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Court Slams Life Imprisonment on Security Guard for Raping Married Nurse
A Lagos Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court has sentenced a security guard, Emmanuel Buchi, to life imprisonment for raping a 37-year-old married nurse in a school clinic.
Delivering judgment on Wednesday, trial judge, Justice Rahman Oshodi, held that the prosecution successfully proved the offences of rape and assault occasioning harm against the convict.
The judge described Buchi as a pathological liar, stating that his attempts to divert attention from the offences committed did not hold water.
Oshodi noted that the convict showed no remorse for his actions and continued to insist that the survivor consented to the sexual intercourse.
According to the judge, the sentence of life imprisonment for rape is mandatory under the law and reflects society’s condemnation of the crime.
He added that the circumstances of the case were deeply troubling, as the convict threatened the survivor while raping her in the school clinic.
Oshodi said the evidence of the prosecutrix was corroborated by two other prosecution witnesses, describing her testimony as clear, consistent, credible and authentic, while that of the convict was unreliable and riddled with lies.
He said: “You were employed as a security guard at Green Springs School, Awoyaya, and your duty was to protect lives and property. Instead of protecting the prosecutrix, you became her assailant by abandoning your duty post on the night of November 27, 2021, entering the school clinic where you had no authorisation to be, and raping her while she was alone on duty.”
The judge further stated that evidence before the court showed that the convict used force and violence on the prosecutrix by pressing her hands down, grabbing her legs and stamping on them with his security boots.
He added that medical examination revealed black discolouration on her left eye and bruises on the inner part of her vagina.
The court also held that in his extra-judicial statement to the police, the convict admitted that the prosecutrix told him, “leave me now,” but under cross-examination, he claimed he interpreted the refusal as consent.
The court further found that the convict fabricated his defence by claiming that the prosecutrix was his girlfriend, a claim contradicted by his statement to the police.
Oshodi said: “Throughout this trial, you have shown no understanding of the gravity of your actions or the harm you have caused. Beyond the physical injuries, the prosecutrix will carry the psychological scars of that violation.”
The court consequently sentenced Buchi to life imprisonment for rape and three years’ imprisonment for assault occasioning harm, ordering that the sentences run concurrently.
The judge also directed that the convict’s name be entered in the Lagos State Sexual Offences Register.
Earlier, the State’s lead counsel, Mr. Babajide Boye, called three witnesses through whom exhibits were tendered, while the convict testified as the sole witness for the defence.
Boye told the court that the offence was committed on November 27, 2021, at Green Springs School, Awoyaya, Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos.
The prosecutrix had testified that she resumed night duty on the day of the incident when the convict approached her at the school clinic to request vitamin C. She said he returned a few minutes later after switching off the light and raped her.
According to the prosecution, the offence contravened Sections 173 and 258 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.
The Academic Board of Kogi State Polytechnic has approved the first semester results for the 2025/2026 academic session and withdrawn 229 students over poor academic performance.
The decision was taken at the Board’s meeting held on May 12, 2026, in Lokoja and chaired by the Rector, Professor Salihu Sanusi Avidime, according to a statement issued on Thursday by the acting Coordinator of Public Relations and Protocols, John Amos Onimisi.
The meeting had in attendance principal officers, deans, heads of departments and other members of the Academic Board, who deliberated on key academic issues affecting the institution.
Onimisi said the results were approved following a rigorous verification exercise conducted by the Academic Board Central Results Verification Committee.
He explained that the committee thoroughly reviewed and authenticated submissions from various departments to ensure accuracy, fairness and compliance with the polytechnic’s academic regulations.
“The committee’s report subsequently served as a critical guide in the Academic Board’s deliberations and final decisions on the results,” he stated.
The Rector was said to have commended members of the committee for their diligence, professionalism and commitment to maintaining academic standards in the institution.
The Board said the withdrawal of the 229 students is aimed at upholding academic excellence and preserving the integrity of certificates issued by the polytechnic.
It added that the decision is in line with existing academic regulations, and intended to promote discipline and encourage better academic performance among students.
Comedian and actor, Ayo Makun aka AY, has recounted the final moments of actor Alex Ekubo before his death on May 11, 2026.
Ekubo reportedly died from complications following liver failure, having been diagnosed with stage four liver cancer in 2024.
AY, who was reportedly present at the hospital, said Ekubo was smiling at the time of his death.
He described the loss as difficult to accept and reflected on their shared experiences in the film industry over the years.
The comedian stated that he witnessed the grief of family and friends at the hospital, expressing shock at the actor’s passing.
AY added that Ekubo would be remembered for his contributions beyond film and public recognition.
“Some losses do not feel real no matter how many times you try to process them. Still struggling with the reality that you are gone, Alex.
“From the laughter to the conversations, the random moments, the brotherhood, and all the memories we shared in this industry. This one hurts deeply.
“I was there. I saw you still smiling even in death. I saw the tears from friends and family. And honestly, a part of me is still in shock. Rest well my brother. You will be remembered beyond the lights, the cameras, and the fame,” AY wrote.
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), on Monday, released the minimum Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) cut-off marks approved by universities across Nigeria for the 2026 admission exercise.
The cut-off marks were announced following the 2026 Policy Meeting on Admissions to Tertiary Institutions held in Abuja.
According to the approved list, Pan-Atlantic University fixed the highest minimum cut-off mark at 220.
Several institutions, including the University of Benin, University of Lagos, University of Ibadan, University of Nigeria, Covenant University, Air Force Institute of Technology, and Obafemi Awolowo University, adopted 200 as their minimum benchmark.
JAMB stated that the approved figures represent the minimum thresholds for admission consideration.
The Board noted that institutions may still set higher requirements for competitive courses such as medicine, engineering, pharmacy, and law.
Below is the full list of universities and their approved minimum UTME scores for the 2026 admission exercise:
Pan-Atlantic University – 220
Air Force Institute of Technology – 200
Covenant University – 220
Federal University of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Abeokuta – 200
Obafemi Awolowo University – 200
University of Benin – 200
University of Ibadan – 200
University of Lagos – 200
University of Nigeria, Nsukka – 200
Lagos State University of Science and Technology – 195
Lagos State University – 195
Lagos State University of Education – 185
Afe Babalola University – 180
Ahmadu Bello University – 180
Federal University of Health Sciences, Ila Orangun – 180
Nigeria Police Academy – 180
Nigerian University of Technology and Management – 180
Shanahan University – 180
University of Abuja (Yakubu Gowon University) – 180
University of Ilorin – 180
University of Jos – 170
Augustine University – 170
Babcock University – 170
Federal University of Applied Sciences, Kachia – 170
Federal University, Lafia – 170
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology – 170
Nasarawa State University – 170
BITS University, Bwari – 170
Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University – 160
Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University – 160
Admiralty University of Nigeria – 160
African Aviation and Aerospace University – 160
Ajayi Crowther University – 160
Al-Hikmah University – 160
Bamidele Olumilua University – 160
Bayero University, Kano – 160
Bells University of Technology – 160
Caleb University – 160
Chrisland University – 160
Dominion University – 160
Emmanuel Alayande University of Education – 160
Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta – 160
Federal University of Education, Pankshin – 160
Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo – 160
Federal University of Technology and Environmental Sciences, Iyin Ekiti – 160
Federal University of Technology, Ikot-Abasi – 160
First Technical University – 160
Imo State University – 160
Isaac Balami University of Aeronautics and Management – 160
Karl Kumm University – 160
Kwara State University – 160
Landmark University – 160
Lead City University – 160
Modibbo Adama University – 160
Nnamdi Azikiwe University – 160
Olabisi Onabanjo University – 160
Osun State University – 160
Plateau State University – 160
Redeemer’s University – 160
Summit University – 160
Tai Solarin University of Education – 160
Taraba State College of Nursing and Midwifery – 160
University of Ilesa – 160
AbdulRasaq Abubakar Toyin University – 150
Adamawa State University – 150
Adeleke University – 150
African School of Economics, Abuja – 150
