ABUJA Breaking News

21/04/2025

POPE FRANCIS HAS DIED ON EASTER MONDAY, AGED 88

At 9:45 AM, Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church, announced the death of Pope Francis from the Casa Santa Marta with these words:

"Dearest brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis. At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the house of the Father. His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and of His Church. He taught us to live the values of the Gospel with fidelity, courage, and universal love, especially in favor of the poorest and most marginalized. With immense gratitude for his example as a true disciple of the Lord Jesus, we commend the soul of Pope Francis to the infinite merciful love of the One and Triune God."

Abuja Breaking News correspondent monitoring the pontiff's health in Rome gathered that the Pope Francis was admitted to the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic Hospital on Friday, February 14, 2025, after suffering from a bout of bronchitis for several days.

Pope Francis’ clinical situation gradually worsened, and his doctors diagnosed bilateral pneumonia on Tuesday, February 18.

After 38 days in hospital, the late Pope returned to his Vatican residence at the Casa Santa Marta to continue his recovery and eventually gave up the ghost today.

22/11/2024

PRO-BIAFRA AGITATOR SIMON EKPA ARRESTED IN FINLAND.

The controversial pro-Biafra agitator, Simon Ekpa, has been arrested by the Finnish Central Criminal Police.

Mr Ekpa is the leader of a faction of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).

IPOB is a group leading agitation for an independent state of Biafra which it wants carved out from the south-east and some parts of south-south Nigeria.

The Biafra agitator was arrested alongside four others on Thursday on suspicion of terrorist activities, a Finnish source told Abuja Breaking News.

10/11/2024

EDO STATE GOVERNOR DECLARED MISSING

Edo Governor, Godwin Obaseki Declared Missing — -Following allegations by the outgoing Governor of Edo state, Mr Godwin Obaseki that he has not been invited to the forthcoming inauguration of Senator Monday Okpebholo as Governor of the state, the incoming governor on Sunday declared that Obaseki has been missing since last Friday and now incommunicado.
In a statement made available to Abuja Breaking Sunday and signed by Godspower Inegbe, Okpebholo said Edo people are worried by Obaseki’s recent reckless utterances and urged him to evaluate his state of mind.

The Governor-Elect in the statement raised the alarm regarding the whereabouts of Obaseki, who on Friday reportedly fled Benin City, the Edo State capital, using an unmarked bus.

The statement revealed that Obaseki chased out everyone from the Government House on Friday before escaping to a yet-to-be known location more than 72 hours before his official departure from office.

As of Friday, 8th November, the whereabouts of Obaseki is unknown. He has chased everyone out of Edo State Government House. He has abandoned governance in the State, and he is on the run.

He has escaped through the road out of Benin. He did not pass through the airport. If he is as popular as he claims, why did he not use the airport to escape? Instead, he hired a bus and disguised while escaping from Edo State.

Obaseki is trying to push out these narratives in order to distract the public. His antics will not work. We know his plans, and we will continue to expose his shenanigans to Edo people,” the statement read.

Obaseki, on Saturday, claimed that Senator Okpebholo did not invite him to his inauguration, slated for next Tuesday. He also claimed without proof that the Governor-Elect has a stolen mandate.
But an angry Okpebholo said Obaseki needs serious and urgent attention.
He said since he won the election, Obaseki has employed every means to frustrate a peaceful transfer of power. The Governor-elect noted that Obaseki has not extended any invitation to him for a meeting or a tour of the Government House.
Again, Obaseki also claimed that Senator Okpebholo did not invite him to the ina

15/09/2024

OGBETE MAIN MARKET ENUGU CHAIRMAN SHOT DEAD.

The chairman of the Ogbete Main Market Traders’ Association (OMMATA) in Enugu, Mr. Stephen Aniagu, has been killed by suspected assassins.

Abuja Breaking News Correspondent who rushed to the scene of themurder confirmed that Mr. Aniagu was shot at Moses Ogbodo Junction near Topland Market in the Amaechi area of Enugu South Local Government.

According to a source close to the scene, Mr. Aniagu was likely on his way home after the market closed for the day when he was gunned down around 7 PM on Saturday, 14th September, 2024.

“We heard gunshots and ran for safety. When we emerged from hiding a few minutes later, we found his lifeless body on the ground, and his car was missing.

His body was riddled with bullets; he was shot multiple times by his attacker,” the source, who wished to remain anonymous, told ABUJA BREAKING NEWS.

29/08/2024

Gallantry

24/08/2024

KIDNAPPER NABBED INSIDE A MOSQUE IN TARABA STATE.

A man suspected of being involved in kidnapping was apprehended while praying in a mosque in Takum, Taraba State .
The arrest took place at the Takum Central Mosque during the Assar prayer on Friday, according to a local resident, Dauda Mai Dawa.

31/07/2024

MUSIC ICON ONYEKA ONWENU SLUMPS AND DIE AFTER STAGE PERFORMANCE IN LAGOS..

Legendary Nigerian singer and actress, Onyeka Onwenu has reportedly died at the age of 72.She was said to have died on Tuesday night at the Reddington Hospital in Lagos after slumping at the birthday party of Mrs Stella Okoli. An eyewitness who was at the party told Abuja Breaking News under condition of anonymity “It is very sad she added. Onyeka Onwenu just performed at the birthday of Mrs. Stella Okoli today (Tuesday, July 30, 2024), and after performing, she slumped.

She was taken to Reddington Hospital and she couldn’t make it,” the eyewitness.
However, the deceased’s family has yet to announce her death as of press time.Onwenu will be remembered for her music albums such as In The Morning Light and Dancing In The Sun.

She also featured in the Half of a Yellow Sun and Lions Heart, among others.

30/07/2024

I USE HUMAN PARTS TO PERFORM RITUALS-
MAN, 37, TELLS POLICE.

A 37-year old man, Adegboye Opeyemi, who was arrested with human parts, has told the Police that he bought the parts from a cemetery worker and wanted to use them to perform some rituals in Osun State.

Abuja Breaking News gathered that Osun State Command arrested the suspect, Opeyemi, while in possession of a human skull and other parts on Ifedayo Street in the Oke-Baale area of Osogbo of the State.

He was accosted and detained for interrogation over his alleged conduct for being in possession of the human parts, which is against the law.

During interrogation, he confessed that he actually bought the skull at a cemetery in Lagos State and took it to Osun State, where he wanted to use it for rituals.
This was disclosed by the Police Police Relations Officer of Osun State Command, Yemisi Opalola, who confirmed the arrest and detention of the suspect undergoing interrogation over his alleged conduct.

The Police did not disclose the kind of rituals he wanted to use the skull to do

Opalola quoted the suspect thus: “I was arrested in possession of a human skull and other parts. I needed it for rituals. That’s why I requested it from my friend who works at a cemetery in Lagos. He sent it to me from Lagos”.

The Command’s spokesman, Yemisi Opalola, said that efforts are ongoing to arrest his accomplice while the suspect will be charged before the Court for the alleged offence under the Criminal Laws of the State which will be after the conclusion of investigations by the Police.

30/07/2024

POLICE RESCUE 10 PREGNANT WOMEN FROM AKWA-IBOM BABY FACTORY, OPERATOR ARRESTED.

Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have rescued 10 pregnant women from a baby factory operated by a 56-year-old suspect, Eunice Eze.

The state Commissioner of Police, Waheed Ayilara made this disclosure while addressing newsmen at the Police Headquarters, Ikot Akpanabia in Uyo on Tuesday, 23 July, 2024

Ayilara told Abuja Breaking News that the suspect, who specialises in running a baby factory at World Bank estate in Owerri was arrested on July 15, at 4:30 pm through actionable intelligence.

On July 15 at about 4:30 pm, based on actionable intelligence, Mrs Eunice Eze ‘f’ age 56yrs was arrested for running a baby factory at World Bank Estate in Owerri.

The suspect specialises in stealing babies and pregnant women from Akwa Ibom through her agent, Ability Tom,” Ayilara said.

The state police boss also confirmed the arrest of a wanted kidnapper in the state, explaining that the kidnapper and his group had been responsible for the kidnapping and killing of several persons in the state.

According to Ayilara, the police recovered two AK-47 Rifles, two G3 Rifles, one double-barrel Rifle, five magazines and seven live ammunition.

He said the fi****ms used by the kidnapper and his syndicate were recovered at a private mortuary, being used as the armoury at Ekeya in Okobo Local Government Area of the state.

Ayilara thanked the state government for their support, sister security agencies and good-spirited members of the public, whose credible and timely information led to the arrests.
He said the command looks forward to a more formidable collaboration from all as it strives to keep Akwa Ibom safer and more peaceful.

30/07/2024

LEADERSHIP NATIONAL AWARD 2024

In the words of Sheryl Sandberg, Leadership is about making others better as a result of your presence. And to ensure that impacts are felt in your absence.
Is on this note that Leadership News Magazine will on 31st August 2024 in Abuja, celebrate men and women of honour, who have made giant stride towards the growth of our Democracy. Prominent among them are Leaders who have performed excellently on Security, infrastructure, Human Development and their various field of endeavor, as listed below.

1. DR GOODLUCK EBELE JONATHAN

29/07/2024

29/07/2024

DEATH SENTENCE OF PETER NIELSEN UPHELD FOR MURDER OF NIGERIA WIFE & DAUGHTER

The Court of Appeal in Lagos has upheld the death sentence of Peter Nielsen, a Danish national, for the murder of his Nigerian wife, Zainab, and their three-year-old daughter.
The judgment, delivered on Friday, dismissed Nielsen’s appeal for lacking merit.

The appellate court concurred with the Lagos state government’s ability to prove the murder charges against Nielsen beyond a reasonable doubt.
Nielsen’s appeal argued that his defense was compromised due to the “missing exhibits as a result of the EndSARS attack on the court.”
However, the court ruled that this did not affect the outcome of the trial.

The original trial had taken place after the Lagos state government arraigned Nielsen on June 13, 2018, on a two-count charge of murder, an offense contrary to Section 223 of the Criminal Laws of Lagos 2015.
Nielsen had pleaded not guilty to the charges.
The tragic incident occurred on April 5, 2018, at the couple’s residence on Banana Island, Lagos. Nielsen was accused of killing his wife, Zainab, a popular singer also known as Alizee, and their daughter.
During the trial, Nielsen claimed that he had woken up at 2:30 am on the day of the incident to get snacks and drinks for his wife and daughter before returning to bed

He testified that he later found his wife and daughter in the kitchen, where he perceived a strong smell of gas.
Nielsen told the court that he had dragged his wife to the living room and asked one of the girls residing with them to carry his daughter.

He said he covered them with two blankets after realizing they had died.

Despite his testimony, the prosecution presented compelling evidence that contradicted Nielsen’s account and established his guilt.

In 2022, the trial judge, Bolanle Okikiolu-Ighile, found Nielsen guilty of murder and sentenced him to death by hanging.

The judge noted that the evidence presented by the prosecution, including forensic reports and witness testimonies, was sufficient to convict Nielsen.

The defense’s attempt to attribute the deaths to a gas leak was dismissed by the court.