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ACF condemns attacks on Northern truck drivers in South-East, calls for urgent action

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The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has raised the alarm over the continued attacks on truck drivers transporting goods from the North to the South-East, allegedly perpetrated by members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).

In a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Professor Tukur Muhammad-Baba, the ACF described the attacks as a major threat to national security, warning that they could lead to widespread anarchy if left unchecked.

According to the statement, drivers of heavy-duty trucks have been subjected to “vicious and unprovoked attacks,” resulting in the deaths of several drivers, the burning of vehicles, and the looting of goods. The group accused security agencies and the federal government of failing to address the situation.

“These attacks are being brazenly carried out by gunmen and gun-women who openly claim membership of terror groups such as IPOB and the Eastern Security Network (ESN), with their actions specifically targeting northerners and northern-owned property,” the statement read.

The ACF also condemned the gruesome nature of the attacks, stating that perpetrators had gone as far as recording and sharing videos of the violence on social media.

The statement further revealed that members of the National Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO) and the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) had protested in Jos, Plateau State, over the killings, lamenting that over 50 truck drivers and about 100 trailers had been burned in the last eight years.

The forum warned that unless urgent measures are taken, transport unions may resort to halting the movement of goods to and from the South-East.

The ACF also extended condolences to the families of victims and urged security agencies to take immediate action by apprehending those responsible for the attacks. It called on the governments of Enugu and Imo states to compensate victims for lives lost and damages incurred.

Furthermore, the group criticized what it termed the “silence” of South-East political and socio-cultural leaders, urging them to publicly condemn the attacks and work towards restoring peace.

The ACF emphasized that no individual or group should be allowed to carry out such violent acts unchecked and called on the government to declare a state of emergency on the matter.

 

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Tope Alabi’s Daughter Ayomikun Ties the Knot in Intimate Ceremony Gospel music legend Tope Alabi’s daughter, Ayomikun, has exchanged vows with her beloved husband, Oluwole, in a private wedding ceremony.

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Tope Alabi’s Daughter Ayomikun Ties the Knot in Intimate Ceremony Gospel music legend Tope Alabi’s daughter, Ayomikun, has exchanged vows with her beloved husband, Oluwole, in a private wedding ceremony.

Although the nuptials were initially kept under wraps, clips from the joyous celebration have begun circulating online, giving fans a glimpse into the magical day.

The wedding festivities were attended by several celebrities, including Nollywood star Funke Akindele, who was spotted dancing and having a great time. Tope Alabi shared a heartwarming moment with her radiant daughter, beaming with pride as they posed for photos together.

In one captivating image, Tope Alabi stunned in a soft blue ensemble, complete with a stylish stoned cap, while Ayomikun looked breathtaking in her exquisitely beaded white wedding gown.

The duo’s infectious smiles lit up the frame, capturing the joy and love that filled the air on Ayomikun’s special day.

Photo source: Instagram

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Drama as labourer accused of threatening to k!ll his boss, feigns madness, str!ps and runs out of Akure court

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A dramatic scene unfolded at an Akure Magistrates’ Court in Ondo State as a 23-year-old labourer, Ayomide Daniel, who was accused of threatening to k!ll his boss, feigned insanity and ran out of the court.

The suspect who was arraigned before Magistrate R.I. Adelakin, on Tuesday, March 12, 2025, suddenly put up a strange behaviour in court by refusing to alter any word and looking weird.

However, when the charges were about to be read to him, Daniel started shouting awkwardly, throwing the audience into confusion, thus altering proceedings.

The defendant, who was just dramatising, turned his back to the court and ran outside displaying full madness.

He removed his clothes and str!pped himself nak3d, as he began to eat dried leaves and nylons.

The suspect’s strange display caught the attention of people present at the court premises, though nobody could move closer to him, including his mother.

The suspect, whose address was not given, was charged to court by the police on a single charge of threat to life.

The prosecutor, Inspector Folashade Adeyemi, said on March 10, in Akure, the defendant threatened the life of one Alexandral Udokwu and attacked him with a broken bottle.

The offence contravenes Section 86 of the Criminal Code Law of Ondo State, 2006.

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Malami fires back at Obasanjo over corruption allegations on presidential pardons

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Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has accused the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari of enabling unprecedented levels of corruption, specifically criticizing the presidential pardons granted to ex-governors Joshua Dariye and Jolly Nyame, both convicted of embezzlement.

Obasanjo alleged that former Attorney General Abubakar Malami played a key role in these pardons, suggesting that the process was influenced by corruption.

In response, Malami dismissed these claims, stating that the pardon process is governed by a designated committee responsible for such decisions, and his role was limited to presenting the committee’s report to the Council of State.

Malami emphasized that allegations of corruption should be substantiated with specific evidence, criticizing the trend of baseless accusations against public officials.

The Federal Government also refuted Obasanjo’s criticisms, defending the Buhari administration’s record on anti-corruption efforts and infrastructure projects.

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