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Imo women protest alleged police brutality
Women in the oil-producing area of Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area of Imo State stormed the streets of Mmahu community on Monday to protest alleged police brutality against the people.
According to the News Agency of Nigeria, the women, numbering over 500, were seen with placards bearing various inscriptions, appealing to the State and Federal Governments, as well as the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to come to their rescue.
They alleged that there had been consistent police brutality in their communities, leading to their sons fleeing following alleged killings of victims of the brutality.
The spokesperson of the protesters, Mrs. Anwulika Omogo, told newsmen that the police team brutalizing the communities was led by one Insp. Chika Okeabatta, popularly known as ‘Kill and Bury’.
Omogo, a Women Leader in the area, who claimed that Okeabatta was a member of the disbanded SARS operators, further alleged that he had recruited unknown state actors as a militia group around the Egbema axis.
She alleged that the militia mainly attacks, kills, and arrest innocent and law-abiding residents of the area, labeling them with criminal charges.
“Most recently, the President-General of the community, Pastor Noble Omogo, was arrested and detained in the inspector’s illegal cell at the former NDDC hospital in Mmahu for three days without investigation or any crime.
“The Inspector boasts that he is not answerable to both the Area Commander and the Divisional Police Officer or any other police authority, as he is now the police Traditional Ruler of Egbema.
“Egbema is a peaceful oil-producing community, and we want the government to intervene in this issue before it degenerates to our children deciding to retaliate,” she noted.
Also speaking, Mrs. Love Nzeoma said that the community does not want what happened in Delta to happen to them.
“We do not want our children to resort to self-defense because they have been pushed to the wall.
“Any action they take may affect so many other lives and government installations.
“We respect the law, but we can no longer afford to keep quiet while our children are being killed daily on frivolous charges,” Nzeoma said.
Some of the placards read, ‘Police brutality must stop,” “Kill and Bury, stop killing innocent souls,” “Government, please save us from police brutality,” and “Our pastor must be released,” among others.
The police spokesman in Imo, ASP Henry Okoye, promised to react to the matter after contacting the Area Commander of Ohaji/Egbema Local Government but had not at the time of filing the report.
By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
Prince Funso Ayeni, an Ikole born philanthropist and politician has donated the sum of N1,000,000 for the support of one Esther Fisayo Aluko Medical needs.
Fisayo Aluko, an Indigene of Ikole LGA part of Ekiti State is currently in need of fund running to millions of Naira to carry out a kidney transplant.
Prince Funso Ayeni made his support known via a Whatsapp platform created for the Indigenes of the LG.
“Good afternoon great citizens,
I am Prince Funso Ayeni (PhD)
I am deeply touched by the condition of Esther Fisayo Aluko, a young lady from Ikole Ekiti, battling kidney issue.
On behalf of myself, my family, and the entire Funso Ayeni Foundation (FAF), I have donated ₦1,000,000 (one million naira) towards her medical treatment ( receipt attached).
“I also appeal to our brothers and sisters from Ikole Local Government, both in and out of government, to rally their contacts and resources to support this urgent cause.
“Together, we can give Esther a chance to live a healthy life again.
By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
The naira is exchanging for ₦1,498 to 1 US Dollar at the parallel market (black market) in Nigeria.
This means that for every one dollar, you can get the equivalent in naira of ₦1,498 on February 26, 2025.
The black market rate signifies the value at which individuals can trade their dollars for naira outside the official or regulated exchange channels.
Note that the Black Market Exchange rate is typically higher than the official exchange rate because it is not regulated by the government
Today’s February 26 exchange shows that the naira has improved against the dollar, as it strengthened compared to what it traded on Tuesday, February 25, when the naira exchanged ₦1,499.
The value of any nation’s currency is determined by aggregate supply and demand.
The forces of supply and demand are themselves influenced by a number of factors, including interest rates, inflation, capital flow, and money supply.
The most common method to value currency is through exchange rates. The two main exchange rate systems are fixed rate and floating rate systems.
Investors and participants closely monitor these parallel market rates for a more immediate reflection of currency dynamics
By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
The Chairman of FBN Holdings, Femi Otedola, has hosted music icons Burna Boy and Wizkid at his Lagos residence.
Otedola disclosed this in a post on his X handle on Wednesday.
Sharing a photo from the gathering, Otedola described the meeting as a privilege, expressing admiration for the impact of Afrobeats on the global stage.
He wrote, “A true privilege to host some of our biggest music icons @wizkidayo @burnaboy at my Lagos home. Always inspiring to share ideas and celebrate the global movement that is Afrobeats …F.Ote”.
Reacting to the post, Netizens applauded the gathering, describing it as a gathering of talent and vision
An X user, Ken Giami, who tweets as #ken_giami, “An incredible gathering of talent and vision! Afrobeats continues to shape global culture, and it’s always inspiring to see icons like #wizkidayo and #burnaboy leading the movement. Here’s to more growth and global impact!
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