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Cleric, wife arrested over 13-year-old’s ordeal

Cleric, wife arrested over 13-year-old’s ordeal

Operatives of the Ekeki Division of the Nigeria Police Force in Yenagoa have arrested a pastor and his wife over their alleged involvement in the sexual abuse of a 13-year-old girl.

The Commissioner of Police in Bayelsa State, Mr Iyamah Edebor, confirmed the arrest on Monday. He disclosed that the case has been transferred to the Gender Unit at the State Police Headquarters for thorough investigation and possible prosecution.

The arrest reportedly took place during a Sunday church service, causing confusion among worshippers. Witnesses said the pastor initially fled through a back entrance but later presented himself at the police station after his wife had been taken into custody.

Four-year-old’s alleged abuse: Police detain Cameroonian fisherman

Four-year-old’s alleged abuse: Police detain Cameroonian fisherman

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested a 36-year-old man over an alleged sexual abuse of a four-year-old child in Mkpanak Village, Mbo Local Government Area.

The incident was reported on 24 February 2026 at about 2:00 pm, when a woman identified as Gift noticed a suspicious discharge from her daughter’s private part while bathing her. After careful questioning, the child alleged that she had been sexually abused by an adult male and stated that she would be able to identify him if seen.

Four-year-old’s alleged abuse: Police detain Cameroonian fisherman

Four-year-old’s alleged abuse: Police detain Cameroonian fisherman

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested a 36-year-old man over an alleged sexual abuse of a four-year-old child in Mkpanak Village, Mbo Local Government Area.

The incident was reported on 24 February 2026 at about 2:00 pm, when a woman identified as Gift noticed a suspicious discharge from her daughter’s private part while bathing her. After careful questioning, the child alleged that she had been sexually abused by an adult male and stated that she would be able to identify him if seen.

Sen. Mpigi’s passing, difficult to comprehend – Nwoko

Sen. Ned Nwoko (APC-Delta) and Chairman Senate Committee on Reparations and Repatriation on Friday lamented the demise of his late colleague, Sen. Barinada Mpigi.
Mpigi, representing the Rivers South-East Senatorial District, passed away Feb. 19, at the age of 64.
Nwoko, representing Delta North Senatorial District, in his eulogy to the departed lawmaker in Abuja, stated that the announcement of Mpigi’s death still felt improbable, even a week after it occurred.

Sen. Mpigi’s passing, difficult to comprehend – Nwoko

Sen. Ned Nwoko (APC-Delta) and Chairman Senate Committee on Reparations and Repatriation on Friday lamented the demise of his late colleague, Sen. Barinada Mpigi.
Mpigi, representing the Rivers South-East Senatorial District, passed away Feb. 19, at the age of 64.
Nwoko, representing Delta North Senatorial District, in his eulogy to the departed lawmaker in Abuja, stated that the announcement of Mpigi’s death still felt improbable, even a week after it occurred.

Police rescue two-month-old baby, arrest 23-year-old suspect in A’Ibom

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested a 23-year-old woman, Goodnews ‘F’, from Ikot Etetuk Village, for allegedly stealing a baby.
It was learnt that on 26 February 2026 at about 8:28 am, a woman identified as Peace ‘F’, accompanied by her mother, reported to the police that her two-month-and-three-week-old baby boy had been abducted.

Police rescue two-month-old baby, arrest 23-year-old suspect in A’Ibom

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested a 23-year-old woman, Goodnews ‘F’, from Ikot Etetuk Village, for allegedly stealing a baby.
It was learnt that on 26 February 2026 at about 8:28 am, a woman identified as Peace ‘F’, accompanied by her mother, reported to the police that her two-month-and-three-week-old baby boy had been abducted.

76 oil wells: A’Ibom, C’River resolve dispute

The lingering controversy surrounding the disputed 76 oil wells between Akwa Ibom and Cross River States has been resolved, following high-level engagements involving key political actors at the national level.

President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, on Wednesday in Abuja, hosted Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State and his Cross River State counterpart, Bassey Otu, in what insiders described as a decisive meeting to put an end to the protracted dispute.