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Man, 56, Bags Life Jail For Raping 14-year-old Stepdaughter

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A 56-years-old-man, Jaiyeoba Oluwafemi, is to spend the rest of his life in prison for raping his 14 years old stepdaughter.

An Ekiti State High Court, Ado Ekiti Division, gave the order on Monday.

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Oluwafemi was tried and found guilty of the one-count charge bordering on rape preferred against him.

The charge read, “That the defendant on 26th October, 2020 at Ado Ekiti did rape a 14-year-old girl, contrary to Section 31(2) of the Child’s Right Law, Cap. C7 Laws of Ekiti State, 2012.”

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In her testimony before the court, the victim, who was a primary six pupil at the time, said, “My mother got married to the defendant, we were not living together, but he used to sleep in our house, especially when my mother was not at home or travelled.

“On 26th October, 2020, my mother travelled to Lagos and the defendant slept in our house. At midnight, he woke and forcibly had sex with me. Thereafter, blood was gushing out of my private part. I called my mother when she returned the following morning, but he denied it.

“He continued the act anytime my mother was not around. I used to tell my mother on her arrival, but she did nothing about it. When he noticed that I was telling my mother about his continuous sexual activity with me, he started threatening me.”

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The victim said that she reported the matter to the Governor’s Office following a woman’s advice, which led to the man’s arrest.

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The prosecutor, Julius Ajibare, called six witnesses and tendered the defendant’s statement and medical report as exhibits.

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The defendant, who was on bail two years ago, spoke in his own defence through his lawyer, Oladele Adedeji, called one witness.

In the judgment, Justice Adekunle Adeleye said that the court found the man guilty of the offence.

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Adeleye said, “I am of the humble view that the sexual intercourse sessions were on several occasions, it was not a one-off affair.

“And upon careful analysis of the entire circumstance of this case, the change in story or outright denial by the defendant is an afterthought.

“The prosecution has established the offence of rape against the defendant beyond reasonable doubt. He is accordingly found guilty as charged and hereby sentenced to life imprisonment as provided for under the provisions of Section 31(2) of the Child’s Rights Law, Cap. C7 Law of Ekiti State, 2012.”

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Sealing Spree: FCTA Sledge Hammer Hits FIRS Office, Bank, Fuel Station, Others

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The Federal Capital Territory Administration, on Monday, sealed an Access Bank branch and a Total petrol station located in Zone 6, Wuse, Abuja, over non-payment of ground rent spanning 34 years.

The property occupied by Access Bank is officially allocated to Rana Tahir Furniture Nigeria Limited, not the bank directly, according to official documents.

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A letter dated March 13, 2025, signed by the Director of Land Administration, Chijioke Nwankwoeze, stated: “The Minister of Federal Capital Territory has in the exercise of powers conferred on him under the Land Use Act No. 6 of 1978, Cap. L5, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004, revoked your rights, interests and privileges over Plot No. 2456 within Wuse I, Cadastral Zone A02, Abuja.”

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The letter cited the continued default in ground rent payment as the reason for the revocation.

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The revocation is in view of your continued contravention of the terms and conditions of grant of the Right of Occupancy by failing to pay the annual ground rents due on the property for Thirty-Four (34) years,” it stated.

FCTA also shut down the Federal Inland Revenue Service office in Abuja for similar violations.

The closures are part of a larger enforcement campaign targeting defaulting property owners across the FCT.

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According to officials, several notices and publications have been issued since 2023, warning all allottees to clear outstanding ground rent obligations.

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Explosion Near Abuja Barracks Causes Panic, One Injured

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An explosion sound was heard on Monday near the Abacha Barracks located along the Nyanya-Maraba road in Abuja, causing panic among residents and passersby.

Sources told The PUNCH that one person sustained injuries in the aftermath of the explosion.

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There was an explosion around our area today. I can’t categorically say, it was a case of sucide bombing has been peddled. But what is sure is that there was an explosion, ” One of the sources said.

Efforts to reach the Nigerian Army spokesperson, Lt. Col. Onyechi Anele, for comments were unsuccessful.

When contacted, the spokesperson for the Federal Capital Territory Police Command, Josephine Adeh, confirmed an explosion that occurred on along the Mararaba-Nyanya bypass in Abuja.

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According to a statement by Adeh, the incident happened at about 2:50 PM and prompted an immediate response from the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit, which was deployed to the scene.

She said the area was quickly cordoned off for clearance and analysis to ensure the safety of commuters and residents.

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One male victim was rescued at the scene and promptly taken to the hospital, where he is currently receiving medical attention,” Adeh said.

She added that a comprehensive investigation, including forensic analysis, has commenced to determine the exact cause and nature of the explosion.

The police have urged residents to remain calm and vigilant, assuring the public that there is no cause for alarm. They also encouraged the public to report any suspicious activity to the nearest police station or via the following emergency numbers: 08032003913, 08028940883, and 07057337653.

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VIDEO: FCTA Seals NAPTIP Headquarters In Abuja

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The Federal Capital Territory Administration, on Monday, sealed the headquarters of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons in Abuja.

This action follows the FCTA’s announcement on Sunday, stating its intention to reclaim property affected by the revocation of 4,794 land titles due to non-payment of ground rent spanning 10 to 43 years.

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According to The PUNCH, officials from the FCTA similarly sealed the national headquarters of the Peoples Democratic Party, the Federal Inland Revenue Service office in Abuja, an Access Bank branch and a Total petrol station located in Zone 6, Wuse, over non-payment of ground rent.

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The closures are said to be part of a larger enforcement campaign targeting defaulting property owners across the FCT.

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According to officials, several notices and publications have been issued since 2023, warning all allottees to clear outstanding ground rent obligations.

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