday (Friday), we were in the bush, we traced them to a particular location, we ran la drone yesterday and it showed us their exact location, we couldn’t move in then but mines are planted around the area, “the CP said.

 

The development comes after gunmen abducted NYSC members and other passengers travelling along the Owerri-Onitsha Road on October 1.

 

The Imo Police Command later said 10 victims had been rescued, while the exact number of those still missing was being verified.

 

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu deployed the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of Operations, Shehu Nadada, to Imo to provide additional operational direction for the search-and-rescue efforts.

 

The CP’s reported comments have sparked reactions online, with some Nigerians questioning why the security operatives could locate the hideout, but were unable to move in, while others criticised the decision to make details of the operation public. More worrisome is his revelation of actions being taken.

 

Reactions:

 

@OlamiiJhy198: You locate the area but can’t enter ? How does it sound

@iam_flourish_uk: May Nigeria not happen to us,  just sing lives to play chess

@_1ikechukwu: So by saying this to the media doesn’t it tip off the kidnappers??

@I_stay_fly2: CP explaining his incompetence. And you are granting press coverage to tell us how you don’t have result yet. We are doomed

 

@AdesolaSo: All this information in the public for who exactly to use?

@SeaJustified: Do you understand what you’re talking about? If kidnappers are using mines, then why are you still calling them kidnappers? Idiot

 

@Mahreooo: so as una come post am online make them see am e wise abi??

@Destiny82986150: Oga you too enter bush abeg

 

@MayorUndisputed: This sounds like a Nollywood script. These kidnappers are not Hollywood experts, abeg. How did they plant mines, hide a whole hideout, and still let someone casually run a drone over their exact location?

Parents Of Abducted NYSC Members Meet With Olubadan, Lament  ultimatum By Gunmen

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Parents Of Kidnapped NYSC Members

By Adesina Soyooye

 

The gunmen who, among others, abducted 20 Youth Corpers who were on their way to their orientation camp, have given the grieving parents of the victims an ultimatum to pay the sum of N50m each for their release.

 

The prospective Corps members who took off from Ibadan, were kidnapped in Umunoha, Imo State, when the two buses they were travelling in were intercepted on Thursday, October 1,2026.

 

The ultimatum has a 24-hour dateline.

 

The affected families made this known to the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, and the Oyo State Commissioner of Police during their visit to his Bodija residence on Saturday.

 

They have sought the timely intervention of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, and the Commissioner of Police, Abimbola Ayodeji

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The affected parents made the appeal during their visit to the Bodija residence of Oba Ladoja on Saturday.

 

They submitted that the gunmen contacted them using the mobile lines of the kidnapped prospective corps members.

 

The visit to the Olubadan’s residence, according to the grieving parents, was necessitated by the gunmen’s threat to deal decisively with the victims if the demand for the ransom was not met within 24 hours.

 

Speaking on behalf of other grieving parents, Alhaja Alimot Akande and Oyebola Michael Akande appealed to both Ladoja and CP Abimbola Ayodeji to come to their rescue by ensuring the timely release of their children.

 

“They have been calling us since yesterday with a demand for N50 million ransom each. They are threatening that anything untoward will happen to our children if we fail to heed their request.

 

“There is no way we can raise such amount at this period. Baba, kindly assist us. Don’t let them kill our children.”

 

While addressing the parents, the Olubadan assured them that their children would be rescued unharmed.

 

He said: “I want to assure that your children would be rescued unharmed. We will relate whatever information we gather to you. The Police are working round the clock to secure their rescue. Don’t worry yourself, Police are up to the task, and nothing would happen to your children.”

 

Also speaking, the state Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Abimbola, said he had already contacted his counterpart in Imo State, and efforts are in top gear to secure their rescue.

 

He said: “I had already contacted Imo State CP. We have been talking since the day of the incident, and he assured me that the victims would be rescued unhurt.”

“No Sick O, Na Gen Z Full Hospital!” Viral Video Triggers Expulsion Of Nursing Students At Madonna University

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Akinwale Kasali
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Madona University Student Nurse

By Akinwale Kasali

 

 A viral video which warned: “No sick o, na Gen Z full hospital”, has led to the expulsion of Nursing Students of Madonna University.

 

The viral video was posted  by some Nursing Students of the University who were participants in the playful post recorded within a hospital environment. It attracted a lot of attention and comments online.

 

While some found the viral video amusing, others criticised the students for their conduct in a professional setting.

 

So, what began as a light-hearted social media video led to the expulsion of the Students of the University.

 

The expulsion has been met with mixed feelings and reactions just as the

leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, has  waded into the issue.

 

NANS has appealed to Madonna University to reconsider the decision.

The students’ body acknowledged that the conduct in the video was inappropriate and did not reflect the level of discipline and professionalism expected of nursing students. But it posited that expulsion could have consequences far beyond the video and noted that the affected students had already invested years, money and effort into their nursing education.

 

NANS, therefore, urged the University to consider a stern warning or another disciplinary measure instead of ending the students’ academic journey.

 

The University Management is yet to shift grounds at the time of filing this story.

RCCG Pastor Collapses, Dies While Preaching At Funeral Service

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Akinwale Kasali
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Pastor Steve Eyo

By Akinwale Kasali 

 

It was shock unlimited when Pastor Steve Eyo of The Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, collapsed and passed on   while preaching at a funeral service at Aleto in Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State.

 

The service turned tragic when the Clergyman  suddenly collapsed and died while preaching at the event.

 

It was gathered that Pastor Eyo was delivering a sermon titled “The Certainty of Death and Hope Beyond”, before more than 300 mourners when he suddenly collapsed.

 

Pastor Eyo began preaching around 1:10 p.m. with high energy, as he spoke about the inevitability of death, using an analogy that compared life to a market where some people leave early and others stay late.

 

Around 1:25 p.m., as he was concluding his message, he suddenly fell to the ground.

 

Attendees initially thought he was acting out his sermon on the suddenness of death, but Church workers and medical personnel rushed forward to administer first aid and prayers. 

 

He was transported in the funeral’s ambulance to a nearby hospital where medical staff confirmed he was brought in dead.

Presidency Says Amaechi Behaves Like A Clown For Linking Mother’s Death To Tinubu Economic Policies

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Ayodele Oni
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Rotimi Amaechi and Bola Tinubu2
Rotimi Amaechi and President Bola Tinubu

By Ayodele Oni

 

The Presidency has described as laughable, remarks by former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi which linked his Mother’s death to President Bola Tinubu’s economic policies.

 

Reacting after the former Transportation Minister, linked the death of his mother to the economic policies of President  Tinubu’s administration, a presidential aide, Dada Olusegun, in a post on X stated: “Unfortunate. This man is a clown at this point.”

 

Amaechi, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) vice presidential candidate, made the claim during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Friday.

 

The former Rivers State governor said his mother had been healthy before Tinubu became president but that the rising cost of medicines later made it difficult for him to afford the drugs she needed.

 

“Because policies are killing people. I’ve lost my mother. Why do you think my mother couldn’t live up to 92? Tinubu was the reason. Before Tinubu, my mother was healthy.

 

“Before Tinubu, my mother was healthy. Suddenly, by the time Tinubu came, it was difficult to buy drugs for my mother. I know most of you won’t believe this”, he said.

 

Amaechi also criticised the wider impact of the administration’s economic policies, particularly the removal of the petrol subsidy and rising household costs.

 

He questioned whether Nigerians were benefiting from the savings associated with subsidy removal.

 

His comments followed a broader discussion about the difficulty many Nigerians face in meeting basic needs, including healthcare and medication.

 

Amaechi’s mother, Mary Amaechi, died in July 2026 at the age of 89, according to reports.

 

The reaction has added to the political exchange between supporters of the Tinubu administration and opposition figures as political activities intensify ahead of the 2027 general election.

 

Amaechi, who served as Rivers State governor before becoming Transportation Minister, has continued to criticise the Federal Government’s handling of the economy and the impact of its reforms on Nigerians.

 

The Presidency’s response focused on Amaechi’s statement, while the former minister has maintained his criticism of the economic conditions affecting households.

DIG Leads Team To Rescue Abducted NYSC Members, Passengers In Imo, As Abductors Ask For N50m Per Person

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Ayodele Oni
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NYSC Members kidnapped

By Ayodele Oni

 

The ongoing search-and-rescue mission of the prospective NYSC members and other passengers abducted along the Owerri-Onitsha Road, Umunoha, on 1st October 2026 has been boosted with the deployment of a Deputy Inspector Geberal of Police, (DIG) to lead the team.

 

In a statement, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, announced the deployment of DIG Operations, Shehu Umar Nadada, and two Commissioners of Police to coordinate the rescue mission.

 

The team has conducted an on-the-spot assessment, reviewed personnel deployment and strengthened intelligence-led efforts to track the abductors.

 

The statement added that additional tactical teams and operational assets have been deployed to strategic locations in collaboration with other security agencies.

 

The DIG Operations assured that the operation will continue until all victims are safely rescued and the perpetrators apprehended.

 

He urged the public to remain calm and provide credible information that could aid the rescue operation.

 

Meanwhile, families of victims have said that the abductors have made contact with them and placed a -N50m ransome on each abductee for freedom.

 

Reacting to the sad incident, the Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA), condemned the abduction of 20 members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) along the Owerri–Onitsha Road in Imo State, and described it as a grave assault on the safety and fundamental rights of young Nigerians serving their country.

 

It described the incident as deeply disturbing, particularly because the victims are young Nigerians travelling to fulfil a national obligation under the NYSC scheme.

 

 Its Coordinator, Emmanuel Onwubiko, in a statement, demanded the immediate and unconditional release of all the abducted corps members and called on the security agencies to deploy every available resource to locate the victims, rescue them safely and apprehend those responsible.

 

The rights group also demands that the perpetrators be subjected to thorough investigation and, upon establishment of their culpability, prosecuted in accordance with the law.

 

 According to reports, the corps members were travelling in a commercial bus from Ibadan, Oyo State, to various NYSC orientation camps in the South-East and South-South when they were intercepted by gunmen near Umunoha community in Mbaitoli Local Government Area.

 

The Imo State Police Command has confirmed the incident and said security operatives are combing surrounding bushes, while a Rapid Response Team has been deployed to track the kidnappers and secure the safe release of the victims.

 

“The organisation is concerned that the renewed incidents of kidnapping along major roads in Imo State point to serious security challenges that require urgent and sustained attention from the state and federal authorities.

 

“HURIWA therefore challenges Governor Hope Uzodinma to make the protection of lives and property in Imo State his immediate priority and to demonstrate visible leadership in confronting the worsening security concerns across the state.”

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