In the early hours of Wednesday morning, armed men stormed a police checkpoint in Egbe, Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State, a border community that links the state with Kwara. Eyewitnesses reported that the attackers engaged the police officers in a fierce gun battle. Sadly, three police officers were killed, while the assailants escaped with the officers’ rifles. Local sources told Jamflash that the attackers appeared to have specifically targeted the checkpoint for weapons. “They came for their guns and carted them away after killing the officers,” a resident disclosed. Videos circulating online show vehicles allegedly used by…
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A 34-year-old pastor, Kelvin Imo, has been ordered to remain in custody at the Makurdi Correctional Centre pending further investigations into a rape allegation brought against him. The ruling was given by Chief Magistrate Kevin Mbanongun on Wednesday, September 4, 2024. The court, however, did not take the pastor’s plea due to jurisdictional limits and adjourned the matter until October 8 for further mention. How the Case Started According to the Prosecutor, Insp. Friday Kanshio, the complaint was first received at the State CID, Makurdi, through a petition filed by the victim. The victim narrated that on April 22, she…
The Nigeria Police Force has clarified its position regarding premature political campaigns by parties and candidates as the country looks ahead to the 2027 general elections. Speaking during the INEC Roundtable on the Challenges of Premature Campaigns, held at the Electoral Institute in Abuja, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun emphasized the importance of reassessing whether campaign regulations remain relevant in an era dominated by social media. The IGP raised a thought-provoking question: “Do we really need to continue regulating campaigns in 2025?” According to him, the digital space has reshaped how politicians connect with citizens, making traditional restrictions…
In a shocking revelation, records from Nigeria’s public payment portal Govspend have exposed questionable spending by the Nigerian Police Force (NPF). According to the data, the police spent a staggering ₦22.282 million on just 85 cartons of Cream Crackers biscuits in 2023. Breakdown of the Biscuit Purchases On October 26, 2023, ₦7.073 million was paid to Danlokey Systems Limited for 25 cartons of Cream Crackers biscuits. On October 4, 2023, another ₦7.073 million was spent on 30 cartons of the same biscuits, again purchased from the same supplier. Earlier, on August 30, 2023, ₦8.136 million was paid for 30 cartons.…
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, has once again emphasized the apex bank’s commitment to building a stronger economy, stabilizing the financial system, and positioning Nigeria as a top destination for investment. Speaking at a fireside chat in Lagos on September 6, 2025, moderated by Andreas Voss, Chief Country Representative of Deutsche Bank Nigeria, Cardoso revealed that the ongoing bank recapitalisation exercise is progressing smoothly. According to him, this move will ensure Nigerian banks are stronger, resilient, and capable of supporting long-term economic growth. Inflation Still High, But Improving The Governor admitted that while headline…
The Federal Government of Nigeria is scheduled to arraign two senior commanders of the Ansaru terrorist group, an Al-Qaeda-linked network, at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday. The accused individuals, Mahmud Muhammed Usman (popularly known as Abu Bara’a or Abbas Mukhtar) and his deputy, Abubakar Abba (also known as Isah Adam or Mahmud Al-Nigeri), will face trial before Justice Emeka Nwite on a 32-count charge related to terrorism. Who Are the Defendants? Abu Bara’a (First Defendant): From Okene, Kogi State. Mahmud Al-Nigeri (Second Defendant): From Daura, Katsina State, also called Mallam Mamuda. The charges were officially filed on…
The political climate in Anambra State ahead of the 2025 governorship election is heating up as Young Progressives Party (YPP) candidate, Mr. Paul Chukwuma, strongly responded to recent comments made by Governor Chukwuma Soludo. During a visit to Umueri community over the weekend, Governor Soludo downplayed Chukwuma’s candidacy, suggesting that the YPP aspirant was more interested in gaining popularity than seriously contesting. In a playful remark, Soludo hinted that Chukwuma’s decision to run for office came after admiring the governor’s seat during one of his visits. However, Chukwuma did not take the comments lightly. In his reply, he advised Soludo…
A devastating accident has shaken the Tumu Market community in Akko Local Government Area of Gombe State, as a woman lost her life in a rice milling machine mishap. The victim, identified as 32-year-old Hauwa’u Abubakar, tragically passed away on Monday after her flowing clothes got entangled in the machine while it was in motion. The accident caused a severe neck injury, and despite being rushed to the Cottage Hospital, doctors confirmed she had died on arrival. Confirming the incident, the Gombe State Police Command expressed deep sympathy, describing the event as a very unfortunate tragedy. Her remains were later…
On July 13, 2025, Barcelona’s young football sensation Lamine Yamal celebrated his 18th birthday in grand style — and one of the night’s biggest highlights was a soul-stirring performance by Attih Soul, the Spain-based Nigerian singer-songwriter. Attih Soul, known for his unique blend of R&B and soul, brought an electrifying energy to the star-studded party. His powerful vocals and heartfelt delivery had both the celebrant and his guests singing, dancing, and cheering throughout the performance. The choice of Attih Soul as the performing artist has sparked speculation that Yamal, who has openly expressed his love for African music, might count…
Ex-Nigerian international Victor Ikpeba has expressed concern over what he believes to be the Super Eagles’ biggest challenge ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against South Africa’s Bafana Bafana on Tuesday. See also; Super Eagles Slip to 8th in Second-Best Loser Ranking for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers According to Ikpeba, the constant change of managers in the Nigerian national team setup has disrupted the team’s rhythm and stability. “We have a new manager. The biggest problem is that we have changed too many managers,” Ikpeba told PrimeSports with Mahlatse. “We had one for the first two games,…