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TRADITIONAL HIGH CHIEF MISTAKENLY SHOT DEAD DURING COLLEAGUE'S FUNERAL CEREMONY IN ONDO

Tragedy struck in Ayeka, Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo State, after a traditional High Chief was sh%t d+ad during a funeral ceremony on Monday. The incident reportedly occurred while the deceased’s colleagues were performing traditional funeral rites for him. According to an eyewitness, tension arose when an unidentified person carrying a firearm suddenly discharged the we@pon, with the bullet striking the High Chief in the head and k+lling him instantly. Some residents present at the ceremony said the sho%ting was believed to have been an accidental discharge. The spokesperson for the Ondo State Police Command, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, confirmed the incident on Tuesday and disclosed that one suspect had been arrested. He added that the police had commenced a detailed investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting.

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"I WON THE 2023 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION BUT I DON'T HAVE ANY EVIDENCE TO PROVE IT." - PETER OBI

Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has maintained that he won the 2023 presidential election, despite the courts dismissing his challenges to the election results. Speaking during an interview with BBC News, Obi was asked about his claim that he won the election and his previous assertion that the election was rigged. “Frankly I don’t like going back to the past but I still think what I think,” Obi said. When asked if he had evidence to prove his previous claim, he responded: “Well there is no evidence, everything is not based on evidence” The interviewer then countered that Obi could not continue talking about the future while choosing to ignore the past. However, Obi stood by his position, stating: “I won the election”

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ENGR. DEEKAE KIADUM CONDEMNS ALLEGED ATTACK ON TAMBARI STEVE, URGES PUBLIC TO REMAIN CALM, SAYS TAMBARI IS ALIVE AND SAFE

The 2019 Governorship Candidate of the Alliance for Social Democrats (ASD), Engr. Deekae Richard Kiadum,MNSE. has condemned what he described as the alleged kidnapping and attack on senior media entrepreneur and Chairman of Resolution Wall Group, Tambari Steve. Kiadum urged political and community leaders to desist from attacking media house owners simply because individuals use their platforms to express opinions, respond to allegations, or publish reports concerning public figures. He appealed to the public to remain calm, disclosing that he had spoken with Tambari Steve and confirmed that he is safe and sound. “Tambari Steve is safe and sound. I urge the public to remain calm,” Kiadum said. He further cautioned members of the public against allowing emotions to influence their reactions to media reports, stressing the importance of separating personal emotions from legitimate media activities. Kiadum also commended RwGBlog News for what he described as its contribution t...

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MARRIED MEN SHOULD ALWAYS WEAR THEIR WEDDING RINGS TO KEEP DELILAHS AWAY - PASTOR TOLA ODUTOLA

Pastor Tola Odutola has advised married men to always wear their wedding rings, saying the ring can indicate that a man is married and help discourage other women from approaching him. Odutola made the remark while discussing married men who do not wear their rings. He acknowledged that wearing a wedding ring is not a biblical requirement but said it was his personal view that married men should wear theirs. “I just have a problem with men who are married that don’t use their rings. This is me. I just have a problem with it. So I’m not saying this one is inside the scripture, but this is just me,” he said. The pastor questioned why a married man would stop wearing his ring because he had gained weight instead of getting a new one. “And then you ask me, you say, Okay, Pastor T but why? The question I want to ask you is that when you started, did you not start with a ring? Or say, Oh, Pastor, you know, I’ve grown so big. You can change the ring now to the new size now,” he sa...

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I DON'T NEED PERFECT YORUBA TO PROTECT LAGOS CULTURE - RHODES-VIVOUR

The Lagos State governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has said he does not need to be fluent in Yoruba to preserve and protect Lagos’ indigenous culture if elected governor. He made the clarification in a video shared on Monday following reactions to his response to a question about Yoruba culture and language at The Platform’s October 1 event. Rhodes-Vivour said he had never denied Lagos’ Yoruba identity, noting that indigenous groups such as the Aworis and Eguns contributed to the development of the city. Explaining his difficulty with Yoruba, he said his challenge was mainly fluency, adding that he often thinks in English before translating his thoughts into other languages. He said he was working to improve his Yoruba. “My business is governance. I don’t have to speak perfect Yoruba to preserve and protect the indigenous culture of Lagos,” he said. He also addressed criticism of his “Afonja” meme involving President Bola...

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EACH DAY I SLEEP AND EAT, I'M THINKING ABOUT PRESIDENT TINUBU'S RE-ELECTION - FCT MINISTER, WIKE

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027 occupies his thoughts, stressing that he is committed to helping the president secure a second term. Wike spoke on Monday during town hall meetings with the Rumueme and Apara kingdoms in Obio-Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State. The former Rivers State governor urged residents to vote massively for Tinubu, saying the president would have an easier path to victory than he did in 2023. “Each day I sleep, I am thinking about the president’s re-election. When I am eating, I think about the president’s re-election. Everything I am doing now is about the president’s re-election,” Wike said. He urged Rivers residents to put sentiments aside and support Tinubu, arguing that the president had recognised the people of the state through what he described as dividends of democracy and several appointments. “Let us forget sentiment and vote for the person who has re...

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"YOU CAN'T SAY YOU'RE GRATEFUL TO GOD AND YOUR MONEY IS NOT INVOLVED," - PASTOR KOREDE

Pastor Korede Komaiya has said Christians should not claim to be grateful to God while refusing to give from their substance as part of their thanksgiving. Speaking to his congregation, Komaiya described giving as a biblical ordinance, stressing that thanksgiving to God should not be done empty-handed. “It’s important for you to note this reality. Note this reality and note it very well. God is the King of the whole earth,” he said. The pastor explained that expressing gratitude to God should involve a person’s material substance, insisting, “It is dishonoring to say you are grateful and your substance is not involved.” “You can’t thank God empty-handed. It’s a biblical ordinance. You cannot thank God without your substance,” he stated. Komaiya also said people should not determine their thanksgiving offering solely based on what they personally want to give, arguing that the offering should correspond with their financial standing. “You can’t just give what you like. You c...

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WIKE HOSTS DOKUBO-ASARI, CHINDA, JACKRICH, KALABARI MONARCH IN PORT HARCOURT

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Monday received the Amanyanabo of Torusarama Piri, Alhaji Mujahid Dokubo-Asari, alongside prominent Rivers political and traditional figures in Port Harcourt. Among those present were Rivers State APC Governorship Candidate, Hon. Kingsley Chinda; Hon. Sobomabo Jackrich (Egberipapa); and other political stakeholders, as well as the Kalabari traditional ruler. The meeting comes amid heightened political activities and realignments in Rivers State ahead of the 2027 elections. Chinda emerged as the APC governorship candidate earlier this year, although the party’s internal leadership and nomination processes have subsequently faced legal disputes. The gathering also comes shortly after Dokubo-Asari featured prominently in reports over his political position ahead of 2027. In January, he publicly pledged support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election after Wike visited him at his palace in Degema. More ...

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2027 ELECTION: NIGERIA'S VOTERS REGISTER HITS 103 MILLION - INEC

The number of registered voters in Nigeria has surpassed 103 million ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced. The increase followed the completion of the three-phase Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, which recorded 10,772,421 new registrants across the country. INEC Chairman, Joash Amupitan, a professor and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), disclosed this on Monday while delivering a keynote address at a strategic workshop for media executives organised by the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) in collaboration with the electoral commission. Amupitan said INEC had so far completed eight of the 14 major statutory activities outlined in its timetable for the 2027 elections. According to him, preparations for the elections have now entered the “amber zone” as the country moves closer to the 2027 general elections.

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WHATEVER EVIL SEED PLANTED AGAINST TINUBU'S REGIME HAS BEEN UPROOTED - REV. DANCHOMO

Rev. Ezekiel Danchomo, a Plateau-based cleric and regional leader of the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN), who has been vocal about k+llings and insecurity in northern Nigeria, has prayed for President Bola Tinubu and his administration during his visit to Israel. Danchumo has previously called out the government over att@cks on communities in Plateau State and demanded stronger action to protect Nigerians from t+rrorism and other forms of vi%lence. He has also sought international attention for the k+llings during his visit to Israel. While praying, the cleric said: “I am praying for the Jews, praying for Benjamin Netanyahu to succeed, indicating the entire nation including Nigeria, praying for Tinubu and his administration. Whatever seed planted against his regime in the name of Jesus, it has been uprooted.” The prayer was made during his visit to Israel, where he also prayed for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel and its people.

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IF YOU TAKE A STEP OF RIGGING THAT ELECTION, YOUR GENERATION WILL BE CURSED - PRIMATE AYODELE WARNS POLITICIANS

Primate Elijah Ayodele has warned politicians, INEC officials and security agencies against rigging the 2027 general elections, declaring that anyone who attempts to manipulate the process will face consequences. He said, “When you take a step of rigging that election, your generation, over generation, will be cu¥rsed,” while predicting that the 2027 election would bring significant changes to Nigeria. According to him, Nigerians are “tired of stagnancy, tired of failure,” adding that anyone who intends to oppress, f+ght or k+ll people because of the election “will not see the light of the day.” Ayodele also warned against bribery and electoral malpractice, saying, “Either you’re INEC, you’re anything, you’re taking bribe, it will expose a lot of things, because bigger power will be in this election.” He stressed that he is not a supporter of any political party and would speak about any party based on what he observes. “Me, I’m not a supporter of anybody. It’s what I see, ...

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"WHAT GOV. SIM DID IN OPOBO YESTERDAY WAS A 'WALK OF SHAME," - CERTIFIED COURTIST

A political commentator identified as Certified Courtist has criticised Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, over his recent visit to Opobo, describing the governor’s actions as a “walk of shame.” The comments followed the governor’s absence from the September 26 coronation of the newly installed Amanyanabo of Opobo Kingdom, King Charles Douglas Mac-Pepple Jaja, Jeki VI. Fubara had explained that he was away in New York on an official national assignment, while his deputy represented him at the coronation. According to Certified Courtist, Fubara’s subsequent visit to Opobo for the thanksgiving service of Senator Adawari Pepple, where he was seen moving around the community on foot, was an attempt to demonstrate his connection with the people following the backlash over his absence at the coronation. “One thing I love about hypocrites is that they will tolerate you while you still have power. The moment power leaves you, they will show their true colours. That was exact...

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TEMI NKEM WINS BBNAIJA SEASON 11, TAKES HOME N160 MILLION PRIZE PACKAGE

Temi Nkem has emerged as the winner of the 11th season of the Big Brother Naija reality television show. Nkem was announced as the winner during the grand finale on Sunday, beating other finalists to claim the coveted prize. Aikou emerged as the first runner-up, while Sheba finished as the second runner-up. Bluethopia completed the top four as the third runner-up. As the winner, she will receive ₦100 million in cash and a brand-new SUV, with the total prize package valued at ₦160 million.

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NAVY DISCOVERS 40,000-LITRE ILLEGAL REFINERY HIDDEN IN BONNY CRREKS, THREE SUSPECTS IN CUSTODY

The Nigerian Navy and the Federal Government Inter-Agency Task Force on Petroleum Theft have uncovered a 40,000-litre-capacity illegal refinery hidden deep within the creeks of Bonny Island, Rivers State. The facility was discovered during a joint operation conducted on Friday following actionable intelligence coordinated through the Joint Intelligence Monitoring Team and involving personnel from various security and intelligence agencies. Speaking to journalists in Bonny, the Commanding Officer of the Nigerian Navy Forward Operating Base, Bonny, Captain Stanley Umeh, described the discovery as the biggest his team had made since he assumed command in March 2026. Umeh said naval gunboats transported operatives into the creeks, after which the team trekked through dense vegetation before reaching the clandestine facility. He explained that the refinery was still at the preparatory stage, meaning crude oil had not yet been fully processed at the site. According to ...

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"TINUBU SAVED OUR ECONOMY. HE SAVED THE NATION FROM FALLING TO PIECES." - SHETTIMA

Vice President Kashim Shettima has said President Bola Tinubu saved Nigeria’s economy from collapsing, defending the administration’s economic reforms amid criticism over the hardship facing Nigerians. Speaking during a Western Times interview on October 3, Shettima said the economy was “teetering on the brink of collapse” when the Tinubu administration assumed office, adding that “he saved our economy.” He acknowledged the hardship caused by the reforms but said the government was rolling out measures to cushion their impact. “Tough times do not last forever. Tough people do,” Shettima said, highlighting planned e-mobility initiatives, including 10,600 electric tricycles for the North-East and 300 buses and taxis. He also described NELFUND as “a master stroke” aimed at helping students from low-income families access education. Shettima said Nigeria’s foreign reserves stood at just $3.9 billion when the administration took over, which he claime...

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ADC WON'T WIN RIVERS, RESULT WILL BE WRITTEN - WIKE FIRES AT AMAECHI

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has declared that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) will not win Rivers State in the 2027 general elections, directing his remarks at former governor and ADC vice-presidential candidate Rotimi Amaechi. Speaking at a gathering organised by Uzugbani Ekpeye in Ahoada, Wike challenged Amaechi’s claims about losing elections in Rivers State, recalling their political history and his own role as campaign director in 2011. Wike argued that Amaechi had failed to secure victories in subsequent elections, despite holding influential political positions. He also dismissed the former governor’s concerns about alleged manipulation of election results. “The result will always be written; he will not win again,” Wike said, referring to Amaechi and the forthcoming election. The minister urged the people of Ekpeye to assess politicians based on their records and contributions rather than political claims. During the event, Uzugbani Ekpeye President-General Dr. A...

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MY DESIRE IS FOR GOD TO USE ME: I AM NOT HERE FOR GAINS BUT TO RAISE OUR PEOPLE - FCT MINISTER WIKE

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has declared that his political alignment with President Bola Tinubu remains unshakable, as he mobilised Rivers State stakeholders to support the President ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Wike spoke on October 2 while addressing stakeholders of Akpor Kingdom in Obio-Akpor LGA, Rivers State, where he called for a broader political structure ahead of the election. “My interest in Rivers State is for God to use me as a vessel to help our people. I am back here not for what I will get, but for what I will be to raise my people,” Wike said. He maintained that political differences should not prevent stakeholders from working together, stressing that collective interest should come first. “There is no permanent enemy in politics. What we have is permanent collective interest,” he said. Wike also reiterated his pledge to resign as FCT minister if Tinubu fails to win Rivers State and the FCT in 2027. He urged poli...

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NYSC KIDNAP: ABDUCTORS DEMAND N950 MILLION RANSOM FROM CORP MEMBERS TRAVELING FROM IBADAN TO ORIENTATION CAMPS

Abductors who seized 19 prospective NYSC members travelling from Ibadan, Oyo State, to their orientation camps in Abia and Akwa Ibom states have reportedly demanded N950m for their release. The victims were travelling in two buses when g+nmen att@cked them along the Owerri-Onitsha Road in Umunoha, Imo State, on Thursday. The Managing Director of Uko Akwa Ibom Motors Nigeria Limited, Isiah Akpan, said the abductors demanded N50m for each victim. According to him, the buses left Bodija/Samonda Park in Ibadan on Wednesday but were delayed by traffic around Benin before reaching Onitsha late in the day. The passengers spent the night in Oba and resumed their journey around 5am on Thursday. Akpan said they had barely entered Imo State when g+nmen emerged from the bush. “They blocked the two vehicles and took 19 passengers, all corps members, into the bush,” he said. The drivers reportedly escaped and alerted security personnel, prompting police...

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TINUBU POLICY KILLED MY MOTHER. SHE WAS HEALTHY BEFORE HE CAME TO POWER - AMAECHI

Former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, has blamed the economic policies of President Bola Tinubu’s administration for the death of his mother, claiming that the rising cost of medication made it increasingly difficult to provide for her healthcare. Speaking during an interview, Amaechi disclosed that his mother was healthy before Tinubu assumed office, insisting that her death could not simply be attributed to old age. When the interviewer suggested that his mother had lived to an advanced age and questioned whether the responsibility of caring for her rested solely on him, Amaechi pushed back, saying he had done everything within his means to look after her. “My mother was healthy!” he declared, adding that after Tinubu came into power, purchasing medication for her became difficult. He further argued that the rising cost of living and economic hardship had affected many households, leaving people struggling to afford essential medicines and healthcare. Defending hi...

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TRAG£DY AS PASTOR D!£S WHILE PREACHING AT BURIAL CEREMONY IN ALETO, RIVERS STATE

A burial ceremony in Aleto, Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State, turned into a sad and shocking incident on Friday, after a pastor suddenly collapsed while preaching. The Resident Pastor of Redeemed Church, Aleto, Deacon Steve Eyo, was preaching to more than 300 people on the topic, “The Certainty of Death and Hope Beyond.” The pastor spoke about the fact that death can come at any time and urged people to live their lives wisely. At about 1:25 p.m., while concluding his message, he suddenly collapsed in front of the gathering. His last words were reportedly, “Number your days and prepare, for it can happen anytime.” He then fell, with the microphone hitting the floor. He was quickly taken aside and given first aid, while church ministers and members prayed for him. He was later rushed to a nearby hospital in the same ambulance conveying the remains of the deceased. The pastor was reportedly confirmed dead at the hospital and taken to the mortuary. His sudden death ...

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"ANYONE WHO STANDS IN OUR WAY OF GETTING 2.5 MILLION VOTES FOR TINUBU SHOULD FACE AK-47 FIRE." - APC CHAIRMAN

Edo State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Jarrett Tenebe, has said the party will work towards delivering 2.5 million votes to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Tenebe made the statement on October 2, 2026, in Benin, Edo State, while addressing APC supporters at a party gathering following the recently held local government council election. He said Governor Monday Okpebholo had promised Tinubu 2.5 million votes from the state and that the party intended to prove the promise could be fulfilled. Tenebe also claimed APC scored 2,158,600 votes in the recent local government election, describing it as a feat he said had never happened in a state before. However, while addressing those he said might try to frustrate the party’s plans, Tenebe made a controversial reference to f+rearms. “Those who do not wish us well, who want to create an obstacle for us, I have a prayer for you,” he said. He added: “So anybody who refuses, who wants...

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NIGERIAN WORKERS DECLARE THREE-DAY WARNING STRIKE OVER ECONOMIC HARDSHIP.

Public service workers across Nigeria have announced a three-day warning strike scheduled for October 2 to 4, 2026, to protest worsening economic conditions and demand improved welfare. The Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council (JNPSNC) directed its national and state executives to immediately mobilise workers for the industrial action, which will begin at midnight on Friday and end on Sunday. The directive was contained in a circular dated October 1, 2026, and signed by the council’s National Secretary, Olowoyo Gbenga. The council said the decision followed the Federal Government’s alleged failure to respond to demands submitted to President Bola Tinubu in a letter dated September 21. It also called on employees across federal, state and local government establishments to participate, insisting that workers and their dependants were bearing the brunt of the economic crisis. “In the same vein, all public servants in the services of Federal, State and Local Gover...

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BREAKING NEWS: RAPPER RICK ROSS ARRESTED FOR BATTERY IN MIAMI

American rapper, Rick Ross was arrested on domestic violence charges in Miami-Dade on Thursday, October 1. Ross, 50, whose legal name is William Leonard Roberts, was booked into the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center at 6:10 a.m. on charges of battery and battery by strangulation, records show. Both charges are listed as involving domestic violence. He was arrested by Miami Beach Police. The arrest comes days after his ex-girlfriend Jazzma Kendrick took to Instagram to publicly accuse him of physically abusing her. Last weekend, Kendrick posted an Instagram Story, sharing a DM from a fan who told her, “I’m seeing what Rick is seeing your (sic) so gorgeous.” Kendrick responded, “He saw a punching bag.” She also shared photos showing an injured and swollen lip. It’s unclear whether Ross’ arrest stems from the accusations made by Kendrick or from another lady. Per TMZ, citing sources, the woman told police that Ross questioned her about lying to him and the...

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BORI STATE IS ONLY CONDITION FOR OIL RESUMPTION IN OGONI - DR. FABEKE DOUGLAS

The Ogoni Liberation Initiative has declared that the creation of Bori State remains the only condition for the resumption of oil exploration and production activities in Ogoni, Rivers State. The group made the position known in a statement signed by its President and CEO, Dr. Fabeke Douglas, following what it described as renewed engagements with relevant agencies and the Federal Government over the Ogoni question. Douglas said he was recently presented with an official summary document on the proposed creation of Bori State, noting that a copy of the document had previously been submitted to former United States President Barack Obama and former Nigerian President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan. According to him, the agitation for Bori State dates back several decades and is rooted in historical records and government reports. He cited the 1958 Willink Commission, which was established to examine the fears of minority groups ahead of Nigeria's independence, as part of the hi...

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EVERY NIGERIAN, INCLUDING NEWBORNS, NOW OWES ABOUT N700K AS NIGERIA'S PUBLIC DEBT HITS N166.79TN

Every Nigerian, including newborn babies, is now carrying an estimated debt burden of about ₦700,000, according to Tolulope, a presenter with Nairametrics. Speaking on Nigeria’s rising debt profile, Tolulope said the country’s external debt had climbed from approximately $43.1 billion when President Bola Ahmed Tinubu assumed office to about $54.5 billion by June 2024, representing an increase of roughly $11.4 billion. She added that domestic debt also jumped from around ₦59 trillion to ₦91.5 trillion. Combined, Nigeria’s total public debt currently stands at ₦166.79 trillion. According to the presenter, the Federal Government also projected borrowing an additional ₦29.2 trillion under the 2025 budget. The government has maintained that the funds being borrowed are largely being channelled into economic reforms, infrastructure and other development initiatives. However, Tolulope noted that the growing debt raises questions about its impact on ordinary Nigerians, particularly...

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"WE FOUND SUSPECTED INDIAN HEMP AND SHISHA POT IN THEIR POSSESSION" - BORNO POLICE CLARIFIES ARREST OF 5 PEOPLE WEARING 'TINUBU MUST GO' T-SHIRTS

The Borno State Police Command has clarified that the five men arrested in Maiduguri over T-shirts bearing the inscription “Tinubu Must Go” were also found in possession of suspected Indian h£mp, D5 tablets, a shisha pot and a pair of scissors. According to the statement, the suspects had 15 wraps of dried leaves suspected to be Indian h£mp, 100 tablets suspected to be D5, one shisha pot, one pair of scissors and two T-shirts bearing the inscription “Tinubu Must Go.”

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NEITHER PETER OBI NOR ATIKU HAS THE POSSIBILITY TO DEFEAT PRESIDENT TINUBU - GOVERNOR ABDULLAH SULE

Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has said neither former Vice President Atiku Abubakar nor Peter Obi has the possibility of defeating President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. Speaking on the Miconpodcast, Sule made the statement while responding to questions about the possibility of either Atiku or Obi defeating Tinubu in the coming election. When asked what he would say if either Atiku or Obi defeated President Tinubu, the governor said, “I will say it’s election.” When asked whether he believed such a possibility existed, Sule said, “no, none of them is a possibility in my conviction.” Asked if he sees it happening, the Nasarawa governor replied, “well, i said none of them is a possibility as far as I am concerned. Not even based on the fact on ground or based on the performance of the elections we have seen so far.”

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FG DECLARES OCTOBER 1 PUBLIC HOLIDAY FOR NIGERIA'S 66TH INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY

The Federal Government has declared Thursday, October 1, 2026, a public holiday to commemorate Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government in a statement signed by the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Magdalene Ajani, on Wednesday. Tunji-Ojo congratulated Nigerians at home and abroad, urging citizens to use the occasion to demonstrate unity, patriotism, peaceful coexistence and mutual respect. He also called on Nigerians to emulate the nation’s founding fathers by showing love for the country and working towards building a Nigeria that future generations would be proud of. “As we celebrate 66 years of our independence, we should always remember that there is hope for our country and our diversity is our strength, and our collective determination remains the foundation upon which a stronger and more prosperous nation will be built,” he said. The Min...

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PLATEAU MAN ALLEGEDLY DISCONNECTS COMMUNITY POWER, WATER AFTER LOSING ELECTION

A man in Plateau State has reportedly disconnected electricity and water supplies from his community after losing an election, allegedly because he personally financed the projects. According to reports circulating online, the man allegedly removed the transformer he had installed in the community and took away electrical cables, leaving residents without power. He was also said to have disconnected the community’s water supply, reportedly removing pipes, tanks and submersible pumps that he had personally provided. In an alleged message to the residents, the man reportedly told them to approach the person they voted for to provide electricity and water for them. The controversy reportedly extended to education, with claims that he terminated scholarship support for about 60 students whom he had previously sponsored. According to the account, he blamed the parents of the beneficiaries for failing to support him during the election, which he subsequently lost. The development...

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COURT ORDERS WIKE'S SON, JORDAN, TO PRODUCE AMERICAN PASSPORT IN $2.1 MILLION LAND SUIT

The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory in Maitama has ordered Jordan Ezenwo Nyesom-Wike, son of FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, to produce his American passport in court as proceedings continue in a $2.1 million land-related suit. Justice Sylvanus Oriji issued the order on Tuesday after counsel to the claimants, Hamza Dantani, made the application during Jordan’s cross-examination. The suit, marked CV/008/2026, was filed by Safwan Garba GY and GY Global Oil and Gas Nigeria Limited. The claimants allege that Jordan agreed to facilitate the acquisition of 30 hectares each in Katampe and Guzape for $2.1 million, which they said was paid in cash. Jordan denied the allegations and maintained that he did not know the claimants. When asked where he was on September 26, 2025, he told the court he was outside Nigeria and had travelled with his American passport. The claimants’ lawyer subsequently asked the court to order him to produce the passport, which J...

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"PEOPLE WITHOUT ETHICAL VALUES WANT TO TELL US HOW TO LIVE' - APOSTLE MICHAEL OROKPO FIRES BACK AT VERYDARKMAN

Apostle Michael Orokpo has issued a strong warning and educate those criticising Apostle Arome Osayi amid the ongoing backlash surrounding his comments on the prophetic destiny of Nigeria. Reacting to the controversy, Orokpo questioned the ethical values of those att@cking the cleric, particularly those mocking another person’s physical challenges. “Apostle Arome was talking about the prophetic destiny of Nigeria. Instead of asking questions, he jumps on a blog and is now trying to challenge that wisdom,” Orokpo said. He added, “The person who wants to tell Nigerians how to live does not have ethical values. You are making mockery of somebody’s physical issues, and then you want to advise Nigerians. If you don’t have ethical values, how can you even begin to tell us how to live?” Orokpo further argued that Nigeria’s future should not be viewed solely through physical or economic development, stressing the role of Christian values and spiritual foundat...

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I ENJOYED MYSELF DURING VACATION. I AM HALE, HEALTHY AND READY TO GO - PRES. TINUBU GISTS NIGERIANS

President Bola Tinubu has returned to Nigeria after an extended stay in Europe, dismissing concerns about his health and insisting that he is fit and ready to resume his duties. Tinubu spoke briefly with journalists at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos on Tuesday evening shortly after his aircraft landed at about 6pm. Asked how his vacation went, the President simply replied, “I enjoyed myself.” Addressing speculation about his health during his time outside the country, Tinubu said, “Rumours will always emanate from politics. The fact remains that I’m here, healthy, sound and ready to go. Ready to kick, ready to walk. There’s nothing wrong.” He was received at the airport by Deputy Senate President Jibrin Barau, Speaker of the House of Representatives Abas Tajudeen, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq.

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FIVE MEN ARRESTED FOR WEARING 'TINUBU MUST GO' T-SHIRTS IN MAIDUGURI

The Borno State Police Command has arrested and charged five men accused of printing and wearing T-shirts bearing the inscription “Tinubu Must Go” in Maiduguri. The suspects were identified as Baba Aji Gremami, 44; Mustapha Abba Yemen, 28; Abbacha Mohammed Ali, 32; Adam Umar Gubio, 21; and Abdulhamid Mohammed, 21. According to a First Information Report (FIR) dated September 29, 2026, and issued by the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Maiduguri, the men were accused of criminal conspiracy, inciting disturbance, disturbance of public peace and thuggery. The police alleged that on September 25, the five men conspired to print T-shirts carrying the inscription “Tinubu Must Go” with the intention of causing a breach of public peace around the West End Roundabout community in Maiduguri. The alleged offences were said to contravene Sections 60, 78, 79 and 392 of the Borno State Penal Code. The officer in charge subsequently directed that the ...

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OGONI FILMMAKER REJECTS $40,000 OFFER FOR ADULT SHOOT

An Ogoni filmmaker, Idum Felix, has narrated how he rejected a $40,000 deal to produce adult-content films after discovering the true nature of the project. Felix, while sharing his experience, said the opportunity began in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic when he met a man on Facebook who introduced himself as a filmmaker. According to him, they remained in contact until 2021, when the man offered him a production contract. Felix said the offer initially appeared attractive because he was expected to produce about 10 minutes of a series every week. «“It was indeed a nice deal. I needed money, and I needed to make that money with my craft,” he said.» He explained that after a video call to confirm his identity, they finalised the deal, after which the man sent him $355 along with an agreement. Felix admitted that, excited about the opportunity, he did not initially read the agreement carefully. He said the producer later sent him details of the type of actors he wanted for...

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TANZANIA REMOVES NIGERIA FROM REFERRED VISA CATEGORY

Tanzania has officially removed Nigerian passport holders from its referred visa category, meaning Nigerians traveling to the country will no longer be required to undergo the additional visa referral process. The change took effect on September 25, 2026, following amendments published in Government Gazette No. 246 of 2026. According to Tanzania’s Immigration Services Department, Nigerian nationals traveling to the United Republic of Tanzania will now follow the country’s standard visa application procedures. Nigerians can apply through Tanzania’s official immigration online portal or designated entry points, without being subjected to the previous referred visa restrictions. The development was announced by Tanzania Immigration Services Department Chief Spokesperson, ACI Paul J. Mselle, who said the removal was in line with the recently published amendments. The change means Nigerian travelers to Tanzania can now access the standard visa proces...

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NUTRITIONISTS WARNS NIGERIANS AGAINST BOILING EGGS AND RICE TOGETHER

Registered dietician-nutritionists have urged Nigerians to stop boiling unpeeled eggs and rice together in the same pot, warning that the practice could increase the risk of cross-contamination and foodborne infections. The experts explained that Salmonella and E. coli may be present on eggshells and could contaminate rice as both foods cook together. They noted that bacteria may survive while the water is still warming before reaching boiling point. Speaking with PUNCH Healthwise, Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist James Oloyede said rice begins absorbing water as soon as it is placed in the pot, meaning bacteria in contaminated water could be absorbed along with it. Oloyede said, “Cooking egg and rice together in the same pot has been found to be a risk factor in cross-contamination of certain bacteria, especially Salmonella, that can be found on the shell of the egg even after washing with the rice that is being cooked.” “The safest way of cooking egg and rice is to boil ...

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COURT SENTENCES THREE MEN AND A WOMAN TO DEATH OVER KIDNAPPING, ARMED ROBBERY IN EDO

A Special Criminal Court in Edo State has sentenced four to de@th for their involvement in the k+dnapping of a woman at the Vegetable Market along Airport Road, Benin City. Justice Aigbona Momodu delivered the judgment on Tuesday in the court’s maiden k+dnapping case, sentencing Marvellous Isaac, Wisdom Michael, Rufus Emete Michael and Gift Raphael on an 11-count charge bordering on k+dnapping, conspiracy, armed ro%%ery, c¥ltism and unlawful possession of f+rearms. The case stemmed from the broad-daylight abd¥ction of a woman on June 14, 2026. Delivering the judgment, Justice Momodu said he had no discretion because the law prescribed the punishment for the offences. “My hands are tied under the law. I wish I have the law permit me to exercise my discretion. I would have, but my hands are tied. I will just impose the sentence as prescribed by the law,” he said. Isaac was sentenced to seven years imprisonment on count one, de@th by hanging or l+thal injection on counts ...

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2027: I WILL REINSTATE PETROL SUBSIDY - PETER OBI MAKES U-TURN ON FUEL SUBSIDY

. The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has pledged to reinstate petroleum subsidy if elected president in 2027, saying his administration would first tackle corruption in the sector. Obi made the statement on Monday at a town hall meeting organised for the Obi/Kwankwaso presidential ticket in Sokoto. His latest position comes after previous statements in which he said he would not restore the subsidy but would instead ensure savings from its removal were deployed to meet Nigerians’ needs. Speaking at the meeting, the former Anambra State governor identified corruption as a major challenge confronting Nigeria and said his administration would tackle it across all sectors. “People are talking about subsidy but what is all about it is corruption. By removing the corruption, I assure you that we will bring back subsidy. “The problem of Nigeria is corruption, as such, if elected, we will stop all forms of corruption in every sector of t...

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