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Uromi 16: Arrest Perpetrators Of Brutal Killings Now, Northern Leader Urges IGP

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1 year ago

March 29, 2025

Northern leader, Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi, has called on the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to immediately arrest those responsible for the brutal killing of 16 hunters in Uromi, Edo State.

The victims, who were travelling from Port Harcourt, Rivers State, to Kano State for Sallah celebrations, were allegedly stopped by a vigilante group, set ablaze along with their vehicle, and left to die.

In a statement on Saturday, Shinkafi, Executive Director of the Patriots for the Advancement of Peace and Social Development (PAPSD), condemned the attack as barbaric, inhumane, and a grave violation of human rights.

He insisted that jungle justice has no place in a civilised society and urged security agencies to ensure the swift arrest and prosecution of the perpetrators.

The statement reads: “We strongly condemn the brutal, senseless, and inhumane killing of 16 hunters who were travelling from Port Harcourt, Rivers State, to Kano State for Sallah celebrations. This heinous act, carried out by a vigilante group in Uromi, Edo State, is unacceptable.

“The innocent citizens were stopped by the vigilantes and immediately set ablaze along with the Dangote truck they were travelling in. It is an act of unimaginable cruelty and sadism.

“Our hearts bled as we saw fellow compatriots burnt alive in a video circulating on social media, all for merely travelling home to celebrate Sallah with their families.

“Jungle justice has no place in a civilised society. Nigeria is not a banana republic; it is a nation governed by the rule of law.

“Section 41(1) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999, as amended, guarantees citizens the right to freedom of movement. The Constitution also provides the right to a fair hearing in a court of competent jurisdiction if an offence is allegedly committed.

“There is no justification for mob action, let alone setting fellow citizens ablaze and watching them die. Where is our common humanity? We must redefine our values as a people.

“Section 14(2)(b) of the 1999 Constitution states that the security and welfare of the people shall be the primary purpose of government. We urge security agencies to ensure the protection of citizens wherever they are, particularly during festive periods that require travelling.

“We also call on the Inspector General of Police and relevant security agencies to apprehend the perpetrators of this atrocity and ensure they face the full weight of the law. This will serve as a deterrent to other criminal elements in the country.

“Furthermore, we urge the National Assembly and State Houses of Assembly across the 36 states to enact laws that will curb mob killings in Nigeria.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the departed souls. May Almighty God console, comfort, and strengthen them in this time of grief.

“We also extend our condolences to the government and people of Kano State for the brutal murder of these compatriots.

“May the Lord Almighty forgive their shortcomings and grant them the highest peak of paradise.”

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

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14 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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19 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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20 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.