BREAKING: Power-Drunk Reps Member Ikwechegh Arraigns In Abuja Court As Bolt Driver Files Charges Stephen Abuwatseya, an Abuja-based bolt driver, has filed charges against Alex Mascot Ikwechegh, a member of Nigeria’s House of Representatives from Abia State, over an alleged assault incident. Abuwatseya’s lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, confirmed the court appearance, stating, “We are on our way to Kuje Magistrate Court for the arraignment of the honourable member who assaulted our client, Mr. Stephen, a Bolt driver.” Adeyanju also extended an invitation to the media to cover the arraignment scheduled for 12pm today at the Kuje Magistrate Court. Ibom Focus earlier…
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Reps Invite Abuja Bolt Driver Assaulted By Power-drunk Member, Alex Ikwechegh The House of Representatives has said it will invite an e-hailing driver in Abuja who was allegedly assaulted by one of its members, Alex Ikwechegh. This was disclosed by Francis Waive, Chairman of the House Committee on Rules and Business when he appeared on a programme of the TVC. The Committee chairman said the House would apply the core principles of fair hearing and rules of law while investigating the assault matter. He said, “In every case where such things have been done, the House gives a privilege, opportunity…
2025 Budget: Inmates To Get N1150 Daily Feeding Allowance The Nigerian government through the Correctional Service has disclosed that there will be an increment in the money earmarked for the feeding of inmates nationwide. This was revealed by the spokesperson for the Nasarawa State (NCoS) Command, Stephen Abene who said the increment would be reflected in the proposed 2025 budget. Abene explained that the adjustment aimed to align with current economic realities. He said the increase to N1150 per day from N750 was a government-approved measure to improve inmate welfare and address nutritional concerns. “The government recently approved N1150 for…
US Election: Former Republican Congressional Candidate Arrested For Stealing Ballots A former Republican congressional candidate has been arrested and charged with stealing ballots during a test of a voting system in Madison County, according to the Indiana State Police in the United States. The incident occurred on October 3, when election officials conducted a test involving four voting machines and a total of 136 candidate ballots. During the testing process, officials discovered that two ballots were missing, prompting an investigation that led to the former candidate’s arrest, Reuters reports. Meanwhile, this development has raised concerns in a state where voter…
Angry Man Beats Chief Imam During Prayers, Tears His Clothes A Kano State Shariah Court sitting at Kofar Kudu has remanded Nasiru Mukhtar for allegedly assaulting Imam Malam Murtala Sulaiman during morning prayers at a mosque in the Tudunwada area. It was gathered that the incident occurred on October 22, 2024, around 5am when Mukhtar reportedly invaded the mosque, attacked the imam by holding him by the neck, and slapped him before tearing his clothes and taking his microphone. Following the altercation, the imam filed a complaint with the state police command, leading to Mukhtar’s arrest. During the court proceedings,…
Shettima Begs Media, Says Praise Our Achievements Vice-President Kashim Shettima has called for a stronger collaboration between the government and the media in discharging their shared responsibility for national development. Mr Shettima described the media leaders as the crème de la crème and conscience of the nation on Tuesday when the leadership of the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) paid him a courtesy visit at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The vice president, who insisted on balance and objectivity in reportage, urged editors to maintain their watchdog role while supporting national development. “When we do good, please commend us. When we…
Police Vow Impartial Probe Of Power-Drunk Ikwechegh’s Alleged Assault Of Bolt Driver The Nigeria Police Force says it has commenced an “impartial” investigation into the matter of the power-drunk House of Representatives member, Alex Ikwechegh, for allegedly assaulting and brutalising a Bolt driver in Abuja. Ibom Focus had reported how a viral video on social media captured Alex Ikwechegh assaulting the Bolt driver. Ikwechegh, who represents Aba North and South Federal Constituency of Abia State, repeatedly slapped the driver and hurled insults at him for asking him to come to his car to collect what he (the driver) was there…
US Election: Trump Raises Alarm Over 2,600 Fake Ballots, Fraudulent Voter Registration Forms Former US President and Republican candidate in the presidential election, Donald Trump, has raised an alarm over alleged discovery of fraudulent voter registration forms and Mail-In ballot applications. Trump, who raised the alarm on Tuesday evening in a post on X, said that York County and Pennsylvania received thousands of potentially fraudulent voter registration forms and Mail-In ballot applications from a third-party group. “Wow! York County, Pennsylvania, received thousands of potentially fraudulent Voter Registration Forms and Mail-In Ballot Applications from a third party group,” Trump wrote. The…
Power-Drunk Reps Member Alex Ikwechegh Blows Hot Again Over Bolt Driver Assaulting In Abuja A member of House of Representatives, Mr Alex Mascot Ikwechegh has tendered an apology for brutalising an e-hailing taxi driver who went to his (the lawmaker) residence in Abuja for delivery. A viral video on social media captured Alex Ikwechegh assaulting the Bolt driver. Ikwechegh, who represents Aba North and South Federal Constituency of Abia State, repeatedly slapped the driver and hurled insults at him for asking him to come to his car to collect what he (the driver) was there to deliver. Ikwechegh also threatened…
WATCH: Thief Tied To Electric Pole With Stolen Chicken Around His Neck A suspected thief was tied to an electric pole and publicly shamed after he was caught allegedly stealing a chicken in Jos, Plateau State. A Plateau politician, Pam Nyango, posted a photo of the suspect with the stolen chicken tied around his neck on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. “99 days for the thief, one day for the owner this morning in my area,” he wrote.