Sunday Igboho Appeals to President Tinubu as Fulani Herdsmen Kill Three Farmers in His Oyo Hometown Yoruba nation activist Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has raised alarm over a recent attack by alleged Fulani herdsmen in his hometown of Igboho, Oyo State. The assailants reportedly killed three farmers—Ojeniyi Ojebayo, Aderoju Mukaila, and Olawuwo Saka—after they resisted grazing cattle destroying their farms. Igboho called on President Bola Tinubu and the federal government to urgently address growing insecurity in rural southwest communities, warning that inaction could trigger wider conflict. He also expressed frustration over restrictions on his freedom and past threats to his life, while seeking support from local traditional authorities for protection and reintegration.

On Sunday, December 22, 2025, thousands of students and activists in Novi Pazar, Serbia, protested against what they describe as government interference in state universities. This marked the first major student-led demonstration in the southwestern town. The protest is part of a broader movement opposing political influence in higher education, following last year’s collapse of a railway station roof in Novi Sad that killed 16 people. Students from Novi Pazar had previously walked for days to join mass protests in Novi Sad on the anniversary of the tragedy. Protesters demanded the resignation of the university's managing board and the election of a new rector. Participants observed a moment of silence for the victims of the roof collapse and chanted slogans like “Pump up!” while waving flags representing their towns and universities. The movement includes students, academics, and opposition figures, who accuse President Aleksandar Vucic and his party of fostering corruption, nepotism, poor public services, and media restrictions. Vucic and his party deny these allegations. Novi Pazar, Serbia’s youngest town demographically, has a majority Muslim population, with 60% under 30, and no clashes with Orthodox Serb neighbors have been reported since Yugoslavia’s breakup. Source: Reuters, December 22, 2025.

Gunmen Kill 9, Injure 10 in South African Township Near Johannesburg Nine people were killed and ten others injured in a random mass shooting at Bekkersdal township, located about 40 km southwest of Johannesburg, South Africa. Police reported that the assailants arrived in two vehicles and fired indiscriminately near an informal tavern, targeting both patrons and passersby. The motive for the attack remains unclear, and a manhunt is underway. Bekkersdal, near major goldmines, has a high rate of violent crime, often linked to gangs and competition among informal businesses. Earlier in December, a similar attack in Saulsville township near Pretoria killed 12 people, highlighting ongoing security challenges in South Africa.

Live from Osogbo: It's now official that Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola is an institution in Osun State and the Southwest by extension.

Mosquitoes Detected in Iceland for the First Time Following Unprecedented Heatwave. For the first time ever, mosquitoes have been discovered in Iceland after the island nation recorded unusually high spring temperatures. Local insect enthusiast Bjorn Hjaltason made the finding while observing moths in Kjós, a glacial valley southwest of Reykjavik. Over several nights, Hjaltason captured two female and one male mosquito using wine-soaked ropes. The insects were later identified by the Icelandic Institute of Natural History as Culiseta annulata a hardy mosquito species capable of surviving cold winters. Iceland had long been one of only two mosquito-free regions on Earth, alongside Antarctica, thanks to its frigid climate and lack of stagnant breeding grounds. However, record-breaking heat this year appears to have changed that. According to Iceland’s Meteorological Office, temperatures in May exceeded 20°C for ten consecutive days a rare event and reached an all-time high of 26.6°C at Egilsstaðir Airport. Experts warn that such warming trends could disrupt Iceland’s delicate ecosystems. Entomologist Matthías Alfreðsson, who confirmed the mosquito identification, said more studies will be needed next spring to determine whether the insects have permanently established themselves in Iceland. Hjaltason speculated the mosquitoes might have arrived via ships or containers from Grundartangi, a nearby industrial port. “If three of them showed up in my garden, there are probably more,” he remarked. The discovery underscores how rising global temperatures with 2024 already the hottest year on record are altering even the coldest and most isolated habitats on the planet.

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Accident: These Yahoo Yahoo boys do not care about another person on the road - Abdullahi Usman. According to a report by the Punch on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, a devastating accident in Edo State has claimed three lives, highlighting ongoing road safety issues in southwestern Nigeria. The incident occurred Monday night near the Ogba River bridge in Oredo Local Government Area, where an SUV driver allegedly lost control and collided with a commercial motorcycle, killing the rider and both passengers instantly. The tragedy sparked immediate protests from fellow commercial motorcycle operators, who expressed frustration over what they describe as reckless driving by certain motorists. One protester, Abdullahi Usman, voiced the community's anger, stating, "These Yahoo Yahoo boys do not care about another person on the road. The accident was very severe." The protesters specifically accused internet fraudsters of habitual dangerous driving. In a separate incident on the same day, six people narrowly escaped serious injury in a collision along the Abeokuta-Sagamu Expressway in Ogun State. The accident involved two vehicles, with preliminary reports indicating that a Lexus driver oversped before crashing into a Toyota Avensis from behind. Fortunately, all six adult males involved emerged without fatal injuries. Authorities in both states have launched investigations into the respective incidents. The Edo State Police Command confirmed the fatal accident and assured the public that those responsible would be held accountable. Meanwhile, traffic officials in Ogun State quickly cleared the wreckage from the highway to prevent traffic congestion. These incidents underscore persistent concerns about speeding and reckless driving on Nigerian roads. The accidents occurred despite recent warnings from the Federal Road Safety Corps about the dangers of excessive speed, particularly along major highways like the Abeokuta-Sagamu Expressway where similar fatal crashes have been reported in recent months.

Chinese scientists recently carried out the "Jimu-1" tethered balloon atmospheric observation experiment in Lulang, Nyingchi, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, which is expected to provide a new perspective for unraveling the mysteries of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau ecosystem. The tethered balloon, equipped with 16 types of scientific payloads with a total weight of 200 kg, has conducted 30 verification flights reaching a max altitude of 5,940 meters and obtained key data on atmospheric composition, pollutant distribution and three-dimensional cloud microphysics.

Gunman Kills Three Policemen, Injures Two in Pennsylvania A gunman opened fire on police officers responding to a domestic violence call in Codorus Township, York County, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday, leaving three officers dead and two critically injured. State Police Commissioner Christopher Paris confirmed that the suspect was shot and killed at the scene. He said five officers were targeted in the attack, with two survivors hospitalized in critical but stable condition. “There are many details we are not prepared to release given the ongoing investigation,” Paris told reporters, adding that there was no further threat to the public. The shooting occurred about 130 miles southwest of Philadelphia. Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro described the incident as “an absolutely tragic and devastating day for York County and for the entire Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.” Source: AFP / Channels Television

Former federal lawmaker and APC leader, Chidi Wihioka, has accused ex-governor Rotimi Amaechi of betraying the trust of Rivers people and causing the state to lose the Dangote refinery project. Speaking in a live coverage by Symfoni, Wihioka said Amaechi’s alleged selfishness denied Rivers the economic opportunities now being enjoyed by Lagos and the Southwest. “We thought he (Amaechi) was sincere, but he was not. Thank God God used Wike to liberate us. If Wike had been governor then, he would never have allowed our refinery to leave Rivers State. By now, we would have been enjoying the benefits. Most of our youths loitering around without jobs would have been employed there,” he declared. The former House of Representatives member said he personally visited the Dangote refinery site in Lagos and was overwhelmed by its scale. “As a former House member, I went to the site—it took us 2 days. We couldn’t cover the whole area. The facilities and things granted to those communities are what we were supposed to have gotten in Rivers State,” Wihioka recounted. He insisted that the state lost out because of one man’s alleged greed. “But one selfish man decided to ask for his personal benefit over the interest of Rivers State, which he swore an oath to protect and defend,” he added.

BREAKING: Niger State to halt the direct supply of live cows to Lagos and Ogun markets and instead process the meat locally and deliver frozen products to the Southwest. ~ Governor Bago says

Ogun Commissioner Calls for Southwest Women’s Unity to Bridge Gender Gap “No state can walk this journey alone” — The Ogun State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Motunrayo Adeleye, has urged women leaders across Nigeria’s Southwest to unite in addressing gender disparities and empowering women. Speaking at a Pre-Council Workshop in Abeokuta ahead of the upcoming National Council of Women Affairs in Edo State, Adeleye described the event as a “call to action” for inclusive policies, family strengthening, and protection of vulnerable groups. She emphasized the importance of bold conversations and collaborative strategies: “Let’s engage deeply, speak boldly, and listen intently,” she said. The workshop also featured key remarks from federal and state representatives, focusing on aligning gender policies with the Renewed Hope Agenda and creating pathways for economic and social development. A united front among women in governance, Adeleye noted, is crucial for building a prosperous, equitable Nigeria. #WomenEmpowerment #GenderEquality #SouthwestUnity #OgunState

Sunday Igboho returns, calls on FG to remove his name from wanted list. Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has returned to Nigeria from Germany. His arrival was met with cheers as several Yoruba socio-cultural groups, including the Oodua Peoples’ Congress (OPC), Agbekoya Vigilante Group, and Ifelodun Security Network, came out to welcome him. Igboho was arrested alongside his wife, Ropo, in Cotonou, Benin Republic, in July 2021. He had fled Nigeria following a raid by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) on his residence in Ibadan, Oyo State, on July 1, 2021. In 2024, the activist was in the country briefly for his late mother’s burial ceremony. Upon his return to Nigeria on Tuesday, Igboho pleaded with President Bola Tinubu-led federal government to remove his name from wanted list, saying he is not a criminal and should not be treated as such. Igboho lamented that he was declared wanted by the Late Muhammadu Buhari’s administration for an unknown offence, and it has made it difficult for him to use the Nigerian Passport as well as denied him access to his bank accounts. Igboho stated this during a visit to the Olugbon of Orile Igbon, Oba Francis Olusola Alao, at his Ile Igbon Palace on Tuesday. Arriving at the palace around 4:20 p.m., he expressed disaffection with his current situation. “What have I done to justify my being declared wanted by Buhari’s administration. I am not a criminal and should not be treated as such. “If not the assurance given by Olugbon, I wouldn’t have been able to make this trip. I couldn’t come to Nigeria talk less of sleeping in my house in Ibadan. “I couldn’t access any of my bank accounts just because I am defending the interest of the Yorubaland. “I am here to seek the intervention of Oba Olugbon on this matter. I know he is in position to appeal to the federal government to rescind decision on my being declared wanted,” he said. Continuing, Igboho said he had raised the same issue with the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade I, saying he’s tired of life in exile. “I have raised the same matter with Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade. I have been to his Palace. I am tired of staying in exile,” he added. On region’s security, Igboho urged the government to appoint capable individuals to oversee safety in the South West. “If I cannot be entrusted with this responsibility, then they should appoint someone qualified, and we will fully support their efforts,” he added. He also called on Southwest Governors to unite in their approach to the President on Igboho’s behalf, adding , “It’s time for you to return home; enough of your time abroad.” While responding, Oba Alao recommended Igboho for a leadership role in the Southwest’s security framework, asserting: “While the Federal Government may have its national security strategies, I believe Sunday Igboho is well-suited for this responsibility. I will formally recommend him to the governors and President Tinubu within 48 hours.

MURIC Demands Sharia Courts, Friday Public Holiday in Southwest. The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has called for constitutional amendments to establish Sharia courts in all South West states and declare Fridays public holidays for Muslim worship. The group’s Executive Director, Prof. Ishaq Akintola, represented by Dr. Jamiu Busari, made the submission at the South West Zonal Public Hearing on constitutional review. He told the Senate Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution that the absence of Sharia courts in the Southwest contradicts the region’s pre-colonial Islamic heritage. “No Sharia court currently exists in Southwestern Nigeria, where Muslims arguably form the majority,” Akintola said. He demanded the creation of Sharia Courts of Appeal across the zone, including in Edo State, noting that such courts would serve only Muslims and not infringe on the rights of non-Muslims. Akintola also proposed that Fridays be declared public holidays, arguing that the current weekend system—Saturday and Sunday—favours Christians and marginalises Muslims. “Thursdays and Fridays were traditional Muslim weekends before colonialism. Saturday was later made a full day to benefit Seventh-Day Adventists under Gen. Gowon,” he said. He claimed that five of Nigeria’s eight national holidays favour Christians, listing Christmas, Boxing Day, New Year, Good Friday, and Easter Monday. Muslim holidays—Eid-Kabir, Eid Fitr, and Maulud—are fewer, he added, while urging recognition of the Islamic New Year as a national holiday. Akintola also called for official recognition of Islamic (Nikkah) marriage certificates, saying current practices that exclude them are discriminatory. Echoing MURIC’s position, the Muslim Ummah of South West Nigeria (MUSWEN) backed the call for Sharia courts and proposed Islamic finance courts to support Muslim economic practices. Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele, representing Deputy Senate President Sen. Jubrin Barau, assured that all submissions would be reviewed and considered by the National Assembly.

ISRAEL TARGETS IRAN'S DRONE NETWORK, ELIMINATES SENIOR IRGC COMMANDER. According to Iran International English, the Israeli military has announced on Saturday that it has killed Aminpour Joudaki, a senior commander in Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), in an airstrike. The report alleged the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) of recounting that Joudaki led the second UAV brigade of the IRGC Air Force, and played a major role in orchestrating drone attacks against Israeli targets. "As part of his role, Aminpour Joudaki advanced hundreds of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) attacks against Israeli territory from the area of Ahvaz in southwestern Iran," the IDF said in an official statement. The strike is part of an ongoing Israeli campaign targeting key figures within Iran’s UAV command structure. The IDF noted that Joudaki had recently taken on a more prominent leadership position following the death of another senior IRGC official earlier this month. "Following the elimination of Taher Pour, the commander of the UAV headquarters of the IRGC Air Force on June 13, 2025, Joudaki assumed a key role in the headquarters' operations," the statement continued. Israel has ramped up its operations against Iranian drone units in recent months, citing growing threats from Iranian-made UAVs deployed not only directly from Iran but also through proxies across the region. The killing of Joudaki is expected to further disrupt Iran’s UAV activities, particularly those based out of the strategic Ahvaz region. There was no immediate response from Iranian officials regarding Joudaki’s reported death. However, analysts suggest the strike is likely to heighten tensions between the two nations, which have been locked in a shadow conflict involving cyber attacks, sabotage and targeted killings. The IDF has framed the operation as a preemptive defence measure aimed at curbing escalating UAV threats. The broader regional implications, however, remain uncertain as Israel continues to pursue a strategy of eliminating what it calls "high-value terror assets" within Iranian military ranks.

Tackle Internet Fraud Like you Tackled Cultism-Olukoyede Charges Students The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede has called on students of tertiary institutions in the country to maximize the internal control mechanisms of their schools in tackling cybercrime in their campuses, just as they did against campus cultism. “I recall that many years ago in this country, tertiary students through the leadership of National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS initiated a nationwide denouncement of cultism, having taken advantage of the internal control mechanisms of tertiary institutions and that brought about drastic reduction in cultism and till date, we hear less cases of cultism in the campuses. Today, the leadership of NANS must adopt the same measures in tackling the menace of cybercrime among Nigerian students rather than make themselves available as political thugs due to personal gains. NANS used to be a watchdog against politicians many years ago but it seems the body has lost focus,” he said. Olukoyede made the call through the Acting Director, Ibadan Zonal Directorate of the EFCC, ACE I Hauwa Garba Ringim when she received the delegation of Southwest Executive members of NANS, led by its newly elected coordinator, Comrade Taiwo Owolewa. Olukoyede, while congratulating the Owolewa on his emergence, urged him to make his tenure standout by fully supporting the EFCC against cybercrime through initiating programmes across tertiary institutions in the Southwest that would sensitize and re-orientate students to shun corruption and more importantly cybercrime and focus on their studies and explore legitimate ways of making money. As a major stakeholder in the fight against corruption and financial crimes, he charged NANS not to provide cover for any student cybercriminal on campus. “It is worrisome that 90 percent of the youths arrested for internet fraud these days are students, even secondary school students are now fully involved,” he said. In his remarks, Owolewa thanked Ringim for her interest in the moral development of students in the Southwest, especially in guiding them away from cybercrimes. “The Ibadan Zonal Directorate of the EFCC, under the leadership of Hajiya Hauwa Garba Ringim has truly shown courage in the fight against cybercrime and her collaborative efforts cannot be jettisoned among Southwest tertiary students on our campuses. NANS as a major stakeholder in the fight against internet fraud will lend its voice and take actions to combat the menace on our campuses. Programmes are ongoing on campuses to sensitize students on legitimate self-reliance and adopting the willingness to blow the whistle on any perpetrator of internet fraud among students,” he said.