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Our lives are in danger Mgbuoshimini Community, Rumueme Kingdom cries out

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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.

 

 

Our lives are in danger Mgbuoshimini Community, Rumueme Kingdom cries out

 

 

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.

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Ramadan: Adron Homes Felicitates Muslims, Preaches Hope and Unity

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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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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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