Borno Father Jailed 10 Years for Concealing Boko Haram Activities
Malam Mele Modu, a father of eight from Abara village in Bara Local Government Area of Borno State, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for failing to report Boko Haram activities to security agencies. The Federal High Court in Abuja handed down the sentence on Friday after Modu admitted guilt to a charge […]
Abducted Kaduna Couple, Six-Month-Old Daughter Regain Freedom
Ahmed Zakka, his wife and their six-month-old daughter, Fatima, who were abducted in Kaduna State, have regained their freedom, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. A reliable security source confirmed their release to NAN in Kaduna, saying the family was freed on Thursday. Details of the circumstances surrounding their release were not immediately available. […]
Dangote Foundation Offers Nigerian Students 10 Free Refinery Shares
The Aliko Dangote Foundation has introduced a share grant initiative that could allow eligible Nigerian tertiary students to receive an additional 10 shares in Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE at no cost. Announced on the foundation’s social media platforms in October, the initiative aims to promote financial inclusion, encourage savings and investment, and introduce […]
Papin Picks Harry Kane Over Mbappe for 2026 Ballon d’Or
Former France striker Jean-Pierre Papin has named Bayern Munich forward Harry Kane as his preferred candidate for the 2026 Ballon d’Or, placing him ahead of Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe and Barcelona youngster Lamine Yamal. Papin acknowledged that Mbappe and Yamal had also enjoyed impressive seasons but said he had a slight preference for Kane to […]
Plateau Monarch Dies After Gunmen Attack Residence in Bokkos
The traditional ruler of Daffo community in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, Da Jatau Yohanna Samkwar, has died after gunmen attacked his residence and shot him, according to community leaders. The monarch, known as the Mishkaham Bokkos, was attacked on Monday night. A community youth leader, Malo Stephen, said the assailants shot him […]
D-8 Targets $500bn Trade by 2030, Highlights Nigeria’s SME Centre
The Developing Eight (D-8) Organisation for Economic Cooperation has set a target of raising trade among its member countries to $500bn by 2030, with Nigeria’s Centre for Small and Medium Enterprises in Abuja expected to support the bloc’s economic integration efforts. The D-8 Secretary-General, Ambassador Sohail Mahmood, announced the target on Thursday at the second […]
Gospel Singer Toluwanisings Dies in Ibadan, Family Confirms
By Shakirat Lawal. Popular Nigerian gospel singer Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji, professionally known as Toluwanisings, has died. His family confirmed his death in a statement shared on his verified Instagram page on Wednesday night. According to the family, the gospel minister passed away in the early hours of Wednesday, October 14, 2026. The […]
Ribadu Raises Alarm Over Terrorists’ Use of AI, Cryptocurrency and Social Media
By Shakirat Lawal. The National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, has warned that terrorist groups are increasingly exploiting artificial intelligence (AI), social media, cryptocurrencies and other emerging technologies to recruit members, conceal funds and coordinate attacks across West Africa and the Sahel. Ribadu raised the concern on Tuesday in Abuja at a three-day […]
Ondo Air Crash: Bodies Unrecovered as Senate Demands NAF Audit
Nine days after a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) aircraft crashed into a river in Igbokoda, Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State, the wreckage and bodies of the 25 victims remain unrecovered, raising concerns over public health and possible environmental contamination. Residents have reported an increasingly offensive stench around the crash site, with community leaders […]
Abba Yusuf Wins Democracy Newsline’s Executive Governor of the Year Award 2026
By Shakirat Lawal. The Executive Governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has been named the recipient of the Executive Governor of the Year Award 2026 by Democracy Newsline Newspaper in recognition of his leadership and contributions to governance and development in the state. According to the newspaper, the award is part of […]
