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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Nigeria’s Passport Ranking Plunges to 181st as Visa-Free Access Falls to 24 Countries

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Nigeria’s passport ranking has suffered a significant decline, dropping to 181st position out of 196 countries in the latest IziVisa Passport Ranking Index, amid a reduction in the number of destinations Nigerians can visit without obtaining a visa in advance. According to a report published by The PUNCH on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, the latest ranking represents a sharp fall from Nigeria’s 90th position in July 2026, when the country’s passport offered visa-free access to 44 destinations. Data published by IziVisa indicates that Nigerian passport holders can currently travel to…

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Ex-Gov. Uduaghan Dies Three Days Before 72nd Birthday

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Former Delta State Governor, Dr Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, has died at the age of 71, three days before his 72nd birthday. Uduaghan reportedly died on the morning of Monday, October 19, 2026, according to a statement issued by his family. His 72nd birthday would have been celebrated on Thursday, October 22. The announcement of his death was contained in a statement signed by his son, Toju Anire Uduaghan, on behalf of the family. The family expressed profound grief over his passing, describing him as a beloved father, brother, uncle and…

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NDLEA Intercepts Saudi-Bound Cannabis, Seizes N6.98bn Tramadol at Lagos Port

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Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted a cannabis consignment allegedly destined for Saudi Arabia and seized 8,725 kilogrammes of powdered tramadol valued at over ₦6.98 billion at the Apapa Port in Lagos. The agency also reported several drug seizures and arrests across the country, including the arrest of an 85-year-old woman allegedly found with 179 kilogrammes of cannabis in Edo State. According to a statement issued on Sunday by the NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, the Saudi Arabia-bound cannabis was discovered at…

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Buhari Saw Tinubu Presidency as ‘Bad News’ for Nigeria, Resisted His Emergence – Baba-Ahmed

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Former President Muhammadu Buhari was reluctant to support President Bola Tinubu’s emergence as his successor in 2023 because he considered his presidency potentially harmful to Nigeria, the National Chairman of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has claimed. Baba-Ahmed made the allegation while speaking at a summit organised by the Northern Elders Forum, where he criticised the Tinubu administration over the country’s economic challenges and called on opposition parties to unite ahead of the 2027 presidential election. According to him, Buhari resisted pressure from some political associates who insisted…

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From Opportunity to Expansion: How Fidelity Bank FundHer Supported Akara Café’s Next Chapter

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Building a business is often about recognising opportunities at the right time and having the capacity to act on them. For us at Akara Café, there came a point when an exciting opportunity presented itself: the chance to create a premium sub-brand that would offer a new expression of what we had built with Akara Café. It was an exciting prospect, but it was also a significant financial commitment. Like many growing businesses, we understood that expansion requires more than a great idea. It requires the right people, resources, planning…

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Man Regains Sight After 27 Years of Blindness, Sees Daughter for First Time

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A 30-year-old man, Abdullahi Abubakar, has regained his sight after living with blindness for 27 years, following an eye surgery at a specialist hospital in Kano State. Abubakar, who was born in Kebbi State and raised in Wudil, Kano State, reportedly lost his sight when he was about three years old, spending most of his childhood and adult life unable to see the world around him. According to a report by Daily Trust, the operation was performed at Makkah Specialists Eye Hospital in Kano after he was diagnosed with glaucoma…

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