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BREAKING NEWS: High Court sitting jails tricycle operator 10 years for killing colleague in queue dispute
A Lagos High Court sitting at Tafawa Balewa Square on Tuesday sentenced a 42-year-old tricycle operator, Godswill Akpan, to 10 years in prison for the killing of his colleague, 30-year-old Baba Ali Bukar.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING
Justice Yetunde Adesanya convicted Akpan of involuntary manslaughter, ruling that the prosecution had established beyond reasonable doubt that his actions led to Bukar’s death.
Akpan was first arraigned on October 18, 2021, on a one-count charge of involuntary manslaughter by provocation, following an information filed on December 17, 2019.
Prosecutors told the court that Akpan caused the fatal injury by striking Bukar in the chest with a stone.
The incident occurred on June 1, 2019, at about 12:45 p.m. near the Eko Hotel Roundabout in Victoria Island, Lagos.
The offence contravenes Section 225 and carries a penalty under Section 299 of the Lagos State Criminal Law, 2015.
Akpan pleaded not guilty, setting the stage for a full trial.
The prosecution presented a single witness and one exhibit, while the defendant testified on his own behalf but called no additional witnesses or evidence.
During the trial, the Investigative Police Officer told the court that no autopsy was conducted because the deceased’s family objected on religious grounds.
“No autopsy was carried out as the deceased’s brother said their faith does not permit it,” the IPO said.
Akpan, in his testimony, said the confrontation began when Bukar accused him of breaching the tricycle queue system after he picked up a lone passenger who paid N700 to Obalende.
The argument escalated into a physical fight, with both men allegedly exchanging slaps.
Akpan claimed Bukar attempted to hit him with a stone, prompting him to strike back, hitting the deceased in the chest.
Bukar collapsed and later died in hospital. His family informed Akpan of the death around 4 p.m. that same day.
The judge, however, noted inconsistencies in Akpan’s accounts, stating that he had altered parts of his initial statement during trial.
Justice Adesanya held that the circumstantial evidence was compelling and left no doubt as to Akpan’s responsibility for the killing.
“The prosecution has proved its case. The defendant, Godswill Akpan, is hereby found guilty of involuntary manslaughter,” she ruled.
During allocutus, defence counsel appealed for a reduced sentence, describing Akpan as remorseful, a first offender, and the primary provider for his family. He urged the court to temper justice with mercy.
Justice Adesanya thereafter imposed a 10-year custodial sentence.
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Terrorists release photo of m8rdered Kaduna Anglican priest’s wife and daughter with g^n pointed at them
Terrorists release photo of m8rdered Kaduna Anglican priest....TAP TO CONTINUE READING
Terrorists have released a picture of the abducted wife and daughter of slain Kaduna Anglican priest with gun pointed at them.
LIB reported that Ven. Edwin Achi, his wife Sarah and their daughter were abducted from their residence in Chikun Local Government Area on October 28, 2025.
The terrorists threatened to k!ll the victims if their family failed to pay N200 million ransom.
The abductors killed the priest before the ultimatum lapsed and later released a picture of him and his wife on his Facebook page.
A family member, Avril, confirmed the latest development on X while addressing journalist Rufai Oseni.
“Please keep pushing the news that Ven. Edwin Achi’s wife Sarah Achi is still in captivity. Their captors recently uploaded a picture of her and daughter, with a gun pointed at them. Their demands are incoherent at this point,” he wrote.
Posting a heart wrenching photo of the victims on Wednesday, he wrote: “This is not a country.”
A heartwarming act of kindness by Senator Natasha Hadiza Akpoti has captured hearts on social media after she surprised her long-time domestic staff, Abdul Bambamba, with a home of his own.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING
Abdul, a skilled plaster-of-Paris (POP) artisan, had been contracted to work on a building, unaware that he was actually constructing his future home, the emotional revelation left him in tears of disbelief and gratitude.
In her words, she said:
“This particular house has a special story behind it, and the owner does not know it belongs to him. His name is Abdul Bambamba. He is actually an uncle to my children. I was married to his relative.
Even though the marriage failed, Abdul remained committed to me. He always cared for me and the children, even before I met my husband now. He has been a very special person to me.”
The gesture was more than just a gift; it was a recognition of years of loyalty and unwavering support. According to Senator Natasha, Abdul is more than an artisan, he is a family.
Even after her previous marriage ended, Abdul remained a steadfast presence, looking after her and her children through difficult times and significant milestones.
Overwhelmed by his humility, kindness, and steadfast loyalty, Senator Natasha decided to honor him in a way he would never expect: by giving him a home he had helped build with his own hands.
The touching moment has gone viral on social media, with many praising Senator Natasha’s generosity and describing Abdul’s loyalty as rare and commendable.
Watch video below…
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Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s daughter Simone confirms romance with wrestler Tatyanna Dumas
Simone Johnson, the eldest daughter of actor Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, has confirmed her romance with fellow wrestler Tatyanna Dumas.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING
Simone took to their shared Instagram account to give fans a sweet look at their love story.
“From day one,” the two wrote in the caption of an Instagram video posted Dec. 7, “to everything time can’t erase.”
Dwayne ?The Rock? Johnson?s daughter Simone confirms romance with wrestler Tatyanna Dumas
In the video—set to Charli XCX’s “Everything is Romantic”—Simone, 24, and Tatyanna, 26, could be seen spending time together at the beach, grabbing dinner, traveling and sharing a few sweet kisses.
The video echoed the lyrics from the song, with the duo writing, “Fall in love, again and again.”
Dwayne ?The Rock? Johnson?s daughter Simone confirms romance with wrestler Tatyanna Dumas
The couple first started their joint Instagram account in early November, writing in the bio, “Two souls. One story. Exploring life like it’s a main event.”
Through the account, Simone—who wrestles under the name Ava Raine—and Tatyanna have given fans an insider view of their joint wrestling careers as they’ve traveled around the globe.
The move came shortly after Simone—whose mother is Dwayne’s ex Dany Garcia—and Tatyanna joined the actor on the red carpet at the premiere of his film The Smashing Machine in September.
And as a fourth-generation wrestler, the Moana actor said he was incredibly honored that his daughter wanted to join in the family business of wrestling.
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