Ebonyi ACP Ogbon-Inu Taiwo Popoola Dies Suddenly During Official Police Meeting in Abakaliki

The Ebonyi State Police Command has confirmed the sudden death of Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Ogbon-Inu Taiwo Popoola, who collapsed during a management meeting in Abakaliki. According to the police spokesperson, SP Joshua Ukandu, ACP Popoola developed breathing difficulties and was rushed to the Police Medical Centre, but despite resuscitation efforts, he was pronounced dead. Preliminary assessments suggest cardiac arrest linked to hypertensive heart disease. The late officer, who headed the State Intelligence Department (SID), had shown no prior signs of illness. His remains have been deposited at Alex Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital (AE-FUTHA 1).

Crisis at AE-FUNAI as Governing Council Accuses Pro-Chancellor of Attempting to Rush Vice-Chancellor Appointment

Tensions have erupted at Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike (AE-FUNAI), Ebonyi State, over allegations that the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Engr. Dr. Tony Nebo, is attempting to impose a new Vice-Chancellor before the end of 2025. Council members argue that the current Vice-Chancellor’s tenure expires in February 2026 and that the selection process should proceed in January 2026. Concerns have been raised over alleged external influence from Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru and logistical pressures, including pre-arranged flights for council members. Critics warn that proceeding under these disputed conditions could undermine the integrity of the process and destabilize the university.

Attorney-General Sues Lawyer, Engineer, Others For Alleged Forgery.

Attorney-general of the federation and minister of justice (AGF) has dragged a legal practitioner, Bob Chiedozie Ugu and five others, including a civil engineer, Nnaemeka Chukwueke, to court for alleged forgery of title documents, theft, conspiracy and impersonation.

Other defendants in the charge dated April 8, 2025, are Samuel Udo-Imeh, Ifeanyi Abaekwueme, Earth Conscience Limited and NBC Infrastructure West Africa Limited.

Meanwhile, Justice Samira Umar Bature, of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has fixed January 27, 2026, for their fresh arraignment.

The commissioner of police had earlier filed a seven-count charge (FCT/HC/CR/302/2023) against Bob Chiedozie Ugu, Samuel Udo-Imeh, Ifeanyi Abaekwueme, and Earth Conscience Limited before the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja.

However, the AGF after taking over the prosecution, increased the counts to 12 with two additional defendants, Nnaemeka Chukwueke, a civil engineer and NBC Infrastructure West Africa Limited.

The fresh charge was filed by a private counsel with the fiat of the AGF, Abdul Ter Kohol.
Meanwhile, the defendants who had pleaded not guilty to the previous charge, are yet to take their plea in the fresh charge.

In the fresh charge, the prosecution said the defendants allegedly forged title documents including the power of attorney with fraudulent intention of converting the property belonging to Nexune Nigeria Limited.

While Bob Chidozie, an Abia State-based legal practitioner, who also doubles as the managing director of Earth Conscience Limited, was a former commissioner for works in state, Samuel Udoh-Imeh, who works in the Information Technology and Services Sector, is an Abuja-based businessman.

History Made: Robotic Surgeon Performs Nigeria’s First UroLift Surgery.

Nigeria has recorded a major medical breakthrough as a hospital in Lagos successfully performed the nation’s first UroLift surgery, marking a new milestone in the treatment of prostate enlargement and minimally invasive healthcare in West Africa.

The landmark procedure was carried out at The Prostate Clinic (TPC), Victoria Island, under the leadership of Professor Kingsley Ekwueme, a renowned consultant urologist and expert in laparoscopic and robotic surgery.

Announcing the feat over the weekend, Prof. Ekwueme described the UroLift, also known as the Prostatic Urethral Lift (PUL), as “a new era in prostate care for Nigerian men.” He confirmed that the patient recovered well and was discharged on the same day without any complications.

“This is the first UroLift procedure in Nigeria, and it represents a new dawn for men living with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH),” he said. “It’s simple, safe, and effective — relieving urinary obstruction without the usual side effects of traditional prostate surgery.”

The UroLift system is a minimally invasive treatment that uses small implants to lift and hold enlarged prostate tissue away from the urethra, thereby improving urine flow. Unlike conventional surgery, it doesn’t involve cutting, heating, or removing tissue, and helps preserve sexual and bladder function.

Prof. Ekwueme noted that the introduction of the UroLift system would significantly reduce medical tourism, save foreign exchange, and attract more investment in advanced medical technology within the country.

Healthcare experts have hailed the achievement as a turning point in Nigeria’s medical landscape, commending The Prostate Clinic for championing innovation in men’s health. They expressed optimism that this success would inspire other hospitals to adopt modern urological technologies and strengthen Nigeria’s position as a regional hub for advanced medical care.

Two Dead, Three Injured in Ebonyi Road Crash

Two people have been confirmed dead and three others injured in a road accident near Ebonyi State University along the Abakaliki-Enugu Expressway.

The crash, which occurred on Saturday, involved a commercial bus from Benue and a Mercedes Benz 911 truck conveying sachet water from Enugu.

FRSC Sector Commander Anthony Ogbodo blamed the crash on dangerous driving and the blockage of one lane of the highway by security personnel at Ishieke Police Station.

The victims have been taken to Alex Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital, while the deceased were deposited in the morgue.

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FCT police arrest suspected one-chance syndicate behind k!lling of 23-year-old lady.

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested three suspected members of a notorious “one-chance” robbery syndicate allegedly responsible for the abduction and k!lling of 23-year-old woman, Grace Godwin Alewa.

LIB reported that her lifeless body was discovered along Abubakar Street, Alex Ekwueme District, Jabi on Saturday, July 12, 2025.

The tragic incident occurred on Friday, July 11, when Grace, a petrol station attendant working in Abuja, boarded a commercial vehicle on her way home from work, unaware that it was operated by kidnappers posing as commercial drivers and passengers.

Grace, who hailed from Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State, was reportedly abducted and dispossessed of her belongings.

The kidnappers subsequently contacted her family, demanding a ransom of N1 million for her release.

It remains unclear whether the ransom was paid or negotiations were still ongoing, but Grace was eventually k!lled and her body dumped by the roadside in Jabi.

She was found the following morning at about 6:00 a.m., and though rushed to a nearby hospital by the police, she was pronounced d3ad on arrival.

The case drew public outrage, particularly after misleading social media narratives suggested she had been involved in a transactional relationship, claims which were debunked by her family and colleagues who insisted she was a hardworking young woman returning from work.

Following the incident, the FCT Commissioner of Police, Benneth Igweh, ordered a tactical manhunt and charged operatives to intensify efforts to apprehend criminal gangs operating “one-chance” vehicles in the capital.

Acting on the directive, the Scorpion Squad, led by ACP Victor Godfrey, conducted a series of intelligence-driven raids between July 12 and 26, which culminated in the arrest of three suspects: Sunday Uduma a.k.a. Akidi, 39, from Ohafia LGA, Abia State, Godwin Eze, 39, from Cross River State, Nnaiji Ikenna, 33, from Imo State.

Police sources told security analyst Zagazola Makama that the arrests were made through “actionable reconstructive digital intelligence,” and that the suspects have made useful confessional statements linking them to the crime.

Benue lady abducted by one chance, found dead in Abuja.

A young lady from Benue State has been killed and her body dumped by the roadside in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory.


Her lifeless body was discovered on Abubakar Street, off Alex Ekwueme Street, in the Jabi area of Abuja.

A source familiar with the victim disclosed that the deceased was from Ekaida, Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State.

The source further explained that the young woman fell into the hands of “one chance” criminals on her way from work.


Adanu Andrew who identified the victim, said: “The girl is our daughter from Ekaida, Agatu local government. She was returning from work and was picked by one chance yesterday.”

“Her abductors demanded one million naira and the family members were already on their way to secure her release before seeing the circulating Facebook post.

“She’s a well disciplined and cultured young lady who’s genuinely hustling to put food on her table.

“Unfortunately, she fell victim of the wickedness of those who want to make money by all means. May God grant her eternal rest and console the family.”