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Ebonyi Communal Clash: Activist Calls On NSA, NHRC To Step In.
Rights activist Maduabuchi Idam has raised serious concerns over what he described as a continued “unlawful, Gestapo-style” security crackdown in the Amasiri communities of Ebonyi State under Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, calling on the Federal Government to intervene immediately.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Idam said he had initially submitted a petition on February 9, 2026, highlighting the situation, but alleged that no action had been taken, prompting him to issue a renewed alert to the relevant authorities. The petition was addressed to the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), and the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA).
The activist explained that tensions in the area followed an attack on Oso Edda on January 29, 2026, which reportedly left four people dead. He claimed that the Amasiri communities were wrongly blamed for the incident despite repeatedly denying involvement.
Since the attack, Idam alleged that residents have been subjected to extensive security operations, including the deployment of military personnel, resulting in civilian casualties and major disruption to daily life. He added that schools and healthcare facilities have been closed, homes destroyed, and some traditional rulers and political leaders arrested or removed from office.
A curfew imposed on January 31 remains in effect, strictly enforced by security operatives. Idam also expressed concern over reports that the state government had bolstered military presence and issued directives that shrines and ancestral homes could be demolished if alleged severed heads linked to the Oso Edda attack were not produced.
Describing these actions as disturbing, Idam argued that the measures amount to collective punishment of civilians for allegations that have not been properly investigated or adjudicated in court. He urged the Federal Government, ONSA, NHRC, civil society organisations, and other stakeholders to intervene to protect lives and property in the affected communities.
He also warned Nigerians not to remain silent, cautioning against the potential destruction of innocent civilian communities over crimes they have neither been investigated for nor convicted of.
In the petition, Idam reiterated that his earlier communication on the matter had gone unaddressed. “Since the attack on Oso Edda on January 29, 2026, which claimed four lives, Amasiri communities, despite denying involvement, have been accused, targeted, and subjected to collective punishment without a fair hearing,” the petition stated.
He further noted that the ultimatum reportedly issued by the state government demanding severed heads indicates that authorities have found no incriminating evidence in the communities. According to Idam, the ongoing military operations resemble retaliatory measures rather than legitimate security actions conducted after proper investigation, trial, or conviction.
Idam called on the Federal Government and other relevant bodies to compel Governor Nwifuru to halt any plans to demolish shrines, prevent further destruction of homes, and stop actions that could lead to additional loss of innocent lives without a valid court order. He stressed that urgent intervention is needed to avert further damage to the affected communities.
The activist also criticised what he described as the governor’s “Gestapo-style” handling of the situation, insisting that any plans to destroy shrines must cease, noting that freedom of religion is a constitutional right that must not be violated by the state.
An officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has been arrested for allegedly firing gunshots into the air during a confrontation with traders at Kubwa Market in Abuja.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The officer, identified as Onoja Samuel, reportedly arrived at the market armed with a pistol following allegations that some traders had assaulted his wife.
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Mohammed Sanusi, disclosed the incident while addressing journalists at the command on Wednesday, Naija News reports.
Sanusi said the police received a distress call from Kubwa Market, located in the Bwari Area Council, reporting that a man was shooting into the air.
Following the report, officers attached to the Kubwa Police Division were deployed to the scene, where they arrested the suspect.
According to the police commissioner, preliminary investigations revealed that Samuel holds the rank of Deputy Superintendent of Corps (DSC) in the NSCDC.
He explained that the officer allegedly fired several shots during an argument with the traders.
“During the ensuing argument with the traders, Onoja Samuel, who is a DSC with the NSCDC, fired several shots into the air,” Sanusi said.
The police recovered a CZ pistol and 17 rounds of live 9mm ammunition from the suspect.
Sanusi added that Samuel remained in police custody and would be charged in court upon the conclusion of investigations.
The commissioner also urged personnel of other security agencies operating in the FCT to exercise restraint and notify the police divisions responsible for their areas before conducting authorised operations.
He stressed that effective coordination among security agencies was essential to preventing confrontations and maintaining peace across the territory.
Nigerian gospel singer Laolu Gbenjo has cautioned the public against spreading unverified information about the circumstances surrounding the death of his colleague, Bayonile Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Gbenjo’s warning comes amid growing controversy surrounding the late singer’s death and burial arrangements, with reports of disagreements among members of his family.
The gospel singer spoke on Tuesday during a night of tributes held in honour of Toluwanisings in Ibadan, Oyo State. He warned against allowing the situation to degenerate into a controversy similar to the one that followed the death of Nigerian singer Mohbad.
Describing the deceased as a devoted Christian and a genuine servant of God, Gbenjo said Toluwanisings was passionate about his faith and had a good relationship with people.
He urged the public to stop fuelling unnecessary controversy over the late singer’s death, particularly through social media platforms such as TikTok and Instagram.
“You can never see Toluwani in the midst of jobless people. He had a good heart. He was a friend to everybody. He served the Lord with all his heart. Don’t turn Toluwani into Mohbad. That madness on TikTok and Instagram must stop. If you are jobless, go and look for a job,” Gbenjo said.
Meanwhile, comedians Ayobami Ajewole, popularly known as Woli Agba, and Olamide Oladimeji, also known as Dele Omo Woli, have threatened legal action against individuals allegedly linking them to Toluwanisings’ death.
Woli Agba disclosed this in a public notice shared on his Instagram page on Sunday.
In the notice issued by their solicitors, Gemgold, the comedians warned members of the public against publishing or circulating allegations they described as false and defamatory against them.
The legal notice maintained that the allegations were baseless and intended to damage the reputations of the two entertainers.
The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed December 2, 2026, for judgment in the ₦1 billion fundamental rights suit filed by former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, against the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and other respondents.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Justice Joyce Abdulmalik set the date after lawyers representing the parties adopted their respective court processes.
However, El-Rufai’s lawyer was absent when the case was initially called. The judge subsequently deemed the former governor’s filed processes adopted.
Counsel to the ICPC, Abdul Mohammed (SAN), adopted the commission’s court processes and urged the judge to dismiss the suit in its entirety.
Similarly, the lawyer representing the Inspector-General of Police, ACP Ezekiel Rimamsomte, and Maimuna Lami-Shiru, Director of Civil Litigation and Public Law, who appeared on behalf of the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), adopted their respective processes and asked the court to dismiss the case.
During the proceedings, El-Rufai’s lawyer, Ubong Akpan, arrived in court and apologised for his lateness.
When Akpan sought the court’s permission to adopt his client’s processes, Justice Abdulmalik informed him that the documents had already been deemed adopted.
The judge subsequently adjourned the matter until December 2, 2026, when judgment is expected to be delivered.
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