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Thugs Shoot Etsako West Vice Chairman at Election Center

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In the early hours of Sunday, September 22, 2024, political tension escalated in Auchi, Etsako West Local Government Area, as heavily armed thugs launched a violent attack on the collation centre for the recently concluded September 21 Governorship Election.

The attackers, reportedly affiliated with the APC, opened fire at the centre, leaving chaos in their wake.

Among those injured in the attack was Hon Benji Ojietu, the Vice Chairman of Etsako West Local Government Area, who sustained gunshot wounds.

Witnesses at the scene revealed that the armed thugs stormed the collation centre, disrupting the process and seizing election materials.

As panic ensued, security personnel stationed at the centre scattered for safety, unable to repel the assault.

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In the aftermath, Hon Benji Ojietu was rushed to a nearby hospital by Hon Gallant Commander Sylvanus Oshioke Peters Idamieh Eruaga, also known as Double, a former Minority Leader of the Edo State House of Assembly, along with other concerned individuals present during the attack.

The incident has raised concerns about the security of electoral processes in the region, as election materials were carted away by the assailants.

The attack has also sparked fears of further violence as political tensions rise following the governorship election.

As authorities investigate the incident, calls for better protection of election personnel and voters are growing across the state.


 

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Atiku Condemns Police for Arresting and Breaking Sowore’s Arm Over Petition

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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has strongly criticized the Nigeria Police Force for arresting and detaining human rights activist Omoyele Sowore. Sowore had gone to the Force Headquarters in Abuja on Wednesday to honour an invitation from the Inspector-General of Police Monitoring Unit over a petition.

He arrived with his lawyers and members of the ‘Take It Back Movement’, but was taken into custody and has remained there since. By Thursday, Sowore claimed that his arm had been broken while in detention, alleging that he was assaulted and sprayed with chemicals by officers.

Reacting on his X page, Atiku described the incident as a disgraceful misuse of power that must be condemned by all who stand for justice. He said Sowore’s only “crime” was speaking out against injustice, nepotism, and bad governance, yet he was attacked, injured, and humiliated under the watch of the police.


 

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VDM Leads Candlelight Protest in Awka for Fish Magnet Killed by Kidnappers

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The city of Awka was filled with emotion on the evening of Tuesday, August 5, 2025, as people from all walks of life came out to honour the life of Ifesinachi Onyekere, popularly known as Fish Magnet, a young entrepreneur whose sudden death shook the community.

The candlelight procession, led by controversial social commentator VeryDarkMan (VDM), was both a tribute and a public outcry against the growing insecurity in the region.

Fish Magnet also known as Ifesinachi was a hardworking fish farmer who turned his hustle into a brand that many respected. He provided jobs, offered support to small vendors, and inspired other young people in Anambra. He was kidnapped from his home in Okpuno and later found dead.

VDM, who led the procession, used the opportunity to speak out about the rise in kidnappings and killings in Anambra. He called on both state and federal authorities to stop ignoring the cries of the people and take action before more lives are lost.

Before the event, police authorities warned VDM not to disrupt public peace and reminded him that the family of the deceased had not called for any public procession. However, the walk remained calm, with officers quietly monitoring to prevent any issues. Despite early fears of tension, the crowd remained peaceful and focused on honouring Ifesinachi’s memory.

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Kwam 1 Stops Plane from Taking Off at Abuja Airport After Argument with ValueJet

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An incident involving legendary Fuji musician Kwam 1 (King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal) and ValueJet Airlines has grabbed the nation’s attention after a chaotic scene unfolded at the Abuja airport on Tuesday, August 5, 2025.

Kwam 1 was set to board ValueJet’s VK 201 flight from Abuja to Lagos, but things took a different turn when airport officials questioned the content of a flask he carried with him. According to reports, crew members suspected the container had alcohol, which isn’t allowed on board. They asked him to hand it over, but he allegedly refused. He insisted it was either water or something for medical use. The refusal to surrender the flask caused a standoff between him and the airline staff.

Things got more intense when Kwam 1 reportedly stepped out onto the airport tarmac and stood close to the aircraft’s path, apparently trying to stop the flight from taking off. Videos taken at the scene show the aircraft taxiing with Kwam 1 still in front of it.

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) have both weighed in. Two ValueJet pilots have now been suspended for starting the aircraft’s taxiing without final clearance from the control tower, which goes against air safety regulations. In addition to this, Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo has ordered that Kwam 1 be placed on a no-fly list, warning that any airline that flies him could face penalties, including losing their license.

The airline is also said to be considering legal action against him, while reports suggest he may be blacklisted from flying within the country until the matter is resolved.

Kwam 1, however, has spoken out. He insists he did nothing wrong and that ValueJet has already apologized to him. He said the airline even offered to fly him privately to Lagos after the drama, which he turned down. According to him, the flask only contained water and not alcohol, and he believes the entire situation was blown out of proportion.

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Meanwhile, actor and media personality Patrick Doyle has spoken in defense of Kwam 1. He shared that public figures often get targeted in situations like this and suggested that airline staff may have tried to provoke the musician. Doyle recalled similar treatment during his own travels, pointing out how these situations can quickly get out of hand.


 

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