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UK, Brighter Futures Takes Campaign Against Cultism To Edo State

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April 5, 2023

Cancel Cults’, a campaign launched by the Brighter Futures Programme and supported by the Unite Kingdom government is set to curb the menace of cultism in Edo State which has claimed thousands of lives.

Cultism and other forms of serious organised crime have been a significant challenge in Nigeria, particularly in Edo State.

According to Exams Ethic Marshall International (EEMI), no fewer than 10,000 people have been killed in cult-related violence within and outside school campuses between 1996 and 2019.

To address the problem, the “Cancel Cults” campaign in Edo State, supported by the UK government aims to reduce cultism and other forms of serious organized crime in Nigeria.

The campaign’s primary focus is to reach vulnerable youths and educate them on the dangers of cultism and provide alternative pathways to build sustainable livelihoods.

The management team in a statement explained that the Cancel Cults campaign adopts various strategies to reach vulnerable youths in Edo State, including radio talk shows, awareness events, engagements in schools and communities, and social media influencers.

The campaign will also introduce school mentorship programs and sports to sensitize vulnerable youths to the dangers of cybercrime in their communities, the team stated.

The campaign will also enlighten young people in Edo State to build a brighter future for themselves and their communities through legitimate means.

Speaking about the campaign in Edo State, Mr. Odili Adams, a member from one of the target communities of the Cancel Cults campaign stated, “For too long, we have feared that one day our children and young adults would fall victim to the lies of cultists and end up wasting their lives, after all, there is a limit to how much we parents can monitor our children, however, this CANCEL CULTS campaign will augment the efforts made to protect our youths from cultist’s narratives and build their resilience to become valuable members of the community.”

“The campaign is working with the government and other Civil Society Organizations to create an environment where youths can thrive through legitimate means. The campaign encourages young people to take advantage of the many opportunities available to them and avoid the trap of cultism and other criminal activities,” the statement read.

The launch of the Cancel Cults campaign in Edo State has been described as a step in the right direction towards curbing cultism and other forms of serious organized crime in Nigeria.

Brighter Futures Campaign, therefore called on all stakeholders to support the vital initiative and create a brighter future for Edo State and Nigeria as a whole.

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Indian Court Denies Bail To Nigerian Man Over Drug Charges

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May 28, 2026

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A court in India has denied bail to a 44-year-old Nigerian national, Cristian Soporuchukwu, who is currently facing drug trafficking charges in the country.

Cristian Soporuchukwu initially entered India on a business visa but was later arrested over allegations of involvement in the sale of hard drugs.

Reports indicated that after arriving in India, Soporuchukwu travelled through Goa, Delhi, and Mumbai, where he allegedly established links with suspected drug traffickers.

He was accused of purchasing MDMA crystals and distributing them to college students and information technology workers.

According to reports, operatives of the Beguru Police arrested Cristian Soporuchukwu in April 2025 for allegedly selling MDMA crystals around Begur Lake and the AECS Layout Road area.

The New Indian Express reported that the High Court of Karnataka subsequently dismissed the Nigerian’s bail application.

“The anti-narcotics wing seized about 1 kg of MDMA crystals, a pocket weighing machine, 10 zip-lock covers, a mobile phone and a scooter from him,” the report stated.

Justice V. Srishananda, while ruling on the bail application, reportedly held that errors relating to the grounds of arrest could not automatically justify bail in serious narcotics-related offences under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances, NDPS, Act.

The court further noted that Cristian Soporuchukwu had allegedly overstayed his visa in India, according to the report.

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Strait Of Hormuz: US Announces Sanctions Against Iran

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May 28, 2026

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The United States Treasury has announced sanctions against Iran’s Persian Gulf Strait Authority.

Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, said this in a statement on Wednesday.

The statement extended the threat of sanctions to anyone paying the fees, saying they may be providing support to and receiving services from Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, and therefore may be exposed to sanctions risk.

“The Iranian military’s latest attempt to extort global maritime trade is proof that Economic Fury has left the regime desperate for cash.

“Treasury has deprived the Iranian regime of revenue for their weapons programs, terrorist proxies, and nuclear ambitions,” Bessent said.

Bessent added that the US has succeeded in disrupting tens of billions of dollars’ worth of revenue from being accessible to Tehran.

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US Launches New Airstrikes On Iran

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May 28, 2026

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The United States has launched new airstrikes in southern Iran.

The strike shot down four one-way attack drones that posed a threat around the Strait of Hormuz and then a ground control site.

A US official revealed that American forces struck an Iranian ground control station in Bandar Abbas that was about to launch a fifth drone.

The official described the strikes as purely defensive, saying the US intended to maintain the ceasefire.

Report says this is the second time in three days that the US has carried out self-defense strikes against Iranian military targets in southern Iran.

Recall that on Monday the US carried out airstrikes against Iranian missile locations and boats that US Central Command said were preparing to launch mines in the Strait of Hormuz.