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  A 23-year-old man from Omaha, Nebraska, who used ChatGPT to plan a bank robbery has been sentenced to 121 months (10 years) in federal prison for robbing a bank and brandishing a firearm during the crime. Deron Lewis-Payne was sentenced on August 13, 2026, in federal court in Omaha after pleading guilty to bank robbery and brandishing a Llama Mini-Max .45 handgun during a crime of violence. The United States Attorney Lesley A. Woods announced the sentence, saying District Court Judge Robert F. Rossiter Jr. sentenced Lewis-Payne to 37 months for the robbery and an additional 84 months for brandishing the firearm. The sentences will run consecutively. There is no parole in the federal prison system. Upon his release, Lewis-Payne will serve five years of supervised release. According to court documents, Lewis-Payne entered i3Bank at 15645 Spaulding Street, Omaha, on February 10, 2026, brandishing a black semi-automatic handgun and demanding money from two bank employees. He pointed ...

Veteran Nollywood actor, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, will be buried on Monday, August 24, 2026, in his hometown, Ilaro, Ogun State. Hassan died at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday at the age of 66, according to a burial announcement by veteran Nollywood actor, Jide Kosoko. Kosoko, in a statement shared on his Instagram page, said the late actor’s remains would be taken to Ilaro on Sunday ahead of the burial ceremony scheduled for Monday. The statement read, “With heavy hearts and profound sadness, we announce the passing of ALHAJI TAIWO HASSAN, popularly known as OGOGO, who passed away at 3:00 p.m. today Sunday, 23rd August 2026. At 66 years. “His remains will be taken to his hometown, Ilaro, Ogun State today where special prayers will take place at the pavilion Ilaro on Monday. “Date: Monday, 24th August 2026. “Time: 11:00 a.m. “Venue: Pavillon, Ilaro, Ogun State. “We pray that Almighty Allah grants him eternal rest and gives his family, friends, colleagues and loved ones the strength ...

A 101-year-old woman, Esther Ogunmabo, has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for allegedly selling cannabis in Ilisan, Ogun State. The centenarian was apprehended on Saturday, August 15, 2026, with 90 grammes of skunk, a form of cannabis, which was reportedly packaged in small quantities for sale. According to the NDLEA spokesman, Femi Babafemi, Ogunmabo admitted that she sold the substance to people in the community. Babafemi said the suspect told investigators that she became involved in the illicit trade after a fire destroyed her provisions store. He added that the woman claimed one of her daughters, based in Lagos, was responsible for supplying her with the cannabis at regular intervals. “She said one of her daughters, who resides in Lagos, arranges the supply of the substance to her every four days, which she in turn sold in bits,” the NDLEA spokesman said. The arrest was listed among the agency’s recent operations against drug traffi...

  Nigerian businessman and socialite, Obinna Iyiegbu, popularly known as Obi Cubana, has announced a house as a birthday gift for Pastor Jerry Eze, founder of Streams of Joy International and convener of New Season Prophetic Prayers and Declarations (NSPPD). Iyiegbu made the announcement in a social media post on Saturday to mark Eze’s 44th birthday. He described Eze as one of his “most amazing brothers” and commended him for his prayers and service to humanity. “Today, I present to you this house that will be ready by December as an appreciation for all you do,” Iyiegbu said. He said the gift was intended to support the advancement of Eze’s work and service to mankind. In a video accompanying the announcement, Iyiegbu said he had made a personal commitment in January, when Eze visited one of his properties, to complete and present one of the buildings to the pastor by his next birthday. “Looking at these beautiful edifices, you were here in January, and I made a silent prayer to G...

Imo State has recorded a major milestone in healthcare delivery with the successful completion of its first robotic-assisted surgery at the Specialist Hospital, Umuguma, Owerri. The procedure  was performed by a team of medical personnel led by Professor Kingsley Ekwueme, a Consultant Robotic and Laparoscopic Surgeon, according to a statement from the Chief Press Secretary/Special Adviser (Media) to the Governor, Oguwike Nwachuku, on Friday. The procedure was performed by a team of Nigerian and international medical specialists led by Professor Kingsley Ekwueme, a UK-based consultant robotic and laparoscopic surgeon and an indigene of Imo State. While  addressing the media at the Imo Robotics and Oncology Centre (IROC) where the surgery took place, Ekwueme described the operation as a “complete success,” particularly highlighting the benefits of robotic-assisted surgery in the treatment of localised prostate cancer. He said the technology enables surgeons to remove cancerous t...

A fire outbreak is currently raging at SPAR, a popular shopping outlet in Calabar, Cross River State this Saturday morning. The fire, which  reportedly started inside the shopping outlet, has sent thick smoke billowing across the city, while fierce flames can be seen from Barracks Road, about 100 yards away from the scene. Firefighters had reportedly arrived at the scene and are making efforts to put out the raging flames. The  cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained as of the time of filing this report.