Metro

Former Edo Attorney-General Leads protest Aganist Fuel, Electricity Hike, Calls On Buhari For Reversal

Published

6 years ago

September 14, 2020

Occasioned by the increased in petroleum and electricity prices, some NGOs and Civil society organizations in Edo state, Monday protested against the hike in Benin city, calling on the President to reverse the hike

The protesters who came to the NUJ press centre carried placards withinscriptions-” No to Electricity Hike price”; No to Fuel price”; Nigeria belongs to all of us”; To hate the poor is a sin”; many other written words.

Speaking on behalf of the protesters, a former Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice in Edo State, Barrister Osagie Obayuwana called on President Muhammdu Buhari to reverse the price.

” We are here to protest the increased of fuel and electricity hike. We are offended that President Buhari said he has the audacity that we should expect more increase. It is unfortunate that him and his collaborators can put us in pain. “

” It cannot work, Nigeria people are saying no more increase in fuel and electricity prices. How can the President turn over 20O million Nigerians into target or market of people less than 50% to please his friends and relatives. Every house and office has been turned involuntary to BEDC for extortion. “

“They choose what they are going to charge the masses. They make us pay even though they didn’t give us light. Nigeria has not make any progress as far as electricity is concerned. They are making billions of naira and make us pay for darkness. When we are contending with that, people are forcing us to use generator.”

” No Journalists can work without power, so is other people. We have been exporting crude oil since 1958. President Muhammdu Buhari, during his campaign boasted he will build one refinery every year, as part of fixing the existing refineries. Has he done that? No. “

“The failure to fix our refinery is to have way for business to his friends and relatives. What has been done in electricity sector is what they want to do in petroleum sector. The Constitution forbid the concentration of wealth in the hands of the few by privatizing electricity supply. “

“President Buhari has violated the Constitution by seeking to privatize the petroleum industry, is also in the process of violating that same section of the Constitution.”

“For anybody to imagine that we Nigerians will continue to tolerate this, is impossible. This is a movement that a new Nigeria is in a process of being born. We are sending this words to President Muhammdu Buhari to reverse the electricity and fuel hike.”

” If this demands are not meant, we will show President Buhari that he is a public servant. That we are the government by serving him a notice and we shall declare civil disobedience of highest order. We feel the pain and we cannot tolerate the oppression,” Obayuwana said.

Metro

Police Arrest Mother, Daughter Over Alleged N18m Romance Scam

Published

3 hours ago

May 28, 2026

Editor

Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre, NPF-NCCC, have arrested a woman and her daughter over their alleged involvement in a romance scam that reportedly defrauded a Malta-based victim of more than N18 million.

The police disclosed that the arrests followed investigations into allegations bordering on computer-related fraud, identity theft, and money laundering after receiving intelligence from the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit, NFIU.

In a statement issued by the Acting Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Uwana Imah, the suspects were identified as 39-year-old Urowhe Diana and her 22-year-old daughter, Rokibat Oluwasheyi Imoru.

According to the statement, preliminary investigations revealed that a Lagos resident identified as Emmanuel Amanfo, who is currently at large, allegedly collaborated with Rokibat Oluwasheyi Imoru to open and operate multiple bank accounts used in carrying out fraudulent transactions.

“One of the victims was identified as a resident of Malta whose identity has been withheld,” the statement said.

The police further disclosed that proceeds from the alleged romance scam were transferred through money transfer operators and direct deposits into several Nigerian bank accounts belonging to Rokibat Oluwasheyi Imoru.

Investigators also alleged that the funds were later moved into an Ecobank account owned by Urowhe Diana, where the money was allegedly spent.

According to the statement, forensic analysis of the suspects’ digital activities allegedly linked both mother and daughter to the cybercrime operation, leading to their eventual arrest.

The police added that efforts were ongoing to apprehend Emmanuel Amanfo, who was described as the husband of Urowhe Diana and stepfather of Rokibat Oluwasheyi Imoru.

“Investigation into the matter is still ongoing, and the suspects will be charged to court upon conclusion of investigations,” the statement added.

The Nigeria Police Force reiterated the commitment of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, to safeguarding Nigeria’s cyberspace and tackling cybercrime across the country.

The NPF-NCCC also urged members of the public to report suspicious cyber-related activities through its official online reporting portal and designated communication channels.

Metro

Edo Police Arrest Two Suspected Cultists

Published

21 hours ago

May 27, 2026

Editor

The Edo State Police Command on Wednesday said two suspected cultists were arrested in Ohonre community, off Adolor College Road, Benin.

This was disclosed in a statement by the command Public Relations Officer, Eno Ikoedem, and made available to newsmen electrically.

Ikoedem said the arrest was possible due to operatives response to a distress report concerning the movement and gathering of some suspected cult members within the community.

The statement reads: “The Edo State Police Command has recorded another operational breakthrough following the swift disruption of a suspected cultists’ gathering in Ohonre Community, off Adolor College Road, Benin City.

“On 21st May, 2026, at about 19:00hrs, operatives attached to Ugbowo Division who were on surveillance patrol responded to a distress report concerning the movement and gathering of some suspected cult members within the community.

“Acting promptly on the information, the police team mobilized to the location. On sighting the operatives, the suspects fled in an attempt to evade arrest. The operatives immediately gave them a hot chase, leading to the arrest of two suspects identified as Victor Peter ‘M’, 21 years and Iyemoma Ogbewe ‘M’, 35 years.

“A search conducted on the suspects led to the recovery of one cut-to-size gun believed to have been in their possession for unlawful purposes.

“Upon investigation, the suspects confessed to being members of the notorious Maphite cult group. Efforts are ongoing to identify and apprehend other fleeing gang members.”

She said the Commissioner of Police, Monday Agbonika, commended the swift response of the operatives and reiterated the Command’s resolve to deny criminal elements any opportunity within Edo State.

He further urged residents to continue providing timely and credible information to the Police, assuring that all reports would receive prompt attention.

Metro

Troops Eliminate Two Terrorists, Foil Pipeline Attack

Published

2 days ago

May 26, 2026

Editor

The Nigerian Army says troops have, in the last 24 hours, eliminated two terrorists, rescued four kidnapped victims and foiled pipeline attacks in a series of coordinated military operations across Taraba, Kogi and Rivers.

This is contained in operational updates issued to reporters on Tuesday in Abuja.

According to the reports, troops of 93 Battalion deployed at Akate in the Donga Local Government Area of Taraba engaged suspected terrorists in a forested area, killing two of them.

According to the report, items recovered from the scene include an AK-47 rifle, ammunition, magazines, mobile phones and other personal effects.

In Kogi, it said the troops of 21 Battalion, in collaboration with vigilantes, rescued four kidnapped passengers along the Anyigba–Itobe road in Ofu Local Government Area.

It added that the victims were reportedly abandoned by their captors while attempting to cross a seasonal stream due to sustained pressure from advancing troops.

According to the military, efforts are ongoing to rescue other victims still in captivity.

The report said that troops of 12 Brigade successfully repelled an ambush along Kabba–Okene road while withdrawing from an earlier operation, forcing the assailants to flee with gunshot wounds.

“Meanwhile, in Rivers, troops of 5 Battalion acting on credible intelligence, foiled an attempt by suspected vandals to detonate a crude oil pipeline in Ahoada West Local Government Area.

“The swift response of the troops disrupted the operation before it could be executed, with the suspects fleeing the scene,” it said.