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#EndSARS: Another Family Drags CSP Afegbai Before Edo Panel, Demands N70m compensation

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5 years ago

January 21, 2021

Aiguwuruo Osemwengie family, Thursday, dragged Chief Superintendent of Police, Carol Afegbai (rtd) before the Edo State Judicial Panel of Inquiry for victims of SARS and related abuses for ordering the shooting and killing of their son, Omosigho Sunny Osemwengie in June 16, 2013.

A Petition by their counsel, Idahosa Moses and titled “An appeal for justice and compensation over the extra judicial killing of one Mr. Omosigho Sunny Osemwengie by CSP Carol Afegbai (former DPO) Ogida Police division and her orderly, Mr. Amadin Idahosa”, said the deceased was shot and killed at a drinking spot over an argument that ensued between the owner of the restaurant known as “Madam Perfect” and the deceased at No 16 Ogiemudia Street, Off Igbinaduwa Street, off Ogida/Siluko road Benin City.

He said the deceased alleged that he found some black particles inside the drink that he bought from the operator of the restaurant and therefore he and others of his friends who were together at the restaurant insisted that they would not pay for the drinks.

Idahosa said they even suggested the place should be shutdown until the operator gets certification from the Edo State Consumer’s Protection Committee that was in operation in Benin City at that time led by one Dr. Mayor Onyuike

Idahosa said, angered by the suggestion to shutdown her restaurant, she quickly put a telephone call across to CSP Carol Afegbai, inviting her to the restaurant and that upon her arrival in company of her Orderly, Mr. Amadin Idahosa, she allegedly ordered the shooting of Mr. Omosigho Sunny Osemwengie, and that they watched until he bled to death.

The counsel begged the panel to invite the said Carol Afegbai and make her pay for her atrocities, noting that she has a perchant for killing innocent citizens.

The counsel also alleged that the sudden death of Omosigho resulted in the death of his father who could no longer survive the trauma of losing his eldest son.

He, however, asked for the compensation of N70 million to assuage the pains of the deceased family.

Addressing Journalists on whether the said Carol would honour the panel’s invitation, chairman of the panel, Justice Ada Ehigiamusoe (Rtd), said the panel is relying on the media to serve her as her last house address is unknown.

“The problem we have now, we don’t have last place of her house address and we can’t be able to reach her. So, we have to result to the media which is a substituted service to inform her.

“So, we appeal to the media to make a very cogent and bold announcement to Carol Afegbai and that wherever she is, that there is an accusation of murder, extra judicial killing.

“So, we appeal, please, use your media to reach out to her. So, we will take it as good and proper service on her. If she appears, okay and if she doesn’t, we will still take it either she has lost interest and all the same, we still have to look at the evidence and make the proper recommendation”, she said.

Recall that the panel had earlier ordered the arrest of the said Carol Afegbai for failing to appear before it.

The said Carol later went to the court to restrain the panel for going on with its probe on her.

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Edo NLC Crisis: Caretaker Committee Drags Rival Exco, Govt To Court

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4 hours ago

May 6, 2026

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The division in the Edo State Council of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), took a new dimension on Wednesday as Prof. Monday Monday Lewis Igbafen-led caretaker committee approached the National Industrial Court of Nigeria, Benin Judicial Division, seeking to affirm its authority and restrain a rival executive from parading itself as the council’s leadership.

Joined in the suit are the Edo State Government, the Commissioner for Labour and Productivity, and the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice.

In a suit marked: NICN/BEN/12/2026, and filed before the court in Benin, the claimant, Igbafen, acting for himself and on behalf of the NLC Caretaker Committee in Edo State, is challenging the continued occupation of the union’s secretariat and control of its assets by members of the Bernard Egwakhide-led factional State Executive Council.

The claimants are asking the court to declare that the caretaker committee (Igbafen-led faction), constituted on August 11, 2025, by the NLC national leadership, remains the only lawful authority to administer the affairs of the Edo State Council pending fresh elections.

They further seek a declaration that the continued occupation of the NLC secretariat located at No. 1 Teboga Road, Benin City, as well as the retention of union assets, financial records, and official instruments by the defendants, is illegal and void.

The suit also prays for an order of perpetual injunction restraining the defendants from parading themselves as officials of the NLC Edo Council or interfering with the functions of the caretaker committee.

In addition, the claimants are seeking a mandatory order compelling the defendants to immediately hand over the secretariat, vehicles, financial documents, cheque books, and all other properties belonging to the union.

The caretaker committee further urged the court to restrain the state government and its officials from interfering in the internal affairs of the union, alleging undue support for the dissolved executive.

The claimants further demand N50 million as general and exemplary damages against the defendants for alleged unlawful usurpation of office and acts prejudicial to the administration of the council.

According to court documents made available to our correspondent, the crisis followed the dissolution of the Edo State Council by the NLC National Executive Council on February 27, 2025, over allegations of misconduct, anti-union activities, and constitutional violations.

However, the matter has yet to be assigned a hearing date.

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Transfer: Premier League Clubs Scramble For Dele-Bashiru

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10 hours ago

May 6, 2026

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Lazio midfielder, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru is a subject of interest from three Premier League clubs, according to Sky Sports.

Lazio reportedly rejected offers from Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth for the Nigeria international in January.

La Biancolesti are bracing for more interest in Dele-Bashiru ahead of the summer transfer window, according to Sky Sports.

The 24-year-old has two years left on his contract with the Serie A club.

The attacking midfielder joined the Rome-based club from Turkish Super Lig outfit Hatayspor in 2024.

He has been a regular feature for Lazio this season.

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Xenophobic Attacks: Nigerian Students To Picket MTN, MultiChoice, Other Businesses

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11 hours ago

May 6, 2026

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The leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS South-West Zone D, has announced plans to picket South African companies in Nigeria following the ongoing xenophobic attacks in the country.

DAILY POST reports that some Nigerians were recently killed in South Africa over the violent attacks.

A statement issued to newsmen by Comrade Adeyemo Josiah Kayode, Coordinator, NANS South-West, Zone D, said that the association is mobilizing to take decisive and lawful action by organizing peaceful picketing and mass advocacy against South African business interests operating in Nigeria.

“We categorically state that the continued targeting of Nigerians under any guise is unacceptable and must come to an immediate end.

“This will include major corporations such as MTN Group and MultiChoice Group. It is morally indefensible for businesses to thrive in an environment where the lives of Nigerians are protected, while Nigerians are subjected to fear and violence elsewhere.

“This contradiction will no longer be tolerated,” the statement said.