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Alleged community invasion: elders of Oke-oroma send SOS to Edo govt, Benin monarch

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Community drags Edo Govt To ECOWAS Court Over Alleged Land Grabbing
Following the incessant attack on the people of Oke-oroma  Community in Ikpoba Okha Local Government Area of Edo State by Amagba Community Indigene over boundary dispute which took place between Friday,6th of April and Saturday, 7th of April, elders and youth of Oke-oroma yesterday, called on the State Government and the Benin monarch to come to their aid before the entire community is wiped out by an alleged thugs sponsor by Peter Ehinmwinose, popularly called Ebo Amagba an indigene of Amagba Community.   
Our correspondent stormed the vicinity on Sunday and According to information, one person has been shot dead and many others wounded when heavily armed thugs, last weekend, invaded Oke-oroma Community in Ikpoba-Okha local government area of Edo State.
Sources disclosed that the community has been deserted as the hoodlums laid siege unleashing violence on residents from one house to another since last Friday when one Mr Sunday Uduware, 42 was gunned down by the rampaging attackers.
The gunmen, alleged to have been accompanied by some policemen stormed the community in different vehicles and started shooting sporadically.
One of the wounded persons Mr Favour Sunday now receiving medical attention at a private hospital said he was shot in the presence of a policeman who watched helplessly as the shooting ranged.
At press time yesterday, elders, women and children were said to have been taken refuge in surrounding bushes and villages.
Commenting on the attack Pa Idusuyi Emokpae, one of the elders in the community, alleged that Matthew Iduoriyekemwen and Peter Ehimwinose came into the community with bulldozers and security personnel and started shooting sporadically thereby causing tension in the community.
“Amagba Community Development Association, CDA led by Matthew Iduoriyekemwen and Peter Ehimwinose, and his cult groups, they invaded Okoroma with three bulldozers and they were mapping out layers and have been selling lands.
“I told my people that they should maintain peace because we do not want to share blood. They are not armed”, he said.
Emokpae also alleged that the land in dispute was resolved by the then Oba in 2012 in their favour
“Yesterday, Matthew Iduoriyekemwen came with four hilux with mobile policemen but before then, in July 18,  2012, our then Oba Erediauwa has made a ruling that okoroma river is the boundary between us and Amagba.
“He also said Enogie does not own land beyond the river. Then Amagba went to court,  right now, Obagie is our Dukedom and we are loyal to Obagie. We will not argue what the monarch has said. Whoever argues what the Oba has said is his enemy”, he said.
He called on the monarch to come to their rescue and proffer lasting solution to the land dispute.
“I have already lodged my complain at the palace and we are following due process because we do not want blood shed.
“Why will Matthew Iduoriyekemwen , because he is a politician, he will enter my community with hilux and mobile policemen, shooting guns and destroying houses?
“My appeal to the monarch is that he should come and save us. He should call everybody to a round table meeting for us to discuss then the decision of the then monarch will be looked into quickly so that there will be no loss of lives”, he said.
However, effort to get those alleged in the attack proved abortive as several phone calls put across to them went unanswered.
Contacted, the Commissioner of Police, Edo State CP Johnson Kokumo said some persons have been arrested in connection with the crisis in Obagie N’evbuosa Community.
CP Kokumo stated further that full-scale investigation into the attack had begun.
He however denied any complexity of the police saying “under my watch no police officer will protect hoodlums to commit crime in Edo”.
It was also gathered that operatives of 4brigade, Headquarters, Benin arrested some of the hoodlums, recovered sophisticated arms, ammunition and vehicles abandoned by the attackers on sighting the soldiers who responded to distress call during the violence.
Furthermore, proofs of Pictures, recordings of Interview and Videos will be published soon.
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Ramadan: Adron Homes Felicitates Muslims, Preaches Hope and Unity

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Ramadan: Adron Homes Felicitates Muslims, Preaches Hope and Unity

Adron Homes & Properties Limited has congratulated Muslim faithful on the commencement of the holy month of Ramadan, urging Nigerians to embrace the virtues of sacrifice, discipline, and compassion that define the season.

In a statement made available to journalists, the company described Ramadan as a period of deep reflection, spiritual renewal, and strengthened devotion to faith and humanity.

According to the management, the holy month represents values that align with the organisation’s commitment to integrity, resilience, and community development.

“Ramadan is a time that teaches patience, generosity, and selflessness. As our Muslim customers and partners begin the fast, we pray that their sacrifices are accepted and that the season brings peace, joy, and renewed hope to their homes and the nation at large,” the statement read.

The firm reaffirmed its dedication to providing affordable and accessible housing solutions to Nigerians, noting that building homes goes beyond structures to creating environments where families can thrive.

Adron Homes further urged citizens to use the period to pray for national unity, economic stability, and sustainable growth.

It wished all Muslim faithful a spiritually fulfilling Ramadan.

Ramadan Mubarak.

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Underfunding National Security: Envelope Budgeting Fails Nigeria’s Defence By George Omagbemi Sylvester

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Underfunding National Security: Envelope Budgeting Fails Nigeria’s Defence

By George Omagbemi Sylvester | Published by saharaweeklyng.com

“Fiscal Rigidity in a Time of Crisis: Lawmakers Say Fixed Budget Ceilings Are Crippling Nigeria’s Fight Against Insurgency, Banditry, and Organized Crime.”

Nigeria’s legislature has issued a stark warning: the envelope budgeting system; a fiscal model that caps spending for ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) is inadequate to meet the country’s escalating security challenges. Lawmakers and budget analysts argue that rigid fiscal ceilings are undermining the nation’s ability to confront insurgency, banditry, kidnapping, separatist violence, oil theft and maritime insecurity.

The warning emerged during the 2026 budget defence session for the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) at the National Assembly in Abuja. Senator Yahaya Abdullahi (APC‑Kebbi North), chairman of the Senate Committee on National Security and Intelligence, decried the envelope system, noting that security agencies “have been subject to the vagaries of the envelope system rather than to genuine needs and requirements.” The committee highlighted non-release or partial release of capital funds from previous budgets, which has hindered procurement, intelligence and operational capacity.

Nigeria faces a multi‑front security crisis: persistent insurgency in the North‑East, banditry and kidnappings across the North‑West and North‑Central, separatist tensions in the South‑East, and piracy affecting Niger Delta oil production. Despite declarations of a national security emergency by President Bola Tinubu, lawmakers point to a “disconnect” between rhetoric and the actual fiscal support for agencies tasked with enforcement.

Experts warn that security operations demand flexibility and rapid resource allocation. Dr. Amina Bello, a public finance specialist, said: “A static budget in a dynamic threat environment is like sending firefighters with water jugs to a forest fire. You need flexibility, not fixed ceilings, to adapt to unforeseen developments.”

The Permanent Secretary of Special Services at ONSA, Mohammed Sanusi, detailed operational consequences: irregular overhead releases, unfulfilled capital appropriations, and constrained foreign service funds. These fiscal constraints have weakened intelligence and covert units, hampering surveillance, cyber‑security, counter‑terrorism and intelligence sharing.

Delayed capital releases have stalled critical projects, including infrastructure upgrades and surveillance systems. Professor Kolawole Adeyemi, a governance expert, emphasized that “budgeting for security must allow for rapid reallocation in response to threats that move faster than political cycles. Envelope budgeting lacks this essential flexibility.”

While the National Assembly advocates fiscal discipline, lawmakers stress that security funding requires strategic responsiveness. Speaker Abbas Ibrahim underscored that security deserves “prominent and sustained attention” in the 2026 budget, balancing oversight with operational needs.

In response, the Senate committee plans to pursue reforms, including collaboration with the executive to restructure funding, explore supplementary budgets and ensure predictable and sufficient resources for security agencies. Experts warn that without reform, criminal networks will exploit these gaps, eroding public trust.

As one policy analyst summarized: “A nation declares a security emergency; but if its budget does not follow with real resources and oversight, the emergency remains rhetorical.” Nigeria’s debate over envelope budgeting is more than an accounting dispute; it is a contest over the nation’s security priorities and its commitment to safeguarding citizens.

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Rev. Mother Kehinde Osoba (Eritosin) Celebrates as She Marks Her Birthday

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Rev. Mother Kehinde Osoba (Eritosin) Celebrates as She Marks Her Birthday

 

Today, the world and the body of Christ rise in celebration of a rare vessel of honour, Rev. Mother Kehinde Osoba, fondly known as Eritosin, as she marks her birthday.

Born a special child with a divine mark of grace, Rev. Mother Eritosin’s journey in God’s vineyard spans several decades of steadfast service, spiritual depth, and undeniable impact. Those who know her closely describe her as a prophetess with a heart of gold — a woman whose calling is not worn as a title, but lived daily through compassion, discipline, humility, and unwavering faith.

From her early days in ministry, she has touched lives across communities, offering spiritual guidance, prophetic insight, and motherly counsel. Many testify that through her prayers and teachings, they encountered God in a deeply personal and transformative way. Near and far, her influence continues to echo — not only within church walls, but in homes, families, and destinies reshaped through her mentorship.

A mother in every sense of the word, Rev. Mother Kehinde Osoba embodies nurture and correction in equal measure. As a grandmother, she remains energetic in purpose — accommodating the wayward, embracing the rejected, and holding firmly to the belief that no soul is beyond redemption. Her life’s mission has remained consistent: to lead many to Christ and guide them into the light of a new beginning.

Deeply rooted within the C&S Unification, she stands tall as a spiritual pillar in the Cherubim and Seraphim Church globally. Her dedication to holiness, unity, and prophetic service has earned her widespread respect as a spiritual matriarch whose voice carries both authority and humility.

As she celebrates another year today, tributes continue to pour in from spiritual sons and daughters, church leaders, and admirers who see in her a living reflection of grace in action.

Prayer for Rev. Mother Kehinde Osoba (Eritosin)

May the Almighty God, who called you from birth and anointed you for His service, continually strengthen you with divine health and renewed vigour.

May your oil never run dry, and may your prophetic mantle grow heavier with greater glory.

May the lives you have nurtured rise to call you blessed.

May your latter years be greater than the former, filled with peace, honour, and the visible rewards of your labour in God’s vineyard.

May heaven continually back your prayers, and may your light shine brighter across nations.

Happy Birthday to a true Mother in Israel — Rev. Mother Kehinde Osoba (Eritosin).

More years.

More anointing.

More impact.

If you want this adapted for a newspaper page, church bulletin, Facebook post, or birthday flyer, just tell me the format and tone.

Rev. Mother Kehinde Osoba (Eritosin) Celebrated as She Marks Her Birthday

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