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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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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