An Isoko socio-cultural and non-partisan organisation Enyaharo Okugbe Emo Isoko (Enyaharo Isoko) has condemned in very strong terms the arrest and detention of social media content creator Ajiri-Oghene Otagba (also popularly known as MC2 Kingdom) since Friday by a contractor Matthew Edevbie who abandoned the 132KVA power sub-station at Ozoro in Isoko North LGA of Delta State for well over 15 years now.

In a statement on Sunday, the group said that it was “a sad commentary on moral deficiency that a man who abandoned a contract he successfully bid for, won and then abandoned halfway would turn around to arrest anyone calling on him to return to site to complete the said project. Isoko experiences the worst power outage in all of Nigeria because of the flagrant recalcitrance of Edevbie who has refused to complete the contract, but who finds it easy to arrest anyone calling him out to account. It is a tragic irony that Isoko that gives Nigeria over 15% of her daily oil production output has been in darkness for years because of Edevbie’s inefficiency, but is efficient in wilfully taking the laws into his hands to compromise The Nigeria Police to perpetrate injustice on an innocent Nigerian.

Ajiri-Oghene Otagba

“After reviewing the circumstances of Ajiri-Oghene Otagba’s arrest by men of the Nigeria Police in Lagos in Gestapo fashion and subsequently dragging him to Abuja for prosecution in a civil matter of alleged defamation that should not concern the Nigeria Police as the IGP Egbetokun recently warned his men, Enyaharo views the development as an act of aggression and oppression of a poor Nigerian youth and whistle-blower, and therefore an affront to the sensibility of the Isoko nation by Edevbie and his companies,”

The statement by the President of Enyaharo Mr. Amos Iwary continued: “You cannot fart on someone and then turn around to give him a knock on the head for your indiscretion. That’s exactly what Mr. Edevbie has done to the entire Isoko nation. He alone failed to complete a contract he duly won over 15 years ago. Upon being asked to return to site to complete it, he replies by arresting an Isoko son who is affected by Edevbie’s breach of contract that denies him (Otagba and millions of Isoko people) power to run their business

“Enyaharo Isoko therefore calls on Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori to immediately set processes in motion to compel Edevbie and his company to return to site to complete the Ozoro power sub-station’s upgrade from the initial 132KVA contract awarded him. Isoko has suffered enough power problems on account of Edevbie’s contract breach. Edevbie is killing businesses in Isoko while his people in Ughelli enjoy uninterrupted power supply. Edevbie’s action is sabotage of the business aspirations of Isoko people. Edevbie is preventing new businesses from being established to engage our army of youths. Edevbie’s stubborn refusal to complete the power sub-station is an act of economic sabotage to Isoko. It stops now.

“Enhayaro Isoko hereby demands from Delta State Government that, should Edevbie refuse to return to site and complete the project, he should immediately return all monies paid him so far on the Ozoro power sub-station, so the contract is awarded to a more reliable contractor to execute the project in the shortest possible time. In fact, we give the state government till the end of 2025 to complete the Ozoro power sub-station, so Isoko can have light. Edevbie might deceive himself that he arrested only one Isoko son. But in fact, he has arrested the entire Isoko nation for demanding what is theirs by right. Isoko will not stand by and let this injustice go unchallenged and unpunished.”

Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, has expelled a student, Goddy-Mbakwe Chimamaka Precious, for allegedly biting a lecturer of the Department of Theatre and Film Studies.

In an official expulsion letter dated February 13, 2025, and signed by the Acting Registrar, Mr. Victor I. Modebelu, the university stated that the decision followed the recommendation of the Student Disciplinary Committee, which found the student’s actions to be a gross violation of the institution’s disciplinary regulations, specifically Regulation 4 (SDR).

The incident reportedly involved Precious attacking the lecturer identified as Dr. Chukwudi Okoye.

The attack followed the interruption of a TikTok video she was recording on campus. The confrontation led to public outrage and calls for disciplinary action.

According to the letter, the expulsion takes immediate effect, with the university directing Precious to vacate the premises and return any university property in her possession.

A prominent leader of Afenifere, the Yoruba socio-cultural organisation, Chief Ayo Adebanjo has died at the age of 96.

Adebanjo died on Friday morning at his Lekki residence in Lagos.

A statement by the family said he died peacefully.

It reads: “With a heart full of gratitude for a selfless life spent in the service of God, the nation and humanity, we announce the passing on of our beloved patriarch, Chief Samuel Ayodele Adebanjo.

“He died peacefully this morning, Friday, February 14, 2025 at his Lekki, Lagos Nigeria home at the age of 96.

“The foremost nationalist, elder statesman, distinguished lawyer, very distinct politician, apostle of true federalism, former organising secretary of Action Group and the national leader of Afenifere is survived by his 94 year-old wife, Chief Christy Ayo-Adebanjo, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

“We will forever cherish his commitment to fighting for truth, equity and justice. His belief and struggle for a truly independent and progressive Nigeria was total and this he fought for until he breathed his last breath.

“The family is consulting with Papa’s friends, associates, numerous interest groups across the length and breadth of Nigeria and beyond, to fine-tune plans for befitting funeral details which will be communicated in due course.

“A condolence register is open at his residence in Lagos (8, Ayo Adebanjo Close, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos) and his country home in Isanya Ogbo, near Ijebu Ode Ogun State.”