Education

Rector Reads Riot Act to Students on Cultism

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The Rector of the Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Anambra State, Dr. Francisca Nwafulugo has warned that any student of the institution who got involved in cultism and examination malpractices would automatically lose his or her admission. The Rector, who spoke during the 38th matriculation ceremony Continue Reading

Security

Police set up Squad to Check Activities of Cultists in Ogun

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Ogun state Police command has set up a special operation squad to checkmate the activities of cult groups across the state. According to a statement by spokesman of the command, Mr. Abimbola Oyeyemi, the squad operation is to be coordinated by the Assistant Commissioner of Police, department of operations. He explained that the squad would […]Continue Reading

Security

Stakeholders Rub Minds on Curbing Cultism in Ijesaland

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Traditional rulers, chiefs, security agencies and the judiciary are fashioning way out to nip recurring cult killings in Ijesaland. The decision is the fallout of the security meeting held at the instance of the Owa Obokun of Ijesaland with a view to having a mouth to ear report of the peace meeting championed by the […]Continue Reading

Crime

Police Arrest Suspected Cultists in Ogun

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Ogun State police command has arrested two suspected members of Eiye cult group for forcefully initiating a student into their group.  According to a statement by the command spokesman, Mr. Abimbola Oyeyemi the suspects, Owoseni Gbemisola and Ogunsola Ayo were arrested following a report by a 21 years old student of Olabisi onabanjo university reported […]Continue Reading

Security

Suspected Cultists Hack Teenager to Death in Osogbo

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There was confusion at Olugona area of Osogbo capital of Osun State as suspected cultists hacked a 17-year-old boy named Olalekan Quadri to death.  Radio Nigeria gathered that the diseased was on Monday night chased to the scene and attacked with machetes.  When Radio Nigeria visited the area, residents who were in panic were shouting one Afeez […]Continue Reading

News Analysis

Growing Spate of Cultism in the Society

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The unabated incidence and unrelenting activities of secret cults in the Nigerian educational institutions and the society at large have wrought incalculable havoc on the lives and psyche of Nigerians. As at 1999, over fifty six secret cults existed in the one hundred and thirty three higher institutions of learning in the country. They were […]Continue Reading

Crime

Suspected Cultist Arrested By Police in Ogun

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Three members of a cult group have been arrested by men of Ogun state police command for allegedly threatening to kill one Teslim Lateef if he refused to be initiated into their group. The suspects, Olajide Shittu, Emmanuel Fidelis and Sunkanmi Ifelodun were arrested after victim reported the matter at Ajuwon police station. The Police Public Relations […]Continue Reading

Security

OSHA Promises to End Cultism in the State

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The Osun State House of Assembly has promised to put an end to Secret Cult and Secret Societies in the state. The Speaker, Mr. Timothy Owoeye stated this during the plenary sitting at the Assembly Osogbo. He noted that the Executive Bill was sent from Governor Gboyega Oyetola tagged: “Secret Cult and Secret Societies activities Prohibition Bill Continue Reading

Crime

Retaliatory Attacks by Suspected Cultist Rocks Ilesa

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There was pandemonium in Ilesa this morning as some armed youth laidsiege on the peaceful city in retaliation of the alleged murder of a middle-aged man yesterday by some people suspected to be cultists atAdeti area. Our correspondent, Isaac Haastrup who visited Olomilagbala , Ereguru ,Ita-akogun, Okesa and Imo areas reports that shop owners and […]Continue Reading