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Our lives are in danger Mgbuoshimini Community, Rumueme Kingdom cries out
Our lives are in danger Mgbuoshimini Community, Rumueme Kingdom cries out
By Ifeoma Ikem
The people of Mgbuoshimini Community, Rumueme Kingdom has petitioned the River State Commissioner of Police, Mr Emeka Nwoyi before the Inspector General of Police (IGP), the Police Service Commission, National Human Rights Commission, accusing him of backing a wanted killer group leader that has endangered the lives members of the community.
In a petition signed by Mr Livingstone Wechie, Mr Ohazurume Chukwu on behalf of the community claimed that six other members of their community vigilante are still in custody of the police.
They said that their members who are in the police detention are Jeremiah Pardon Chukwu, Prince Uchechukwu Amadi, Ndubisi Sunny Amadi, Sunny Amadi, Friday Godwin and Gift Echem.
He said that in 2017 a group of killers led by one Daddy Chukwu a.k.a Oboni killed over 30 people in their community including on Chief Minikwu Chukwu, Godspower Aligbo and Omunakwe Benson in 2019.
“They were declared wanted by the Nigerian police under the then CP Kaki Ahmed now retired DIG operations.
“They later returned to Mgbuoshimini community and in an effort to secure our community, we set up a local vigilante called OSPAC’’.
The petitioners said that they had in April 2023, petitioned the Rivers State Police Command under CP Effiong Okon seeking his intervention.
“He swiftly set up a team led by the c4i Strike Force (octopus) and they carried out an operation and raided the camp of the wanted group in the community and assisted the vigilante.
“The camp was dislodged and the community returned to normalcy, but suddenly, the group recruited secret cult boys committing all manners of crimes including bunkering, killing, gun running etc.
“Their leader got information and escaped while some members of his group were arrested.
“Since then they’ve been following up on him while the vigilante has been working with the police to restore peace in the community, my brothers and I were on their hit list’’.
They claimed that immediately Nwoyi came on board, the wanted group through their sponsors initiated a fresh petition against the vigilante alleging murder and raped.
“A sister of the wanted persons went on radio to accuse the vigilante boys of raping her during an operation under the supervision of the police and her brother was killed in her presence and buried by the riverside in the camp.
`I had earlier explained to CP that the petition against us was aimed at misleading and misinforming him to distract him from the real issues.
“I appealed to him to sustain the gains of his predecessor CP Effiong Okon but he arrested six of the vigilante boys and I told him that the arrests will expose the community for another attacks by the wanted boys but he refused to heed.
“sadly, he warned me in the presence of his officers never to refer him to his predecessor and that he is the new CP that the old is past that he’s not interested in it.
“He said that he is not the one that asked us to kill ourselves and that that’s not his business.
He ordered the c4i strike force commander Jovinus Iwu to withdraw the charges from court against the people arrested during the operations.
“It’s obvious that CP Emeka Nwoyi was thoroughly compromised against us and his actions were unfair and unbecoming of a commissioner of police’’.
They claimed that Nwoyi invited them for a meeting last Monday along with the petitioners, he didn’t allow them (the vigilante) to speak saying he did not want to waste his time that he was very busy that the petitioners should speak so he could give directions.
“They listened to the other side and they raised issues of murder, rape and damage of property, the plan was to trump up charges of murder and rape and to remand us in detention but their plans were scuttled.
“Immediately the CP ordered for our arrests and detention by the x-squad who held us for a week from Monday to Saturday.
“We had initiated a petition to the IGP to transfer the matter to force headquarters and he referred it to the IRT led by DC Aliyu.
“In fact he sent his x-squad commander to stop reporting him to DIGs because some have called him on our behalf but it does appear that nwoyi is bent on justifying his inducement’’.
They claimed that it took the intervention of the AIG FIB who called him on their behalf to caution him against his high-handedness and unfairness towards them.
“On Friday July 7, 2023, the IRT team came to Port Harcourt to take over the case, when the signal got to the cp x-squad commander Mr Chris Anyanwu, called me out from the cell to his office for question.
“He said they have no evidence against me and my brothers over the allegations that the main point is more on the wanted boys and the petitioners.
“He said the allegations lacked proof that since the CP is not responding to bail that force headquarters is coming to take over the matter.
“We were taken into the custody of the IRT, from Abuja they said they had a little mistake of not reflecting c4i strike force as one of the stations to take suspects from which is where suspects from the April operations are being held’’.
“They said they will have to take custody of those suspects first before releasing us who are the complainants, they said they will be meeting with the Cp Nwoyi to minute on their signal to allow them move those suspects.
“Currently we are detained at the central police station in Port Harcourt by the IRT pending when they will resolve with the cp and take custody of the suspects at the c4i strike force octopu and that they may most likely move everybody to Abuja.
“It has been a very painful, embarrassing and frustrating experience, I had expected that we should be granted bail then asked to report to Abuja on a date.
“The team leader says it is actually their mandate from their commander to take over the matter and grant us bail then fix a date for interview in Abuja while they move the other suspects to Abuja.
“He said doing so requires their commander reaffirming that instruction because of this delay, the petitioners against us is one Larry Anele Nyeche who purports to lead a faction of Rumueme Kingdom Council of Chiefs in Rivers State.
`The matter has been transferred to the IGP-intelligence response team IGP-IRT in Abuja.
“`Parties have been invited to the IRT for an interview with the commander, the six ospac vigilante are still held at IRT custody in all cumulatively for forty days now.
“We demand their release and actions to bring the wanted killer group and their sponsors to justice.
“Our only offence is that we along with our brothers, Weli Gaddafi Nyeche, Ohazurume Chukwu approached the police to help rescue our community from the killer group led by one notorious Daddy Chukwu a.k.a Oboni a group affiliated to the notorious Don-Wani yet the Rivers CP is bent on destroying all the gains.
Banwo Questions Bwala’s Credibility After Al Jazeera Interview
Public commentator, Dr. Ope Banwo, has criticised Daniel Bwala, the Presidential Spokesperson on Policy Communication for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, following a contentious interview on Al Jazeera, describing the appearance as damaging to the credibility of Nigeria’s public communication.
Bwala had appeared on a programme hosted by journalist Mehdi Hasan, where he faced a series of questions about past statements attributed to him. During the exchange, Hasan presented video clips of previous remarks by the government spokesman and asked him to reconcile them with his responses during the interview.
The exchange, which has since circulated widely online, drew attention after Bwala appeared to dispute statements that were subsequently played back during the programme.
Reacting to the development, Banwo said the episode reflected poorly on Nigeria’s representation on international media platforms.
According to him, the availability of digital records and online archives means public officials must be prepared to defend their past statements whenever they appear on global television.
“In the era of instant fact-checking, any public figure going on international television must assume that every previous statement can be easily retrieved,” Banwo said.
He added that the controversy surrounding the interview was particularly troubling because the contradictions presented during the programme were supported with video evidence.
Banwo noted that while political interviews can be confrontational, government representatives should expect tough questioning when appearing before international audiences.
The founder of Naija Lives Matters also expressed concern over Bwala’s reaction during the interview, especially his claim that he was not informed he would be required to defend his personal record.
“A government spokesman should never be surprised by questions about his own public statements,” Banwo said.
During the programme, Bwala also responded to criticism of Nigeria’s governance challenges by arguing that similar problems exist in other parts of the world.
However, Banwo argued that such comparisons do not address the specific issues raised about Nigeria.
According to him, the episode should serve as a reminder of the importance of preparation and credibility when Nigerian officials appear before international media platforms.
The interview has continued to generate reactions across social media and political commentary circles, with observers debating both the conduct of the interview and the implications for Nigeria’s global image.
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THE IMPERIAL GOLD COIN OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OF ATLANTIS UNVEILED AS SYMBOL OF SOVEREIGNTY AND HERITAGE
THE IMPERIAL GOLD COIN OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OF ATLANTIS UNVEILED AS SYMBOL OF SOVEREIGNTY AND HERITAGE
_[Atlantis City, United Kingdom of Atlantis – March 2026]_ – The United Kingdom of Atlantis proudly announces the introduction of its *Imperial Gold Coin*, a magnificent emblem of sovereignty, authority, and imperial heritage. The exquisite gold coin has been crafted to represent the nation’s regal tradition, economic strength, and the visionary leadership of its monarch.
The centerpiece of the coin features the dignified portrait of *His Imperial Majesty, Professor Solomon Wining*, depicted in full royal regalia. Crowned with a majestic golden crown and adorned with intricately crafted ornaments, the portrait embodies honor, wisdom, and noble leadership befitting a sovereign ruler. The depiction celebrates the monarch’s reign, which is associated with wisdom, development, and the pursuit of justice.
The golden coin itself signifies *prosperity, stability, and the enduring legacy* of the Atlantis Kingdom. Gold, historically a universal symbol of power, wealth, and permanence, reflects the strength and vision of the kingdom’s leadership and its aspirations for lasting greatness.
Encircling the royal portrait is the carefully engraved inscription *“United Kingdom of Atlantis”*, reinforcing the state’s identity any the authority of its sovereign ruler. The lower rim of the coin prominently displays the name *Solomon Wining*, commemorating the monarch whose leadership is linked to noble governance and national advancement.
The phrase *“Gold Coin”* highlights not only the currency’s intrinsic value but also its symbolic significance as a representation of the kingdom’s economic structure and royal treasury. Beyond its aesthetic elegance, the coin serves as a *mark of sovereignty*, a seal of authority, and a reminder of the royal institution governing the United Kingdom of Atlantis.
The Imperial Gold Coin represents:
– *Unity* among citizens,
– *Loyalty* to the crown,
– A vision of a kingdom built upon *justice, prosperity, and noble leadership*.
Every detail—from the engraved crown to the polished golden surface—makes the coin a timeless emblem of imperial prestige and national pride. It stands as both a symbol of wealth and a monument to the legacy of royal leadership, reminding all who behold it of the enduring power and majesty of the United Kingdom of Atlantis.
The United Kingdom of Atlantis is a sovereign nation dedicated to upholding traditions of regal governance, cultural heritage, and economic prosperity, guided by the wisdom of its imperial leadership.
_Notes to Editors_:
The Imperial Gold Coin is intended for commemorative and symbolic purposes, representing the nation’s imperial heritage and royal authority.
Ajadi Visits Ibadan Chief Imam, Receives Blessings
The leading gubernatorial aspirant in Oyo State on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, on Wednesday paid a courtesy visit to the Grand Chief Imam of Ibadanland, Sheikh Imam Abdul Ganiy Abubakir Agbotomokekere, at his Oja’ba residence in Ibadan, where discussions centred on leadership, integrity, and the role of prayers in governance.
Ajadi, who described the revered Islamic cleric as a spiritual pillar in Oyo State, said his visit was to seek prayers and wise counsel as he continues consultations ahead of the 2027 governorship race.
While addressing the Chief Imam, Ajadi commended his consistent prayers for Ibadanland, Oyo State and Nigeria, noting that religious leaders remain critical stakeholders in nation building.
“I have come to seek your prayers and spiritual blessings because of your important role in promoting peace, unity and moral guidance in our society,” Ajadi said.
“I also want to appreciate your continuous prayers for the progress of Ibadanland, Oyo State and Nigeria as a whole. My prayer is that Almighty Allah will continue to grant you sound health and long life to witness many more Ramadan seasons on earth.”
Speaking further, the PDP gubernatorial aspirant emphasised the need for leadership driven by compassion, fairness and accountability, stressing that his political aspiration is rooted in service to the people.
“My ambition is not just about occupying an office but about serving the people with sincerity and fear of God. We must continue to encourage politics that will bring development and improve the welfare of our people,” he added.
While speaking with journalists after the visit, Ajadi also assured the people of Oyo State and Nigerians at large that the internal crisis and political tensions within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have been brought under control by the grace of God. He expressed optimism that the party would emerge victorious in all elective positions in the 2027 general elections.
In his response, Sheikh Agbotomokekere advised the governorship hopeful to remain focused on the principles of good governance, warning against corrupt practices often associated with politics.
The respected Islamic scholar noted that while politics is practised differently by individuals, only leaders with integrity and fear of God can truly deliver the dividends of democracy.
“Politics is practised by different kinds of people. Some play politics in a corrupt way, while others practise it with sincerity. My prayer is that you will be among those who will practise democracy in the right way if you become governor,” the Chief Imam said.
He reminded the aspirant that human ambition can only be fulfilled by divine approval, stressing that ultimate power belongs to God.
“Whoever is seeking a position should know that only Allah can make such an ambition come true. Whether a person becomes famous or remains unknown is also by the will of Allah,” he said.
Offering prayers for the politician, the cleric added: “Many people may be struggling for a position meant for one person, and it is only God who knows the rightful person. I pray that Almighty Allah will make you the chosen one among all the contenders.”
Using a football analogy to further illustrate his point, the cleric advised Ajadi to be wary of political distractions and misleading influences.
“On the football field, sometimes spectators believe they understand the game more than the players themselves. I pray that you will not be misled by so-called political gurus and that God will guide your steps aright,” he said.
Sheikh Agbotomokekere, the 18th Chief Imam of Ibadanland, is widely respected across South-Western Nigeria for his scholarship, spiritual leadership and advocacy for peaceful coexistence among religious and political groups.
Observers say the visit forms part of Ajadi’s ongoing consultations with key stakeholders, traditional rulers and religious leaders as political activities gradually gather momentum ahead of the next electoral cycle in Oyo State.
The cleric offered special prayers for peace in Oyo State, successful leadership, and continued unity among the people despite political and religious differences.
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