FCT Police Nab Six Armed Robbery Suspects Targeting Abuja Nightclubs, Recover Weapons, Drugs

The FCT Police Command has arrested six suspected armed robbers linked to a series of violent attacks on nightclubs and recreational centres across Abuja. Acting on intelligence, officers raided the gang’s hideout in Dakwa, Dei-Dei, where the suspects were allegedly planning another attack. Police said the gang was responsible for multiple robberies, including an incident at Crystal Lounge, Wuse II, where jewellery worth ₦15 million was stolen and sold for ₦1.2 million. Recovered items include a toy gun, knives, charms and 42 bags of suspected cannabis. The suspects remain in custody and will be charged after investigations.

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Akpabio, Governors Pay Last Respects as Late Senator Godiya Akwashiki Is Laid to Rest

Touching scenes marked the final farewell for Senator Godiya Akwashiki, who passed away in the final hour of 2025. Dignitaries, including Senate President Godswill Akpabio, state governors, and other prominent figures, were present to honour the late lawmaker at the burial ceremony. The solemn gathering reflected the impact of Akwashiki’s life and service, as tributes poured in from across the country.

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#GodiyaAkwashiki #NigeriaPolitics #Akpabio #Tribute

Anambra Police Don Arrest Masquerader Wey Beat People for Awgbu!

Anambra State Police don arrest one masquerader wey dem catch for viral video dey attack Awgbu people for Orumba North LGA. Police talk say this kain behavior no dey acceptable, unlawful, and dem no go tolerate am, because culture no suppose turn to weapon wey go terrorize people.

SP Tochukwu Ikenga yan say police dey investigate the matter and go update public as e dey go. This kain wahala no dey only happen for Anambra – Akwa Ibom State sef don dey see same kind masquerade gbege, wey make government ban public masquerade show till further notice.

Police and government talk say anybody wey dey use masquerade dey cause gbege go face law, because culture na for enjoyment and respect, no be to scare or hurt community. People dey urged to dey vigilant, report any strange activity, make law and order shine for everywhere.

Na so Anambra dey show say law go catch anybody wey no dey respect peace, even if dem hide under mask.

Wahala Don Burst for Abuja Oo! Police Arrest ‘One-Chance’ Gang Over Brutal Killing Of Lawyer Princess Chigbo

Wahala don sup for Abuja oo! The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has finally arrested three notorious “one-chance” armed robbery suspects linked to the gruesome killing of legal practitioner Barrister Chigbo Princess Nwamaka Mediatrix, a tragedy that shook the entire nation.

The suspects—described by police as members of a violent criminal syndicate—were picked up in Dei-Dei, Dakwa, and Dan-Tata communities in Kubwa, Abuja, following an intensive manhunt ordered by the FCT Commissioner of Police, CP Miller Dantawaye.

According to a statement released on Sunday, January 11, 2026, by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, the arrests were carried out as part of a renewed crackdown on “one-chance” operations that have returned to terrorise residents of the nation’s capital.

Who Are The Suspects?

Police identified the suspects as:

Saifullahi Yusuf (22) – from Kaduna State

Ishau Yusuf (24) – also from Kaduna State and biological brother to Saifullahi

Minka’ilu Jibril (a.k.a Dan-Hajia) – also from Kaduna State


Investigations revealed that the trio are members of a well-known “one-chance” robbery network that has reportedly operated in the FCT for years, especially during festive periods when unsuspecting commuters are most vulnerable.

How The Lawyer Was Killed

SP Adeh explained that the tragic incident occurred on January 5, 2026, at about 5:50 p.m., when Barrister Chigbo boarded a black Volkswagen Golf 3 along the Kubwa Expressway, believing it to be a normal commercial vehicle.

“Upon entry into the vehicle, the suspects wound up the tinted windows and threatened the victim with weapons in an attempt to force her to pay ransom for her own release,” the police said.

When the lawyer allegedly resisted, she was physically assaulted and pushed out of the moving vehicle, leading to her death.

Na so life just end like that oo.

The suspects also reportedly stole her Android phone and later sold it in Dei-Dei for ₦120,000. According to police:

Minka’ilu Jibril received ₦30,000,

Saifullahi Yusuf got ₦15,000,

While Ishau Yusuf shared the balance with another accomplice who is still on the run.


Dangerous Weapons Recovered

During the arrests, police recovered several weapons allegedly used by the gang, including:

Five pairs of scissors

Two sharp dagger knives

Two other knives

A long chain used to restrain victims

A plier


Police said investigations are ongoing and efforts are being intensified to arrest the remaining suspect and dismantle other criminal networks linked to the syndicate.

NBA Reacts: “Abuja Is No Longer Safe”

The killing of Princess Chigbo sparked outrage across the country, with the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) raising alarm over what it described as the dangerous return of “one-chance” crimes in Abuja.

In a statement signed by its President, Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, the NBA lamented that the capital city had once again been plunged into fear and mourning.

According to the association, Princess Chigbo was not the only victim. Another professional, Ms. Chinemerem Pascalina Chuwumeziem, a nurse, was also killed in a similar “one-chance” attack.

“What appears to be the disturbing return of ‘one-chance’ criminal operations in the Federal Capital Territory has once again plunged Abuja into grief,” the NBA said.

Family’s Painful Account

The late lawyer’s family revealed heartbreaking details of her final moments. Before her abduction, Princess Chigbo was reportedly on a phone call with her sister, Anthonia, when she suddenly cried out in distress and the call cut off.

The family later received a ransom demand of ₦3 million, but before any arrangement could be concluded, subsequent calls captured her screaming in pain.

On January 6, the family was informed that a badly injured woman had been taken to a specialist hospital. When her sister arrived, she found Princess Chigbo’s lifeless body in the mortuary, bearing signs of severe torture, including swollen eyes, bruises, and a cracked skull.

Police Issue Warning To Residents

Commending his officers, CP Miller Dantawaye reassured residents that the FCT Police Command remains committed to flushing out criminal elements from Abuja.

SP Adeh urged members of the public to:

Avoid boarding unregistered or suspicious vehicles

Remain vigilant at all times

Report suspicious activity using police emergency numbers: 08032003913, 07057337653



Wahala don really burst for Abuja oo!
From lawyer to nurse, innocent lives are being cut short by “one-chance” criminals. Nigerians are now asking: how many more must die before this menace finally ends?

Human Rights Lawyer Inibehe Effiong Demands Justice After 13-Year-Old Timothy Daniel Monday Shot Dead by Soldier at Sterling Oil Facility in Akwa Ibom

Human rights lawyer Inibehe Effiong has called for urgent intervention following the alleged killing of 13-year-old Timothy Daniel Monday by a soldier deployed to guard Sterling Oil Exploration & Energy Production Company Ltd. in Ikot Abasi, Akwa Ibom State. The incident occurred on New Year’s Day, during a confrontation between soldiers and the boy’s family outside a church service.
Effiong revealed that Timothy’s sister, Miracle Daniel Monday, witnessed the tragic event, explaining that a minor disagreement escalated when a soldier pushed and assaulted her before opening fire, killing Timothy. The family has reported the case to both the Nigerian Army and local police.
The lawyer condemned Sterling Global for its lack of response and demanded that the responsible soldier be court-martialed, and the family adequately compensated. Effiong highlighted that the killing violated Section 33 of the Nigerian Constitution, which guarantees the right to life, calling for accountability from military and state authorities.

Scandal Hits NJC Judicial Interview Panel as Nepotism Allegations Emerge After Member’s Daughter, Other ‘Insider Candidates’ Named for Judicial Appointments

Public controversy has erupted over the composition of a key National Judicial Council (NJC) interview panel following allegations of nepotism and insider dealing in the selection of candidates for judicial appointments. Judicial sources told SaharaReporters that the panel was constituted in a manner that allegedly favours connected candidates, raising serious concerns about fairness, transparency, and conflict of interest.

According to the sources, the interview panel is chaired by Justice Inyang Okoro of the Supreme Court. Allegations have emerged that a foster child and research assistant of Justice Okoro is being positioned as the preferred candidate from Akwa Ibom State. Further concerns were raised after retired Supreme Court Justice Kumai Bayang Akaahs was reportedly named to replace another panel member, despite claims that his daughter is an “insider candidate” from Kaduna State and is among those to be interviewed.

Other members of the panel include retired Supreme Court justices Mary Ukaego Peter-Odili and Bode Rhodes-Vivour, former Court of Appeal Justice Adeola Moshood, as well as current and former Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) presidents Afam Osigwe and Yakubu Maikyau. While their inclusion adds institutional weight, critics argue it does not sufficiently address the alleged conflicts of interest.

Human rights lawyer and former NHRC chairman, Prof. Chidi Odinkalu, publicly condemned the situation, stating that allowing a panel member to interview his own daughter violates basic principles of conflict of interest and undermines the credibility of the judicial appointment process.

The allegations have sparked widespread debate among legal practitioners, civil society groups, and the public, with many warning that perceived insider dealing within the judiciary could erode public confidence in Nigeria’s justice system. Observers are calling on the NJC to ensure strict adherence to transparency, impartiality, and ethical standards in the selection of judicial officers.

Soldier allegedly k!lls teenager for challenging him for making sexu@l advances at his 15-year-old sister

The Nigerian Army says it has begun an investigation into the de@th of a 13-year-old boy, Timothy Daniel, allegedly shot by a soldier attached to a petrochemical company in Ikot Abasi Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom state,

According to reports, Timothy was shot de@d, after allegedly confronting the soldier for making sexual advances toward his 15-year-old sister, Miracle Daniel.

Residents of the area say late Daniel and his sister were returning home from church at about 12.05am on January 1 when they accosted the military personnel who made passes at the minor and even touched her inappropriately. The residents say the minor and the deceased began cursing the officer for his inappropriate actions, This reportedly infuriated the officer who immediately corked his gun and allegedly shot the deceased on his head, leaving him de@d in the pool of his bl@@d.

Confirming the incident to newsmen, Army Public Relations Officer, 2 Brigade, Mbiokporo, said

“The incident has been handled by the military police and is already under investigation.”

Akwa Ibom Communities Cry Out as Mount Carmel Hospital in Ibesikpo Asutan Lies in Ruins for Years, Exposing Deep Neglect of Rural Healthcare Infrastructure

Residents of Akpautong community in Ibesikpo Asutan Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State are facing severe hardship as Mount Carmel Hospital—the only primary healthcare facility serving at least six surrounding communities—has fallen into advanced decay after years of abandonment. The situation was uncovered by the Tracka monitoring team during its nationwide assessment of primary healthcare centres, revealing widespread neglect of rural health facilities.

According to the report, large sections of the hospital are unusable, with roofs blown off by wind, cracked walls, damaged floors, overgrown bushes, and broken, rusted hospital beds scattered across wards. The facility lacks basic amenities such as running water, electricity, and proper sanitation, forcing health workers to rely on personal funds, generators, and purchased water to carry out basic medical services.

For over seven years, only the female ward has remained partially functional, now overcrowded and used to admit men, women, and children together amid unsafe conditions that increase infection risks. Despite this, doctors and nurses continue to work daily, showing dedication in the face of life-threatening conditions.

Civic organisations Tracka and MonITNG condemned the neglect, noting the stark contrast between the hospital’s condition and Akwa Ibom State’s ₦1.65 trillion revised 2025 budget and declared state of emergency in the health sector. They also referenced the Federal Government’s ₦32.9 billion Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) allocation for Q4 2025, expected to be disbursed from January 2026, stressing that there is no justification for continued neglect of rural hospitals.

The groups called for urgent rehabilitation of Mount Carmel Hospital, urging the Akwa Ibom State Government and relevant authorities to bridge the urban–rural healthcare gap and ensure access to safe, dignified healthcare for all citizens, regardless of location.

Akwa Ibom Residents Raise Alarm Over Abandoned Mathew Udo Ekpo Memorial Health Centre, Call It Public Hazard

Residents of Etim Ekpo LGA in Akwa Ibom State have condemned the dilapidated state of the Mathew Udo Ekpo Memorial Health Centre, describing it as a public hazard rather than a functioning hospital.

The civic tech platform MonITNG highlighted that the centre, the only public healthcare facility for thousands in the area, suffers from a leaking and partially collapsed roof, broken windows, cracked walls, no electricity, and unsafe wards. Patients, including pregnant women, sick children, and the elderly, are forced to travel long distances for care, often at great cost and risk.

MonITNG emphasized that this neglect reflects systemic failures across the state’s healthcare sector, noting that billions of naira allocated annually have not translated into functional Primary Health Centres (PHCs). The platform called on both the Akwa Ibom State Government and the Federal Ministry of Health to take immediate, tangible action to safeguard citizens’ access to basic healthcare.

Nigerian Senator Godiya Akwashiki Dies at 52 in Indian Hospital, Family Mourns Loss of Nasarawa North Lawmaker

Senator Godiya Akwashiki, who represented Nasarawa North Senatorial District, has died at the age of 52 while receiving medical treatment in an Indian hospital. His death was confirmed by a family source on Wednesday and reported by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). The source described Akwashiki’s passing as a major loss to Nasarawa North and the entire state, citing his strong commitment to grassroots development and empowerment initiatives.

According to the family, Akwashiki created a lasting impact across the constituency through projects spread across nearly all communities, making him widely regarded as one of the most effective senators the zone had produced. He was notably the only senator from Nasarawa North to win re-election for a second term.

Before his election to the Nigerian Senate in 2019, Akwashiki had a long political career in Nasarawa State, serving multiple terms in the House of Assembly where he rose to Majority Leader and later Deputy Speaker. Born on August 3, 1973, in Angba Iggah, Nassarawa Eggon Local Government Area, he was considered a key political figure whose death has left a significant vacuum in the state’s political landscape.

Breaking News: Top Nigerian Senator Godiya Akwashiki Dies at 52 in India After Prolonged Illness, Family Confirms

Godiya Akwashiki, the senator representing Nasarawa North Senatorial District, has died at the age of 52. Family sources confirmed that the lawmaker passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at a hospital in India, where he had been receiving treatment for a long-term illness.

Akwashiki was first elected to the Nigerian Senate in 2019 and made history in 2023 by becoming the only senator from Nasarawa North to secure two consecutive terms since the state’s creation. He was a member of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and was widely regarded for his strong grassroots support and emphasis on constituency-focused development projects.

Before joining the National Assembly, Akwashiki served multiple terms in the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, rising to the positions of Majority Leader and later Deputy Speaker. Born on August 3, 1973, in Angba Iggah, Nassarawa Eggon Local Government Area, his death marks a significant loss to Nasarawa politics and Nigeria’s legislative community.

Akwa Ibom Health Centre in Ruins: Patients Rely on Pit Toilet, Urgent Intervention Needed from Governor Umo Eno

MonITNG has raised alarm over the dire condition of Ikot Obio Edim Primary Health Centre (PHC) in Ibesikpo Asutan LGA, Akwa Ibom State. The facility suffers severe infrastructural decay, including leaking roofs, collapsing ceilings, termite-damaged doors, and a disorganized theatre. It has only two worn-out beds, no proper sanitation, and parts of the ward are used for storage, forcing patients to wait in the outpatient area.

Serving more than seven communities, the PHC’s inadequate state endangers vulnerable groups, including pregnant women and children. MonITNG called on Governor Umo Eno to urgently renovate the facility, provide proper toilets, equip it adequately, and ensure health funds reach rural communities.

Overpriced’ ₦355 Million ICT Centre in Akwa-Ibom Facilitated by Senate President Akpabio Remains Poorly Equipped, Raises Anti-Corruption Concerns

A civic technology platform, MonITNG, has flagged an “overpriced” ₦355 million ICT centre in Etim Ekpo, Akwa-Ibom North West Senatorial District, facilitated by Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The project, executed through the Federal Cooperative College, Ibadan under the Ministry of Agriculture, is largely incomplete and poorly equipped, providing only 25 desktop computers, basic tables, and stools. Key facilities such as UPS systems, printers, backup power, and a perimeter fence are missing, rendering the centre largely unusable. MonITNG highlighted concerns over political branding and misuse of public funds, calling for contractors to complete the project and anti-corruption agencies to investigate, emphasizing that public resources must benefit communities rather than serve political interests.

Nigerian Police Parade Three Masquerades In Akwa Ibom Over Violent Attacks As Governor Umo Eno Enforces Statewide Ban On Street Displays

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has paraded three masquerades—Samuel Ime, Kingsley Samuel, and Idiome Samuel—over alleged violent attacks on residents that left several victims injured and hospitalised. The incident comes amid a strict statewide ban on masquerade activities on streets and highways announced by Governor Umo Eno to curb rising cases of harassment, violence, and public disorder. While reaffirming respect for cultural traditions, the governor stressed that masquerade displays must be confined to designated village squares and traditional spaces, warning that public safety and human dignity take priority during the festive season. Security agencies have been directed to fully enforce the ban across all 31 local government areas of the state.

#AkwaIbom
#NigerianPolice
#MasqueradeBan

Akwa Ibom and Rivers Communities Cry Out Over Oil Pollution, Poverty Despite Rich Resources

Communities in Akwa Ibom and Rivers States continue to suffer from oil pollution and poverty, despite being located in Nigeria’s oil-rich Niger Delta. Residents of Ibeno, Okoroitak, Iwuopom, and Ogoniland report contaminated rivers, ruined farmlands, and decaying infrastructure caused by decades of oil spills and gas flaring. Many locals, including women and youth leaders, describe loss of livelihoods, absence of healthcare, and lack of jobs. Despite the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) mandating 3% of oil revenues for host communities, locals claim they have seen no benefits. Cleanup efforts by HYPREP and companies like Shell are slow, leaving communities vulnerable and dependent on dwindling resources. Rights groups warn of corruption, mismanagement, and ongoing environmental hazards from abandoned oil operations.

#OilPollution #NigerDelta #AkwaIbom #RiversState #EnvironmentalJustice #HYPREP #SeplatEnergy #ExxonMobil #PIA #CommunityStruggle

Rev Uma Ukpai’s Son Raises Alarm as Alleged Burial Arrangements of Late Preacher Surface Online, Urges Public to Await Family’s Official Statement

Daniel Uma Ukpai, son of late renowned preacher Rev Dr Uma Ukpai, has reacted strongly after alleged burial arrangements of his father surfaced on social media without the family’s consent. The leaked details, which outlined funeral activities across Akwa Ibom and Abia States, sparked widespread reactions online. Describing the situation as “alarming,” Daniel cautioned the public against sharing private family matters for publicity and stressed the need to wait for an official statement from the family to avoid misinformation. His response has further ignited conversations around privacy, respect, and sensitivity following the death of the highly respected evangelist.

Akwa Ibom Community Leader Alleges Police Backing Land Grabbers, Appeals to Tinubu, IGP for Intervention

A community leader from Akwa Ibom State, Udeme Eyosukwa, has accused powerful village heads and compromised police officers of orchestrating widespread land grabbing, intimidation, extortion, and violent attacks against residents. He claims thousands have been displaced through fabricated criminal charges and forced sales of ancestral land, leaving many unable to return to their community. Eyosukwa has appealed to President Bola Tinubu, the Inspector-General of Police, and security agencies to urgently intervene and establish an independent investigation panel.


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#PoliceAbuse

#AkwaIbom

APC INAUGURATES COMMITTEE ON OSUN GOVERNORSHIP PRIMARY

The Governing All Progressives Congress APC has inaugurated a six member committee to conduct a governorship primary for nine aspirants and produce a standard bearer ahead of 2026 off-cycle Governorship Election in Osun State

Political Correspondent Abubakar Akwanga reports that, the committee is led by the Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo, Governors of Nasarawa, Lagos, Ondo, former Governor of Kogi State Yahaya are to serve as members while former FCT minister Ramatu Aliyu is the chief scribe of the Committee

The Party assured of a thorough Job in its bid to reclaim back the party and provide good governance and dividends of democracy to the people of Osun State

Police Escort Withdrawal: Pres. Tinubu Should Be Held Responsible If Anything Happens to A Lawmaker — Rep. Jimbo Says

House of Representatives member Clement Jimbo has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s directive ordering the withdrawal of police security from VIPs, warning it exposes lawmakers and politicians to greater d+nger.

Speaking on Channels TV’s The Morning Brief, the Akwa Ibom lawmaker said the order puts legislators—especially those from the North—at heightened risk. “You are further exposing them to insecurity, and their lives could be in d+nger,” he said.

Jimbo, an APC member representing Abak/Etim Ekpo/Ika Federal Constituency, argued that the government’s primary duty is the security and welfare of citizens, citing Sections 12 and 14 of the Constitution. “If the federal government is failing in this constitutional provision and anything happens to a lawmaker as a result of this directive, Mr President should be held accountable,” he said.

He urged President Tinubu to reverse the order immediately and instead formalise the security arrangement to generate national revenue. Jimbo suggested recruiting at least 15,000 youths into the police or creating a private security unit dedicated to VIP protection. “Those of us that have this security personnel around us are not free. We pay for it,” he added, arguing that Nigeria could earn “a minimum of N20 trillion annually” from regulated VIP security services.

Jimbo also rejected the idea that only politicians are VIPs. “Every single Nigerian is a VIP,” he said, insisting that anyone who needs protection should have the right to hire security personnel. President Tinubu ordered the withdrawal of police from VIPs on 23 November. The Special Protection Unit has begun implementation after an audit revealed 11,566 officers assigned to VIP duty.

Although the Senate has appealed for an exemption, Tinubu maintained that the redeployment is “not negotiable,” directing the NSA, Minister of Police Affairs, and IGP to enforce compliance. He stressed that police officers must serve the general public, particularly the most vulnerable—not a select group of VIPs.

ECOWAS Endorses Ghana’s President Mahama for African Union Chairmanship in 2027

ECOWAS has officially endorsed Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama as its sole candidate for the African Union Chairmanship in 2027. The decision was reached during the 95th ECOWAS Council of Ministers meeting in Abuja, reflecting the bloc’s commitment to supporting member states in securing key continental positions. Ghana’s Foreign Minister, Sam Okudzeto Ablakwa, confirmed that the endorsement was unanimous and highlighted Mahama’s pan-African leadership. The final approval is expected from the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, which will formalize Ghana’s candidacy as part of a broader strategy to strengthen the region’s influence within AU and international institutions.


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