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FRSC rescues Anthony Joshua as two die in Ogun road crash

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed a fatal road traffic crash involving a vehicle conveying world-renowned boxer, Anthony Joshua, and a stationary truck along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway in Ogun State.

Olusegun Ogungbemide, Assistant Corps Marshal, Corps Public Education Officer, Federal Road Safety Corps Headquarters, Abuja, said the crash happened on Monday, December 29, 2025, around the Sinoma area near Sagamu, according to a statement from the Ogun Sector Command of the FRSC.

Mubanga
Dec 29, 2025

A’Ibom police review 2025 operations, outline 2026 security priorities

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has reviewed its security operations for 2025 and outlined key priorities for 2026, assuring residents of sustained peace and safety in the state.

The Commissioner of Police, Baba Mohammed Azare, gave the assurance during an end-of-year press briefing with journalists.

Mubanga
Dec 22, 2025

Legal Aid Council frees three indigent defendants in Yenagoa

After reviewing the case, the court discharged and acquitted the defendants of all charges filed by the prosecution and ordered their immediate release.

The defendants were represented by Eddy Inenevwo, Esq., Coordinator of the Legal Aid Council in Bayelsa State.

Mubanga
Dec 22, 2025

Court sentences four to death over Ikot Abasi kidnapping

Delivering a judgment that lasted over two hours, Justice Archibong Archibong held that the prosecution proved its case beyond a reasonable doubt and convicted the defendants on charges of conspiracy and kidnapping.

“I hope this judgment will serve as a deterrent to those who are inclined to engage in crimes like the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 6th defendants,” the judge said.

Mubanga
Dec 18, 2025

Court sentences four to death over Ikot Abasi kidnapping

Delivering a judgment that lasted over two hours, Justice Archibong Archibong held that the prosecution proved its case beyond a reasonable doubt and convicted the defendants on charges of conspiracy and kidnapping.

“I hope this judgment will serve as a deterrent to those who are inclined to engage in crimes like the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 6th defendants,” the judge said.