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Nigeria @60: Group Protests Against Bad Governance, Asks Buhari To Fix Nation Or Resign

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6 years ago

October 1, 2020

… Says Nigeria An Embarrassment In Committee Of Nations

Day ought to be celebration of Nigeria independence turned to protest
in Benin on Thursday as group known as Coalition for Revolution took
to major streets in the ancient city, calling on President Muhammadu
Buhari to fix the country or resign honourably.

The protesters who carried placards with inscriptions such as: ‘change the system not palliative’; the poor have rights too’; ‘reverse electricity hike now’; ‘reverse all privatisation’; ‘Buhari: obey Nigerians not IMF’; ‘end poverty in Nigeria now, etc, also called on President Muhammadu Buhari to give Nigerians divedence of democracy.

Comrade Kola Edokpayi, spokesperson for the group, while addressing
newsmen at the premises of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ),
said there is nothing to celebrate about Nigeria independence, adding
that Nigeria is rather an embarrassment before the committee of
nations.

According to Kola, the pitiable state of the nation has led to mass exodus of Nigerian youth travelling to Libya, Italy, and other crisis ravaged countries, adding that these youths prefer to die in these
countries because our leaders have failed them.

He said, “Today, we are no longer proud that we are from Nigeria.
There is mass exodus of our youths from Nigeria to Libya enroute
Italy. They prefer to live and die in Libya where there is crisis;
they prefer to live and die in Afghanistan, Iraq where there is
crisis; they prefer to die in Syria, a crisis ravaged country just
because of leaders have failed us. Our leaders are busy celebrating
the failed independence of Nigeria. There is nothing to celebrate
about. Independence is meaningless unless it is meant for the total
liberation of our people.

The protesters in Benin on Thursday.

“We are using this medium to call on President Muhammadu Buhari to
fix Nigeria; to tell President Muhammadu Buhari to give us the
dividence of democracy. If President Buhari lacks the intellectual
capacity, the mental capacity, the spiritual ability to lead Nigeria
to its promise land, he should honourably resign.”

He said dream of the founding fathers of Nigeria was a country where
no man sleep under the bridge and where human rights shall be
respected but unfortunately this has been a mirage, adding that,
“Nigeria is rather suffocating”.

Kola continues, “Since Nigeria assumed Independence October 1st 1960. We
cannot jettison the roll and contributions of Nnamdi Azikiwe, Chief
Obafemi Awolowo, Chief Anthony Enahoro, etc. They envisaged a new
Nigeria where no man shall sleep under the bridge; where human rights
shall be respected; where there shall be hope for all and sundry. But
60 years after Nigeria independence, Nigeria is still crawling;
Nigeria is still suffocating in the iron grip of our leaders. As a
result of the fact that those that were elected to pilot the affairs
of this nation since 1960 have all failed in their different
categories of rescuing Nigeria economic.”

Going memory lane on how President Muhammadu Buhari promised to reduce
fuel price to N40 and put an end to corruption, Kola noted that there
has been rather advanced and free looting and hike in fuel and
electricity tariff.

“Despite lying to Nigeria that corruption would be a thing of the past
in 2015, the Buhari-led administration has advanced free looting all
over. Loans and recovered loots from Abacha and Diezeni Madueke and
others are being massively looted shamelessly. Corruption is now an
official signature of all those in government and their friends.

“Topping all these, our rulers have decided to add heavier palavers to
our sufferings. Within three months, they have hiked fuel prices,
increased electricity tariffs, stamp duty, food items, and other basic
amenities. To be a Nigerian is now as costly as hell”, Kola lamented.

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Police Arrest Mother, Daughter Over Alleged N18m Romance Scam

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59 seconds ago

May 28, 2026

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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.

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Edo Police Arrest Two Suspected Cultists

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18 hours ago

May 27, 2026

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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.

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Troops Eliminate Two Terrorists, Foil Pipeline Attack

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2 days ago

May 26, 2026

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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.