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Edo killing: Heavy tears as slain travellers buried, govs urge against reprisals

The remains of the slain northern travellers in Uromi Edo State have been laid to rest, amid heavy tears on Saturday. A now viral video of the funeral rites posted on X by a security analyst, Zagazola Makama showed the moment the victims were buried. The video vividly captured members of the Hausa community in
Edo killing: Heavy tears as slain travellers buried, govs urge against reprisals

The remains of the slain northern travellers in Uromi Edo State have been laid to rest, amid heavy tears on Saturday.

A now viral video of the funeral rites posted on X by a security analyst, Zagazola Makama showed the moment the victims were buried.

The video vividly captured members of the Hausa community in a solemn mood as the wrapped corpses were placed besides large graves.

The man filming the burial, who spoke in Hausa, in an agonising voice said, “Assalamualaikum, this time we will pray for the bodies of our brothers who were killed for us—those who were massacred. May God bless them with mercy, forgive them, and accept their martyrdom for the sake of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh).

“Here is the Muslim community; they have gathered now and will be offering funeral prayers for our brothers who were killed. Now, we will offer the prayer for them.”

Also, an imam subsequently began praying on the bodies, marking the commencement of the rites.

The man behind the filming revealed that the death toll had increased to 19.

“Remember yesterday (Friday): the bodies of three people were brought to us, and we were able to pray for them. But now, 16 more corpses have also been brought, and we will pray for them. May God Almighty forgive them.

“Look at their graves here. Because there are so many of them, it is not possible to dig individual graves for each one. Instead, they will be buried together in one place,” he stated.

One of the mothers of the murdered travellers sobbed, “My son was not a kidnapper! He was just in the wrong place at the wrong time!”

He also said a father held to the photograph of his slain son.

Meanwhile, the Ojuromi of Uromi, Anselm Aidenojie II, who visited the Hausa community alongside Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, during the burial, condemned the killings, noting that security agencies were taking measures to avert reprisals.

Aidenojie stressed that those responsible for the killings would be brought to justice.

“They (the victims) have been buried, and hopefully, this will never happen again in our community or anywhere else,” he added.

Gov Okpebholo consequently ordered the suspension of all vigilante groups in the state.

Earlier, the Police Public Relations Officer, Moses Yamu, in a statement, had said 14 suspects were arrested in connection with the incident.

Northern governors urge against reprisals

Amid the development, Northern governors have moved to avert reprisal attack on Uromi community over the unfortunate killing.

The Director-General (Press Affairs) to the NGF Chairman and Governor of Gombe State, Ismaila Misili, said, “Let me unequivocally state that there is no tension in the North over the unfortunate incident in Edo State.

“Recall that northern governors, through their chairman and governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, had already issued a statement calling for calm and restraint.

“Individual governors in the North have also proactively engaged with relevant stakeholders to ensure peace, especially ahead of the Eid el-Fitr celebration”.

DAILY POST reports on Saturday that the Northern Elders Forum made three demands and gave an ultimatum to the Edo and the Federal Governments over the mob killing.

DAILY POST gathered that the murdered travellers were on a trip to Kano from Port Harcourt for the Sallah celebration before meeting their tragic end.

Earlier, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu directed security agencies to hunt for the perpetrators of the mob killing.

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FA Cup: It’s beyond belief – Rooney blasts Nottingham Forest coach over two players

Manchester United legend, Wayne Rooney has criticized Nottingham Forest manager, Nuno Espirito Santo for his decision not to start Anthony Elanga and Callum Hudson-Odoi in his side’s FA Cup quarter-final win against Brighton on Saturday. According to the former England international, ‘it’s beyond belief’ and he would have been ‘fuming’ if he was a Nottingham
FA Cup: It’s beyond belief – Rooney blasts Nottingham Forest coach over two players

Manchester United legend, Wayne Rooney has criticized Nottingham Forest manager, Nuno Espirito Santo for his decision not to start Anthony Elanga and Callum Hudson-Odoi in his side’s FA Cup quarter-final win against Brighton on Saturday.

According to the former England international, ‘it’s beyond belief’ and he would have been ‘fuming’ if he was a Nottingham fan after Santo opted to rest both key players against Brighton.

Recall that Nottingham Forest booked their place in the FA Cup semi-final after beating Brighton on penalty shoot-out following a 0-0 draw after 120 minutes.

Hudson-Odoi and Elanga had to wait until the 61st minute to be introduced into the FA Cup clash.

The likes of Taiwo Awoniyi, Ryan Yates and Danilo all started in the starting XI ahead of Elanga, Hudson-Odoi and Chris Wood, who is recovery from injury.

“I’m shocked,” Rooney said on the BBC’s pre-match coverage when asked about Santo’s decision to rest Hudson-Odoi and Elanga.

“I think the FA Cup is such a prestigious tournament and to rest players in the quarter-final when you’ve got a great opportunity to get to the semi-finals… they are trying to get into Champions League football which is fine, it’s great.

“But as a player, you want to play, you want to get momentum, you want to keep trying to win games.

“To leave players out… if I was a fan, I would d be fuming. You want to win silverware and this is a great opportunity.

“To leave players out when they are not guaranteed to win the game on Tuesday is beyond belief for me.”

Nottingham Forest will face Manchester United in the Premier League in their next game on Tuesday.

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Tariffs: Australian PM expects ‘one-on-one’ discussion with Trump

Australia’s Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese on Sunday said that he expected to have a one-on-one discussion with US President, Donald Trump on tariffs. This is as Washington prepares to announce new tariffs on its trading partners on April 2. Concerns brewed that Australia could be affected by the looming escalation in the Trump administration’s global
Tariffs: Australian PM expects ‘one-on-one’ discussion with Trump

Australia’s Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese on Sunday said that he expected to have a one-on-one discussion with US President, Donald Trump on tariffs.

This is as Washington prepares to announce new tariffs on its trading partners on April 2.

Concerns brewed that Australia could be affected by the looming escalation in the Trump administration’s global trade war when it unveils the reciprocal tariffs on so-called “liberation day”.

DAILY POST reports that Trump this month imposed steel and aluminium tariffs that affect Australian exports.

Speaking on the second full day of campaigning ahead of a May 3 general election in Australia, Albanese said his government had engaged “very constructively” with US officials on tariffs, ahead of the expected April 2 announcement.

When asked about the possibility of speaking with Trump on the issue, the prime minister said, “We’ll have a one-on-one discussion.

“A couple of weeks ago, the reason that didn’t occur was because the president made a decision to not talk to anyone and impose this regime on every country.”

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Food security: FG charges colleges, research institutes to transit from theoretical to practical

To ensure higher agricultural output and food security in the country, the federal government has charged colleges and research institutes to transit agriculture from being purely theoretical to practical and actively engaging in farming for food production. The Senior Special Assistant, SSA, to the President on Food Security, Barrister Yejide Ogundipe, who gave the charge
Food security: FG charges colleges, research institutes to transit from theoretical to practical

To ensure higher agricultural output and food security in the country, the federal government has charged colleges and research institutes to transit agriculture from being purely theoretical to practical and actively engaging in farming for food production.

The Senior Special Assistant, SSA, to the President on Food Security, Barrister Yejide Ogundipe, who gave the charge at a quately meeting of Provosts of National Committees of Agricultural Research Institutes and Related Matters in Abuja, noted that academic institutions in Nigeria possess vast tracts of unused land that could be repurposed for food production and food processing hubs.

“These institutions can help curb the food crisis by involving undergraduates and youth from local communities in farming activities, while adopting modern agricultural practices and tools.

“This initiative will not only provide food for university residents and host communities but also cultivate a new generation of skilled agricultural practitioners,” she said.

Highlighting the critical roles that research institutes and colleges of agriculture must play in advancing the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, the SSA emphasized that “the time for action is now”, adding that “food security is not merely a policy agenda—it is a national imperative.”

“We must leverage the knowledge and expertise within our research institutions and educational bodies to address the pressing challenges facing Nigeria’s agricultural sector.

“Through collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to progress, we can transform agriculture into a thriving and sustainable sector that guarantees food for every Nigerian. Let us work together to turn our agricultural potential into reality,” she stressed.

Ogundipe lamented that despite agriculture’s critical role in Nigeria’s economy, the country still struggles to feed itself.

She said President Tinubu, having recognised the urgent need for action, made food security a core priority under his Renewed Hope Agenda, especially through the declaration of a state of emergency on food security on July 13, 2023; renaming the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development to the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security.

She also recalled the creating the Office of the SSA on Food Security, “with a clear mandate to drive policy integration, promote sustainable food production and supply, and enhance stakeholder coordination in tackling food insecurity.”

She, however, maintained that ensuring food security is not the government’s responsibility alone, but requires a multi-sectoral approach, with significant contributions from various stakeholders, particularly the academia.

Earlier, the Executive Secretary of the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria, ARCN, Garba Hamidu Sharubutu reaffirmed the Council’s commitment to working closely with the present administration to ensure that agricultural colleges receive the necessary resources to drive innovation and productivity in the sector.

According to Sharubutu, under President Tinubu’s leadership, food security has been prioritized through initiatives such as the declaration of a state of emergency on food security, the renaming of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture to the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, and the creation of the SSA office on Food Security.

Also speaking, the President of the National Committee of Agricultural Research Institutes and Related Matters, Dr. Fadiyimu Akinyemi, said the country’s Colleges of Agriculture are fighting for survival due to lack of funding and institutional support, revealing that no state or federal agency provides direct intervention for them.

“Universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education receive intervention funds, but agricultural colleges get nothing. Who will explain why?” He questioned.

“Unlike other tertiary institutions, colleges of agriculture do not benefit from TETFund, commercial bank loans, or even private sponsorships—a glaring oversight in a country grappling with food security challenges.

“A rare opportunity for private funding arose in 2023 when an individual proposed a research center, but bureaucracy has stalled the initiative,” he stressed.

Akinyemi, who is the Provost of the Federal College of Agriculture, Akure, emphasized that while universities focus on theory, colleges of agriculture provide 70% practical training and are directly connected to farmers.

“Despite their hands-on approach, they remain underfunded, unrecognized, and institutionally invisible.

“Even technology doesn’t recognize us. Type ‘polytechnic,’ and it appears. Type ‘monotechnic,’ and it gets underlined in red,” he lamented.

Food security: FG charges colleges, research institutes to transit from theoretical to practical