- The Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced 37-year-old Zakaria Garba to death by hanging for his involvement in the 2014 Nyanya Motor Park bomb explosions.
- The court found him guilty of participating in the deadly attack.
- The bombing claimed multiple lives and left many others injured, making it one of the most devastating attacks in Abuja’s history

The Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced 37-year-old Zakaria Garba to death by hanging over his involvement in the 2014 Nyanya Motor Park bomb explosions.
The court found Garba guilty in connection with the deadly attack, which claimed several lives and left many others injured.
The Nyanya Motor Park bombing, which occurred in Abuja in 2014, remains one of the deadliest terrorist attacks recorded in Nigeria’s capital city. The explosion resulted in significant casualties and left many families grieving the loss of their loved ones.
Following legal proceedings, the Federal High Court delivered its judgment, convicting Garba for his role in the attack and imposing the death penalty.
The ruling marks a major development in the long-running prosecution of individuals linked to the devastating bombing that shocked the nation and drew widespread condemnation.
In other news…. May Edochie has paid an emotional tribute to late Nollywood actor Alex Ekubo following his passing.
Taking to her Instagram page, the estranged wife of actor Yul Edochie shared a candlelight image in honor of the deceased actor. In her heartfelt message, she reflected on the overwhelming emotions that often accompany the awareness of life’s unavoidable realities.
May noted that it is difficult to comprehend the range of feelings a person experiences when faced with the certainty of life’s most painful moments. She expressed sympathy for those grieving and acknowledged the emotional weight of such a loss.
Sending her final farewell, she wished Alex a peaceful rest and stated that his legacy and contributions would continue to be remembered and appreciated by many whose lives he touched.
Her words…
“I can’t imagine the mix of intense emotions often changing from day to day, hour to hour, sec to sec knowing the inevitable and often saddest reality of life is knocking. Battling with fear, sadness/grief, anger, regret, anxiety, acceptance/peace, deep love and gratitude amidst others
As hard as it is to say, journey well to eternal rest, Alex! Your impact will forever be felt”.
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