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Seven Plead Not Guilty In Kwara Student Murder Case
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Seven suspects arraigned over the alleged murder of a final-year student of the Kwara State College of Health Technology, Offa, Mojisola Awesu, have pleaded not guilty before Justice Ibrahim Yusuf of the Kwara State High Court, Ilorin on Tuesday.
The accused, including prime suspects Happiness Adebayo and Timileyin Kolawole, were slammed with a six-count charge bordering on conspiracy, murder, destruction of evidence, and dumping of the victim’s corpse.
Adebayo’s parents, Adebayo Adeniyi and Bukola Adeniyi were accused of aiding in the disappearance and destruction of evidence, offences punishable under the Penal Code Law of Kwara State, 2006.
Three hotel workers, Adeoye Adeola, Lawal Aminat, and Peter Bulus, were charged with conspiring to dump Awesu’s body at a dumpsite along Warah Road, Ilorin—an act that contravenes the Kwara State Prohibition of Dealing in Human Parts Law, 2018.
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During Tuesday’s proceedings, Kwara State Director of Public Prosecution, Ayoola Akande, stated the prosecution was ready to proceed with trial following the defendants’ not-guilty plea.
However, defence counsel argued they were unprepared for the hearing, as the previous adjournment was for arraignment.
Justice Yusuf, who had earlier ordered the remand of all defendants due to the absence of one of their lawyers, stressed the need for an expedited trial, stating, “This is a criminal case involving life. There should be no waste of time.”
The case was adjourned to March 12, 2025, for hearing.
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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.
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.
“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.
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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May 26, 2025By
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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.
“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.
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.

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.
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.
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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