NIS confirms death of personnel in Niger attack, vows justice
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has confirmed the death of one of its officers following an attack by unidentified armed men on personnel conducting routine surveillance patrols in Niger State. The attack occurred on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at about 11:30 a.m. along the Tunga Taya-Woro axis of the state, involving two personnel attached to […]
Zelensky to resume strikes on Russian refineries as energy truce collapses
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said his country would resume hitting Russian oil refineries and adopted a noticeably more defiant tone towards US President Donald Trump in an interview published Thursday by the Financial Times. Since Trump returned to power, Washington’s support for Ukraine has fluctuated alongside his unexpected social media remarks, which have often taken […]
Delta NDC gov campaign council seeks transparency in food bank programme
The Chris Iyovwaye Governorship Campaign Organisation of the Nigeria Democratic Congress in Delta State has called for greater transparency in the state’s food bank programme, demanding details of its funding, beneficiary selection process and distribution records. The organisation’s Director-General, Dr Alfred Mulade, in a statement on Thursday, said the public deserved clear information on the […]
Account for Tambuwal’s eight-year record, Sokoto APC challenges ADC gov candidate
The Sokoto State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has challenged the governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress, Manir Dan Iya, to account for the performance of former Governor Aminu Tambuwal’s eight-year administration, in which he served as deputy governor. The challenge followed Dan Iya’s call on the Sokoto State Government to disclose the […]
Coastal Highway: APM campaign council demands full disclosure of contract details
The Presidential Campaign Council of the Allied Peoples Movement has demanded full disclosure of the procurement process, contractor selection, contract cost and payment records for the ₦15tn Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project, citing concerns over transparency, accountability and the recent realignment of the road. The Director-General of the council, Felix Hyat, made the demand at a […]
2027: APC chair confirms support from opposition figure
The All Progressives Congress National Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda, has confirmed that the ruling party had reached out to opposition leaders to seek their support for Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. He made this known while receiving a delegation led by the former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, from the Savannah Centre for Diplomacy, Democracy […]
Indian police arrest Nigerian over alleged cocaine supply
Indian police have arrested a Nigerian man identified as Ezeaputa Chijioke over alleged involvement in supplying cocaine to club-goers and partygoers in the country. The suspect was arrested on October 6 with about 70.5 grammes of cocaine and allegedly used intermediaries to distribute the drug. According to the report, three suspected drug dealers were arrested […]
Ghana repatriates 120 Nigerians trafficked for cybercrime
Ghana repatriates 120 Nigerian nationals arrested during Operation Cyberhunt, a multinational cybercrime crackdown. Credit: X | samgeorgegh Ghana has repatriated 120 Nigerians arrested during a cybercrime crackdown, with authorities alleging that the individuals had been trafficked to the country and forced to work in cybercrime operations. Ghana’s Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Sam […]
Police arrest man over assault in Canada
A 28-year-old man, Adebayo Maoli, has been arrested and charged with sexual assault and two counts of indecent act following allegations that he exposed himself to passengers on Toronto’s subway system in Canada. The Toronto Police Service disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, alleging that the incidents occurred on September 1 and October 3, […]
Nigeria is finished, gone, ex-Super Eagles player Emenike slams govs
Former Super Eagles striker, Emmanuel Emenike, has criticised some state governors over alleged mismanagement of public funds, saying Nigeria has become an “embezzlement ground”. Emenike expressed his displeasure in a post on his Instagram page on Wednesday, accusing some governors of lacking plans for the future of their states and prioritising the embezzlement of public […]
