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Minister okays 21-year jail for Nasarawa man who raped 3-month-old

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July 22, 2025

Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim

Minister okays 21-year jail for Nasarawa man who raped 3-month-old

The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has lauded the 21-year imprisonment handed down to Ahmadu Yaro, who defiled a three-month-old baby in Adogi village, Nasarawa State.

Sulaiman-Ibrahim, in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja, described the judgment by Justice Aisha Bashir-Aliyu, Chief Judge of Nasarawa, as a courageous and vital step in protecting children.

“This judgment is a commendable affirmation of the justice system’s role in safeguarding our children,” she said.

The minister, while commending the leadership shown by Justice Bashir-Aliyu, said the commitment of the state’s Attorney General, Mr Isaac Danladi, whose presence in court symbolises institutional seriousness in tackling sexual and gender-based violence.

She also extended appreciation to Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa state for creating an enabling environment where justice can be served.

According to her, the ruling reflects a broader commitment by the state to uphold the safety and dignity of women and children.

“The verdict is not only a victory for the victim’s family but a powerful statement that impunity will not be tolerated in Nasarawa State,” she said.

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The minister emphasised the importance of enforcing the Child Rights Act (CRA), which has been domesticated across all 36 states.

She underscored the Ministry’s commitment to ensuring that perpetrators of child abuse are held accountable and that survivors receive appropriate care and support.

She emphasised that under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, acts of violence against children and women would no longer be ignored or minimised.

“Justice will be visible, survivor-focused, and unrelenting,” she said.

Sulaiman-Ibrahim, therefore, called on other states to follow Nasarawa’s example and urged families, communities, law enforcement, and the judiciary to work together in building a safer Nigeria for all children.

“Let this ruling serve as a turning point,” she concluded. “A signal to all offenders that Nigeria will no longer shield those who violate their children.”

NAN reports that Justice Bashir-Aliyu, in her judgment, described the act as “barbaric, demonic, and a direct attack on the moral conscience of society.”

She said the sentence would serve as justice for the victim and a warning to others.

The incident, which happened in 2020, sparked nationwide outrage and has now culminated in a conviction after five years of legal proceedings.

Yaro will serve the jail term without the option of a fine.

Minister okays 21-year jail for Nasarawa man who raped 3-month-old

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Ex-CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele Denies Allegations of Financing Terrorism

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December 6, 2025

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Former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, has strongly denied allegations linking him to terrorism financing in Nigeria, describing the claims as “mischievous and malicious.”

In a statement released on Saturday, December 6, 2025, Emefiele said the reports were “entirely fabricated, baseless, and a deliberate attempt to malign my name, mislead the public, and sow confusion for motives best known only to the publishers and their sponsors.”

He emphasized that the fight against terrorism is too important to be trivialized by irresponsible reporting, warning that Nigerians deserve accurate information rather than “reckless misinformation.”

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“Throughout my service to the nation and in my private life, at no time have I been involved in any activity remotely connected to terrorism, terrorist financing, or any action that threatens the peace and security of our nation,” Emefiele stated. He added that he has never been invited, questioned, or investigated regarding such allegations and has no connection to the individual cited in the media reports.

“There is no scintilla of truth in the allegation,” he said, urging the public to disregard the claims entirely and calling on media organizations to verify facts before publishing sensational stories.

Emefiele’s statement seeks to reaffirm his reputation and distances him from any activities undermining national security.

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Shettima Inaugurates Multi-Million Naira Juma’at Mosque in Gumel

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December 6, 2025

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Shettima Inaugurates Multi-Million Naira Juma’at Mosque in Gumel

Vice President Kashim Shettima on Friday inaugurated the newly constructed multi-million-naira Juma’at Mosque located within the Emir of Gumel’s Palace in Jigawa State.

According to a statement by Zainab Rabo, Senior Special Assistant on Media Affairs to Governor Umar Namadi, the event drew high-level dignitaries, including top politicians, first-class emirs, captains of industry, and prominent Islamic scholars from across the country.

Rabo disclosed that the mosque was built by the Kashim Shettima Foundation, adding that Governor Umar A. Namadi and the Sultan of Sokoto graced the ceremony.

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During the occasion, the Vice President congratulated the Emir of Gumel, Alhaji Ahmed Mohammed Sani, on marking 45 years on the throne, describing the milestone as a blessing and testament to exemplary leadership.

Shettima also reaffirmed his commitment—through his foundation—to initiatives that would improve the lives of Nigerians.

The Vice President further commended Governor Namadi for his notable strides in modern agriculture, noting that Jigawa’s progress under his leadership had positioned the state competitively within Nigeria and beyond.

“Governor Namadi is equal to the task, looking at his two-year achievements and the way he transformed Jigawa in modern agriculture,” Shettima stated.

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Police Launch Special Enforcement Team to Enforce Tinubu’s Ban on VIP Escorts

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December 6, 2025

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Police Launch Special Enforcement Team to Enforce Tinubu’s Ban on VIP Escorts

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has deployed a Special Enforcement Team in Lagos to enforce President Bola Tinubu’s directive ending the use of police officers as escorts and guards for Very Important Persons (VIPs).

The operation, according to a statement posted on the Force’s official X account on Saturday by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, commenced at about 10:00 a.m. on December 6, 2025, across key locations in Lagos State.

Hundeyin confirmed that the team carried out compliance checks at major points, including the Lekki–Ikoyi Link Bridge, the Murtala Muhammed International Airport domestic terminal, and other strategic hotspots within the state.

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He disclosed that officers found “satisfactory and commendable” compliance with the presidential directive, with no incidents of unauthorised police escort and no arrests recorded.

“The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, reiterates the Force’s commitment to the full implementation of the presidential directive,” the statement said. “The Nigeria Police Force remains resolute in redeploying its personnel to core policing duties aimed at enhancing general security, crime prevention, and the protection of lives and property nationwide.”

Hundeyin added that enforcement would continue across the country “without fear or favour,” urging Nigerians to support the push for a more professional and citizen-focused policing system.

President Tinubu had, on November 23, ordered the immediate withdrawal of police officers from VIP protection, directing that they be reassigned to frontline policing roles. According to the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, VIP protection will now be handled by armed operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC).

The policy aims to free up police manpower for critical security operations, particularly in underserved communities, and enhance overall national security efficiency.