Kemi Badenoch Rejects Slavery Reparations, Says African Rulers Also Profited From Slave Trade

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British Conservative Party leader, Kemi Badenoch, has sparked fresh debate over demands for slavery reparations, arguing that African rulers and merchants who participated in the transatlantic slave trade should also be held accountable for their historical roles. Badenoch, who was born in Nigeria, questioned why Britain should be expected to issue further apologies or pay financial compensation for slavery without similar demands being directed at African kingdoms and traditional rulers who captured, sold and profited from enslaved Africans. Her comments came amid renewed calls for Britain to formally apologise and…

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NDLEA Names Two France-Bound Passengers Arrested with 200 Wraps of Cocaine

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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has identified two passengers arrested for allegedly trafficking 200 wraps of cocaine concealed in their stomachs while attempting to travel from Nigeria to France. The suspects, identified as Aliocus Godian Odife and Sam Blackborn, were arrested on October 28, 2026, during the outward clearance of an Air France flight AF 832 from Abuja to Paris at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. According to the NDLEA, a body scan conducted on the passengers revealed that they had ingested large quantities of cocaine, prompting their…

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The Human Firewall – Why The First Line of Defence Runs in Both Directions

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By Francis Mojoyinola As security technology improves, cyber criminals increasingly combine technical weaknesses with pressure, deception and misplaced trust. They aim at people, inside an institution and outside it, and everyone must learn to recognise these attempts. People tell me, often within a minute of learning what I do for a living that they would never fall for a scam. They say it lightly, the way somebody might mention being a careful driver. I have come to treat that sentence as the most revealing thing a person can say to…

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Ondo Estate Owner Dies in Suspected Suicide, Emotional Video Emerges

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A prominent businessman in Ondo State, Akinbolusere Kayode, popularly known as Tolufe, has reportedly died in a suspected suicide incident, barely hours after releasing an emotional video detailing his personal and business struggles. Kayode, who owned the popular Esther Estate in Ondo town, was said to have died on Thursday, October 29, 2026. Before his reported death, the businessman released a video that has since circulated on social media, in which he spoke about challenges confronting his business, his family and his decision to bequeath his properties to his wife,…

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Court Nullifies Hope Uzodimma’s Senate Ticket, Orders INEC to Recognise Rochas Okorocha

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A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has nullified Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma’s nomination as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Imo West Senatorial District in the 2027 general elections. The court, presided over by Justice Obiora Egwuatu, on Thursday, October 29, 2026, ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognise former Imo State governor Rochas Okorocha as the party’s candidate for the senatorial district. The judge also restrained Uzodimma from parading himself as the APC candidate for the election scheduled for January 16, 2027, holding that…

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Doris Ogala Remanded in Prison Over Alleged Cyberstalking of Pastor Chris Okafor

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Doris Ogala and Pastor Chris Okafor Nollywood actress Doris Ogala has been remanded at the Kirikiri Correctional Centre in Lagos over allegations of cyberstalking, cyberbullying and attempted extortion involving popular cleric, Pastor Chris Okafor. The actress was arraigned before the Federal High Court in Lagos on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, following charges filed by the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation. Justice Akintayo Aluko ordered her remand pending the hearing and determination of her bail application. According to the prosecution, Ogala allegedly published intimate photographs of the cleric on…

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N2.7bn Fraud: Court Jails Ex-Fidelity Bank Staff for Altering NNPC, Government Accounts

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A Lagos State Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja has sentenced a former Fidelity Bank employee, Christopher Jackson Edeh, to five years’ imprisonment over a ₦2.7 billion fraud case involving the alteration of bank account details linked to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) and government institutions. Justice O.O. Abike-Fadipe delivered the judgment on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, after finding Edeh guilty of nine counts bordering on fraudulent false accounting and unauthorised access to a computer system. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), which prosecuted the case through its…

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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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