Court has finaaly remanded one Mr. Okon Jimmy Ama in costody for raping and assaulting his two biological daughters, ages 13 and 16. According reports, Mr. Okon Jimmy Ama, a commercial driver and mechanic, hails from Ikot Ekop village in Mkpat Enin Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. He was sentenced to a combined 24 years’ imprisonment for incest, raping and assaulting his children. Akwa Ibom Court Sentences 51-Year-Old in Uyo The Akwa Ibom State High Court in Uyo sentenced 51-year-old Jimmy Ama on child abuse charges. Justice Winifred Effiong presided over the case, delivering a landmark ruling after…
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Notorious bandits threatens to launch an attack if their N100 million demand is not met while operating in parts of Kebbi South Utouno community in Ngaski Local Government Area, According to report, the demand was conveyed through a letter addressed to the community leaders. Bandit Threats Surge Amid Kebbi Region Security Crisis The threat comes amid growing security concerns in parts of Kebbi and neighbouring states. Notorious bandits groups have carried out deadly raids, kidnappings, and extortion in rural communities. In the letter, the group warned residents not to treat the message lightly. “This is not a joke. You must pay…
Suspected terrorists from the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) launched a daring attack on the Garahamojili military camp of the Nigerian Army in Adamawa State and killed two soldiers in the process.. The assault unfolded early Monday, catching troops off guard in a remote border area prone to insurgent incursions. A fierce gun battle ensued, lasting several hours as soldiers repelled the invaders. ISWAP Fighters Target Military Camp in Intense Gunfire Exchange ISWAP fighters, armed with sophisticated weaponry, targeted key positions within the camp, leading to intense exchanges of fire. The attack claimed at least two soldiers’ lives, with…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has cancelled 485 land documents across the FCT after they all failed verification checks. The decision followed a review law by the Department of Land Administration and the Abuja Geographic Information Systems. According to officials, many of the applications were found to be fake and could not pass authenticity screening. FCT Confirms Removal of Fraudulent Files from Database The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Administration has issued a public notice confirming the removal of affected files from the regularisation database. This action targets 485 land documents in Abuja, declared invalid due to…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain, Mr. Austin Okai, has raised a serious concerns over the motives behind planned power outages in the Federal Capital Territory amid the area’s council elections. According to multiple reports from local media and social platforms, the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) issued a public notice on Friday, February 20, 2026, detailing major maintenance across its facilities in Nigeria’s capital. AEDC’s Controversial Poll-Day Maintenance Announcement The work targets key feeders in areas like AMAC, Kuje, Gwagwalada, and Kwali, precisely where FCT area council elections are underway today. The schedule includes outages from 9 a.m. to…
Early morning Saturday, February 21, 2026, Abuja residents disregarded the movement restriction imposed by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mr Nyesom Wike, as well as directives from the police, continuing with their normal activities. According to reports, commercial vehicle, tricycle, and motorcycle operators were busy transporting residents across different areas of the FCT. Airport Road Traffic Defies Wike’s FCT Poll Restrictions At Airport Road, traffic flowed freely without barricades, defying Wike’s movement restriction order during FCT polls. In Jikwoyi and Nyanya, motorists moved unhindered as Abuja residents ignored the imposed restrictions seamlessly. Kuje, Gwagwalada, and AMAC parts saw…
Two security guards lost their jobs at a commercial bank after allegedly sharing ₦20,000 that was mistakenly dispensed by an ATM machine. The incident, which surfaced through a post on X (formerly Twitter), and has sparked wide conversations online about workplace ethics and the heavy cost of dishonesty. How It Happened According to the account shared by a lady on the platform, a customer had visited the bank’s ATM over the weekend to withdraw cash. After entering the withdrawal amount, there was a delayed on the machine dispensing the money. Believing the transaction had failed, the customer removed his card…
A 23-year-old man, Abidemi Emmanuel, who allegedly raped a popular Lagos content creator known as Fems Thrift and her friend ha sbeen remanded. According to reports, he was brought before a magistrate court, and the case was adjourned until March 19, 2026, for further hearing. Lagos Police PRO Confirms Key Development The Lagos State Police Command Public Relations Officer, Abimbola Adebisi, reportedly confirmed the development. She said the suspect had been arraigned and remanded in custody, and that investigations were still ongoing. Reports state Emmanuel allegedly lured Fems Thrift and her friend with a fake job offer. The suspect invited…
Ahead of Saturday’s Area Council election polls, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun has ordered the redeployment of Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). According to FCT Commissioner of Police (CP), Miller Dantawaye, he disclosed and confirmed that the redeployment has been carried out. Dantawaye stated that this proactive measure belongs to a broad security plan for the upcoming election polls. DPO Redeployments Boost FCT Poll Safety This comprehensive arrangement aims at strengthening operational effectiveness and ensuring safety across all council areas. The goal is, upholding high professionalism standards throughout the entire period of the…
On Wednesday night Terrorists carried out a deadly attack on the people of Dabagin Yari community in Wurno Local Government Area of Sokoto State, killing several people and injuring many others. Sources report terrorists abducted many residents, including women and children, during the assault. Security Analyst Bakatsine Details Sokoto Attack on X Security analyst Bakatsine provided details of the attack on Thursday in a post on X. He stated, “Last night, terrorists invaded the Dabagin Yari community in Wurno LGA of Sokoto State. “During the attack, terrorists killed several residents. Many others sustained injuries. Terrorists abducted many people, including women…