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IYC Condemns Delta Poly Final Year Student Killing, Tasks Police On Impartial Investigation

By Joseph Ebi Kanjo
The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC), Western Zone, has urged the Delta State Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Nigeria Police, to carry out a thorough investigation into the tragic killing of Oyabrade Peter Warebo, a final year student of Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku.
Warebo, a final-year student of the Department of Laboratory Science Technology of the institution, was fatally shot by a member of the Ogwashi-Uku vigilante group on Wednesday, April 30, 2025.
He was in his room preparing for his final examinations when he was shot under circumstances one his neighbours tagged accidentally.
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Reacting to the incident and the claim above, the IYC, in a statement made available to INFO DAILY by Tare Magbei,
Information Officer, IYC, Western Zone, condemned the killing in a strong term, and urged the police to carry out an “impartial investigation into the incident,” and to make sure “the truth is uncovered.”
Magbei, while acknowledging that accidents as such could occur as claimed, noted that the shooting of Warebo was too suspicious to let go, urging the police to make sure justice is served.
“According to preliminary findings, Warebo was in his room preparing for his final examinations when he was fatally shot by a member of the Ogwashi-Uku vigilante group.
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“The suspect, identified only as Peter—a supposed friend and neighbour of the deceased—claimed the shooting was accidental, alleging that the firearm discharged while he was reaching for an item on the floor in his own room.
“While the IYC acknowledges that accidents can occur, we urge the Delta State Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to conduct a thorough and impartial investigation into the incident. It is essential that the truth is uncovered and that justice is pursued without fear or favour,” the statement partly reads.
The IYC, Western Zone, while expressing its “deepest condolences to the Warebo family during this time of unimaginable grief,” lamented that “the loss of a young life on the cusp of academic achievement is a tragedy that resonates deeply within our community.”
Magbei expressed that the IYC is committed to ensuring that “this matter is not swept under the rug,” adding: “If the evidence points to negligence or intentional harm, we will advocate relentlessly for accountability and justice.”
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DSS Arraigns Sowore Over Anti-Tinubu Post
The Federal Government is set to arraign human rights activist Omoyele Sowore on a five-count charge for allegedly posting false statements about President Bola Tinubu intended to cause a breakdown of law and order, court papers show.
Sowore was sighted at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday ahead of the arraignment.
The suit dated 16th September,2025, was lodged after Sowore allegedly refused to delete the controversial posts about the President.
The Sahara Reporters publisher was accused of using his official X handle to make the post, “This criminal @ official PBAT Actually went to Brazil to state that there is no more corruption under his regime in Nigeria. What audacity to lie shamelessly!”
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The alleged offending post, said to be contrary to Section 24(2) (b) of the Cybercrimes Prohibition and Prevention Act 2024, was said to have been made on August 25 within the jurisdiction of the Federal High Court.
The charges were brought on behalf of the DSS and the Federal Government by M.B. Abubakar, Director of Public Prosecutions at the Federal Ministry of Justice, alongside four other counsel to the DSS –M.E. Ernest, U.B. Bulla, Dr. C.S. Eze, and E.G. Orubor.
Social media companies X Inc. and Meta Platforms Inc. are listed as co-defendants.
Confirming the legal action in a Facebook post last week, Sowore wrote, “The State Security Service, alias @OfficialDSSNG today filed a 5-count charge at the Federal High Court in Abuja against ‘X’ (formerly Twitter Facebook, and myself. They claimed that because I called Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu a criminal, I have somehow committed a set of ‘novel’ offences they invented and spread across five counts.
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“It’s hard to believe there’s anyone sensible left in these offices that should be making Nigeria work. Regardless, I will be present whenever this case is assigned for trial. #RevolutionNow.”
Recall that the human rights activist and African Action Congress candidate in the 2023 election vowed not to delete the controversial tweet, despite a request from the DSS to X demanding its removal.
Restating his stance, Sowore wrote, “This morning, X (formerly Twitter) officially contacted me about the despicable threat letter they received from the lawless DSS over my Tweet on Tinubu. One option I will NOT be taking is deleting that Tweet. Thank you, @X.”
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Lagos Opens Portal For Teaching Job Applications
The Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board has opened its official application portal for teaching positions across the state.
In a statement signed on Monday by the Executive Chairman of LASUBEB, the board said the recruitment exercise, approved by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, targets qualified candidates willing to contribute to the delivery of quality education in Lagos State.
The statement partly read, “This is a unique opportunity for NCE holders, B.A (Ed), B.Sc (Ed), B.Ed, HND+PGDE, BA+PGDE, and B.Sc+PGDE graduates to build a career in teaching and contribute meaningfully to qualitative service delivery in the State.”
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According to the commission, applicants are required to submit applications strictly online via https://subebjobs.lagosstate.gov.ng.
The statement warned that physical submissions would not be entertained and stressed that the board has not authorised anyone to collect money for the exercise, which is completely free.
It stated that the documents for application include, O’ Level Certificate (WAEC, NECO, NABTEB), Degree Certificate or NCE Certificate, and NYSC Discharge or Exemption Certificate, as applicable.
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The board also noted that notifications or statements of results issued beyond two years would not be accepted.
“LASUBEB has not engaged or authorised any individual or group to collect money for this exercise. The application is absolutely free.
“Closing Date: The portal will close on 14th October, 2025,” the statement concluded.
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FG Approves New NYSC Mandatory Regulations
President Bola Tinubu has approved the compliance with the National Policy for the Nigeria Education Repository and Databank (NERD) a mandatory requirement for mobilisation into or exemption from the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).
The provides that, effective from Oct. 6, no Nigerian graduate – whether from a Nigerian university, polytechnic, college of education, or an overseas institution would be mobilised for or exempted from NYSC without proof of NERD compliance.
This directive was contained in a circular issued to all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) by Sen. George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) on Sunday in Abuja.
The directive does not, however, affect serving Corps members or those enrolled before the enforcement date.
Akume said that the compliance directive was to convey the approval for the adjustment of “NYSC mobilisation criteria in accordance with the President’s regulation requiring proof of NERD Policy compliance for all prospective Corps members, regardless of where they were educated.”
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