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Group demands immediate proclamation of emergency rule to forestall continuous use of security votes by Governor Lawal to feed bandits
Group demands immediate proclamation of emergency rule to forestall continuous use of security votes by Governor Lawal to feed bandits
The Situation Room on Monitoring the War Against Banditry has urged President Bola Tinubu to immediately declare a state of emergency in Zamfara State, accusing Governor Dauda Lawal of complicity in the state’s spiralling banditry crisis.
The group alleged that Lawal is using state funds to carter for bandits in his state, emboldening criminals and betraying the trust of ordinary citizens.
The group’s fury was sparked by a viral video in which Governor Lawal admitted to knowing the precise locations of bandit leaders terrorising the state
Patriot Henry Abba, the group’s convener, at a press conference condemned this as a “shocking, heartbreaking, a betrayal of trust, a failure of leadership, and a dangerous signal to every Nigerian who still believes in the rule of law.”
He labelled Lawal’s words a “confession of complicity,” arguing that his failure to share this intelligence with security agencies has left Zamfara a “graveyard” synonymous with death, destruction, and broken dreams.
Abba described Zamfara’s suffering in vivid terms, with communities ravaged by abductions, killings, and displacement.
Despite receiving “₦600 million monthly in security votes,” Lawal’s claim of powerlessness was deemed “irresponsible on many levels” and a move that “demoralises our soldiers” and “insults the memory of those who have died defending our country.”
The group rejected efforts by Lawal’s loyalists to frame his remarks as a cry for help, with Abba asserting, “This is not a cry for help. It is a confession of complicity.
“It is an admission that he knows where the killers live, yet chooses to remain passive while his people bleed.”
Abba questioned why Lawal has not provided evidence of sharing these “known locations with the necessary or relevant security agencies that in turn, failed to act on the shared intelligence.”
The group further accused Lawal of allowing local government chairmen to operate from Gusau, alleging that “allocations meant for developing the grassroots through the local governments somewhat found their way into private pockets.”
Some suspect the governor’s video was a political stunt, with Abba noting a “fringe postulation” that Lawal’s “video theatrics were politics taken too far” to “demonise the government at the center” and mask his administration’s failure to govern Zamfara’s ungoverned spaces.
He called this a “confirmation that what we have in Zamfara state is a leadership that has lost its moral compass and raison d’être.”
The Situation Room urged President Tinubu to halt Zamfara’s federal allocations pending a “full investigation” into Lawal’s handling of security funds and intelligence.
They demanded a joint probe by the EFCC, DSS, and the National Security Adviser to determine “whether public funds have been misused or diverted,” alongside a National Assembly hearing to hold the governor accountable.
The group also pressed for “protection for whistleblowers and victims who may have been silenced or ignored” and urged “strong consideration of the declaration of a state of emergency in Zamfara State” if Lawal is found to have enabled criminal networks.
Clarion Call: Bandits Attempt to Invade ErukuCity in Kwara State Thwarted by Vigilantes
…The insecurity situation in Kwara State is deteriorating.
~By Oluwaseun Fabiyi
Will The Sons And Daughters Of ErukuCity Be Able To Sleep Peacefully?
In the early hours of Sunday, 14th September 2025, a group of dreaded herdsmen, commonly known as bandits, attempted to invade ErukuCity, located on the boundary between Kogi and Kwara. Praise is due to ErukuCity’s courageous vigilante/hunters who clashed with the bandits in a fierce 45-minute gun battle. Although the bandits set fire to the vigilante’s van in front of Baba Gbadebo’s apartment in Okerepe, the vigilant/hunters escaped the bandits’ bullets without harm and also chased them into the bush.
ErukuCity is not a place to be invaded, as their hunters are exceptionally strong. Kudos to all the hunters/vigilantes who consistently stood their ground to secure the entire community.
The ErukuCity community in Kwara State has been consistently overlooked by the state government. Should further chaos from bandits erupt within the community, the Kwara government must bear responsibility for neglecting the community in every aspect, as their only visits are during election campaigns, which is highly inappropriate.
The urgent attention of the Kwara governor is needed, and prompt security measures are required in ErukuCity. All sons and daughters of ErukuCity who are currently in the corridors of power should lend their voices and desist from selling their community for political gains; everyone is expected to voice out because what’s ravaging is far beyond APC politics. This is insecurity waging war against the ErukuCity community.
If bandits can attempt to invade the ErukuCity community in broad daylight, cart away the Owa of ErukuCity’s cow, and also burn a vigilante’s patrol van, then who knows what might happen at midnight when residents would be sleeping? We have been shouting about insecurity within Kwara South for weeks, yet the Kwara government is folding its hands, pretending as if nothing is happening in Kwara State. It’s a pity Kwarans have a weak governor without security strength.
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Femi Oyewale’s “Brand-New Beginnings” Launches on Selar and Amazon
Publisher of Sahara Weekly Magazine and Sahara Online, Femi Oyewale, has released a powerful new book, “Brand-New Beginnings: Finding God in the Midst of Endings,” now available on Selar and Amazon.
The book speaks directly to anyone who has faced sudden loss, heartbreak, or the silence of unanswered prayers. With compassion and authenticity, Oyewale weaves together real-life–inspired stories, biblical truths, and reflective lessons that remind readers that endings are not final—they are God’s way of preparing the stage for something greater.
Structured in five uplifting chapters—When the Curtains Close, The Silence Between Seasons, Rising from the Rubble, The Birth of the New, and Living with Expectation—the book takes readers on a journey from pain to purpose. Each chapter includes reflection questions and key takeaways designed to help readers not only process their struggles but also embrace hope.
“Life has a way of surprising us with sudden endings—jobs end, relationships fracture, dreams collapse,” Oyewale explains. “But what feels like the end is often God’s way of setting the stage for a brand-new beginning.”
Oyewale’s writing offers encouragement to the “weary heart and silent sufferer,” blending personal insights with timeless biblical examples. From Joseph’s pit to Job’s ashes and Ruth’s loss, the stories in the book point to one truth: every ending can become a doorway to a new beginning when God is involved.
This inspiring release comes at a crucial time, as many are navigating uncertainty and searching for renewed faith. Whether in seasons of silence, rubble, or transition, Oyewale’s words equip readers to trust God’s process and step into fresh hope.
Brand-New Beginnings: Finding God in the Midst of Endings is available now on Selar and Amazon.
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For anyone standing at the edge of an ending, Oyewale’s message is clear: Your story isn’t over. The best is yet to come.
New MEHSOSAI President Sets Vision for Growth, Welfare, and School Upliftment
The new president of Methodist High School Old Students Association(MEHSOSAI), Dr. Clement Obadimu, has promised that, his administration, in the next two years, will focus on entrepreneurship and empowerment of members to ensure that they can become employers of labour.
Dr. Obadimu, while reeling out his 8-point Agenda, after he was elected at the 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) & Election of the association at the School premises in Arigbajo, Ifo, Ogun State on Saturday, promised to leverage on his explosive contacts and connections to bring experts that will train members on entrepreneurship and other means of making money even as there will be financial empowerment for members to start their dream businesses or expand existing ones.
Similarly, he pledged to uplift the glory of the school to the old time where Methodist High School, Arigbajo, Ifo, was one of the best. To realise, he disclosed that, he is already discussing with the school authority on the best approach, while exploring the option of bringing in qualified and experienced teachers who will be teaching on part-time basis to cover the lapses being experienced by the school in some subjects.
Promising an all-inclusive governance, he pledged to increase revenue generation of MEHSOSAI, unites members, increase members’ welfare, persuade old students who are not yet members to join to increase members base.
Disclosing that his administration has packages for the elders among the members, he said, a free toll-line will be opened for them to call, when in need, promising the association will be willing to assist them.
Similarly, he said, every member will have a unique identity number that will be useful to access and benefit from different kind of initiatives and programmes the administration is bringing on board.
“We have lots of lofty programmes to reposition this association to a global standard and I will need the support of everyone to achieve this. Already, I have appointed Special Advisers among you who will be saddled with given advises on critical matters. We will use committee to achieve most of our programmes to ensure everyone is involved, ” he appealed to members at the meeting.
On his part, the immediate past president, Mr. Mr. Sheyik Olasunkanmi urged the incoming administration to uplift the standard of the association, builds on his legacies and finalised on programmes he started but couldn’t conclude.
Saying, the role of President is an audacious tasks that rarely allow one time for his or her personal business, he promised to assist the incoming executives to realise their ambitions when need be and when called upon.
New Exco 2025 to 2027
1 Dr Clement Obadimu National president
2 Mr , Akinfenwa Gbenga Vice president
3 Rev Adegboyega Jide Gen Secretary
4 Mrs Marcus Adebola Asst Gen secretary
5 Mrs Kuku Olufunmilola Treasurer
6 Mrs Odejinmi Funmilayo. Financial Secretary
7 Miss Ayeni Adebola. Soc/ welfare secretary
8 Mr Olasoju Toyin Auditor
9 Mr Oluwatobiloba Aborishade PRO
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