Bandits Attack Mosque in Zamfara, Kill, Abduct Worshippers

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No fewer than five worshippers were killed and several others abducted on Friday morning when armed bandits attacked a mosque in Yandoto village, Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The incident occurred during the early morning prayers, with residents saying the assailants stormed the mosque around dawn and opened fire on the congregation. “They just came in and started shooting at people who were praying,” a resident told reporters. Five people were killed on the spot while many others sustained injuries. Witnesses said the attackers also whisked away an…

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Update: Ladoja Crowned 44th Olubadan in Grand Coronation Ceremony

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In a majestic display of tradition, culture and regal pageantry, Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja was officially crowned the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland today, marking a new era in the history of Ibadan’s revered monarchy. Coronation Amid Splendour and Tradition The coronation rites commenced at the Ose Meji Temple in Ibadan’s South-East Local Government Area, where Ladoja first received the sacred Akoko leaf at the Labosinde Compound, Oja’ba — a symbolic gesture denoting his acceptance by the kingmakers and the people. From there, he proceeded in a regal procession to Mapo Hall,…

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Ivorian rescued after staged kidnapping in Ogun

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A 38-year-old Ivorian, Kacou Alleby, has been rescued by operatives of the Intelligence Response Team of the Nigeria Police Force in Ogun State, after he was reported kidnapped, only to later discover that the incident was staged. A statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, on Thursday stayed that the operation followed a distress request received from the INTERPOL National Central Bureau in Abuja on behalf of authorities in Côte d’Ivoire. Alleby was said to have been reported kidnapped on September 12, 2025, with his family contacted through…

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Ladoja Crowned 44th Olubadan, to Receive Staff of Office at Mapo Hall

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Former Oyo State Governor, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has been crowned the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. The coronation took place at the Ose Meji Temple in Ibadan South-East Local Government Area, where he performed the traditional rites after receiving the Akoko leaf at the Labosinde Compound, Oja’ba, Ibadan. Oba Ladoja will be formally presented with the staff and instrument of office by Governor Seyi Makinde at a ceremony scheduled to hold at the historic Mapo Hall. Governor Makinde, who cut short his annual leave to attend the event, is expected to…

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Lagos Govt Demolishes 19 Buildings at Trade Fair Complex

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The Lagos State Government has demolished 19 buildings at the International Trade Fair Complex along the Lagos-Badagry Expressway, citing violations of physical planning regulations. Officials of the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA), backed by security operatives, carried out the demolition on Thursday. The exercise affected both commercial and residential structures said to have been erected without government approval. LASBCA General Manager, Arc. Gbolahan Oki, said the action followed several notices issued to the owners, which were ignored. He explained that the affected structures contravened the state’s urban and regional…

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Man Arrested for Allegedly Killing Grandparents in Kano Over Food

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The Kano State Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old man, Mutawakilu Ibrahim, for allegedly stabbing his grandparents to death during a dispute over food. The incident occurred on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at Kofar Dawanau Quarters in Kano metropolis. Police spokesperson, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, said the suspect engaged in a heated quarrel with his grandfather, Muhammad Dansokoto, 75, and grandmother, Hadiza Tasidi, 65, before attacking them with a knife. Both victims sustained multiple injuries and were rushed to Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital, where doctors confirmed them dead. Their remains…

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I Forgive, Hold No Grudges — Jonathan

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Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said he bears no grudges against anyone and is always willing to forgive, no matter the offence. Jonathan made the remark on Wednesday at a requiem mass in Abuja for the late Chief Audu Ogbeh, whom he described as a model of humility and reconciliation. “Chief Ogbeh was a man who did not seek revenge. He believed the past should be left behind. In that sense, he was just like me. If you hurt me today, I will forgive you. I don’t carry grudges against…

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Polaris Bank Hosts Global Trade Forum to Foster Trade Relationships and Drive Growth

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Polaris Bank, Nigeria’s leading digital retail, and commercial bank, on Tuesday hosted corporate customers in the non-oil sector at its Global Trade Forum. The event was designed to foster stronger stakeholder relationships, address trade-related challenges, and explore innovative solutions to drive business growth. The forum, with the theme: “Trade Export: Partnering for Growth”, brought together key players in Nigeria’s trade and export ecosystem, including business leaders, exporters, regulators, Nigerian Customs and policy influencers. Participants engaged in robust discussions on the challenges and opportunities shaping the global trading landscape. Speaking at…

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‘I Won’t Apologise,’ Natasha Declares as She Returns to Senate Office

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Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan on Tuesday resumed at her National Assembly office, insisting she would not apologise to her colleagues as a condition for re-admission into the Senate. The Kogi Central lawmaker, who arrived the premises around 1:09 p.m., described her suspension as “illegal” and vowed to resist any attempt to subject her to what she termed political humiliation. Her return followed a leadership meeting on Monday where principal officers resolved to unseal her office, amid concerns that prolonging her suspension would further distract the Senate. Sources said senators were divided…

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FirstBank to Roll Out Special Financial Services for Blind, Physically Challenged Customers

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FirstBank, the premier West African bank and a leading financial inclusion service provider, is set to introduce tailored financial services for blind, partially sighted, and physically challenged customers across its operations. This initiative is part of FirstBank’s broader continuous commitment to promoting Financial Inclusion and Diversity, which is shown in its policies, partnerships and initiatives such as its employees’ ratio of female to male (about 41%:59%; and 37% women in management roles) as well as the FirstBank Women Network, an initiative that seeks to address the gender gap and increase…

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