…In one of the counts, Nwogba, who resides at Number 16, Emeka Egbe, by Roban Stores, Abakaliki in Ebonyi State, and others now at large, were alleged to have sometime in 2026, impersonated Professor Aina. The defendant was alleged to have registered his picture on Whatsapp profile and true caller on telephone number: 0…

…In July 2026, the promoter was involved in a serious car accident on the Lagos-Calabar coastal road that claimed the life of his bouncer. He had made very few public appearances since, making his energetic return to the spotlight all the more notable to fans who had been following his recovery.Sam Larry returned to the…

…cocaine and methamphetamine. The Director, Media and Advocacy of the agency, Femi Babafemi, said in a post on his X page on Sunday that the driver was given a bottle of Fearless energy drink as a waybill package in Lagos for delivery in Ondo State. Babafemi said the driver took the bottle as an energy drink, but operat…

A Nigerian groom wore a traditional attire for his white wedding in Taraba State. The groom's attire consists of a wrapper and white singlet. A Facebook user, Agbu Jibaniya posted the photo on Saturday, October 3, 2026. According to him, the wrapper and singlet is the traditional outfit of the Jukun Wapan people in Wuk…

…cheaper faresAccording to Ahmed, CNG buses on the Kubwa–Berger and Apo–Nyanya/Mararaba routes in the Federal Capital Territory charge ₦500, compared with ₦1,000 on diesel-powered buses.The Masaka–Berger service costs ₦600 instead of ₦1,000, while Berger–Gwagwalada costs ₦700, against ₦1,200. Another…

…in Nigeria and Chief Consultant Psychiatrist at the Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Yaba, will deliver the keynote address. Sheikh will speak on “Mental Health as Our Social Capital,” while Prof. Mashudat Abiola Bello-Mojeed will examine the impact of social media on young people. The President of the Nigerian Medi…

…detailing police operations carried out between September 29 and October 2, 2026. In Taraba State, police operatives rescued three of five persons abducted in the state following sustained pressure on the kidnappers. The victims were rescued safely and handed over to their families. Nine travellers abducted in Ogun Sta…

…elder brother of Isma’il Ishaq, a 24-year-old final-year student of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai, Niger State, who was killed by a stray bullet from military personnel during a land dispute, speaks with AYOOLA OLASUPO about the death of his younger brother, how it has left a painful void in the family,…

…by social media blogs early last month. A 15-second version of the video published by Yabaleftonline on September 1 had gathered over 1.7 million views on X by Saturday. The video was recorded on the premises of the university’s Elele campus. Madonna University, established as the first private Catholic university in W…

…Lagosians in a Nigeria Premier Football League matchday seven encounter at the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano, on Saturday. Valentine Ugwu stunned the home supporters by putting the visitors ahead in first-half stoppage time. The hosts responded strongly after the break, and Abdullahi Musa restored parity in the 48th minute…

…social, economic integration and development. The meeting was Chaired by Professor Babagana Umara Zulum who is also the Chairman of the NEGF and Chief Host. Present at the meeting were governors Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri (Adamawa state), Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya (Gombe), Mohammed Auwal Jatau (Deputy Governor of Bauchi state),…

…passengers using waterways across Benue. The Commissioner also raised concern over an abandoned barge at the crossing point which was believed to have contributed to the accident. He consequently gave the owner of the abandoned barge a seven-day ultimatum to evacuate it from the crossing point or risk having it confisc…

The governorship candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement, APM, in Ogun State, Rotimi Babajide, has criticised the impact of the Federal Government’s fuel subsidy removal, saying Nigerians are yet to see tangible benefits from the policy despite the sharp increase in petrol prices. Speaking with newsmen in Abeokuta on…

…fail to heed their request. There is no way we can raise such an amount at this period. Baba, kindly assist us. Don't let them kill our children," the parents said.The Managing Director of Uko Akwa Ibom Motors Nigeria Limited, Isiah Akpan, had separately confirmed the ransom demand on Friday.Ladoja urged the families n…

…an unauthorised burial of a corpse on Akpa-Mbakor ancestral land, and has continued unabated, with lives lost and property destroyed. “Why has the Benue State Government failed in her primary responsibility to safeguard the lives and properties of her citizens for this long? My people’s means of livelihood are destroye…

…that anything untoward will happen to our children if we fail to heed their request. Baba, kindly assist us. Don’t let them kill our children.” Abducted NYSC members: Don’t let kidnappers kill our children – Parents beg Olubadan, Oyo CP

…Assane Ba, Mamadou Sylla, Seydina Laye Diagne, Libasse Mbaye, Pape Mamour Diagne and Babacar Niang.

…to heed to their request. “There is no way we can raise such an amount at this period. Baba, kindly assist us. Dont let them kill our children,” the parents said. The parents appealed to Ladoja and the police commissioner to intervene and secure the immediate release of their children. Responding, Ladoja assured the pa…

…depot price report by Petroleumprice.ng shows reductions across Lagos, Port Harcourt, Calabar and Warri, with Dangote implementing one of the largest cuts.

…Solomon Eke, whom he accused of going against him politically but said should not be abandoned. During the event, Wike called out Eke, saying, “Where is Solomon Eke? Come here, you are my boy.” The Minister said it was difficult for him to secure Eke’s emergence as council chairman, but the former chairman later went a…

…for my governor, Mutfwang in Plateau State, and praying, let God give them victory, Taraba. African nations, South Africa, we are praying for Ghana and the rest of the countries that are in Africa,” he said. The cleric said he was “standing in the gap” and prayed against what he described as Satan’s influence in leader…

…to him, and that his own manager stole his money. Expressing the immense pain of being abandoned by the industry he helped build, the comedian handed his grievances over to a higher power, praying against those behind his travails and stating that he leaves them to God ''Musicomedy, I formed it. That's to tell you how…

Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State has expressed concern over rising cases of criminal activities, illicit drug consumption and unprovoked attacks across the state. Kefas raised the concern on Friday at an emergency security meeting convened to address growing security challenges and other emerging threats confronting…

…items. The statement said some people subsequently pursued the suspect, who reportedly abandoned the items he was accused of stealing while attempting to escape. It added that the man was struck by a tipper truck travelling towards Gidan Murtala as he tried to evade those chasing him. The suspect died instantly from in…

…They further called for the fulfilment of previous commitments attributed to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, including a 20 per cent salary increase announced in 2023 and the provision of five Marcopolo buses for the transportation of students and staff. With the strike deadline approaching, the unions appealed to student…