The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has assured that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will fulfill his October 1, Independence Day message to take Nigeria from reform to prosperity if re-elected for a second term in office come 2027. The First Lady disclosed this in Lafia Nasarawa State on Saturday, 10 October, 2026, at the North-Central Grassroots Mobilisation Network Grand Rally for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima. The rally which recorded a massive turnout of party faithful from across the north central geopolitical zone was also attended by top party leaders, including…
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Three Nigerian-British sisters travelled from London to the seaside city of Brighton, but within hours, all three were dead. Their deaths, which left their family devastated and searching for answers, have now been examined at an inquest in the United Kingdom, where a coroner concluded that the sisters took their own lives. The sisters were identified as Jane Adetoro, 36, Christina Walters, 32, and Rebecca Walters, 31. They drowned off Brighton beach in the early hours of May 13. According to a BBC report published on Thursday, Penelope Schofield, the senior coroner for West Sussex, Brighton and Hove, reached the…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has omitted Ladi Adebutu, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Ogun state, and his running mate from its final list of candidates for the 2027 governorship election. Isa Pantami, who recently won a fresh PDP governorship primary in Gombe state, is also missing from the commission’s final list for the state. The final list for Ogun state contains 13 governorship candidates, while the Gombe state list has 16 candidates, but neither document includes a PDP candidate. Adebutu and his deputy are absent from the Ogun list, which names Solomon Adeola as the…
The APC Presidential Campaign Council has criticised former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, over his renewed claim that he won the 2023 presidential election, questioning the basis of the assertion in light of the officially declared results and subsequent court judgments. In a statement issued by its spokesman, Dele Alake, the Council described Obi’s remarks as troubling, arguing that claims about electoral victory should be supported by verifiable evidence rather than personal conviction. The Council’s reaction followed Obi’s recent interview with the BBC, during which he reportedly maintained that he won the 2023 presidential election while acknowledging that he…
By Adetutu Audu The Chief Imam of Ijebuland, Sheikh Muftaudeen Ayanbadejo, has announced new regulations on dress code and conduct for worshippers attending Jumat prayers, prohibiting men with plaited hair and those wearing earrings from entering the mosque for the weekly congregational prayer. The directive was reportedly announced during the Jumat service held on Friday, October 9, 2026, as part of efforts to promote discipline, decency and reverence within the mosque. According to the announcement, men who plait their hair or wear earrings will no longer be permitted to enter the mosque for Jumat prayers once the new regulations take…
The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has restated its commitment to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and continually seek innovative ways to improve service delivery to stakeholders in the development of the Niger Delta region. Speaking during a programme commemorating Customer Service Week in Port Harcourt, the NDDC Executive Director, Corporate Services, Hon. Ifedayo Abegunde, said excellent customer service remains an essential component of the Commission’s mandate and its commitment to responsive, people-oriented development in the Niger Delta Region. He assured stakeholders and communities across the Niger Delta Region that the NDDC was committed to delivering the dividends of…
Zenith Bank Plc is set to launch the maiden edition of its GirlChild Empowerment Programme, an initiative aimed at inspiring young girls to dream boldly, develop the skills and confidence to pursue their aspirations, and prepare for meaningful opportunities in the future. The event, themed “Banking On Her Tomorrow,” is the brainchild of the Bank’s Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Dame Dr. Adaora Umeoji, OON, the first female GMD/CEO in Zenith Bank’s history and a strong advocate for girl-child education and empowerment. The event will be held virtually on Monday, October 12, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., a day after the International Day of the Girl Child, observed globally on October 11. The programme, which will feature an impressive lineup of distinguished experts in various fields, seeks to provide girls with the inspiration, knowledge and practical perspectives needed to navigate their education and careers, while exposing them to opportunities in skills development, mentorship and leadership. As an annual platform, it will encourage girls to recognise their potential, broaden their aspirations and equip themselves to make informed choices about their future. The initiative builds on Zenith Bank’s longstanding commitment to women and girls, demonstrated through programmes and platforms including the Bank’s annual International Women’s Day Seminar, its sole sponsorship of the Zenith Women’s Basketball League, the Women of Honour Awards in partnership with the Ford Foundation, and the Pad-a-Queen Initiative. These complement the Bank’s women-focused financial solutions, including the Z-Woman initiative, an empowerment programme that supports women-owned and women-led businesses through specialised funding, capacity building and networking. Together, these initiatives reflect the Bank’s broader commitment to supporting women and girls at different stages of their lives, and to contributing meaningfully to national development. This maiden edition is open to all, with girls, parents, educators and other members of the public invited to participate. Interested participants can register via the link below. Those unable to join via Zoom can follow the live stream on Zenith Bank’s social media platforms.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Friday, 9 October, 2026, handed over $56,000 recovered in a suspected procurement fraud case to an American-based businesswoman, Mrs Adeshola Oshilaja. The handover was performed at its Lagos Zonal Directorate 1, Ikoyi, Lagos, bringing the total amount recovered for her to $104,950. The latest recovery represents the outstanding balance of the funds, following the earlier payment of $48,950 directly to Oshilaja by the defendant, Babatunde Samuel Akinsanmi. The recovery and handover followed an investigation into a petition filed by Oshilaja over the alleged failure of her business associate and family friend, Akinsanmi, to…
The Speak Out for Justice Advocacy Ltd/Gte (SOJA) has appealed to the management of Madonna University, Elele Campus, Rivers State, to reconsider the expulsion of a final-year nursing student and the one-year suspension of 14 others over a viral social media video, warning that disciplinary measures should not unnecessarily destroy the academic and professional futures of young people. The human rights advocacy organisation urged the university to embrace proportionality, fairness and compassion in resolving the controversy, while maintaining that students must be held accountable for breaches of professional ethics and institutional regulations. In a press statement dated October 9,…
By Segun Adewale in Bauchi A political mobilisation group, Da Hannu Na, operating under the Arewa for Asiwaju platform, has arrived in Bauchi State to woo Governor Bala Mohammed into supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections, while planning a humanitarian outreach that includes paying fines for more than 150 inmates. Jamilu Jadda Garko, chairman of Da Hannu Na and a political mobiliser under the platform, is leading the initiative aimed at opening a channel of political engagement between the Bauchi governor and the President, according to the group. The group on Friday, 9 October, 2026,…