Police Stop ‘Tinubu Must Go’ Protest in Kano, Convener Vows Fresh Demonstrations

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The police in Kano State have prevented members of the ‘Tinubu Must Go’ movement from accessing a venue where they planned to hold a meeting aimed at mobilising Nigerians against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections. The incident occurred on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at The Avenue Event Centre along Murtala Muhammed Way in the Badawa area of Kano. Abba Hikima, a lawyer and one of the conveners of the movement, alleged that more than 10 Mobile Police vehicles were deployed to the venue to stop…

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Uche Nnaji: Ex-Minister Accused of Certificate Forgery Submits WAEC Certificate to INEC for 2027 Election

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Former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, has reportedly submitted his West African Examinations Council (WAEC) certificate to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as part of his qualification documents for the 2027 governorship election in Enugu State. Nnaji, who resigned from President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet in October 2025 amid controversy surrounding his academic credentials, was reportedly listed among those seeking to contest the Enugu governorship election. According to a report by Premium Times, the former minister did not include the university degree certificate that had been at…

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Truck Crushes VIO Official to Death While Attempting to Stop Vehicle in Ondo

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A Vehicle Inspection Officer (VIO) has reportedly been crushed to death by a truck while attempting to intercept the vehicle along Hospital Road in Akure, the Ondo State capital. The fatal incident occurred opposite Mega Primary School, throwing residents and other road users into distress. According to eyewitness accounts, the officer attempted to flag down the truck, which was reportedly travelling in the fast lane, but was unable to stop it before the vehicle struck him. The officer was subsequently trapped beneath the truck, while residents at the scene shouted…

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Blogger Remanded in Kirikiri Days After Apologising to Folashade Okoya Over Controversial Posts

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A blogger, Ifeoma Nwafor, has been remanded at the Kirikiri Correctional Centre in Lagos following her arraignment before the Federal High Court over alleged cyberstalking involving billionaire businesswoman, Mrs. Folashade Okoya. The development came days after Nwafor reportedly tendered a public apology to Okoya over social media publications which she acknowledged as false. Nwafor was accused of using her Instagram account to publish offensive, false and malicious statements about the businesswoman. She pleaded not guilty to the charge when she was arraigned before the court. The court subsequently granted her…

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Fidelity Bank to Convene Lagos Entrepreneurs for Sustainable Business Growth

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Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, is set to host the Lagos edition of its Quarterly Business Forum, bringing together entrepreneurs, industry experts and key stakeholders to explore strategies for building competitive and sustainable businesses. Themed “Built to Compete: Positioning Lagos Businesses for Sustainable Growth,” the forum will examine the opportunities and challenges within Lagos’s dynamic business environment. Discussions will focus on competitiveness, access to finance, market expansion, innovation, digital transformation and sustainable growth. Speaking ahead of the event, Ugochi E. Osinigwe, Divisional Head, SME Banking, Fidelity Bank Plc, said…

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20 Abducted NYSC Prospective Corps Members Regain Freedom in Imo

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Twenty prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members abducted while travelling to their orientation camps in the South-East have regained their freedom. The victims were reportedly kidnapped in Imo State while on their way to their respective NYSC orientation camps. Their release followed a security operation involving operatives of the Nigeria Police Force, Department of State Services (DSS) and other security agencies. The prospective corps members were reportedly rescued in the Amakohia Ubi area of Owerri, Imo State, after spending several days in captivity. Following their rescue, the victims were…

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AAU Lecturer Dies After Hotel Encounter With 21-Year-Old Sex Worker

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A lecturer at Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, Edo State, has reportedly died after an encounter with a 21-year-old commercial sex worker at a hotel in the town. The deceased, identified as Dr. Matthew Uwuigbe, was said to be a lecturer in the Faculty of Medical Laboratory Science at the university. According to reports, Uwuigbe lodged at a hotel in the Mosco area of Ekpoma with the young woman, identified as Angela Defa Jacob. It was gathered that after the reported sexual encounter, the lecturer allegedly asked the woman to…

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VIDEO: Ondo Traditional Ruler Shot Dead at Colleague’s Burial Ceremony

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Tragedy struck Ayeka community in Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo State after a traditional ruler, High Chief Akinwalere Akinola, was shot dead during the burial rites of a fellow traditional ruler. The incident occurred on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, while traditional rulers and other members of the community were gathered to perform funeral rites for their late colleague. According to a community source, a firearm was suddenly discharged during the ceremony, with the bullet striking Akinola in the head. The traditional ruler reportedly died instantly, throwing the gathering into…

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Ondo Air Crash: NAF Pilot Dies 16 Days After Wedding to Fellow Officer

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Tragedy has struck a Nigerian Air Force family after Squadron Leader Ahamefule Aham Man-Ugwueje, one of the pilots aboard the military aircraft that crashed in Ondo State, died just 16 days after his wedding. Man-Ugwueje reportedly got married to fellow Nigerian Air Force officer, Flight Lieutenant Damilola Adekunle, on September 19, 2026, in Abuja. The couple’s wedding ceremony was held at the Redeemed Christian Church of God, The Masters Place, Utako, while the reception took place at the Nigerian Army Conference Centre in Asokoro. Barely two weeks into their marriage,…

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Nigeria’s SMEs: Resilient, Essential and in need of the Right Partners

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By Aderonke Oluwadare Nigeria’s micro, small and medium sized enterprises remain central to the country’s economic growth, employment and household incomes. According to the NBS and SMEDAN MSME 2021 survey, as cited in PwC Nigeria’s MSME Survey 2024, MSMEs account for 96.9 per cent of businesses, 87.9 per cent of employment, 46.32 per cent of gross domestic product and 6.21 per cent of exports. These figures underline the importance of Nigerian SMEs to job creation, innovation and inclusive economic development. They also explain why the health of the sector should…

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