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THEY STOLE EVERYTHING EXCEPT BOOKS. Ahmad Sajoh: Riots in the North Not A Reflection of Discontent with Tinubu But of Northern Elite’s Failure

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On out-of-school children, Sajoh said: “When they broke into the national library in Kano, they took away everything except books.”
Ahmad Sajoh, Former commissioner for information and strategy Adamawa State says the northern elite is the primary target of ongoing protests and riots in Northern Nigeria and not President Bola Tinubu.
Sajoh criticised the Northern elite for neglecting their responsibilities towards youth empowerment, resulting in a large population of uneducated, out-of-school children who lack proper values and direction. This neglect, he suggested, has created a fertile ground for insurgent recruitment.
He also epressed grave concerns about the political exploitation of youth discontent in the North, stating that the recent protests are evidence of political opportunism among the elite.
“I sympathise with the president that this is happening in his own time and that people could interpret it to mean that he is the target but i think the target is all of us that are the political elites in Northern Nigeria,” Sajoh said during an interview with ARISE News on Sunday.
“If you want my opinion as a Nigerian and as a northerner, what played out was not a perception of Asiwaju by the north, but a clear indication of the abdication of the responsibilities of we, the northern elites.
“We have abdicated our roles and responsibilities to empower our youth. We have empowered a large army of uneducated, out-of-school children walking about without imbibing any values, roaming the streets.
“When they broke into the national library in Kano, they took away everything except books, not one book was taken by anybody. That tells you that their direction is different from what you are thinking of. We have neglected education in northern Nigeria.
Speaking further he said, “I think there are political hawks, opportunists that are trying to cash in on this seeming discontent as exemplified by the protest to say look, we want to gain some political currency out of this.
He continued, “They have been the reservoir from where insurgents have been recruiting their army. This is a wakeup call to every northern elite. I sympathise with the president that this is happening in his own time and that people could interpret it to mean that he is the target but I think the target is all of us that are the political elites in Northern Nigeria.”
Sajoh also acknowledged President Bola Tinubu’s nationwide address in response to the nationwide protest, praising his speech for its empathetic tone. He also emphasised the importance of the President’s willingness to engage in dialogue with the protesters.
“The president’s speech on the issue of not conceding to hate mongers and bigots is very central and key. I also believe very sincerely that his empathy was very genuine, his concern for people was very genuine, especially in the manner the speech was delivered.
“I think the president has conceded on a number of things, particularly opening himself up for dialogue and I think this an opportunity for whoever is the organiser of the protest to now arrange a platform for engagement with the government since they have said they are ready and willing to come and dialogue with them.”
Sajoh expressed concern over the violent turn of some protests, which involved young children and raised flags of foreign countries.
He questioned the motives behind the display of foreign flags, calling it a dangerous deviation from the protest’s original intent.
“We were concerned that people whose motives were totally not in tandem with the original organisers of the protest seem to have taken over the protest at some level and at some level, we could see some dangerous occurrences during the protest. The young people that went out on looting sprees are barely toddlers, 5 to 10 years old. Those ones cannot be telling you that they are fighting over unemployment Unlike the young people that are well organised and peaceful and articulately talking about their plight as unemployed people.
“Secondly, we noticed that in some states, flags of foreign countries were hoisted. That is a very dangerous thing. Why should anybody protesting the Nigerian government raise the flag of another country? We have also seen people who block the roads, asking for military rule. I think there are some other aspects of this protests that go beyond the original organisers had wanted us to address. Nobody should deceive anybody to say we don’t need this democracy any longer. Nobody should also say we need a foreign power at this stage to run our country.”
Sajoh further urged citizens to hold all levels of government accountable and to remain vigilant in their oversight of leaders, including legislators.
He expressed hope that the President’s address would mark the beginning of a constructive dialogue to address the root causes of the discontent and bring about meaningful change in governance and youth empowerment.
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BREAKING: Court bars Akpabio, Natasha Akpoti, and Senate from granting interviews over alleged misconduct case

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April 4, 2025By
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The Federal High Court in Abuja has barred Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, Senate President, God’swill Akpabio and Senate from granting press, TV interviews and social media posts regarding the pending case on the suspension of the female lawmaker until the matter is decided.
Justice Binta Nyako declared this in her ruling on Friday, while restraining the parties and their lawyers.
Ekwutosblog previously reported that Justice Obiora Egwuatu, had withdrawn from Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s pending suit, which challenges her suspension by the Senate over allegations of misconduct, based on allegations of bias by one of those sued by her.
The Chief Judge John Tsoho eventually reassigned the matter to Justice Binta Nyako.
Nairametrics previously reported that Akpoti-Uduaghan had filed a motion ex parte, marked FHC/ABJ/CS/384/2025, suing the Clerk of the National Assembly (NASS), the Senate, the Senate President, and Senator Neda Imasuem, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Code of Conduct.
The lawmaker sought an “order of interim injunction restraining the Senate’s committee, chaired by Imasuem, from proceeding with the purported investigation against her for alleged misconduct, which stemmed from events that occurred during plenary on February 20 and were referred by the Senate on February 25, pending the hearing and determination of the motion on notice for an interlocutory injunction.”
Ekwutosblog previously reported that amid the pending case, the Nigerian Senate went ahead to suspend Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan for six months, effective March 6, 2025, citing violations of Senate rules.
Justice Egwuatu later announced his withdrawal from the case, citing allegations of bias levelled against the court by one of the defendants.
The judge said that justice is rooted in confidence in the court and that once a litigant expresses his belief that there is bias or likelihood of bias on the part of the judge, it will not be in the interest of justice for the judge to continue.
What transpired in court
At the resumed hearing on Friday, J.S. Okutepa SAN, counsel for Akpoti, said that his case was urgent given that the suspension of his client which he is complaining of is for six months.
He called for streamlining of all processes and that the matter be resolved expeditiously.
- The court, Charles Iyoila, counsel for Clerk of National Assembly, Chikaosolu Ojukwu SAN for Senate, Kehinde Ogunwumiju SAN, counsel for Godswill Akpabio and Umeh Kalu SAN for fourth defendant, Senate Committee chair, agreed to expedite the proceedings alongside Okutepa.
- However, Kehinde Ogunwumiju said that motions for injunctions has to be attended to urgently because, according to him, Natasha has been granting interviews on BBC and CNN and other media houses which he believes are prejudicial to the course of justice.
- Okutepa faulted the line of submission of Ogunwumiju, saying there is also a Senator (from the South East) who has been appearing on TV and speaking on the issue.
Okutepa insisted that the court’s orders should include all privies and any member of the Senate.
“They should maintain decorum,” he said.
What the judge said
Ruling on the application, Justice Binta said there should be “no press interviews by parties and counsel as regards the subject matter of this case.”
“No streaming or social media posts as regards this case by any of the parties and counsel.
“No TV interviews analyzing the subject matter of this case while the case is subjudice,” she ruled.
She equally directed the parties to ensure “total media blockade” on this case until this matter is decided.
The court subsequently adjourned the matter to May 12, 2025 for hearing.
Backstory
The altercation between Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan and Senate President Akpabio became widely publicized after she was asked to change her seat during plenary.
On February 28, 2025, Akpoti-Uduaghan accused Akpabio of making inappropriate advances toward her during a visit to his home in December 2023.
Her suspension has sparked mixed reactions within the political landscape.
While some lawmakers and analysts view the decision as a necessary enforcement of legislative discipline, others argue that the penalties are excessive and could set a dangerous precedent for stifling dissent within the Senate.
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Anambra Native Doctors in Court: Akwa Ọkụkọ, Eke Hit, and Onyeze Jesus Face Justice

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In a significant development, three notorious native doctors from Anambra State, Akwa Ọkụkọ, Eke Hit, and Onyeze Jesus, were spotted in court today, 4/4/2025.
The trio is facing charges related to their alleged involvement in “quick riches” rituals and other illicit activities.
According to Ekwutosblog metro, the Anambra State Government has filed a six-count charge against Akwa Ọkụkọ (Chidozie Nwangwu) and 28 others, including Eke Hit and Onyeze Jesus. If found guilty, they could face up to 20 years in prison.
Onyeze Jesus, the founder of Children of Light Anointing Ministries, had been under scrutiny for his controversial rituals, which involved taking followers to a river for “quick riches” ceremonies. He had also been accused of idol worship and other nefarious activities.
The arrests and subsequent court appearances of these native doctors are part of the Anambra State Government’s efforts to crack down on ritual killings and other crimes in the state.
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South Korea’s President Yoon Suk-yeol impeached over martial law order

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April 4, 2025By
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President Yoon Suk Yeol removed from office as the court upholds impeachment. ‘I am truly sorry and heartbroken that I could not live up to your expectations,’ ousted leader says
The Constitutional Court upheld the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol, resulting in his immediate removal from office. The decision to remove the president from office was unanimous, with all eight Constitutional Court justices voting in favor, 8–0.
The ruling came 111 days after the National Assembly passed the impeachment motion against Yoon, accusing him of treason for declaring martial law on Dec. 3.
Acting Chief Justice Moon Hyung-bae began reading the reasoning for their ruling at 11 a.m., and the decision to remove Yoon from the presidency was finalized at 11:22 a.m.
“The respondent declared the martial law in question with the intent of overcoming a standoff with the National Assembly, then deployed military and police forces to obstruct the Assembly’s exercise of its constitutional authority, thereby denying the principles of popular sovereignty and democracy,” Moon said, emphasizing that Yoon abandoned his responsibility to safeguard the Constitution and gravely betrayed the trust of the sovereign people of the Republic of Korea.
“Given the significant negative impact and widespread repercussions of his violations of the constitutional order, it is recognized that the benefit of upholding the Constitution by removing the respondent from office far outweighs the national costs associated with dismissing a sitting president. Accordingly, the court issues the following unanimous decision: … Ruling: the respondent, President Yoon Suk Yeol, is hereby removed from office,” the acting chief justice read in the ruling.
There were no dissenting justices, and only a few expressed separate opinions on specific issues. This marks the first dismissal of a sitting president in Korea in eight years, following the impeachment of former President Park Geun-hye in March 2017. Under Article 68 of the Constitution, a new presidential election must be held within 60 days of the court’s ruling.
In Park’s impeachment case, the Constitutional Court upheld the decision on March 10, 2017. Exactly 60 days later, on May 9, a presidential election was held, resulting in the victory of Moon Jae-in, former leader of the Democratic Party of Korea.
With the impeachment ruling now issued, the 60-day deadline falls on Tuesday, June 3, making it highly likely that the presidential election will be held on that day or earlier.
Following Yoon’s immediate removal, he and first lady Kim Keon Hee must vacate the presidential residence in central Seoul’s Hannam-dong.
If they return to their previous home in southern Seoul, where they used to live before Yoon’s inauguration, security measures will be provided. Under the current law, an impeached president who fails to complete their term is entitled to up to 10 years of security protection.
Similarly, Park was only able to move to her private residence in southern Seoul two days after her impeachment ruling, due to the time needed to arrange security measures. Following the top court’s decision, acting President Han Duck-soo stated in a national address that he takes the unprecedented impeachment of a sitting head of state — the second in the nation’s constitutional history — with great gravity. He pledged to ensure there would be no gaps in national security and foreign affairs during his tenure as acting president.
He also emphasized his commitment to addressing ongoing economic and trade issues without disruption, maintaining public order, and thoroughly preparing for various disasters.
Yoon also issued a statement about three hours after the court’s ruling, saying, “It has been a great honor to serve the Republic of Korea.”
He continued, “I am deeply grateful to all of you who supported and encouraged me despite my many shortcomings. I am truly sorry and heartbroken that I could not live up to your expectations. I will always pray for our beloved nation, Korea.”
The chief of staff and all senior secretaries at the presidential office tendered their resignations later in the afternoon.Meanwhile, Kwon Young-se, interim leader of the ruling People Power Party (PPP), expressed the party’s regret and apologies to the public following the impeachment ruling, saying the party takes the Constitutional Court’s decision seriously and humbly accepts it.
Speaking to reporters at the National Assembly, Kwon acknowledged that opinions may differ but emphasized, “We firmly believe that respecting this decision is the only way to uphold democracy and the rule of law. We see this as part of our society’s progress toward becoming a more mature democracy. Above all, I extend my deepest apologies to the people.”
He added that the party takes the public’s criticism and reprimands to heart and will accept them fully.
Rep. Lee Jae-myung, leader of the main opposition Democratic Party of Korea, stated that his party will do its utmost to ensure that the tragedy of constitutional disruption is never repeated and that politics becomes a source of hope for the people and the nation.
“The court has ruled to remove former President Yoon, who destroyed the Constitution and threatened democracy and the public with the power and military force entrusted to him by the people,” Lee said in an emergency statement at the National Assembly. “The impeachment of a sitting president for the second time in our nation’s history is a tragedy that must never happen again. This is a moment for deep reflection and a profound sense of responsibility for everyone in politics, including myself.”
Lee further stated that Korea holds a unique place in world history as a nation where unarmed citizens peacefully succeeded in toppling authoritarian power, emphasizing that the country’s democracy has been revived by the will of the people.

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