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Tinubu’s Appointee Ayo Oyalowo Labelled Arise TV Journalist An “IPOB Girl,” Pushes Toxic Anti-Igbo Ethnic Slur
Tinubu’s Appointee Ayo Oyalowo Labelled Arise TV Journalist An “IPOB Girl,” Pushes Toxic Anti-Igbo Ethnic Slur
Tinubu’s appointee Ayo Oyalowo labelled Arise TV journalist an “IPOB girl,” pushes toxic anti-Igbo ethnic slur. Mr Tinubu has repeatedly called for unity among Nigerians since assuming office.
Ayo Oyalowo, a President Bola Tinubu appointee, has labelled an Arise TV journalist an “IPOB girl,” pushing a toxic and divisive anti-Igbo ethnic slur.
Mr Oyalowo, who was appointed as one of the directors of the Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority, made the remark in a tweet on Friday, referring to Arise TV’s Ojy Okpe as an “IPOB girl.”
He was reacting to an edition of Arise Morning Show in which journalists Oseni Rufai and Ms Okpe accused TVC’s Babajide Otitoju of initially opposing Mr Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State but later supporting the move after it was officially announced.
“Rufai and that stupid IPOB girl think they can rubbish @BabajideOtitoju because they work for an ambush TV? Are they mad or what?” Mr Oyalowo said.
Mr Oyalowo added, “Is Jide their mate both in age and in experience? This is insanity taken too far, and I will personally be mad at Jide if he lets this rubbish slide.”
During the show, Ms Okpe, the only female panellist, raised Mr Otitoju’s previous statement, while Mr Rufai accused Mr Otitoju of double-speak — an accusation Mr Otitoju has debunked as an “open lie.”
“There is nothing like taking back what I said. Reading the Constitution, I was convinced that the president has no power to suspend democratic structures. It is borderline irresponsibility for anybody to say Jide took back what he said,” Mr Otitoju said.
Referring to the Arise TV show, Mr Otitoju said, “No TV station in Nigeria can rubbish the name I have made. I was forged in the fire of qualitative journalism. I was trained by the best. Some of the people at the TV stations that openly lied against me—some of their best in that station—passed through me.”
Though Mr Tinubu has repeatedly called for unity among Nigerians since assuming office, this marks yet another instance of his appointees attacking perceived dissenters or using divisive rhetoric against critics of the government.
Previously, Bayo Onanuga, a spokesperson for Mr Tinubu, had called for the outright exclusion of Igbos from Lagos State politics, describing them as an “existential threat” to the Yoruba people.
Ayo Oyalowo
Earlier in the week, two of Mr Tinubu’s appointees, Temitope Ajayi and Tope Fasua, joined internet trolls in attacking a Lagos corps member, Ushie ‘Raye’ Uguamaye, who had criticised Mr Tinubu as a terrible leader while lamenting economic hardship in the country.
Mr Ajayi, in a Facebook post, said the corps member deserved capital punishment—death—for criticising Mr Tinubu, while Mr Fasua, in a cryptic Facebook post, labelled her a prostitute.
Navy Dismantles Illegal Refining Capacity, Destroys Site With 3 Storage Tanks in Rivers
The Nigerian Navy, through FOB BONNY, has dismantled an illegal refining site discovered in Promise Land Community along Nanabie Creek, Bonny Local Government Area of Rivers State, further denying criminal operators the infrastructure required to process stolen crude oil.
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The site was discovered on 30 September 2026 following credible intelligence and comprised one large cooking pot and 3 large storage tanks intended for illegal refining activities. On 2 October 2026, the Commanding Officer, FOB BONNY, Captain SMC Umeh, led a team to the location, where the illegal refining site and associated equipment were destroyed in accordance with established regulations.
The intervention represents a further disruption of illegal refining capacity within the Bonny area, particularly by removing infrastructure that could be used to process and store stolen crude oil. It also follows recent operations by FOB BONNY under Operation DELTA SENTINEL that uncovered substantial volumes of suspected stolen crude oil and associated illegal refining infrastructure within its Area of Operations
Oil
The Nigerian Navy has continued to strengthen surveillance and monitoring across the area to prevent the establishment or reactivation of illegal refining sites and deny criminal operators the infrastructure required to sustain crude oil theft and related activities.
ABIODUN FOLORUNSHO
Navy Captain
Director Naval Information
Nigerian Navy
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Nigerian Police Foil Bandit Attack in Sokoto, Recover Rocket Launchers
The Sokoto State Police Command has foiled an attempted bandit attack on Tsabre community in Isa Local Government Area, recovering two rocket launchers and other items abandoned by the fleeing attackers.
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The incident occurred around 1am on Friday when the armed men reportedly invaded the village and opened sporadic gunfire, causing panic among residents.
The Police Public Relations Officer, Ahmad Rufa’i, disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday.
He said the Divisional Police Officer in Isa, upon receiving a distress call, immediately mobilised tactical teams, including operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit and Violent Crime Response Unit, to confront the attackers.
According to him, the police engaged the bandits in a gun battle, forcing them to retreat into a nearby forest.
“The tactical teams engaged the hoodlums in a fierce gun duel that lasted for some time. Due to the superior firepower and tactical positioning of the police operatives, the bandits were overpowered and forced to escape into the nearby forest with their casualties,” Rufa’i said.
He added that the police subsequently combed the surrounding bushes and recovered two rocket launchers and two empty AK-47 magazines.
Other items recovered included a Techno keypad phone without a battery, a touch light, an Army jungle hat, a sweater cap, five pairs of sandals and a rain jacket.
The Commissioner of Police, Hayatu Shaffa, commended the officers for their swift response and courage during the operation.
Shaffa reaffirmed the command’s commitment to protecting lives and property across the state.
Police
He also urged residents to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious persons and activities to the police.
The CP further appealed to residents to report anyone with suspected gunshot wounds seeking medical attention to the nearest police station, as efforts continue to track the fleeing attackers.
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Navy Rescues 2 Kidnapped Victims, Recovers Stolen Outboard Engines in Akwa Ibom
The Nigerian Navy has rescued 2 kidnapped victims and recovered several stolen outboard engines during an operation against sea robbery and kidnapping in the Ibeno general area of Akwa Ibom State on 30 September 2026.
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The operation followed credible information on the activities of suspected sea robbers and kidnappers targeting fishermen and forcibly taking away fishing boats and outboard engines. In response, the Nigerian Navy Ship JUBILEE Maritime Quick Response Team, Ibeno, swiftly mobilised to the area to counter the threat.
During the operation, the naval team encountered 2 boats suspected to be operated by the criminals, prompting the occupants to flee into adjoining creeks. In the ensuing pursuit, the suspects abandoned one of the boats containing several stolen outboard engines and the 2 kidnapped victims, who were immediately rescued by the naval team and escorted to safety. The recovered outboard engines were secured for verification and further necessary action, while efforts are ongoing to locate and apprehend the fleeing suspects.
The successful operation underscores the Nigerian Navy’s sustained commitment to Search and Rescue (SAR), the protection of lives and the security of legitimate maritime activities across Nigeria’s waters. Through its network of ships, bases, surveillance systems, maritime quick response teams and other operational elements, the Nigerian Navy continues to maintain a presence across the maritime domain, enabling timely responses to distress situations and emerging security threats.
Navy
The operation also demonstrates the importance of credible intelligence and community support in enhancing maritime security. The Nigerian Navy therefore encourages coastal communities, fishermen and other maritime stakeholders to continue providing timely information that could assist in preventing criminal activities and responding rapidly to persons in distress.
The Nigerian Navy remains resolute in safeguarding Nigeria’s maritime domain and will continue to sustain proactive patrols, Search and Rescue operations, and intelligence-driven interventions aimed at protecting lives and property while denying criminal elements freedom of action in the nation’s waterways.
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