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No Houses Were Set Ablaze, Nigerian Army Clears Air On Cross River Claims.
The Nigerian Army has denied allegations that its troops set houses on fire during a two-month operation in Odonget community, Obubra Local Government Area of Cross River State.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The military presence in the community began on March 12, 2026, when personnel from the 13 Brigade, Calabar, and 245 Battalion, Edor Barracks, Ikom, were deployed following distress calls linked to suspected illegal mining activities. The miners had accused local youths of attacking them over alleged refusal to pay a ₦1,000 toll.
However, after the deployment, residents accused the soldiers of destroying over 50 houses, including stalls, shrines, and community halls. Reports also claimed that more than 200 people were displaced, while others were allegedly beaten or killed.
As displaced villagers gradually return from hiding in nearby bushes and communities, they are calling for compensation for destroyed properties and alleged killings.
Reacting to the accusations, the Public Relations Officer of the 13 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Major Yemi Sokoya, dismissed the claims, insisting that no houses were burnt by soldiers.
He challenged residents to provide evidence supporting their allegations and suggested that rival communities, long involved in local conflicts, may be responsible for the destruction.
According to him, troops responded to a distress call in Odonget but were ambushed by local youths during the operation, leading to the death of one soldier.
He explained that during a cordon-and-search operation, troops discovered arms and ammunition allegedly hidden within the community.
Sokoya maintained that the Army operates to protect lives and property and could not have engaged in burning houses, either intentionally or accidentally, as alleged.
He added that senior commanders of both the 13 Brigade and 245 Battalion were present during the operation, stressing that those making the accusations should provide photographic or video evidence to support their claims.
He also noted that the area has a history of communal conflict, particularly between Odonget (part of Ochon) and neighbouring Alesi, suggesting that such tensions could have been exploited by others during the crisis.
Earlier military accounts of the operation indicated that four people were killed during the engagement, while the Army reported losing one soldier.
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FROM BEHIND BARS! Uwazuruike Drops Bombshell: Nnamdi Kanu Is Recruiting Igbo Youth For Violence From Prison!.
Ralph Uwazuruike, an agitator for the Biafran nation, has accused Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), of continuing to recruit Igbo youths for violent activities from his prison cell in Sokoto. Uwazuruike claims that this ongoing recruitment is directly responsible for the deaths of many young people.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Call to Action: He urged Igbo leaders and the pan-Igbo organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, to travel to Sokoto to demand that Kanu cease his recruitment efforts.
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Opposition to Violence: Uwazuruike emphasized his own aversion to violence and questioned how someone serving a life sentence for terrorism can continue to mobilize youths for such causes.
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Advocacy for Amnesty: He questioned why IPOB members cannot renounce violence and seek government amnesty and rehabilitation, similar to the programs offered to repentant terrorists and bandits in northern Nigeria.
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Context of Allegations: Uwazuruike’s comments appear to be prompted by recent social media videos featuring hooded, armed militants who claim loyalty to Kanu and threaten further violence in the South East to secure his release.
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Leadership Changes: These concerns also follow reports that Kanu has restructured his leadership team from prison and initiated a vague “100-man-project”.
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THE VIRAL REBUTTAL! APC Chieftain Ayekooto Fires Back: Remi Tinubu’s Advice Was Not For Yahoo-Boys Or Obidients!.
APC chieftain Ayekooto Akindele has defended First Lady Remi Tinubu regarding her controversial advice to women about engaging in small-scale businesses, such as selling roasted corn, akara, and kuli-kuli. Akindele clarified that this guidance was not intended for internet fraudsters or supporters of Peter Obi.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Target Audience: The advice was specifically aimed at individuals living at or below the poverty line who seek to earn an honest living while maintaining their dignity.
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Defense of Small Businesses: Akindele argued that the businesses mentioned by the First Lady are daily necessities patronized by almost every household in Nigeria.
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Critique of Critics: He claimed that those criticizing the advice, including “Yahoo-boys” and “ObiDENTs,” view such work as beneath them because they aspire to high-level trade like selling cars, rather than starting with small-scale ventures.
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Advocacy for Honest Labor: The APC chieftain emphasized that these small enterprises provide a path to earning a livelihood without resorting to immoral activities or cybercrime.
The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has expressed deep sorrow and shock over the assassination of its Benue State Chairman, Ardo Risku, and is demanding that security agencies launch a comprehensive investigation to ensure the perpetrators face justice.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Context of the Attack: MACBAN reported that Risku was killed shortly after attending a security meeting requested by Ohimini Local Government officials to discuss regional peace and stability.
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The Incident: Approximately an hour after the meeting, Risku and an associate were intercepted and fatally shot in Okudu village.
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Premeditation Concerns: The association views the killing as a “dastardly and deeply disturbing act” and highlighted that the timing, immediately following a peace-oriented security meeting, suggests the attack may have been premeditated.
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Pattern of Violence: MACBAN noted that this incident follows a recent attack on the deceased’s son, a lawyer, in a village last week, further supporting the need for a thorough and transparent investigation.
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Broader Impact: The association emphasized that targeting community leaders and peace advocates actively sabotages efforts toward dialogue and peaceful coexistence.
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Commitment to Peace: Despite this tragedy, MACBAN reaffirmed its dedication to collaborating with government and security institutions to resolve national security concerns and offered condolences to the victim’s family and the Benue State chapter.
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