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A Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has convicted and sentenced four persons to death by hanging for their roles in the killing of the former Divisional Police Officer of Ahoada East Police Division, Superintendent of Police Bako Amgbashim. Delivering judgment on Thursday, Justice Sika Aprioku found Robinson Sonabari, identified as a native doctor; Bright Okparawo; Precious Amaeze, popularly known as “Selina”; and Loveday Jack, also known as “Ragged Excess,” guilty of conspiracy, murder, membership of a secret cult group and robbery. The court held that the prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt and ordered that the…

The Independent National Electoral Commission has proposed a budget of N873.78 billion for the conduct of the 2027 general elections, with major allocations earmarked for operations, technology and capital expenditure. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, presented the proposal on Thursday before the joint committee of the iSenate and House of Representatives on Electoral Matters at the National Assembly. He clarified that the N873.778 billion required for the 2027 polls is separate from the Commission’s 2026 budget proposal, under which INEC plans to spend N171 billion on its operations, including by-elections and off-cycle governorship polls. According to him, preparations for the…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Rivers State Police Command has arrested two suspected members of an armed robbery syndicate accused of targeting and luring young women through hook-up arrangements to hotel rooms in Port Harcourt. The suspects, identified as 27-year-old Albert Koko-ete Hanson, a married man, and 18-year-old Wisdom Okon, both from Abak Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, were apprehended following a rescue operation involving hotel security personnel. One of the victims, who identified herself simply as Faith, recounted her ordeal to journalists. She said she was contacted by a hotel staff member who informed her that a guest…

Nollywood actor Uzor Arukwe has threatened legal action against individuals spreading what he described as false and damaging rumours linking him to the alleged marital crisis between actress BamBam and her husband, Teddy A. Arukwe addressed the controversy in a statement shared on social media, revealing that a particular account had been identified for allegedly circulating baseless accusations concerning his professional relationship with a female colleague in the industry. Although he did not mention BamBam by name, the rumours surfaced shortly after the release of their 2025 YouTube film, Love In Every Word, which recently went viral. The actor said…

Troops of the 3 Brigade, Nigerian Army, have rescued eight of the 10 persons abducted by suspected terrorists during a wedding ceremony in Dabawa, Shanono Local Government Area of Kano State. A credible source at the Army Headquarters confirmed the development to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday, disclosing that the attack occurred on Wednesday when an unconfirmed number of gunmen, reportedly dressed in military camouflage, stormed the venue and whisked away the victims. According to the source, troops positioned at an ambush point along the Yankwada River line swiftly mobilised to the scene after receiving a distress…

The Anambra State Police Command has arrested three suspects over alleged unlawful possession of a firearm and involvement in illicit drug activities in Uke, Idemili North Local Government Area of the state. The suspects were identified as Ifeanyi Ibeabuchi, 39; Abdullahi Shaibu, 26; and Obah Chima, 18. One of the suspects is said to be a motel owner. They were apprehended on Monday during a police operation. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said operatives attached to the Rapid Response Squad, Awkuzu, acted on credible intelligence and stormed a motel in Uke…

A tragic accident occurred on Thursday morning at Eleko Junction along the Lekki–Ajah Expressway in Lagos State as a granite-laden truck toppled onto a Toyota saloon car, killing the male driver and leaving his wife critically injured. The incident was confirmed in a statement issued by the Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, Adebayo Taofiq. According to preliminary security reports, the articulated truck, heavily loaded with granite and travelling at high speed from the Epe axis, suffered a catastrophic brake failure as it approached Eleko Junction. The mechanical fault reportedly led to…

A landlord in Nima, Accra, Ghana has come under intense public scrutiny after a viral video allegedly showed him ordering tenants to vacate his property over their children’s use of high-end iPhones. The footage, which has been widely circulated on social media, captures a heated exchange between the landlord and a family living in a single-room apartment. The confrontation reportedly began after the landlord noticed that the tenants’ daughters were using iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro Max devices. He allegedly questioned how the family could afford such smartphones while reportedly owing rent and went on to demand that they…

Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court in Abuja has withdrawn from two cases instituted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami. Justice Egwuatu, who was recently assigned the matters by the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, said he decided to step aside for personal reasons and in the interest of justice. The development came shortly after a civil suit seeking the forfeiture of 57 properties allegedly linked to Malami was mentioned in court. The cases were previously handled by…

Former Minister of Education and public policy advocate, Oby Ezekwesili, has strongly criticised the Senate over its amendment to Clause 60(3) of the Electoral Act, describing the move as a “coup against our democracy and the Nigerian people.” In a statement issued on Wednesday, Ezekwesili accused the upper legislative chamber of weakening transparency in the electoral process by attaching conditions to the electronic transmission of election results. “The Senate committed a coup against our democracy and the Nigerian people yesterday,” she said. “Let me again remind the Senators that it is not wise to play with fire. It simply is…