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Sowore Threatens Mass Protest At NYSC Passing-Out Parade If Raye Is Barred From Completing Service

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Sowore noted that the Tinubu regime might go down with the Rita Raye NYSC matter.

Human rights activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has vowed to lead a mass mobilisation of supporters to the Passing-Out-Parade (POP) of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) if the agency fails to clear Ms. Rita Ushie to complete her national service.

In a post on his verified X (formerly Twitter) account on Tuesday, Sowore accused the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of unjustly targeting Ms. Ushie, popularly known as Rita Raye, warning that the matter could escalate if not resolved promptly.

Sowore noted that the Tinubu regime might go down with the Rita Raye NYSC matter.

He said, “This @officialABAT Tinubu regime might go down with the Rita Raye’s National Youth Service Corps @officialnyscng matter. This is not acceptable, we will mobilise down to the Passing Out Parade except Rita is allowed to complete her NYSC national service without let or hindrance.”

Sowore, a vocal critic of the Tinubu administration, has consistently championed issues of injustice and youth rights, particularly as they relate to freedom of expression and civic duty in Nigeria.

 

 

Earlier, Ekwutosblog  reported that the NYSC had extended Ms. Rita’s service year by two months following her viral criticism of President Tinubu’s administration over the worsening economic hardship.

The corps member, who had one month left in her mandatory national service, drew nationwide attention in March after posting a video lamenting the economic crisis and alleging threats from NYSC officials demanding she delete the content.

The incident was condemned by civil rights groups and many Nigerians who accused the NYSC of attempting to suppress freedom of expression.

The NYSC Local Government Inspector summoned Rita to appear at the Eti-Osa Local Government office.

However, when she arrived with Sowore and her legal representatives, the official who issued the summons was absent.

The matter faded from public attention until last Wednesday, June 18, when Raye was summoned to appear before another disciplinary panel at the Iyana Ipaja NYSC orientation camp in Lagos.

However, despite repeated delays, she was eventually informed that her service year had been extended as a form of punishment.

Jonathan Ugbal, South-South Coordinator of the Take It Back Movement, who has been in contact with Raye’s family, told CrossRiverWatch, “Upon her arrival at Iyana Ipaja last Wednesday without any formal letter, she was met by the Local Government Instructor who spoke to her and asked her to return this week despite the scarce resources she burned to get there.

“She went there eventually, and she faced them, apologising to the staff who felt hurt due to the backlash they received from the public.”

“However, her mother called me moments ago to inform me that she called crying over the phone that her service year has been extended by two months. I have reached out to her, but she is not in a good frame of mind to speak,” Jonathan added.

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Court Jails Nine Chinese for Cyber-terrorism, Internet Fraud

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Justice D. E.Osiagor of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Thursday, July 7, 2025, convicted and sentenced nine Chinese to one year imprisonment each for cyber-terrorism and internet fraud.

The convicts are Qin Xiao Yong, Luo Mao Yang, Liu Ni Ni, Liu Gang, Sun Qi (a.k.a Wan Jin Ping), Zhang Juan, Li de Wen, Fun Min, Tan Ming.

They are among the syndicate of 792 alleged cryptocurrency investment and romance fraud suspects arrested on December 19, 2024, in Lagos during a sting operation tagged ‘Eagle Flush Operation’ conducted by EFCC operatives.

They were subsequently arraigned on a separate one -count charge of cyber- terrorism and internet fraud in February 2025 by the Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.

 

The charge reads: “ That you, Qin Xiao Yong, Luo Mao Yang, Liu Ni Ni, Liu Gang, Sun Qi (a.k.a Wan Jin Ping), Zhang Juan, Li de Wen, Fun Min, Tan Ming, sometime in December, 2024 at Lagos, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, conspired amongst yourselves to commit an offence to wit: cause to be accessed computer system used for the purpose of destabilising and destroying the economy and social structure of Nigeria and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 27 (1) (b) and punishable under Section 18(1) of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, Etc) Act 2015.”

They initially pleaded “not guilty” to the charge preferred against them.

However, at Monday’s sitting, they changed their “not guilty plea” to “guilty.”

In view of their pleas, prosecution counsel, R.A. Abdulrasheed, prayed the court to convict them accordingly.

Consequently, Justice Osiagor convicted and sentenced each of the defendants to one year imprisonment starting from the date of arrest on December 10, 2025, with a fine in the sum of N1,000,000 (One Million Naira (N1,000,000.00).

The judge also directed the Comptroller General of Immigration to ensure that the convicts are repatriated to their country of origin within seven days.

The judge further ordered that the mobile phones, computers, laptop computers and routers seized from them at the time of arrest be forfeited to the Federal Government of Nigeria.

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Cult initiation: Anambra Police vow clampdown on illegal gatherings, warn hoteliers

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Police in Anambra State has said that it will not allow any illegal gathering in the state.

This is coming as there have been reports that July 7 every year is used for the recruitment of new members in the Neo-Black Movement of Africa, a secret cult.

In a press release by the state police command, which was signed and distributed to journalists by the spokesperson of the command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, he said that the command had deployed operatives to various parts of the state.

“The Commissioner of Police Anambra State, CP Ikioye Orutugu has ordered a clampdown on any unlawful gathering in the State.

“This follows the security intelligence-led policing and community information that suggests that the Neo-Black Movement of Africa may use today 7th of July 2025 to execute plans that could lead to serious public disorder, including cult initiations and reprisals against rival cult groups in the State,” he stated.

He said a squad in the command, Schools Protection Squad (SPS) designed to protect schools, students, and institutional infrastructure had been deployed to all parts of the state.

He also urged hoteliers, lounge owners, and operators of studio apartments, to refuse their facilities for hosting any gatherings associated with cult groups or any related activities.

Ikenga said: “The CP noted that these criminal activities happen within student-populated areas, and stepped up the security deployment with the School Protection Squad directing the Operatives of the Command to be on the offensive.

“The Security deployment also involves covert operations with operatives at the Motor/Keke parks and identified spots to nip in the bud any untoward situation.

“Given the above, the Command urges the public to remain vigilant and to immediately report any suspicious activities, gatherings, or threats to the Police as the Command remains dedicated to a peaceful and secure environment for everyone in the State.”

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Burial plans announced for Sylvester Oromoni’s mum, three years after son’s controversial death

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Burial plans have been announced for late Evangelist Mrs Rosemary Oromoni, the mother of Sylvester Oromoni Jr, the Dowen College student who died under controversial circumstances in 2021 after he was allegedly bullied by fellow students.

Mrs Oromoni died in November 2024, three years after her son’s tragic death. Reports say she battled depression and high blood pressure following the loss of her son and the long legal fight that followed.

Her son, Sylvester, became the centre of national attention after his death in November 2021. His family claimed he was beaten and forced to drink a toxic substance by seniors at Dowen College, Lagos. The school denied the claims, saying he got injured while playing football.

The case dragged for years with multiple autopsies giving conflicting reports. While an earlier autopsy suggested chemical poisoning, a Lagos coroner later ruled that Sylvester died of natural causes from sepsis. The students accused were eventually cleared, and no one was held responsible.

The Oromoni family, unhappy with the outcome, refused to bury their son for over two years. He was eventually laid to rest in Warri in January 2024. Just months later, his mother passed away.

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