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Lawyer petitions Police AIG, alleges death threat over Priest health

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By Ikhili Monday EBALU, Benin City 

A Warri-based lawyer, Mrs Stella Anetor has petitioned the Assistant Inspector General of Police, Zone 5, Mr Abubakar Muhammed saying her life and that of her family is no longer safe because she wants full investigation into the attempted murder on Reverend Father Stephen Ekakabor, a priest at St Joseph Catholic Church Okpare-Olomu in Delta State.

Mrs Anetor speaking to the newsmen alleged plans to cripple investigation into the attempted murder and robbery of the catholic priest who is now bedridden at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital, UBTH yet to undergo a brain surgery.

Anetor alleged that since Fr Ekakabor was rushed to the UBTH, efforts to ensure that he get a successful brain surgery have been truncated by Rev Fr Philip Ejopharophen and Rev Fr Peter Ogagavwodia who have posed to be his friends but want him dead.

The Principal Associate explained that Fr Ekakabor with one James Omiese were given the beaten of their lives by some hoodlums on 4th of February 2017 and bathed with liquid content suspected to be acid robbing dislodging them of their valuables. She alleged that Fr Ekakabor was again attacked by the same people on 11th February where they smashed his head with an axe damaging his brain. 

Also, she alleged that both reverend fathers have connived to release one of the suspects who battered Fr Ekakabor while lamenting that her efforts to push for further investigation into the case have been greeted with stiff anger from the duo.

She said she is being trailed from her work place to her house and has been warned by the Catholic Lawyers Association to steer clear of the case, an order she alleged was given by the Rev fathers.

Mrs. Anetor further stated that the duo fathers have concluded plans to petition her to the Nigerian Bar Association for professional misconduct if she doesn’t withdraw from the case.

According to her, “In the light of the above, I feel so threatened for my life and that of my family so much so that I can fidget at the sight of my own shadow to imagine that a church built on God and love of God would stoop this low to endanger society by interfering with investigation of an attack on her own priest.

“And to imagine that all these threats and obstacles from the church on me to enable the church completely stultify danger or threat to extinction.

“Therefore this is a passionate call on the AIG to use his good office to save the life of Rev Father Stephen Ekakabor, my life, the life of my family by withdrawing the charge from the court for proper investigation of all issues of this case by the police.

“I have the firm conviction that all those who stood for proper investigation of this case by the police, those who wrote letter to the police to have the suspect released and all those who have continued to warn and intimidate me with the danger of what I would face except I steer clear of the case may have one or two things to tell the AIG in this case”, she stated.

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Banditry: Rep member condemns attack on Kwara community

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Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin

The Member representing Ekiti/Isin/Irepodun/Oke-Ero Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, Hon. Raheem Tunji Olawuyi Ajuloopin, has strongly condemned the recent attack in Idofin Odo-Ashe, Oke-Ero Local Government Area of Kwara State, describing it as a cowardly act that seeks to disrupt the peace and stability of the community.

Hon. Ajuloopin, in a statement personally signed by him, expressed deep concern over the unfortunate incident and sympathised with the victims, their families, and the entire community affected by the dastardly attack, emphasising that acts of violence have no place in a civilised society, and therefore urged security agencies to intensify efforts in bringing the perpetrators to justice.

While commending the swift response of both the federal and Kwara State governments, as well as the security agencies and local vigilante groups, the lawmaker reiterated that the fight against insecurity requires collective responsibility, calling on traditional rulers, community leaders, and residents to remain vigilant and cooperate fully with security operatives by providing timely and credible information.

“Security is everyone’s business. We cannot afford to leave the safety of our communities solely to government agencies. Every citizen must be actively involved in safeguarding our environment and ensuring that peace prevails,” Hon. Ajuloopin admonished.

He reaffirmed his commitment to continued collaboration with relevant authorities to ensure that lasting peace in all parts of Kwara South and beyond.

Hon. Ajuloopin also appealed for calm, assuring that both the federal and state governments are working tirelessly to address the root causes of insecurity and prevent future occurrences.

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Governor Namadi Attends High profile Ministerial Meeting On Self-Sufficiency In Cairo

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From Hassan Taiye

Governor Umar Namadi is currently in Cairo,Arab Republic of Egypt, attending the Third High-Level Ministerial Meeting on Rice Self-Sufficiency, holding from October 7th to 9th, 2025, in Cairo and Sakha.

The meeting, themed “Towards Rice-Based Agri-Food Systems Transformation and Delivering on Rice Self-Sufficiency through Peer-to-Peer Learning: The Case of the Arab Republic of Egypt,” is jointly organized by the Egyptian Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, AfricaRice, the Arab Organization for Agricultural Development (AOAD), and other key continental partners.

This high-level gathering brings together African Ministers of Agriculture, State Governors, and agricultural leaders to share practical experiences on achieving rice self-sufficiency and agricultural transformation.

The event will showcase Egypt’s remarkable progress in achieving rice self-sufficiency despite its limited water and land resources, offering valuable lessons adaptable to other African contexts.
Namadi is participating alongside top policymakers, agricultural experts, and private sector players from across Africa to discuss innovations, policy reforms, and strategic investments aimed at strengthening food security and transforming the agricultural sector on the continent.

Over the three-day programme, delegates will engage in high-level ministerial sessions, technical discussions, and a field visit to Egypt’s renowned Rice Research and Training Centre (RRTC) in Sakha.

During the visit, participants will interact directly with Egyptian scientists and farmers to learn about the country’s advancements in high-yield rice varieties, efficient irrigation systems, and modern post-harvest technologies.

Jigawa State’s participation in this important forum underscores the state’s commitment to agricultural transformation, food self-sufficiency, and consolidating Jigawa’s position as one of Nigeria’s leading hubs for rice production and agribusiness development.

The meeting is expected to conclude with a Ministerial Declaration setting a continental roadmap for achieving rice self-sufficiency through collaborative research, policy coordination, and targeted investment across the rice value chain.

Governor Namadi is accompanied by senior officials from the Jigawa State Ministry of Agriculture and related agencies.

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There’s Political Genocide Against Christians in Northern Nigeria – Aisha Yesufu

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By: Fabian Apechihin

Sociopolitical activist Aisha Yesufu has accused Nigerian political leaders of perpetuating what she described as a “political genocide” against Christians in Northern Nigeria.

Yesufu made the remark on Tuesday in response to American comedian and TV host Bill Maher, who recently alleged that Nigerian Christians are facing coordinated attacks.

Maher, speaking on his HBO show, said, “I’m not a Christian, but they are systematically killing Christians in Nigeria. They’ve killed over 100,000 since 2009 and burned 18,000 churches. These are the Islamists, Boko Haram.”

Reacting via her X handle, Yesufu criticized what she called hypocrisy among Nigerian politicians who express concern over Christian persecution yet supported the Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket during the 2023 elections.

“You are shouting that Northern Christians are being persecuted, but you championed a Muslim-Muslim ticket! Their Christianity was not Christian enough for you during the 2023 election,” she wrote.

She concluded by calling for greater attention to what she termed the “political genocide” against Northern Christians, urging consistency in both words and actions when addressing religious and political marginalization in Nigeria.

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