Suspected bandits have murdered a soldier, a hunter and a pregnant woman at Sarkin Yamma village, near the Jeb-Jeb area of Karim-Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State. The attackers also shot and wounded another soldier and abducted several residents in the area. According to Daily Trust, the bandits, armed with…

A ponmo seller collapsed in court during her arraignment in court following her arrest over the alleged discovery of human faeces at her processing centre. The incident comes days after the Chairman of Akure South Local Government Area, Hon. Gbenga Fasua, ordered the immediate closure of a popular ponmo supply store on…

A Bayelsa State High Court has sentenced two persons to death by hanging over their involvement in the 2022 murder of a relative of Governor Douye Diri, Odeinyefa Ogbolodingha, the Paramount Ruler of Kalaba community, Kolibo Francis Amabelimo, and the CDC chairman of Kalaba community, Samuel Oburo, in Kalaba community,…

Gunmen have unalived an 18-year-old vigilante member, Divine Dung Davou, during a midnight attack in Rachas Tatu village in Heipang District, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State. The incident occurred at about 12 30 a.m. on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 while the victim was keeping watch over the area. The P…

The Ashanti Regional Police Command has arrested three Nigerian nationals suspected of being members of a criminal syndicate allegedly targeting bank customers in Kumasi and its environs. The suspects, identified as Aboy Promise, 30; Favour Uwalaka, 45; and Kingsley, alias KC, 35, were arrested in separate operations f…

Gunmen have abducted two visually impaired persons in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State. The victims were kidnapped along Riyom Road on Monday, November 2, 2026. The kidnappers have demanded a ransom of N50 million ransom for their release. Ishaya Ayuba Danjatau, a member of the Nigeria Association of the Bl…

A man, Salihu Nuhu, has pleaded guilty to assaulting a married woman, Hassan Uba, following a disagreement over N10 change in Kura Local Government Area of Kano State. The incident reportedly occurred when Salihu bought a funkaso (local snack) worth N90 and paid with N100, but a disagreement arose over his N10 balance.…

Former Miss Taraba, Comfort Williams, has passed away. She died suddenly on Monday, November 2, 2026. Williams, who previously held the title of Miss Taraba, was serving as the Assistant Managing Director of an event management company before her demise. The circumstances surrounding her death were not disclosed, thoug…

The Kano State Consumer Protection Council (KCPC), in collaboration with the leadership of Singer Market, has arrested some traders accused of altering the expiry dates of expired milk products. The council also sealed the shops linked to the alleged offence. In a statement signed by its Director of Public Enlightenmen…

A business jet carrying nine people crashed into a South Florida neighbourhood on Sunday, bursting into a massive fireball and narrowly missing nearby homes and a busy roadway, killing all nine people on board. Videos recorded by motorists captured the terrifying moment the Bahamas-bound aircraft plunged from the sky b…

The Ghana Police Service has arrested a 47-year-old woman, Beatrice Mumuni, in connection with the murder of two persons at NTHC Estate, Sakumono, and declared the principal suspect, Samuel Christopher Osei Anto, wanted. The arrest follows the murder of George Atuguba, 57, and his 47-year-old niece, Irene Atuguba, on F…

A Nigerian midfielder Quadri Liameed, was knocked unconscious by his opponent during a division league match in Spain. Liamerd was representing Sabadell against Albacete when the incident occurred on Saturday night, October 31, 2026. He was hit on the head by Albacete's Jose Corpas who was attempting to volley a loose …

A woman in Oklahoma, United States, has been sentenced to seven consecutive life sentences after failing to protect her 11-year-old daughter from sexual abuse and then allowing the child to give birth at home without medical assistance after she became pregnant with her husband's child. Cherie Walker was sentenced to s…

The mayor of New York, Zohran Mamdani, has confirmed that President Donald Trump has agreed to grant a visa to the Ghanaian mother of a 15-year-old teenager who was murdered last Thursday when he was heading to his school. "The murder of a child is a pain that no parent should have to endure, and much less from thousan…

The Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has vowed to go into forests on rescue mission if elected president in 2027, declaring that his administration would not tolerate kidnapping and insecurity. Obi made the promise while addressing supporters during a campaign rally in Bayelsa…

From the artistry of niche perfumery to stories of entrepreneurship and community, Oriflame Nigeria brought together influencers, staff, Beauty Entrepreneurs and the Oriflame Nigeria Management Team for a celebration of innovation and 12 years of operations in Nigeria. On October 7, 2026, the Oriflame Nigeria Head Offi…

The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested a 29-year-old barber, Emmanuel Olatonok, for allegedly fatally stabbing a 32-year-old man, Ibrahim Shago, following an argument in Dutse. The incident occurred on Thursday, 29 October 2026, at about 5:45pm in the Rafin Sanyi area of Dutse Local Government Area. The spokesper…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured the conviction and sentence of Nwachi Chidozie Kingsley for obtaining $205,238 from an American woman, Nicole Kierulff Sayers, under false pretence. Justice U.P. Kekemeke of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court, Maitama, Abuja, convicted Kingsley…

The Royal Spanish Athletics Federation on Thursday expressed its condolences following the death of 24-year-old long jumper Julieta Gallego, who was among the victims of the train collision in Toledo province that killed at least 69 people. "The Spanish athletics family joins in the grief over the passing of Julieta Ga…

The police have rescued two suspected phone snatchers from a mob at Dutse-Makaranta, Abuja, following reports of overnight thefts in which residents lost mobile phones, laptops and other valuables. The suspects were reportedly apprehended by residents in the early hours of Tuesday, October 27, 2026. Residents said seve…

An old comment made by a U.S pastor, Israel Ford, addressing his now second wife, Shakayla Ford, as "daughter" has surfaced online. Ford, of LifeWorks Church in Wickliffe, Ohio, announced his marriage to Shakayla on his Facebook page on Sunday, accompanied by a video recorded in the church. The pastor, who appeared alo…

Two siblings abducted in Bonny, Rivers State have been released and reunited with their parents. LIB reported that the victims were abducted from their home along Abalamabie Road on October 14, 2026. Their release was confirmed in a video that has gone viral on Facebook on Sunday, October 25. In the video, their father…

…committed in Kula Kingdom by Ibeto. He has turned women into widows and children into orphans. He has made families lose their breadwinners, husbands, fathers, brothers, uncles, cousins, nephews and loved ones,” he said. Sukubo Sara-Igbe also threatened to mobilise a mass protest next week, with the remains of the vict…

The Edo State Police Command has arrested a 21-year-old man, Michael Samuel, for the murder of his girlfriend, whom he met on social media. The state's Commissioner of Police, Patrick Daaor, said the suspect and the victim met on social media and became friends after chatting for months. The CP said the suspect subsequ…

The Savannah Regional Command of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS), has arrested a Nigerian national suspected of human trafficking. The suspect identified as Prince James, was arrested in Kloth, a community near Damongo in the Savannah Region. The Savannah Regional Commander of the Ghana Immigration Service, L. A. A…