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A Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced four men to death by hanging for their roles in the 2022 attack on St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State.

The convicts — Idris Abdulmalik Omeiza, 25; Al Qasim Idris, 20; Jamiu Abdulmalik, 26; and Abdulhaleem Idris, 25 — were found guilty of terrorism-related offences, including participating in the planning and ex*****on of the attack that killed more than 40 worshippers and injured about 141 others.

Delivering judgment, Justice Emeka Nwite held that the prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt, convicting the defendants on nine counts. The court also imposed life imprisonment on one count and 20-year prison terms on two others before issuing death sentences on multiple charges.

A fifth defendant, Momoh Otuho Abubakar, was discharged and acquitted.

Chowdeck has introduced a new vendor verification badge system aimed at improving trust and transparency on its platform, following recent concerns over fake and unverified restaurant listings.

This comes after a report and allegations involving non-existent restaurants raising concerns about vendor verification, food safety, and accountability within Nigeria’s growing food delivery industry.

According to Chowdeck, the new badges will help users easily identify verified vendors, giving customers greater confidence in the authenticity of the restaurants they order from. The company says the initiative is part of broader efforts to strengthen quality control, improve customer experience, and maintain trust among its growing user base.