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Operatives behind assault on corps member arrested – Anambra

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2 months ago

August 19, 2025

The Anambra State Government has condemned the assault on a National Youth Service Corps member, Jennifer Elobor, by members of the state security outfit.

This is just as it said those responsible have been identified, arrested and detained.

PUNCH Online reports in a video that went viral on Tuesday, the operatives armed with guns stormed the corps members’ lodge, accused them of being internet fraudsters despite showing their identification cards and uniforms.

The operatives were seen beating the female corps member despite her cries for help.

In the process, her clothes were torn, leaving her exposed.

Despite this, the operatives in number continued to beat the female corps member.

In the video, the corps member was seen begging the security operatives to stop as they continued to hit her.

The attack has, however, triggered outrage on social media, with many Nigerians condemning the actions of the vigilante group and demanding justice for the victim.

Appearing on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Tuesday, Special Adviser to Governor Chukwuma Soludo on Community Security, Ken Emeakayi, described the incident as unfortunate and unacceptable.

He confirmed that the operatives involved in the assault had been arrested and are currently under investigation.

According to Emeakayi, the incident occurred during a joint security operation when operatives of Agbunechemba, the state security outfit established under the Anambra State Homeland Security Law 2025, pursued suspected cultists into a residential compound.

He explained that the operation was part of Operation Udo Gatchi, a code name for joint task force operations involving the police, army, Department of State Services, civil defence, and the state’s security outfit.

“The operatives were on the trail of some suspected cultists riding on motorcycles when they pursued them into a compound.

“In the process of searching the houses in line with their mandate, the unfortunate incident involving the corps member occurred.

“While they were acting within the law, their conduct in that instance was unacceptable,” he said.

He stated that the government wasted no time in addressing the matter once it was reported.

“Immediately the incident happened, we arrested the operatives involved and placed them in detention.

“Our practice is to first carry out preliminary investigations, bring in the victims and complainants, and then determine whether the matter warrants internal disciplinary action or prosecution,” he stated.

Emeakayi disclosed that the assaulted corps member was invited to his office alongside NYSC officials, where he personally listened to their account of the incident.

“Our conclusion is that while the operatives were on a legitimate assignment, the manner in which they acted was not acceptable.

“We have made that very clear, and disciplinary measures are being taken,” he added.

He assured residents of Anambra that Governor Charles Soludo’s administration will not condone any abuse of power by security agents, particularly against innocent citizens.

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US Government Permanently Revokes Wole Soyinka’s Visa

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5 minutes ago

October 28, 2025

Oluwagbenga Olaoye

Recall that in December 2016, the renowned author, poet and playwright tore his Green Card after Trump’s electoral triumph for his first term in office.

The US visa of Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka has been permanently revoked.

Accoording to Leadership, ‎Soyinka disclosed this at a media parley held in Lagos on Tuesday, October 28.

He said that he received the letter of Visa revocation last Thursday, October 23, and that the development seemed like being witch-hunted because of his stance against the policies of US President Donald Trump.

‎Recall that in December 2016, the renowned author, poet and playwright tore his Green Card after Trump’s electoral triumph for his first term in office.

‎Speaking at the media parley held at the Freedom Park, Lagos, with the theme ‘Unending Saga: Idi Amin In Whiteface!’, Soyinka, who now resides in Nigeria, read the letter from the US Consulate In Lagos.

The letter reads;

‎”Dear Mr Soyinka, this letter serves as official notification of the United States Consulate that the non-immigrant visa listed below has been revoked in pursuant to the Department of State Regulations 22 CFR 41.122 and is no longer valid for application into the United States. Additional ‎information became available after the below visa was issued. This revocation refers only to the visa listed below.

‎Name of visa holder: SOYINKA, WOLE

 Date and place of birth: 13-JUL-1934, NIGERIA

‎ Visa classification(symbol): B1/B2

‎ Date and place of visa issuance: 02-APR-2024, Lagos,” the letter read partly

He stated that there was no hard feelings as a result of the development and that he will continue to welcome Americans to his house in Abeokuta, Ogun State, as he has no issues with the people or the nation.

He added that, as a global citizen, he will continue to speak against racism and what he feels wrong with policies of governments, including that of Donald Trump.

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PHOTOS: NAFDAC raises alarm over circulation of counterfeit Cialis Tablet 20mg in Nigeria

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21 minutes ago

October 28, 2025

Oluwagbenga Olaoye

The National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control NAFDAC, has alerted the public over the distribution and sale of counterfeit Cialis 20mg tablets in Nigeria.

According to a statement from the agency, the counterfeit version of the drug was discovered during routine market surveillance by the MAH’s field sales representatives in Abuja.

It was reported that the counterfeit Cialis 20mg tablets are being sold openly in the market at an average price of N8,000 per pack, contrary to the genuine product, which is retailed at about N55,000 per pack. Further examination of the counterfeit product showed that it is not consistent with the authentic Cialis 20mg packaging and quality specifications.

‘’Genuine Cialis 20mg Tablet contains tadalafil, which is used to treat erectile dysfunction (ED) in men and pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH)”the agency said

NAFDAC advised Healthcare professionals and consumers to report any suspicion of the sale of substandard and falsified medicines or medical devices to the nearest NAFDAC office, call 0800-162-3322, or send an email to sf.alert@nafdac.gov.ng.

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President Tinubu holds inaugural meeting with CDS, Service Chiefs at State House

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7 hours ago

October 28, 2025

Oluwagbenga Olaoye

President Bola Tinubu on Monday, October 27, met for the first time with the newly appointed Service Chiefs at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.

The Service Chiefs arrived at the Presidential villa at about 3:55 p.m., led by the new Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, who previously served as Chief of Army Staff.

Recall that last week, President Tinubu announced a sweeping shake-up of the military leadership, appointing General Oluyede as Chief of Defence Staff to succeed General Christopher Musa. Major General W. Shaibu became Chief of Army Staff, Air Vice Marshal S. K. Aneke was named Chief of Air Staff, and Rear Admiral I. Abbas took over as Chief of Naval Staff. Major General E. A. P. Undiendeye retained the post of Chief of Defence Intelligence.

In his remarks announcing the appointments, the President urged the new appointees to earn the confidence reposed in them by elevating professionalism, vigilance, and camaraderie within the Armed Forces.

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