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Policeman Rapes 15-Year-Old Niece in Nasarawa As Father Impregnates Stepdaughter in Ekiti
A police inspector attached to the State Intelligence Bureau of the Nasarawa State Police Command has allegedly raped and impregnated his 15-year-old niece.
The state Chairman of the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA), Rabiatu Addra, stated this during a press briefing in Lafia on Wednesday.
She explained that a whistleblower reported to FIDA that the victim was repeatedly raped by the suspect, who was her uncle.
Rabiatu further said the cop had been arrested, and vowed to ensure that he was prosecuted.
While appealing to the police authorities to ensure a thorough investigation, she said FIDA would follow up on the case until justice was served.
She said, “On receipt of the information by the whistleblower, FIDA, in conjunction with the Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Response Team, facilitated and mobilised police officers to get the suspect arrested.
“Our team, with the police, took the victim to a hospital and paid for her treatment but unfortunately she lost the six-month-old baby.
“The state Ministry of Justice further paid the bill for a DNA test as part of the ongoing investigation to ascertain the real culprit.”
Rabiatu said the victim had been discharged from the hospital and reunited with her family.
“We are appealing to victims of abuse to always have the confidence to speak out so that we can render the necessary support to them,” she added.
Efforts to reach the Nasarawa State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ramhan Nansel, proved abortive, as he did not respond to phone calls and text messages sent to his mobile lines.
In a related development, the police in Ekiti State have arrested a man, Babatunde Ojo, for allegedly raping and impregnating his15-year-old stepdaughter at Obadore, Omuo Ekiti, in the Ekiti East area of the state.
The state Commissioner of Police, Moronkeji Adesina, said the suspect was arrested by operatives from the Juvenile Welfare Centre of the State Criminal Investigation Department of the command on July 22.
The CP, in a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, Sunday Abutu, titled, ‘Ekiti police command arrests man for raping, impregnating his 15 years old stepdaughter,’ said the suspect, who had confessed to the act, would be arraigned in due course.
Adesina stated, “The victim, who is already four months’ pregnant, claimed that the suspect, who is also her stepfather, had unlawful carnal knowledge of her severally before and after she became pregnant.
“She explained that the stepfather started raping her when her mother gave birth through Caesarean section and had to spend about three weeks in the hospital, leaving her and the stepfather at home.
“According to her, the stepfather used to have unlawful carnal knowledge of her at home when her mother was away and oftentimes lured her into the farm and defiled her after which he would threaten her never to tell anyone or face the consequence.
“During interrogation, the suspect confessed to the commission of the crime and claimed it was the handiwork of the devil. The suspect will be arraigned accordingly.”
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Praiseville Holds Pre-Valentine’s Day Fiesta
Praiseville, an arm of the Celestial Church of Christ, is set to host an unforgettable pre-valentines celebration tagged “Love of Self and Others” as part of the 2025 Valentine season of romance.
The event, scheduled to hold on Thursday February 13 at TheVille, 302A Murtala Mohammed Way, Yaba, Lagos, promises to be an evening of uplifting music, inspiring worship, and heartfelt ministry.
Echoes choir and Guest Minister Atinuke Show will lead attendees in a powerful time of worship and ministry, sharing messages and melodies that will nourish the soul and uplift the spirit.
According to the host, Dr. Kunle Hamilton, “We want to use this opportunity to remind people of the importance of loving themselves and others. Our goal is to create an atmosphere of love, joy and worship that will leave a lasting impact on all attendees.”
The event is open to all, and attendees are encouraged to RSVP by contacting:
0802 292 9125
0705 149 1583
0802 695 7689
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FRSC Moves to Check Traffic Violations, Activates Penalty Point System
The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed, has ordered the activation of the penalty points system to strengthen compliance with traffic regulations.
The system, according to a statement made available to the National Association of Online Security News Publishers (NAOSNP), is designed to track and penalize drivers who commit traffic offences, with the goal of reducing road traffic crashes and promoting safe driving practices.
The penalty points system is a proven method of enforcing traffic laws, as it assigns points to drivers for various traffic offences. When a driver accumulates a certain number of points, he becomes liable to penalties such as warning, licence suspension or complete withdrawal of the licence.
Explaining the Points further, the Corps Marshal revealed that Drivers who accumulate between 10-14 points will receive a warning notification signifying that the driver should desist henceforth from violating traffic regulations. When the driver goes ahead to accumulate between 15-20 points, his/her drivers licence will be suspended, signifying a temporary withdrawal of rights to drive in Nigeria. However, the drivers licence finally gets withdrawn when the driver accumulates 21 points, indicating that the driver’s right to drive on Nigerian roads is totally taken away or denied.
Examples of Traffic Offences and penalty points in Nigeria include: Driving without a valid driver’s license which accrues 10 penalty points, and ₦10,000 fine; Speed limit violation 5 penalty points and ₦5,000 fine; Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs 5 penalty points, ₦5,000 fine; as well as Dangerous Driving which accrues 10 penalty points and N50,000 fine.
ln addition to the various sanctions associated to the aforementioned accrued points, it will also form part of the record to be forwarded to countries demanding for driving history/extract of Nigerian Drivers applying to drive in foreign land. All these are determined efforts of the Corps to engender sanity and reduce fatalities on our roads.
The penalty points system, apart from promoting road safety ideals and reducing the number of road traffic crashes in Nigeria, also proves to be a proactive move towards stiffer enforcement of traffic laws, signifying a step in the right direction in FRSC’s quest to ensure that Nigerian road are safe all to use.
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Aare Emmanuelking Appreciates Stakeholders As Adron Homes Celebrates 13 Years of Landmark Achievements
Hurray! Nigeria’s leading real estate development company, Adron Homes and Properties, is 13 years today, celebrating more than a decade of groundbreaking achievements in the real estate sector.
A statement released by the management, and made available to Pointblank.ng, remarked that since its inception, Adron Homes has remained committed to providing affordable and luxurious housing solutions, making homeownership accessible to Nigerians across all socio-economic classes.
It further noted that with a vision to bridge the housing deficit in Nigeria and beyond, Adron Homes has consistently set new industry benchmarks, adding that the company has developed and delivered thousands of quality homes in strategic locations nationwide, including Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Abuja, and Nasarawa, expanding the frontiers of modern real estate development.
Speaking on the milestone, Adron Homes’ Chairman/CEO, Aare Adetola EmmanuelKing, expressed gratitude to clients, stakeholders, and staff for their unwavering support.
“This 13-year journey has been one of resilience, innovation, and an unrelenting commitment to excellence. We are proud of our achievements and even more excited about the future as we continue to revolutionize the real estate industry with world-class housing projects,” the Chairman said.
Adron Homes’ success is anchored on its unique flexible payment plans, ensuring that individuals and families can own properties without financial strain. The company has also pioneered infrastructure development in its estates, providing residents with top-notch amenities, security, and sustainable environments in the last thirteen years.
As part of its anniversary celebration, Adron Homes has lined up various customer appreciation initiatives, including exclusive discounts, giveaways, and a series of corporate social responsibility (CSR) projects to give back to the community.
Adron Homes remains steadfast in its mission to redefine the real estate landscape through strategic expansions, innovative housing solutions, and unwavering dedication to customer satisfaction.