Ifeanyi Ubah’s Sister, Fidelia Chigbogu, Dies While Preparing for Church

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Fidelia Ezinwanne Chigbogu, the elder sister of late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, has died at the age of 61 after reportedly becoming unresponsive while preparing to attend a church thanksgiving service in Lagos. According to The Authority, the incident occurred on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when Chigbogu was preparing to leave home for church, where she planned to give a testimony. Her husband, Chudi Chidinma Chigbogu, said she had shown no apparent signs of illness that morning. He reportedly became concerned when she failed to come downstairs and sent their son…

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Green Energy Financing Helps Nigerian SMEs Cut Power Costs and Boost Productivity

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Nigeria’s energy sector is entering a period of significant change, creating fresh opportunities for small businesses to adopt cleaner and more reliable power solutions. For entrepreneurs facing rising electricity costs, grid disruptions and continued dependence on generators, Fidelity Bank Green Financing provides a practical route to improved energy security. Recent reforms in the power sector have increased attention on electricity pricing, service reliability and decentralised energy supply. These developments are encouraging businesses and households to examine how they generate, consume and finance power. For a small business, unreliable electricity quickly…

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Outrage as APC Youth Leaders Get Luxury SUVs Amid Hunger, Economic Hardship

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Social media users have accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of insensitivity after seven brand-new Toyota Prado SUVs were presented to selected party youth leaders for election mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general elections. The development has triggered widespread criticism, with many Nigerians questioning the ruling party’s priorities at a time when households are grappling with high living costs, food prices and other economic challenges. The controversy followed a video shared on Sunday, October 25, by Dayo Israel, the APC National Youth Leader, showing seven brand-new 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser…

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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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