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YWC Holds Virtual Town Hall Meeting, Resolves to Focus on Unity, Prosperity

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6 years ago

May 18, 2020

Eric

Yoruba groups and people across the world have resolved to forge an active global alliance in pursuit of the defense and promotion of Yoruba culture and people all over the world as this is the best way to attain safety and prosperity of everything Yoruba.

The resolve was made penultimate weekend during an online event hosted by the Yoruba World Congress. The event saw the largest ever gathering of Yoruba groups and leaders featuring over 1800 delegates from 27 countries in five continents.

Speaking at the event, Yoruba Leader Emeritus, Prof Banji Akintoye urged Yoruba people everywhere to rise and work for a Yoruba Renaissance in arts, business, science and technology, and to start being their brothers’ keepers all over the world.

The Yoruba Leader emphasized the need to revive the language, and announced that various initiatives were in the making for the revival of the Yoruba language.

Also speaking at the event, veteran columnist and member of the YWC Leaders Council, Chief Tola Adeniyi urged all Yoruba to focus on their capabilities and building of themselves. Chief Tola Adeniyi noted that, more than ever, Yoruba people need to rediscover their spirit of enterprise and self-reliance as the Nigerian country and government do not seem capable of solving modern problems any more.

Also present at the event was NADECO and Afenifere Chieftain, Dr. Amos Akingba, popularly known as Triple A.

Answering questions from participants from various parts of Nigeria and other Yoruba people in the Diaspora, Prof Akintoye noted that Yoruba and other nationalities currently incapacitated by the unworkable and debilitating unitary government will explore all peaceful and constitutional means to disengage themselves from the Nigerian contraption and assert their sovereignty within the shortest possible time.

Yoruba World Congress Secretary General, Prof Anthony Kila, who moderated the Town Hall Meeting, explained that the YWC which now has chapters across the country, has consciously created roles for the Yoruba in the Diaspora and those not resident in Yorubaland.Kila added that the YWC is working for a Yoruba Global Alliance towards peace and prosperity of Yoruba People and the key points of the YWC agenda are Education, Engagement and Empowerment.

While thanking all the Yoruba sons and daughters across the world that made the event possible, Prof Banji Akintoye announced that the YWC will soon be unveiling a series of activities around skills acquisition, entrepreneurship and investments to help alleviate poverty, and to engage Yoruba bright minds and idle hands.

The 2 -hour virtual Town Hall Meeting was broadcast live by Heritage TV and OdùduwàTVRadio, and was viewed by over 25,000 people from the comfort of their homes and offices.

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IGP Disu Removes Benjamin Hundeyin As FPRO

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15 hours ago

March 5, 2026

Eric

The Inspector General of Police, Tunji Disu, has reportedly removed Benjamin Hundeyin as the Force Public Relations Officer (PRO) and replaced him with a new appointee, though the name hasn’t been officially announced.

Hundeyin was previously serving as the Lagos Command PRO before being promoted to the national role.

This move comes as part of Disu’s efforts to revamp the Nigeria Police Force and improve its public image.

As the 23rd IGP, Disu has emphasized professionalism, accountability, and transparency, warning officers that there will be no tolerance for misconduct or abuse of power.

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Assets Declaration: Court Dismisses NDLEA’s Case Against Abba Kyari

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16 hours ago

March 5, 2026

Eric

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday, dismissed a case filed by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), against suspended DCP Abba Kyari on allegations bordering on non-disclosure of assets.

Justice James Omotosho dismissed the suit, filed against Kyari and his younger brothers, Mohammed Kyari and Ali Kyari, for failure of the anti-narcotic agency to prove its case beyond reasonable doubt.

The judge held that the burden of proving a case beyond reasonable doubt falls in the prosecution which it had failed to do so.

The ruling covers only asset declaration allegations. Other cases including drug related offences are still ongoing.

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NDLEA Nabs UK-wanted Drug Lord after 15-Year Hunt

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22 hours ago

March 5, 2026

Eric

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 58-year-old fugitive drug lord, Uzoma Valentine Ilomuanya, who had been on the wanted list of Nigerian and British authorities for over 15 years.

His arrest was disclosed in a statement on Wednesday by spokesman of the agency, Mr. Femi Babafemi.

Ilomuanya, according to the agency, was apprehended in Lagos on Monday, February 23, 2026, following what officials described as a high-stakes, well-coordinated operation by officers of the Agency’s Special Operations Unit.

He was first arrested in February 2003 in the United Kingdom and later convicted for drug trafficking.

He was sentenced to nine years’ imprisonment but released after serving two years following a successful appeal.

In July 2011, Ilomuanya was again arrested in the UK for drug-related offences.

Though granted administrative bail, he absconded and fled to Nigeria, evading further prosecution.

In November 2018, NDLEA operatives arrested him in Nigeria after uncovering two clandestine methamphetamine laboratories — one at his country home in Obinugwu, Orlu Local Government Area of Imo State, and another at his residence in Lagos.

During the operation, officers recovered 77.960 kilograms of methamphetamine and extensive drug production equipment.

He was subsequently charged before a Federal High Court in Lagos but later jumped court bail, remaining on the run until his latest arrest.

Reacting to the development, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (rtd), described the arrest as a major breakthrough in the agency’s sustained crackdown on drug trafficking networks.

“This arrest serves as a stern warning to those who think they can hide behind borders to escape justice. Whether you jump bail in London or set up clandestine labs in your village, the long arm of the NDLEA will eventually catch up with those who choose to undermine the health, security, and future of our nation,” Marwa said.

He added that the Agency remains committed to strengthening intelligence-led operations and deepening international collaboration to prevent Nigeria from becoming a safe haven for global drug cartels.

Marwa commended officers of the Special Operations Unit for their professionalism, resilience, and diligence in tracking down the fugitive, stressing that the NDLEA remains unwavering in its resolve to dismantle drug trafficking networks operating within the country.

The agency is expected to proceed with legal action against Ilomuanya in the coming days.