Pastor Brandy, four others arraigned over agent’s murder

Pastor Brandy, four others arraigned over agent’s murder

George Idumange, popularly known as Pastor Brandy, and four other suspects have been arraigned before a Bayelsa State High Court over the murder of a 42-year-old estate agent, Richard Ekpebu.

Idumange, identified as the principal suspect, was docked on Monday alongside his girlfriend, Victory Bernard, 23; a correctional officer attached to the Okaka Medium Correctional Centre, Ekiamene Amaoniye, also known as “Cash Money”; Ibo Imaremi Gold, alias “Police”, 34; and Henry Igwe, 35.

Pastor Brandy, four others arraigned over agent’s murder

Pastor Brandy, four others arraigned over agent’s murder

George Idumange, popularly known as Pastor Brandy, and four other suspects have been arraigned before a Bayelsa State High Court over the murder of a 42-year-old estate agent, Richard Ekpebu.

Idumange, identified as the principal suspect, was docked on Monday alongside his girlfriend, Victory Bernard, 23; a correctional officer attached to the Okaka Medium Correctional Centre, Ekiamene Amaoniye, also known as “Cash Money”; Ibo Imaremi Gold, alias “Police”, 34; and Henry Igwe, 35.

Police raid illegal arms, drug-laced snacks factory in A'Ibom

Police raid illegal arms, drug-laced snacks factory in A’Ibom

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has said that on 15 March 2026, at about 9:00 pm, its operatives, acting on credible intelligence, raided a suspected criminal facility located on Idem Street, Off Itu Road, Uyo.

The police added that the operation followed intelligence reports that illicit chin-chin snacks allegedly laced with Indian hemp were being produced and distributed from the premises.

Police raid illegal arms, drug-laced snacks factory in A'Ibom

Police raid illegal arms, drug-laced snacks factory in A’Ibom

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has said that on 15 March 2026, at about 9:00 pm, its operatives, acting on credible intelligence, raided a suspected criminal facility located on Idem Street, Off Itu Road, Uyo.

The police added that the operation followed intelligence reports that illicit chin-chin snacks allegedly laced with Indian hemp were being produced and distributed from the premises.

Police arrest four over Seplat facility vandalism

Police arrest four over Seplat facility vandalism

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested four suspects over the alleged vandalisation and malicious destruction of property belonging to Seplat Energy in Mkpanak Village, Ibeno Local Government Area.

According to the police, the incident occurred on 11 March 2026 at about 12:00 pm when the command received a distress call from the security control room of Seplat Energy, reporting that a group of youths, allegedly led by their youth leader, James Eshiet, had vandalised the company’s signpost and attempted to forcefully gain access to the facility with the intention of destroying other critical installations.

Police arrest four over Seplat facility vandalism

Police arrest four over Seplat facility vandalism

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested four suspects over the alleged vandalisation and malicious destruction of property belonging to Seplat Energy in Mkpanak Village, Ibeno Local Government Area.

According to the police, the incident occurred on 11 March 2026 at about 12:00 pm when the command received a distress call from the security control room of Seplat Energy, reporting that a group of youths, allegedly led by their youth leader, James Eshiet, had vandalised the company’s signpost and attempted to forcefully gain access to the facility with the intention of destroying other critical installations.

Court sentences lawyer to death for killing, mutilating husband

Court sentences lawyer to death for killing, mutilating husband

The case involved the killing and mutilation of her husband, Symphorosa Otike-Odibi, who was also a legal practitioner.

The incident occurred in May 2018 at the couple’s residence in Diamond Estate, Sangotedo, Ajah, following a domestic dispute reportedly linked to allegations of infidelity and disagreements over the woman’s plans to travel abroad.

During the altercation, Udeme allegedly stabbed her husband with a kitchen knife, leading to his death. After the killing, she mutilated the body and reportedly attempted to take her own life, but survived.

Court sentences lawyer to death for killing, mutilating husband

Court sentences lawyer to death for killing, mutilating husband

The case involved the killing and mutilation of her husband, Symphorosa Otike-Odibi, who was also a legal practitioner.

The incident occurred in May 2018 at the couple’s residence in Diamond Estate, Sangotedo, Ajah, following a domestic dispute reportedly linked to allegations of infidelity and disagreements over the woman’s plans to travel abroad.

During the altercation, Udeme allegedly stabbed her husband with a kitchen knife, leading to his death. After the killing, she mutilated the body and reportedly attempted to take her own life, but survived.

Court to rule April 14 on document in $35m NCDMB case

Court to rule April 14 on document in $35m NCDMB case

The trial of Akindele Akintoye, Platforms Capital Investment Partners Limited and Duport Midstream Company Limited continued on Tuesday before Justice Ekerete Akpan of the Federal High Court, Abuja, with the court fixing April 14, 2026, to rule on the admissibility of a document presented by the defence.

The defendants are being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on an amended six-count charge bordering on dishonesty and the alleged conversion of $35 million belonging to the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board.