Woman Killed While Filming Attack on Ngige’s Convoy

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A woman who attempted to record an attack on the convoy of former Anambra State governor, Dr. Chris Ngige, was on Tuesday shot dead by gunmen along the Nkpor–Nnobi Road, Idemili North Local Government Area. The victim, said to have stepped out of her hairdressing salon to film the unfolding scene, died instantly after she was spotted by the assailants, who eyewitnesses said wore police and army camouflage. Ngige, a former Minister of Labour and Employment, escaped unhurt as he was not travelling in the convoy at the time of…

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FirstBank Introduces Vybe Hub to Elevate Customer Experiences for DecemberIssaVybe

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    By Bolaji Israel Seth Godin, an American author, entrepreneur and one of the world’s most influential business thinkers said “A great brand always raises the bar — it adds a greater sense of purpose to the experience.” Godin’s thought aligns with a related view that “Enduring brands are those that pursue progress with intentional restlessness, continually elevating their standards across every action, every choice, and every expression of their purpose.” This is a truth that echoes across the business world, but only a handful of institutions live it…

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Delta police arrest mother over alleged sexual assault of three-year-old daughter

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  A 32 year-old woman named Tracy Wilson Omonigho has been arrested by operatives of the Delta State Command for alleged sexual assault on her three-year-old daughter. The Police Command spokesperson, SP Bright Edafe said the announcement came, in the wake of a disturbing report made by the child’s father, who discovered a video that purportedly showed Wilson engaging in sexual acts with their daughter. In a video statement shared by the police on Tuesday, SP Edafe detailed the nature of the allegations. “We had a father of a three-year-old…

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Canada Warns Citizens Against Non-Essential Travel to Nigeria Over Worsening Insecurity

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The Government of Canada has updated its travel advisory for Nigeria, urging citizens to avoid all non-essential travel due to persistent insecurity across the country. In the advisory released on 24 November, Canada cited ongoing threats of terrorism, crime, inter-communal violence, armed attacks and widespread kidnappings. The warning applies nationwide—including the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja—while Lagos and Calabar remain under a “high degree of caution” notice due to high crime levels. Several states were classified as no-go areas where all travel should be avoided. These include Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Sokoto…

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Ogun Government Moves to Prosecute DJ Chicken Over Series of Road Crashes

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The Ogun State Government has announced plans to prosecute TikTok personality Ademola Abiodun, popularly known as DJ Chicken, following a series of road crashes that officials say have put the public at risk. In a statement released Monday on its official X handle, the Ministry of Justice said it had directed that Abiodun’s pending case in Sagamu be fast-tracked to ensure his prompt arraignment. The case stems from an incident on 1 November 2025, when Abiodun allegedly rammed into two motorcycles in Sagamu, seriously injuring a rider and a female…

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Ondo University students arrested for drugging and sexually assaulting a 20-year-old student

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Two students of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), have been arrested by the Ondo State Police Command in connection with the alleged conspiracy and rape of a 20-year-old female student. The arrest was confirmed on by the state police spokesperson, DSP Olushola Ayanlade, who described the case as part of the command’s efforts to strengthen its response to serious crimes. According to preliminary investigations, the victim was invited to the home of her longtime friend, Queen Sodo, a 19-year-old undergraduate, where she was offered a drink later found to have…

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Pregnant Woman, 10 Others Abducted in Fresh Bandit Attack on Kwara Community

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A pregnant woman and ten other residents of Isapa, in the Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State, were abducted on Monday evening following a fresh assault by armed bandits. The incident comes barely a week after gunmen attacked the Christ Apostolic Church, Oke-Oke-Isegun, in nearby Eruku, killing three worshippers and kidnapping 38 others. According to community sources, the attackers—estimated at between 20 and 30—stormed Isapa around 6:00 p.m., moving with a large herd of cattle and shooting indiscriminately as they advanced. An elderly woman was said to have been…

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Fidelity Bank Reaffirms Support for Indigenous Oil, Gas Development

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Fidelity Bank Plc has restated its commitment to advancing Nigeria’s oil and gas industry, with a strong focus on supporting indigenous operators. This was highlighted by the bank’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe,OON, during a first oil presentation event for Emadeb Energy at Fidelity Place, the bank’s corporate headquarters in Lagos. At the event, Emadeb Energy’s Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Adebowale Olujimi, expressed appreciation for the bank’s role in enabling the company’s progress. “What makes Fidelity Bank unique is its willingness to…

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Union Bank Launches “Save & Gain” Campaign to Reward Smart Savers

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Union Bank of Nigeria, one of Nigeria’s most trusted financial institutions, is excited to announce the launch of its new customer reward initiative designed to deepen engagement, drive premium account activity, and promote consistent savings behaviour among its customers. Open to new and existing customers, the Save and Gain promo requires participants to open accounts, maintain and grow a monthly average balance of ₦50,000, complete at least five transactions monthly, and actively use digital channels such as cards, USSD, mobile, or internet banking. Top deposit contributors will receive monthly rewards…

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Paystack Co-Founder, Ezra Olubi Claims He Was Unfairly Dismissed While Misconduct Investigations Ongoing

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Paystack co-founder and former Chief Technology Officer, Ezra Olubi, says he has been dismissed by the company while under investigation for alleged sexual misconduct—an action he describes as unfair and in breach of internal procedures. Olubi disclosed his termination in a blog post titled “Terminated”, published on Sunday, 23 November 2025. The controversy follows a mid-November social-media allegation by an individual with whom he previously had a relationship, accusing him of abusive behaviour. The post went viral, prompting widespread online scrutiny. As the backlash grew, users resurfaced several explicit tweets…

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