Month: April 2026

Metro

Man sentenced to death for killing uncle over witchcraft

An Akwa Ibom State High Court sitting in Eket has sentenced a 27-year-old man, Edinyanga Samuel Akpan, to death for the murder of his uncle, Kufre Godwin Eno, over allegations of witchcraft.

Delivering judgment on Wednesday, Justice Pius Idiong found the defendant guilty of a one-count charge of murder.

The incident occurred on 4 December 2017 at Ikot Inyang, Okon, in Eket Local Government Area. During a disagreement, Akpan was said to have stabbed his uncle in the chest with a knife.

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News

Earth Day: HOMEF demands clean energy shift

The Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) has called for accelerated action on clean energy, environmental restoration and stronger protection of ecosystems.

The ecology-focused non-governmental organisation made the call in a statement on Wednesday to mark the 2026 World Earth Day. The statement was signed by Miss Kome Odhomor, Communications/Media Lead at HOMEF.

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Metro

Judge threatens contempt in Malami case hearing

Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, warned counsel appearing before her against engaging in conduct capable of stalling proceedings, threatening to invoke the court’s contempt powers where necessary.

The warning came during proceedings in a matter involving the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC and a former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, over property linked to him.

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Metro

Court jails man for five years for ‘Yahoo School’ recruitment

The Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured the conviction of one Goodluck Ejimiyare for recruiting young boys into an internet fraud training syndicate, popularly known as a “Yahoo School”.

Justice (Prof.) C. A. Obiozor of the Federal High Court, Benin City, on Monday, 20 April 2026, sentenced Ejimiyare to five years’ imprisonment, with an option of a ₦1 million fine.

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Tinubu sacks Edun, Dangiwa in cabinet reshuffle

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a minor reshuffle of the Federal Executive Council, removing the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, and the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa.

A statement issued on Tuesday by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Yomi Odunuga, said the decision was conveyed in a memo signed by the SGF, George Akume.

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Politics

Eyiboh endorses Sampson’s second term, praises performance

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Eseme Eyiboh, has endorsed the re-election bid of Senator Ekong Sampson, who represents Akwa Ibom South Senatorial District.

Speaking during a media chat with journalists in Uyo on Monday, Eyiboh described Sampson’s performance in the Senate as commendable, stating that he deserves a second term to consolidate on his achievements.

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Politics

Abak APC stakeholders reject speaker’s third-term bid

Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abak Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State have passed a vote of no confidence in the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Hon. Udeme Otong, who represents Abak State Constituency.

The group also rejected an alleged move by the Speaker to circumvent a zoning arrangement agreed and endorsed by political leaders in 2023, accusing him of attempting to secure a third term in office.

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Metro

Police ramp up joint efforts to free kidnapped students on Calabar-Oron waterways

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has further intensified ongoing operations aimed at the swift rescue of victims abducted during the recent pirate attack along the Calabar-Oron waterways and the immediate arrest of all perpetrators behind the act.

In close synergy with the Cross River State Police Command and the Nigerian Navy, the Command has deployed a formidable combination of marine, tactical, and intelligence assets to dominate the waterways and adjoining creeks, with a view to tracking down the criminals and securing the safe release of the victims.

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NUJ slams NBC directive as threat to press freedom

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has expressed grave concern and deep disappointment over the “formal notice” issued by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) on April 17, 2026.

The union described the directive—warning broadcasters to ensure “strict and uncompromised compliance” in the face of alleged breaches of professionalism—as a veiled attempt to stifle the media and institutionalise censorship.

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