Human rights activist and former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, Omoyele Sowore, has called for the immediate suspension and arrest of the Senator representing Delta North, Ned Nwoko, over allegations ranging from cross-border sex trafficking to unlawful detention and misuse of state security agencies.

Sowore made the demand in a video posted on his 𝕏 account on Sunday, insisting that the controversy extended far beyond the alleged illegal detention of Regina Daniels’ brother, Samuel Ojeogwu, popularly known as Sammy West.

He said, “The outcry surrounding Senator Ned Nwoko goes far beyond the unlawful detention of his now-estranged wife, Regina Daniels’ brother, Sammy West. What we are witnessing is part of a larger, troubling pattern involving the exploitation of underage girls across borders and the misuse of state power.”

Sowore alleged that Nwoko had a long-standing history of human rights abuses aided by operatives of the Nigeria Police Force, whom he described as “now-disgraced” officers acting as the lawmaker’s “private enforcers.”

According to him, “This so-called billionaire was just throwing people in prison. When we got to prison, we found nine people who had been put in prison by the same Ned Nwoko from his village.”

Sowore further claimed that Nwoko once “hijacked” a woman’s father following a dispute, adding that several families had publicly accused the Senator of using the police to oppress them.

He warned, “Anybody who is a public figure, who is in political office, our duty, first and foremost, is to hold them to account, no matter how powerful they are.”

The activist also accused the Senator of being involved in “international sex trafficking crimes,” alleging that he brought underage girls from Morocco and other countries into Nigeria.

He clarified that his intervention was not about defending Regina Daniels but about confronting what he described as systematic abuse of political and police power.

Sowore said, “I’m not fighting for Regina Daniels. I’m fighting against the abuse of office by a Nigerian Senator who is colluding with the Nigerian police and has had a history of using the police to oppress people.”

He cited the arrest of TikToker Timothy Gabriel (Turmar), who was detained after making claims about Regina Daniels’ children.

He alleged, “The Senator procured the Nigerian police, got Turmar arrested and sent him to prison. When he came out, he had been battered so badly and was forced to apologize.”

He also recounted his own experience in 2021, when he met nine detainees allegedly jailed at Nwoko’s behest over a land dispute related to the Senator’s Sports University project.

Sowore criticised the Nigeria Police Force for allegedly enabling Nwoko’s actions.

He said, “Ned has got a huge amount of support from the Nigerian police. They go to his house to eat every day. Shame on the Nigerian police for selling the police force for free.”

The activist noted that his call for accountability stemmed from a broader struggle against impunity and human rights violations entrenched in Nigeria’s political and security institutions.

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Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, has publicly declared that he has forgiven former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, effectively drawing a line under their long-standing political feud.

It was reports that Obasanjo made the remarks on Saturday at Fayose’s 65th birthday celebration held in Lagos.

The former president’s comments, captured in a viral video, drew loud applause from guests at the event.

Obasanjo said the event provided an opportunity for “celebration, reflection and correction,” before recalling the circumstances under which he agreed to attend.

The former President of Nigeria said, “You are not the best of my political children, but you have made achievements that must not be ignored.”

The former president revealed that Fayose did not reach out to him directly but sent former Aviation Minister Osita Chidoka to “sound him out.”

Obasanjo recounted, “When Osita, who also is a political child, came, I said, ‘Well, if he (Fayose) has sent you and you have delivered the message, then tell him that you have delivered the message.’”

He added that Fayose had privately sought forgiveness.

“So, you have asked for forgiveness, and as far as I’m concerned, you are forgiven. But the right lessons must be learnt,” Obasanjo said.

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A fire on Sunday gutted a significant part of Kayat Restaurant on Polo Road in Maiduguri, Borno State.

Eyewitnesses said the blaze started around 11 a.m. but was quickly brought under control by the Borno State Fire Service and the police.

Scene of the fire incident…Photo Credit: Isah Ojo

The Public Relations Officer of the state police, Nahum Daso, confirmed that rescue efforts were ongoing.

He said, “Our team from the GRA police station is currently there, providing assistance to the Fire Service”

Scene of the fire incident…Photo Credit: Isah Ojo

Umar Abdullahi, an eyewitness, said the area had been cordoned off, adding,” I just passed there now. A significant part of the place was still catching fire.

” However, there were fire service people there trying to douse the fire”, he said

Scene of the fire incident…Photo Credit: Isah Ojo

Another witness, Martina Joseph, noted that bystanders were kept at a safe distance while efforts were underway to control the blaze.

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She said, “The situation was professionally handled, they quickly controlled the movement of cars and people. From what I saw, only the building and maybe some materials caught fire”

The cause of the fire remains unknown.

Scene of the fire incident…Photo Credit: Isah Ojo

Attempts to reach the Public Relations Officer of the Federal Fire Service in Borno, Fati Fali Murtala, were unsuccessful at the time of reporting.

PUNCH Online had reported a similar incident in March, a fire destroyed an electronics shop in Monday Market, Maiduguri, causing losses worth millions of naira.

The Borno State Police had then dispatched officers to secure the area and prevent theft during the emergency.

More details later…

Source: PUNCHNG

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