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Vietnam-Based Nigerian Killed in Communal Clash in Abia State
Samson Nwaubani, a Nigerian based in Vietnam, was fatally stabbed during a communal clash between the Okwu and Umuajata communities in Umuahia, Abia State.
The incident occurred on Tuesday, August 27, amid the annual New Yam festival held in Olokoro, the location of both communities.
Tensions had been escalating before the festival after a confrontation between residents of the two communities turned violent. The situation worsened when youths from Okwu reportedly attacked Umuajata, damaging properties.
On the day of the festival, Samson and some youths from Okwu were passing through Umuajata on their way to the celebration when they were ambushed by suspected Umuajata youths, leading to a violent clash. During the fight, Samson was stabbed in the neck and macheted on the arm, bleeding to death at the scene.
Sources revealed that the New Yam festival is celebrated in phases and the violence erupted during one of these events. Despite early intervention by community elders to resolve the dispute and prevent escalation, the conflict persisted, resulting in injuries alongside Samson’s death.
In response to the rising violence, the Umuahia South Local Government Area suspended the masquerader activities linked to the festival. This followed an emergency peace and security meeting convened by the Executive Mayor, Chinedu Enwereuzo, traditional rulers, security officials, and stakeholders.
A statement from the council indicated the suspension of the Igba Ekpe masquerade festivities until further notice due to concerns over security risks tied to the celebrations. Community leaders and youth groups were directed to ensure compliance, with warnings of legal action for violations. The suspension aims to maintain cultural identity through safe, lawful means while addressing security concerns.
Mayor Enwereuzo called for peace and unity, particularly in the Okwu and Umuajata communities, emphasizing that the safety of lives and property is a top priority.
Attempts to reach the Abia State Police Public Relations Officer, Maureen Chinaka, for comment were unsuccessful as calls and messages went unanswered at the time of reporting.
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Nigerian Law school student dies after falling from hostel rooftop
The deceased was a student of the Nigerian Law School, Enugu campus, who was undergoing externship programme at the Lagos campus.
•Faith Alayande
A Nigerian Law School student identified as Faith Alayande, is dead after she fell from the rooftop at Lagos campus.
In a statement on Monday, Aderonke Osho, secretary to the council and director of administration, said that the deceased was a student of the Nigerian Law School, Enugu campus, who was undergoing externship programme at the Lagos campus.
Osho said preliminary findings revealed that the student died from injuries sustained after falling from the rooftop of the campus hostel around 4am on Friday.
The Nigerian Law School is deeply saddened by this tragic development.
“Management is working closely with the appropriate authorities and the family to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident, ensure that all necessary procedures are duly followed, and provide further information as appropriate.”
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Ekwulobia Suspends New Yam Festival for Kidnap Billionaire Son
A source from the community said the traditional ruler of Ekwulobia where Ezeokafor hails from, His Royal Majesty, Igwe (Engr) Emmanuel Chukwukadibia Onyeneke, officially suspended the Ekwulobia New Yam Festival, saying there was no need to celebrate while their son remained in captivity.
• Joseph Ezeokafor
Ekwulobia community in Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State has cancelled its New Yam festival celebration billed for September 4, 2026.
Ohibaba.com learned that this is because of the kidnap of billionaire businessman and owner of Jezco Group of Companies, Chief Joseph Ezeokafor.
Ezeokafor was kidnapped in Awka on Tuesday last week when he stepped out of his house without his security details to attend to his spiritual need, where he goes to offer prays.
Public Relations Officer of Anambra State Police Command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga who confirmed the development said that serious operation is currently ongoing to save the elder statesman.
His kidnap has sent his community into mourning, causing the postponement of the new Yam festival, an annual festival which holds on a static date every year.
A source from the community said the traditional ruler of Ekwulobia where Ezeokafor hails from, His Royal Majesty, Igwe (Engr) Emmanuel Chukwukadibia Onyeneke, officially suspended the Ekwulobia New Yam Festival, saying there was no need to celebrate while their son remained in captivity.
“The Igwe said the community of Ekwulobia cannot celebrate while their son remains in the custody of the kidnappers,” the source said.
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NLC disrupts Air Peace flight
The affected Air Peace flight, scheduled to depart Lagos at 6:30am, could not take off as passengers waited amid the disruption.
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Tuesday disrupted flight operations in Lagos, leaving passengers scheduled to travel on an Air Peace flight stranded at the airport.
Our Reporter learned that the “protest was intended to enforce Air Peace employees right to join the union.”
Zulu terminal gate was under lock and key. The protest started at about 5am.
The affected Air Peace flight, scheduled to depart Lagos at 6:30am, could not take off as passengers waited amid the disruption.
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