Man Drags Ex-Wife to Court Over Refusal to Vacate House After 5-Year Divorce

 By: Manaoh Kikekon

KARU, NIGERIA – A Mararaba-based businessman, Abibu Yakubu, has dragged his estranged wife, Shuwadatu Mohammed, before Upper Area Court 1 in Karu, alleging that she has forcefully occupied his house for five years despite their divorce. In a dramatic legal battle that has gripped the local community, Yakubu claims his ex-wife has transformed his home into a hostile environment filled with insubordination and terrifying safety threats.

According to the particulars of claim filed in the case, the petitioner resides at the Orange Market area of Mararaba alongside the respondent, who has flatly refused to relocate. Yakubu averred that the domestic friction escalated heavily due to an absolute lack of respect, stating that the respondent routinely "insults him and his parents" during bitter household disagreements.

The broken union produced four children—aged 22, 19, and a set of six-year-old twins—whose future now hangs in the balance. The businessman told the court that though he officially severed marital ties with Mohammed roughly five years ago, her refusal to vacate the premises has completely shattered his peace of mind and put his life in jeopardy.

“She said she would not leave until she killed me,” Yakubu alleged in his harrowing submission to the court. He further claimed that the respondent has completely taken over his property, adding that the severe mental trauma and constant intimidation mean he “no longer sleeps with eyes closed.”

Fearing the worst, the desperate businessman explicitly prayed the court to formally hold Mohammed responsible if any harm or mysterious circumstances should befall him. In addition to demanding her immediate eviction, Yakubu requested a formal redissolution of the marriage and sought full legal custody of their four children.

After reviewing the initial submissions from the parties, the presiding judge, Mohammed Yakubu, noted the gravity of the safety and family welfare claims. He subsequently adjourned the case until June 3, 2026, for a continued hearing and further consideration of the matter.

Fresh Campus Crisis Looms as ASUU Accuses Federal Government of Breaching Dec 2025 Pact

By: Manoah Kikekon

ASUU

SOKOTO, NIGERIA — Another round of industrial unrest threatens to paralyze Nigeria’s public universities following accusations by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) that the Federal Government has sabotaged the landmark FGN-ASUU agreement signed in December 2025. 

Rising from a press conference on Thursday in Sokoto, the North-West Zone of the union warned that lecturers have nearly exhausted all diplomatic options, stretching their patience to its absolute limit five months after the pact was highly celebrated.

The union voiced deep frustrations over the government's complete failure to inaugurate the critical Implementation Monitoring Committee (IMC), which was structurally intended to prevent bureaucratic bottlenecks. Addressing journalists, the Zonal Coordinator of ASUU Northwest—a bloc comprising 10 prominent public universities—Prof. Abubakar Sabo, disclosed that the current agitation follows critical resolutions reached during the union’s National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held at Modibbo Adama University, Yola.

“The Sokoto Zone is deeply disturbed that several federal and state universities are yet to fully implement major components of the 2025 FGN ASUU Agreement,” Prof. Sabo stated, pointing out that despite the public presentation of the deal in January 2026, the executive center has failed to act. “The Federal Government has left it to individual universities to implement in a distorted, uncoordinated, and selective manner.”

At the heart of the brewing academic standoff is a long list of outstanding welfare deficits that continue to diminish the livelihood of university lecturers nationwide. ASUU decried the systematic refusal of both federal and state authorities to clear critical financial components, leaving academics to battle severe economic hardships.

 “On outstanding welfare issues, ASUU Sokoto zone decries the non-payment of the 25-35% salary award, promotion arrears, salary shortfalls, unremitted third-party deductions, and the three months’ salary withheld during the 2022 ASUU strike,” Sabo declared. “Universities cannot function effectively where lecturers are denied their legitimate entitlements for years. Nigerian academics deserve dignity, fair treatment, and prompt payment.”

Beyond financial remuneration, the union launched a fierce critique against recent educational policy shifts introduced by the administration, arguing they pose severe structural risks to the sovereignty and integrity of Nigerian tertiary institutions. ASUU raised strong objections to the proposed establishment of a foreign Coventry University campus within Nigeria and plans to phase out certain vital courses in the humanities and social sciences under the guise of labor market reforms.

“We express deep concerns over new education policies, including the reversal of the mother-tongue policy in early childhood education, and plans to scrap certain courses in the humanities,” the zonal coordinator noted, insisting that all academic disciplines remain profoundly relevant to comprehensive national growth.

Compounding the crisis are worsening regional realities, with the union raising alarms over rampant cases of institutional maladministration, unprocedural appointments, and a chilling wave of northern insecurity that leaves staff and students operating under constant fear of banditry and kidnapping. 

Warning that a total campus shutdown remains a highly probable last resort, ASUU made a passionate appeal to patriotic Nigerians, parents, students, and civil society organizations to pressure the state to honor its signatures before the system collapses into another preventable industrial explosion.

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"I Will Make Sure I Kill That Person" Anambra Police Arrest ASP Caught on Video Threatening Citizens for Filming Him

  By: Manoah Kikekon

Newton Isokpehi

AWKA, NIGERIA – The Nigeria Police Force has swiftly arrested an Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), Newton Isokpehi, attached to the Anambra State Command, after a viral TikTok video captured him threatening to shoot and kill any citizen who records him while he is performing his official duties. Following widespread public outrage, the police high command ordered immediate internal disciplinary action and a comprehensive drug test for the embattled officer.

In the highly provocative video that circulated across social media platforms including X and Instagram, ASP Isokpehi was seen holding his rifle while issuing a violent, direct warning to members of the public.

“Any day I am on duty as a police officer, carrying my rifle and doing my job, let somebody come and video me," Isokpehi declared in the footage. "That oga who gave you people the order to video us, he will go and do your burial. He will bury you. The number of you that I kill, he will be the one to bury all of you.”

Reacting to the development, Force Spokesperson Anthony Placid confirmed the arrest, stating that the officer had been urgently summoned to the Command Headquarters to face orderly room trial proceedings. The police reiterated that citizens have a fundamental, legal right to film officers on duty, provided it does not actively disrupt operations.

“The Force wishes to state unequivocally that the conduct and utterances exhibited in the video are unacceptable, unprofessional, and inconsistent with the ethics, standards, and code of conduct of the Nigeria Police Force," Placid stated. "Such actions run contrary to the ongoing reform initiatives of the Force aimed at promoting transparency, accountability, professionalism, and citizen-focused policing.”

The high command emphasized that Isokpehi’s violent outbursts directly violate explicit directives issued by Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu. The IGP has repeatedly maintained that members of the public are permitted to lawfully record officers to ensure institutional accountability, so long as it doesn't compromise tactical safety or interfere with active law enforcement activities.

Following the immense backlash online, the officer immediately deleted the footage from his TikTok account and released a second video recanting his statements and issuing an apology, claiming that the initial violent remarks were made out of extreme frustration.

The Anambra State Police Command, under the directive of Commissioner of Police Ikioye Orutugu, stated that it will maintain zero tolerance for intimidation or abuse of office, reassuring the public that the outcome of the ongoing disciplinary trial will be made transparent.

NDC Aspirants Warn Against Internal Sabotage, ‘Cash-and-Carry’ Corruption in Crucial Screening Exercise

 By: Manoah Kikekon 

ABUJA, NIGERIA – Serious concerns are mounting within the newly consolidated Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) as aspirants raise alarms over potential internal sabotage threatening to derail the party's primary process. Allegations have emerged suggesting that select members within the National Working Committee (NWC) are attempting to exploit the screening exercise for personal enrichment. 

Insiders warn that demanding financial kickbacks and illicit favors in exchange for cleared statuses risks turning the screening into a transactional, “cash-and-carry” affair, which could ultimately sideline credible, high-value candidates and destroy the party's institutional credibility ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Adding to the internal friction, separate reports indicate that specific factions within the NDC hierarchy are allegedly attempting to hijack committee placements and party spaces to disproportionately favor individuals of Igbo extraction. 

While party stakeholders acknowledge that equity and regional inclusivity are vital for a modern political coalition, critics argue that any calculated attempt to ethnicize party positions will trigger dangerous tribal divides. If left unchecked, this localized factionalism could severely weaken the NDC's national appeal and alienate key voting blocs across other geopolitical zones.

Amid these brewing tensions, significant praise has been directed toward the leader of the party, H.E. Senator Seriake Dickson, for his stabilizing role during this high-stakes transition. His strategic nomination of former Ebonyi State Governor, H.E. Senator Sam Egwu, as the Chairman of the NDC National Screening Committee has been widely commended. 

The appointment of a respected veteran has successfully restored a measure of confidence among nervous aspirants, reassuring party faithful that a fair and unbiased vetting process is achievable.

“The leadership shown by Senator Dickson in placing Senator Sam Egwu at the helm of this screening committee is a massive step forward,” stated a ranking party stakeholder close to the NWC. “It sends a clear signal that the party wants to run a credible, transparent process that members can trust, which is exactly what we need to protect our image as we prepare to face the ruling APC.”

The need for absolute institutional integrity is more critical than ever, following the historic clearance of H.E. Peter Obi as the NDC’s sole presidential aspirant. However, top political analysts argue that optimism alone will not safeguard the party from malicious internal actors. 

To prevent corrupt elements within the leadership from completely rubbishing the screening exercise with bias and extortion, the NDC must urgently introduce independent, rigorous oversight alongside a strictly confidential, safe channel for reporting administrative misconduct.

Nigerian Pharmacy Research Earns International Acclaim at 84th FIP World Congress in Canada

 By: Manoah Kikekon 

LAGOS, NIGERIA — Nigeria’s pharmaceutical research ecosystem has achieved an unprecedented international milestone. The Community Pharmacists Assessment and Career Progression Institute (CPACPI) has secured top-tier global validation after two of its high-impact research abstracts were accepted for presentation at the prestigious 84th International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) World Congress of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences.

The elite global convention widely recognized as the world's largest gathering of pharmacy professionals, policymakers, and scientists is scheduled to take place in Montreal, Canada, from August 30 to September 2, 2026. 

This development cements the rising profile of Nigerian community pharmacy on the international stage, building upon earlier momentum in Denmark where the FIP Community Pharmacy Section officially adopted the standardized CPACPI framework.

The accepted presentations directly align with the official 2026 FIP World Congress theme: “One Health, One Pharmacy, Bridging Science, Practice, and Education.” The research projects, which relied heavily on grassroots-driven, locally generated data, were rigorously supervised by the CPACPI Research and Publications Subcommittee under the distinguished leadership of Prof. Chukwuemeka Ubaka.

Leading the presentation lineup is a critical paper titled, “The Implementation Gap: Perceived Barriers and External Threats to Community Pharmacists’ Participation in a Career Advancement Scheme in Nigeria.” 

This study will be presented by Dr. Iyeseun Asieba, Chairperson of the CPACPI Board. The research takes a sobering, data-backed look at the regulatory, institutional, and socioeconomic pressures hindering Nigerian pharmacists from fully engaging in structured career progression models.

"This global acceptance is deeply rewarding," stated Dr. Asieba while reacting to the news. "It demonstrates that both the challenges we face and the innovative solutions emerging from Nigerian pharmacy practice possess global relevance and applicability. We are proving that our local data can meaningfully inform international healthcare policies."

Complementing the systemic gap analysis is a second accepted study titled, “Beyond the Counter: Profiling the Early Adopters of a Career Progression Framework among Nigerian Community Pharmacists.”

This paper will be delivered by Pharm. (Mrs.) Omokhafe Mary Ashore, the National Secretary of the Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN). Her research meticulously chronicles the behavioral patterns, practice realities, and motivations of the trailblazing pharmacists who first embraced the CPACPI framework during its rollout phase.

"Seeing our work recognized by a prestigious global body like the FIP is incredibly inspiring," Pharm. Ashore remarked. "It is a clear message to researchers across Africa that localized healthcare research and community-based professional initiatives have the power to shape global healthcare conversations and influence macro policy directions."

Industry analysts and medical observers view this double abstract acceptance as a masterclass in driving evidence-based healthcare reforms. The CPACPI framework is increasingly viewed as a transformational template for developing nations grappling with similar healthcare delivery and workforce retention struggles.

Expressing his pride in the milestone, the National Chairman of the ACPN, Pharm. Ambrose Igwekamma Ezeh, emphasized that institutionalizing structured career progression models is no longer optional if Nigeria wishes to build a world-class health sector.

"Strengthening competencies and improving professional pathways are absolutely essential steps toward building resilient, patient-centered, and sustainable primary healthcare systems," Pharm. Ezeh asserted. 

"Eliminating professional complacency and promoting continuous competency development among pharmacists remain critical to improving patient outcomes, strengthening pharmaceutical care services, and advancing healthcare delivery standards across Nigeria’s entire ecosystem."

'They Wish Me Dead': President Tinubu Exposes Subsidy, FX Cabals Fighting Reforms

 By: Manoah Kikekon 

LAGOS, NIGERIA — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sent a shockwave through the nation’s political and economic landscape, declaring that powerful fuel subsidy and foreign exchange (FX) cabals "wish him dead" over his administration’s aggressive economic overhauls. 

Speaking on Wednesday in Lagos, the President also revealed a calculated economic stance, insisting he will not allow the Nigerian Naira to become "too strong" in a manner that could trigger shockwaves and destabilize local businesses.

The President’s heavy-hitting remarks were delivered during the high-profile presentation of the book, "The NADECO Story," authored by Chief Ayo Opadokun, a former General Secretary of the National Democratic Coalition. The event also featured an awards ceremony recognizing legendary pro-democracy figures who fought against military dictatorship in the 1990s.

Representing the President at the star-studded gathering, former Ogun State Governor Chief Olusegun Osoba delivered the unvarnished message. He stated that the unified foreign exchange windows and the total elimination of the petrol subsidy deliberately dismantled lucrative illegal operations, generating severe backlash from entrenched interests.

Delivering the President’s direct words to the audience, Osoba stated:

“As for security, he says, I should let you know, that he is aware that there is a deliberate attempt to disrupt the peace of this country by people whom he knew he had offended by cancelling multiple exchange rates and by cancelling oil subsidies. 

Those cabals who are doing round-tripping will wish him dead any time, but he is determined that if that is the only thing he would do, he would make sure he rearranges the economy. No matter what, he is determined to face it.”

These bold assertions arrive amidst ongoing national debates over the immediate fallout of the 2023 reforms, which initially triggered severe inflationary pressures, a steep spike in utility costs, and a heightened cost of living for everyday Nigerians.

Addressing the foreign exchange situation, Tinubu pointed out that the aggressive gap between the parallel market and the official market window has been completely flattened—a feat many critics thought impossible. He noted that the Naira, which speculators predicted would plummet past ₦2,000 to the US dollar, has stabilized robustly.

However, the President dropped an unexpected piece of monetary philosophy, revealing that the Central Bank would manage the currency deliberately to avoid over-strengthening it too quickly. Rapid appreciation, he warned, would ruin merchants who imported inventory at older, weaker exchange rates.

“You all can see now that the security situation is now moving gradually into the South-West zone. So he says the first major thing he is facing now is the economy, and you all can see that the difference between the parallel market and official market exchange rate is virtually zero now," Osoba quoted the President. 

"The Naira, which they thought would be ₦2,000 to 1 dollar, is now 1,380 or thereabouts. In fact, he says he is not going to allow the Naira to get too strong. He does not want to create confusion for those who have bought money at about ₦1,500 and other goods.”

The event served as a historic reunion for Nigeria's pro-democracy elite, attracting prominent figures including Nobel Laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka, human rights lawyer Dr. Olisa Agbakoba, Prof. Sylvester Odion-Akhaine, Chief Fred Agbeyegbe, and the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja.

Acknowledging his roots within the NADECO struggle, Tinubu expressed endless gratitude to the veterans, noting that the democratic platform they built paved the way for his presidency. He hinted, however, that deep-seated political and structural governance changes would take a backseat to national security and immediate economic restoration, promising a wave of structural reforms if he secures a second term in 2027.

“He says he is ever grateful for what all of you have done to bring this country to where we are today,” Osoba relayed, speaking to the activists. "By the grace of God, many of the things that you people have been asking him to do will begin to be implemented when he gets a second term.”

Samuel Idowu Launches Dual-State 'Diary of a Sojourner' Project Linking Badagry and Benue

 By: Manoah Kikekon 

Paper making class

BADAGRY, LAGOS — Christopher Samuel Idowu, a virtual artist has officially launched a groundbreaking, multi-city community art project titled "Diary of a Sojourner: A Memory Box Between Spaces Badagry and Benue." Organized in an exclusive partnership with the Centre for Youth Integrated Development (CYID), the initiative kicks off its first phase in the historic coastal town of Badagry before moving its creative footprint to the agrarian community of Buruku in Benue State.

Christopher Samuel Idowu 

The extensive, dual-site workshop spans several weeks across two regions, designed to engage local youth in collaborative art-making, mentorship, and economic empowerment. The first phase runs at the CYID center in Badagry from May 18 to 23, 2026, followed by an immersive second installment in Buruku, Benue State, from June 22 to July 3, 2026.

section with Mr. Gafar Awesu 

The project is rooted in the deep personal history of its director. Idowu, a recipient of the prestigious Prince Claus Seed Award, envisioned this community project as a continuation of his earlier, site-specific exhibition, My Benue Diary, which he staged inside an abandoned fertilizer repository. The initial inspiration grew from his 2022 National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) deployment in Benue, where he connected deeply with local students and parents working as farmers.

Through standard and contemporary mediums including drawing, painting, printmaking, installation, sound, video, and performance art the project explores themes of resilience, memory, neglect, and hope.

"Diary of a Sojourner is a community-based art project that evolved from the very space that sparked these reflections and ideas," Idowu explains. "Empowered by the support of the Prince Claus Seed Award, the project expanded across Benue and Badagry, creating spaces for dialogue, recollection, memory-making, transformation, sustainability, cultural exchange, and community participation. This approach is not merely about the need for labor, but a testament to a vision of community building that extends far beyond the individual."

A cornerstone of the Badagry leg of the workshop focuses heavily on eco-sustainability and economic survival. Facilitators are training participants to look closely at local natural resources specifically coconut waste, waste papers as a viable raw material for lucrative craft-making and entrepreneurial independence.

Mr. Nathaniel Hodonu, Director of Just Coconut and a key facilitator at the workshop, emphasized that environmental waste can easily become a financial lifeline for young creatives if properly harnessed.

"There is a lot we overlook today that we can turn to wealth," Hodonu shared during a training session. "Badagry is the largest supplier of the coconut we consume in Nigeria. If we have hundreds of people designing crafts from coconut waste, we will all make sales without disturbing each other. 

Section with Mr Nathaniel Hodonu 

When I started, people laughed at me—even some family members were not in support at first. But along the line, when they realized this was becoming lucrative, they had to join. Despite the difficulties, I've continued to push for improvement and stayed consistent about what I'm doing, which is why I am who I am today."

Beyond financial independence, the "Diary of a Sojourner" project serves as a powerful shield against social vices by steering the energies of local youth toward cultural preservation and communal pride. By interacting with seasoned mentors, the participants are taught to view their unique heritage not as an archaic relic, but as an active tool for self-actualization.

Gafar Awesu, a pioneering visual artist in Badagry and workshop facilitator, spoke passionately about the profound social impact of intentional creative engagement.

"Workshops like this will help the youths to promote their cultures, relating dressing, look, and cultural values," Awesu noted. "Another thing is that this is one of the best empowerments our youths can get, which will prevent them from engaging in all forms of unlawful acts that won't profit them in any way.

From all I've done so far, I can say I'm fulfilled. I started with nothing, and with what I have today, I can confidently say I'm fulfilled. Being fulfilled is not what you've done for yourself alone, but the kind of impact you've made in people's lives. This is an achievement I've always prayed for, and God has helped me to achieve it."

Each phase of the workshop is designed to culminate in an interactive, site-responsive exhibition. Rather than just showcasing static work by a single artist, these exhibitions encourage co-creation and invite community members to step into the "Memory Box" to reflect on their shared history. 

By connecting the historical coastal lines of Badagry to the vast green farmlands of Benue, Idowu’s Diary of a Sojourner stands as a beautiful reminder of how art can dissolve geographic boundaries, heal social fractures, and build a sustainable future from the ground up.