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Shocker: Cultists Strike OAU Campus, 7 Arrested

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7 years ago

May 5, 2019

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20 years after the last bloody secret cult incident at the Obafemi Awolowo University,Ile-Ife, members of a cult group called Alora struck.

According to a report by Great Ife Watch, the group launched an attack after the credit alert party featuring local star, Zlantan Ibile,the first of it’s kind in two decades since the July 10, 1999 attack.

The attack with a skirmish inside the university’students Amphitheatre when some members of the group confronted and harassed some students and guests who attended the party where Ibile, an Afro-pop artiste thrilled.

According to an eye-witness report, the group had slapped four notable OAU m social figures who were alumni guestso at the event. The four individuals were slapped at the front stage after a brief exchange of words.

Later on, they proceeded to a section of the hall to confront a student who was wearing a yellow shirt. Upon failure to establish his affiliation to any cult group, he was also slapped.

Afterwards, they were challenged by a student of the university popularly known as Ay-Joks. The group descended on Ay-Joks and dragged him outside the venue while serving him with severe and several punches and slaps.

Ay-Joks was already drenched in the pool of his own blood before some well-meaning students stepped-in to.save him from the rampaging members of the Alora Confraternity.

It took mserious resistance and confrontation from few bold and conscious students to challenge the raging cultists – as hundreds of students for fear of their lives were just looking and shouting.

The group had attacked with dagger, Knife and a local charm identified as “Bante”.

According to eyewitnesses, the cult group comprised of OUI students and one identified OAU student and a female.

The cult members were subsequently rounded up by students, thoroughly beaten and handed over to the school security. They were taken away by the school security to an unknown destination.

Information revealed that they came in full customized yellow shirts and communicated in cult languages, signs and slogans.

Trends of Cultism

It should be noted that the last cult attack on OAU campus that had a similar outcome was July 10, 1999, cult attack on when members of the “Aiye” Confraternity murdered five students of the university in a sponsored cult attack. Ever since then cultism has been stemmed on OAU campus to a zero state by the anti-cult campaign of the university and the students’ union.

However, since the proscription on the students’ union, traces of cultism has begun to resurface on campus at an alarming rate. Six students of the university were indefinitely suspended during the last session for cultism after they got exposed by members of the university. It was also reported by Great Ife Watch that about 107 students had been initiated into cult groups in the last two sessions. A female student of the university was severely beaten and battered by a male colleague during this week.

Recently, there have been repeated cases of bullying, oppression and physical attacks and this would be the latest in a series of cult trends.

Reactions:

Some students of the university had responded to the cult attack. One blamed the relative success of the attack on lack of electricity on campus. Another blamed it on several factors such as the absence of a Students’ Union and accommodation policy.

As at the time of time of filing this report, seven of the cultists have been arrested.

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UK Orders Airspace Restrictions, Road Closures for Tinubu’s State Visit

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1 day ago

March 12, 2026

Eric

Authorities in the United Kingdom (UK) have announced temporary airspace restrictions and road closures in Windsor ahead of President Bola Tinubu’s State visit to the country.

Britain’s monarch, King Charles III, will host Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu at Windsor Castle on March 18 and 19, 2026.

State visits represent the highest level of diplomatic engagement hosted by the British monarch.

According to Thames Valley Police, extensive security measures will be implemented in Windsor during Tinubu’s state visit, including an expanded airspace exclusion zone and a large-scale policing operation.

The castle already operates under a permanent airspace restriction, but authorities said the exclusion zone will be extended on March 18 between 07:00 and 23:59 GMT.

Police warned that anyone who breaches the restriction will “likely” face arrest.

Security operations will involve search teams, armed units, mounted officers, and road policing officers. Neighbourhood officers and Project Servator teams will also conduct patrols across the town to deter and detect criminal activity while engaging with the public.

Officials added that Windsor’s extensive CCTV network and hostile vehicle mitigation barriers will also be used as part of security arrangements.

Ch Supt Adrian Hall of the joint operations unit said:

“As a force, we have a vast amount of experience in policing royal events in Windsor, and significant planning and preparation have gone into this event.

“We will ensure everyone attending the state visit, including dignitaries, spectators, and members of the public, are kept safe to enjoy the historic occasion.”

Authorities said several road closures and parking restrictions will begin on March 17 ahead of Tinubu’s State visit, warning that motorists may experience temporary disruption on roads in and around Windsor.

Some footways and pedestrian crossings in the town centre will also close periodically between 09:30 and 12:30 on March 17 and 18 for a ceremonial procession.

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False and Misleading: Senator Ireti Kingibe Not Suspended, Says ADC

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1 day ago

March 12, 2026

Eric

The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has dismissed reports that Senator Ireti Kingibe has been suspended from the party, describing the claims as false and misleading.

Kingibe currently represents the Federal Capital Territory in the Senate.

In a statement issued on Thursday, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, said the ADC is not aware of any decision to suspend the senator and urged the public to ignore the circulating reports.

Abdullahi emphasized that the party has well-defined constitutional procedures for handling allegations involving its members.

“The African Democratic Congress is unaware of any suspension of Senator Ireti Kingibe, the distinguished Senator representing the Federal Capital Territory,” he said.

He added that as a law-abiding political party, the ADC follows established internal mechanisms when dealing with issues concerning its members rather than addressing such matters through media statements.

“As a law-abiding political party, the ADC has clear constitutional procedures for addressing any allegations involving its members. Such matters are handled through established internal mechanisms, not through press statements,” Abdullahi stated.

The party therefore called on the public and media organizations to disregard the reports of Kingibe’s alleged suspension.

“We therefore urge the public and the media to disregard the reports suggesting that Senator Ireti Kingibe has been suspended by the party, as they are false and misleading,” the statement added.

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Tambuwal Finally Dumps PDP, Defects to ADC

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1 day ago

March 12, 2026

Eric

Former Governor Aminu Tambuwal has announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party to the African Democratic Congress.

“I write to formally tender my resignation as a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), effective from today,” the letter stated.

Mr Tambuwal stated that the party’s persistent internal crisis, leadership disagreements, and divisions at various levels made it difficult for him to continue his active participation and commitment as a member.

“The ongoing conflicts have, unfortunately, worsened the unity and direction that once defined the party,” the former Sokoto governor stated.

Meanwhile, in a statement on X on Thursday, Mr Tambuwal said he had officially joined the ADC with his associates and supporters.

“I am convinced that this decision is guided by my belief that Nigeria needs a stronger political platform built on integrity, accountability, inclusiveness, and a clear commitment to national development.

“I remain fully committed to the service of our country and to the ideals of democracy, justice, and national unity,” the former governor stated.