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Court adjourns Igboho�s case to Monday as FG fails to file extradition charges

July 24, 2021July 24, 2021 Aminu Imam

Hearing in the immigration-related case filed against the self-styled Yoruba nation activist, Chief Sunday Adeyemo (aka Sunday Igboho) in Cotonou, Republic of Benin, has been adjourned to Monday, July 26. The court, on Thursday, evening ordered that Igboho be remanded in the custody of Brigade Criminelle in Cotonou pending the submission of charges by the Federal Government. Igboho and his wife, Ropo, were arrested at the Cardinal Bernardin International Airport, Cotonou, on Monday while trying to catch a flight to Germany. The Media Communications Secretary of the Yoruba self-determination groups�…

‘Sunday Igboho not yet released’ � Aide

July 21, 2021July 21, 2021 Aminu Imam

Contrary to earlier reports that the self-styled Yoruba nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has been released by the authorities of Benin Republic, his media aide, Olayomi Koiki, has denied such. Recall that there were reports on social media that Igboho who was arrested in Cotonou on Monday night, alongside his wife, has been released and was on his way to Germany. However, when contacted by newsmen yesternight, Koiki said the report is untrue as nothing of such happened. �Please disregard the report. There is nothing as…

Breaking: Sunday Igboho regains freedom, flees from Benin

July 20, 2021July 20, 2021 Aminu Imam

The self-styled Yoruba nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has reportedly regained his freedom. This was made known in a statement by the ‘Yoruba Nation Global Directorate’, signed by its Director, Princess Adeola Atayero Olamijulo. According to reports, Igboho regained his freedom on Tuesday afternoon following his release by the government of the Benin Republic. Princess Adeola Atayero Olamijulo expressed appreciation to the government and people of Benin Republic for their intervention in the release of the human rights activist. The statement, released by the group�s Directorate…

Breaking! Sunday Igboho arrested in Cotonou

July 20, 2021July 20, 2021 Aminu Imam

The self-acclaimed Yoruba freedom fighter, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has been arrested by security operatives in Cotonou, Benin Republic. Igboho was arrested Monday night, after fleeing Nigeria to evade arrest by Nigeria’s Secret Police. Speaking with an on-line media platform, a source privy to his departure from Nigeria, said he had perfected plans to secretly escape from Nigeria through Cotonou and was heading to Germany but was however nabbed by security operatives in the neighbouring country. “They are planning to bring him back to Nigeria.”, the source…

“Forgive Sunday Igboho, I�ll bring him for peace talk” � monarch begs Buhari

July 10, 2021July 10, 2021 Aminu Imam

The�Oluwo�of Iwo, Oba AbdulRasheed Akanbi, has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to forgive the Yoruba self-acclaimed rights activist, Sunday Igboho. Picture caption: Oluwo�of Iwo, Oba AbdulRasheed Akanbi Recall that the Department of State Services, (DSS), raided the Ibadan residence of the activist last week, during which two persons were killed and others arrested. The DSS, while parading those arrested, stated that Igboho managed to escape due to the gun duel that ensued between his men and operatives of the Service during the raid. He was immediately declared wanted and advised to…

DSS declares Sunday Igboho wanted

July 2, 2021July 2, 2021 Aminu Imam

�Confirms attack on his residence, killing of his allies The Department of State Services (DSS) has declared Sunday Adeyemo, a self-acclaimed Yoruba activist popularly called Sunday Igboho, wanted, confirming that two of his allies were gunned down during an operation at his Ibadan residence. Igboho had raised an alarm that two persons were killed when security operatives raided his residence in the wee hours of Thursday. There have been speculations over the incident as some persons expressed doubts.But at a press briefing in Abuja on Thursday night, the DSS confirmed…

Heavy rain, thunderstorms disperse Yoruba nation agitators in Osun

May 16, 2021May 16, 2021 Aminu Imam

Heavy rain and wind yesterday dispersed agitators of Yoruba nation at the popular Nelson Mandela Freedom Park, via Old Garage area of Osogbo,�the�capital of Osun State yesterday afternoon. According to reports, scores of Yoruba nation agitators stormed the streets of the State capital, after they changed the venue where the agitators ought to gather because of the heavy security presence. One of the leading Yoruba nation agitators, Sunday Adeyemo, otherwise known as Sunday Igboho, reportedly arrived in Osogbo from Oyo State at 1:40 pm and went straight to where the…

Supporters launch N51.8m fundraiser for Sunday Igboho

February 5, 2021February 5, 2021 Aminu Imam

Raise N4.8m in 15 hrs Supporters of the self-acclaimed Yoruba activist, Sunday Adeyemo, otherwise known as Sunday Igboho, have in 15 hours raised N4.85 million (�9,360) out of a Go-fund-me fundraiser target of N51.8 million (�100,000). The purpose of the fundraiser, which was reportedly initiated on Wednesday by one Maureen Badejo, is stated to be for the �Purchase of buses for Sunday Igboho�. The organiser, one Badejo, gave her location to be a town called Luton in England, in the United Kingdom. About 261 people have made a donation as…

�Sunday Igboho must not set South-West on fire or cause ethnic war� – NANS

February 3, 2021February 3, 2021 Aminu Imam

The self-styled Yoruba freedom fighter , Sunday Igboho has been warned not to set Southwest on fire or cause ethnic war by his strategy of driving herdsmen away from the region without involving key stakeholders. The National Association of Nigerian Students, (NANS), Ogun State gave the warning on Tuesday at a news conference. Chairman of NANS in Ogun State, Com. Kehinde Simeon, called on Igboho to consult stakeholders in the quest to ensure lasting peace in Yoruba-land. �We observe that, Igboho�s strategy if not, reviewed may lead to ethnic or…

Oyo Police reveal those behind burning of Sunday Igboho�s house

January 27, 2021January 27, 2021 Aminu Imam

The Oyo State Police Command has disclosed that unidentified hoodlums are responsible for the burning of Sunday Adeyemo, also known asSunday Igboho�s house at SOKA area of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. The Police noted that the hoodlums came to the house in the early hours of yesterday, in a Hummer bus and Micra car, firing sporadically, and later set the house ablaze. According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relation Officer, (PPRO) of the Command, Gbenga Fadeyi said that the mini-sitting room of the house got burnt…