Ex-Gov. Uduaghan Dies Three Days Before 72nd Birthday

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Former Delta State Governor, Dr Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, has died at the age of 71, three days before his 72nd birthday. Uduaghan reportedly died on the morning of Monday, October 19, 2026, according to a statement issued by his family. His 72nd birthday would have been celebrated on Thursday, October 22. The announcement of his death was contained in a statement signed by his son, Toju Anire Uduaghan, on behalf of the family. The family expressed profound grief over his passing, describing him as a beloved father, brother, uncle and…

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NDLEA Intercepts Saudi-Bound Cannabis, Seizes N6.98bn Tramadol at Lagos Port

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Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted a cannabis consignment allegedly destined for Saudi Arabia and seized 8,725 kilogrammes of powdered tramadol valued at over ₦6.98 billion at the Apapa Port in Lagos. The agency also reported several drug seizures and arrests across the country, including the arrest of an 85-year-old woman allegedly found with 179 kilogrammes of cannabis in Edo State. According to a statement issued on Sunday by the NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, the Saudi Arabia-bound cannabis was discovered at…

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Buhari Saw Tinubu Presidency as ‘Bad News’ for Nigeria, Resisted His Emergence – Baba-Ahmed

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Former President Muhammadu Buhari was reluctant to support President Bola Tinubu’s emergence as his successor in 2023 because he considered his presidency potentially harmful to Nigeria, the National Chairman of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has claimed. Baba-Ahmed made the allegation while speaking at a summit organised by the Northern Elders Forum, where he criticised the Tinubu administration over the country’s economic challenges and called on opposition parties to unite ahead of the 2027 presidential election. According to him, Buhari resisted pressure from some political associates who insisted…

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From Opportunity to Expansion: How Fidelity Bank FundHer Supported Akara Café’s Next Chapter

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Building a business is often about recognising opportunities at the right time and having the capacity to act on them. For us at Akara Café, there came a point when an exciting opportunity presented itself: the chance to create a premium sub-brand that would offer a new expression of what we had built with Akara Café. It was an exciting prospect, but it was also a significant financial commitment. Like many growing businesses, we understood that expansion requires more than a great idea. It requires the right people, resources, planning…

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Man Regains Sight After 27 Years of Blindness, Sees Daughter for First Time

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A 30-year-old man, Abdullahi Abubakar, has regained his sight after living with blindness for 27 years, following an eye surgery at a specialist hospital in Kano State. Abubakar, who was born in Kebbi State and raised in Wudil, Kano State, reportedly lost his sight when he was about three years old, spending most of his childhood and adult life unable to see the world around him. According to a report by Daily Trust, the operation was performed at Makkah Specialists Eye Hospital in Kano after he was diagnosed with glaucoma…

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Bauchi Health Agency Boss Dies in Accident With Four Children

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Bauchi State has been thrown into mourning following the death of Alhaji Ibrahim Ladan Duguri, the Executive Secretary of the Bauchi State Health Contributory Management Agency (BASHCMA), in a fatal road accident that also claimed the lives of four of his children. The tragic incident occurred on Saturday evening, October 17, at Yalwan Duguri in Alkaleri Local Government Area of Bauchi State. The deceased’s children were identified as Hajara, Usman, Rukayya and Maryam, while another son, Suleiman, reportedly survived the accident. Governor Bala Mohammed confirmed the tragedy in a condolence…

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Nigerian Bishop Alleges Vatican Bank Restricted His Withdrawal Over Place of Birth

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The Catholic Bishop of Nsukka Diocese, Most Rev. Godfrey Igwebuike Onah, has raised concerns over the treatment of Nigerians in Italy after alleging that he was required to obtain special authorisation to withdraw money from his account with the Vatican Bank. Onah, a former Vice-Rector of the Pontifical Urban University in Rome, reportedly recounted his experience while addressing Catholic faithful in Italy, with a video of his remarks circulating on social media. According to reports published on Wednesday, October 14, the bishop said he visited the bank two days earlier…

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Fidelity Bank celebrates beauty industry excellence at Beauty in the Motherland dinner

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Fidelity Bank Plc reaffirmed its support for the Nigerian beauty industry and women owned businesses at the commemorative dinner and awards ceremony of Beauty in the Motherland 2026. The ceremony, held on October 6, 2026 at the Eko Convention Centre, Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, celebrated creativity, enterprise and impact across the beauty and lifestyle industry. It formed part of the three-day Beauty in the Motherland 2026 programme, which attracted more than 3,000 attendees and over 300 exhibitors from the skincare, haircare, fragrance, cosmetics, wellness and related segments.…

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Borno Court Jails 37-Year-Old Woman for Sexual Exploitation of Teenager

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A Borno State High Court sitting in Maiduguri has sentenced a 37-year-old woman, Fatima Sanda, to two years’ imprisonment for procuring a 16-year-old girl for sexual exploitation. The court also ordered Sanda to pay ₦500,000 in compensation to the victim following her conviction, which was secured by the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP). According to reports, the judgment was delivered on Monday, October 12, 2026, by Justice Aisha M. Ndume at Court 10 of the Borno State High Court in Maiduguri. NAPTIP disclosed that Sanda…

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NAFDAC Arrests Two, Uncovers Suspected Fake Drinks Factory in Lagos

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The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has uncovered a suspected counterfeit drinks production facility at the BBA Trade Fair Complex in Lagos State, arresting two suspects over their alleged involvement in the illegal operation. The facility, located at Zamfara Plaza within the complex along the Badagry Expressway in Ojo, was allegedly being used to repackage and relabel expired beverages, including energy drinks, wines and popular whisky brands. The operation was carried out by operatives of NAFDAC’s Investigation and Enforcement Directorate on Tuesday, October 13, following…

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