Kogi Police Corporal Allegedly Shoots Female Colleague Dead, Commits Suicide

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A police corporal, identified as Amos Yusuf, has allegedly shot and killed his female colleague, Woman Corporal Grace Onimisi, before turning the gun on himself at a police camp in Ajaokuta Local Government Area of Kogi State. The incident occurred at ASCO Camp on Friday night, October 23, 2026, prompting an investigation by the Kogi State Police Command. The command confirmed the deaths in a statement issued on Sunday, October 25, by its spokesperson, ASP Saliu Oyiza Afusat. According to the police, the incident was reported at about 11:04 p.m.,…

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18-Year-Old Wife Arrested for Allegedly Stabbing Husband Over Phone, Money in Bauchi

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An 18-year-old woman, Fatima Dalha, has been arrested by the Bauchi State Police Command for allegedly stabbing her 30-year-old husband during a domestic dispute over money, a mobile phone and clothing wrappers. The incident occurred at about 6:00 a.m. on Sunday, October 25, 2026, in Lirr Bajar, Dass Local Government Area of Bauchi State. The police spokesperson, SP Nafiu Habib, who confirmed the incident, said the disagreement escalated into a physical altercation after the woman demanded the return of her money and personal belongings, which she alleged were in her…

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Late Cambridge Professor Jason Arday Cleared of Plagiarism Allegations After Death

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Late Professor Jason Arday, the University of Cambridge academic whose career was overshadowed by plagiarism allegations, has received fresh vindication following an investigation by scientific publisher Taylor & Francis. The investigation reportedly found no evidence to substantiate claims that Arday engaged in plagiarism or fabricated research data, according to a report by Byline Times published on October 21, 2026. The findings come months after the death of Arday, who was 41 and made history as the youngest Black professor appointed at Cambridge University. The late sociologist came under intense scrutiny…

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Ebola Mystery Deepens as Nigeria Finds Link to Kenya Case Involving Swiss Diplomat’s Wife

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Nigeria’s latest Ebola case has taken a new turn after genomic analysis revealed that the virus detected in a woman married to a Swiss diplomat in Abuja is closely related to the virus identified in Kenya’s first confirmed patient. The finding has raised fresh questions about how the deadly virus travelled across national borders, although health authorities have yet to establish the exact circumstances linking the two cases. The Nigerian patient, a 42-year-old Ugandan-born woman living in Abuja, tested positive for the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola on October 20, becoming…

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Veteran Nollywood Actor Francis Duru Dies At 57 After Brief Illness

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Nollywood has been thrown into mourning following the death of veteran Nigerian actor Francis Duru at the age of 57. Duru’s death was confirmed in the early hours of Friday, October 23, 2026, with the National President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Alhaji Abubakar Sanusi Yakubu, announcing the sad development. In a tribute to the late actor, Yakubu wrote: “Another great thespian is gone. Rest in peace, Francis Duru.” The actor’s family also confirmed his death in a statement published on his verified Instagram account, disclosing that he…

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Polaris Bank Deepens Sustainability Commitment with Tree Planting at Lekki Conservation Centre

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Lagos, Niger Polaris Bank has reinforced its commitment to environmental sustainability with a tree-planting exercise at the Lekki Conservation Centre, Lagos, in collaboration with the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF), as part of its ongoing efforts to promote climate action, environmental conservation and sustainable community development. The exercise, held on Monday, builds on the Bank’s nationwide tree-planting initiative launched in 2024. Since its inception, the initiative has recorded the planting of 10,000 trees across 16 locations in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and 13 states across Nigeria, reflecting the Bank’s commitment…

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11 Ghanaians Rescued in Ogun After Being Lured With Canada, Spain Visa Offers

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The Ogun State Police Command has rescued 11 Ghanaian nationals allegedly held against their will in Sagamu after being lured to Nigeria with promises of Canadian and Spanish visas. The victims, comprising seven men and four women, were rescued by operatives of the command’s Anti-Kidnapping Unit following intelligence received on October 19, 2026. According to the police, preliminary investigations indicated that the victims were allegedly deceived by a fellow Ghanaian national who promised to facilitate their travel abroad. Each victim reportedly paid GH₵40,000 for the purported visa and travel arrangements…

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US Raises Alarm as Mexican Cartels Target Nigeria as Methamphetamine Production Hub

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The United States has raised the alarm over alleged attempts by Mexican drug cartels to turn Nigeria into a major manufacturing hub for methamphetamine, warning that criminal networks may be seeking alternative routes to international markets. The warning followed a series of operations by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), which dismantled four clandestine methamphetamine laboratories across Nigeria this year. US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs for Africa and the Middle East, Michael Gonzales, raised the concerns on Tuesday during a visit…

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Afenifere Leader Pa Reuben Fasoranti Dies at 100

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Pa Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, the leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has died at the age of 100. His death was announced on Tuesday by Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, who described the late elder statesman as a symbol of wisdom, integrity and selfless service. Fasoranti reportedly died peacefully in his sleep at his residence in Akure, Ondo State, on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. The governor, in a condolence statement, said the late Afenifere leader dedicated his life to the development of Ondo State, Yorubaland and Nigeria. He added…

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Police Fire Tear Gas at #EndSARS Memorial Protesters in Lekki

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Police operatives on Tuesday fired tear gas to disperse protesters, journalists and political figures gathered at the Lekki Toll Gate in Lagos to commemorate the sixth anniversary of the #EndSARS protests. The incident disrupted a memorial organised by the Enough is Enough (EiE) movement to honour Nigerians who lost their lives during the October 2020 demonstrations against police brutality. Among those affected were Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, the Lagos State governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), and Funso Doherty of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). According to reports, participants had…

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