Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has sharply criticized President Bola Tinubu’s economic policies, calling them a failure and highlighting the worsening hardship faced by Nigerians. In a statement issued through Phrank Shaibu, Director of Strategic Communications for the ADC Presidential Campaign Council, Atiku emphasized that ordinary citizens are struggling to meet basic needs despite government announcements on revenue and reforms.

Shoday has released his latest Afrobeats single, Che, featuring Magixx, marking a smooth and melodic return to the charts with a track that’s already taking over social media. The song, produced by Shallythechampion, blends Shoday’s laid-back flow with Magixx’s signature silky vocals, creating an Afro-fusion sound that feels both familiar and fresh. Released following his previous hit Move, …

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested a 38-year-old man accused of defiling an eight-year-old girl in Fana village, located in Dandi Local Government Area of Kebbi State. The incident, which has sparked concern over child protection and gender-based violence in the region, was confirmed by Nasir Idris, Secretary of the Kebbi Technical Working Group on Gender-Based Violence.

The Federal High Court in Lagos has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Princess Abiodun Oyefusi challenging the outcome of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship primary in Lagos State, reinforcing the legal principle that courts should not intervene in internal party matters. The decision, announced by ADC governorship candidate Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour on Friday night via his X account, marks a significant development in the party’s preparations for the 2027 gubernatorial election.

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has extended its Special Passport Intervention Exercise in the United Kingdom, now running from October 6 to October 30, 2024, to meet the high demand from Nigerians abroad. The announcement was made by Deputy Comptroller of Immigration and Service Public Relations Officer, Akinsola Akinlabi, during a statement issued on Friday in Abuja. The extension follows directives from Minister of Interior, Dr.

Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has declared that he “killed” the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) when he left the party and vowed to ensure it remains inactive in Ebonyi State, where he hails from. Speaking during an inspection of the Abakaliki-Afikpo section of the Cross River-Ebonyi-Benue-Abuja Trans-Saharan Highway, Umahi made strong statements about his political stance and loyalty to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested three suspects over alleged illegal possession and fabrication of firearms in Misau Local Government Area, while also apprehending a 26-year-old man accused of raping a 50-year-old mentally ill woman in Gamawa LGA. The arrests, made on September 25, 2026, are part of ongoing efforts to combat gun violence and sexual crimes across the state.

The OK Movement has reaffirmed that its 59-member Presidential Campaign Council remains fully operational and intact, despite the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) leadership disowning the team. In a statement released on Friday, John Ughulu, National Director-General of the OK Movement, emphasized that the council does not require approval from any NDC official, including party chairman Cleopas Moses or presidential candidate Seriake Dickson.

A Nigerian woman convicted of first-degree assault and abuse of a vulnerable adult, Obiageriaku Jane Iheanacho, has been arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Maryland and now faces deportation. The arrest, announced by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security on Friday, marks a significant step in the enforcement of immigration laws against criminal illegal aliens. Ms Iheanacho was apprehended as part of a broader operation targeting some of the most dangerous undocumented immigrants in the country.

Alhaji Bashir Sai’du, former Chief of Staff to ex-Governor Nasir El-Rufai and a prominent political figure in Kaduna State, has declared his commitment to delivering the Zazzau Emirate to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in upcoming elections, underscoring his influence and grassroots strength. The announcement came during a visit by Hon. Isa Lawal, Special Adviser on Domestic Affairs, to Alhaji Bashir’s residence, where he reaffirmed his allegiance to the ruling party after defecting from the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has called on Abia State Governor Alex Otti to actively support the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, ahead of the 2027 general elections. Theo Abu Agada, Director of New Media and Strategic Communications for the NDC, made the appeal in a public statement on Saturday, emphasizing that Otti owes Obi political loyalty after benefiting significantly from his 2023 campaign wave.

Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, under Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have successfully disrupted suspected terrorist movements and arrested a criminal in Kaduna State during operations conducted on September 23 and 24, 2026. The military units carried out coordinated clearance missions across Kachia Local Government Area to dismantle terrorist networks and prevent criminal activities. In one operation, security forces recovered an AK-47 rifle, ammunition, and other military paraphernalia after ambushing suspected terrorists in the bushes near Rijana.

Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has openly opposed the activities of the Rainbow Coalition, a political group led by Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike, warning that such actions undermine party unity and could jeopardize the APC’s electoral prospects. Speaking during the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York, Lawal emphasized that political loyalty must be clear and consistent, urging Wike to clarify his allegiance to the All Progressives Congress.

Flooding in Nkalunta Ibere village, Otu Uzo-Ibere, Ikwuano Local Government Area of Abia State, has displaced over 300 people after the Akoo River overflowed its banks following a week of heavy rainfall. The disaster destroyed homes, farms, livestock, poultry, and even churches, leaving residents homeless and vulnerable to hunger and disease. Aquatic animals including fish and reptiles were swept onto land as the river surged beyond its normal level, compounding the crisis.

A Nigerian national, Chukwunonso Uzoma-Eze, has been arrested and charged with the murder of University of Massachusetts Dartmouth football player Marvins Antoine in a violent incident that unfolded in Providence, Rhode Island. The 19-year-old suspect was arraigned on Monday before the New Bedford District Court in Massachusetts, where he pleaded not guilty to the charge of murder. He also agreed to be extradited to Rhode Island, the state where the fatal stabbing occurred.

The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has welcomed the first batch of 100 Nigerians repatriated from South Africa amid escalating xenophobic attacks, arriving at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos on Thursday night. The church, which has committed $265,854 (approximately N370 million) to facilitate the return of 500 stranded citizens, emphasized that nationality—not religion—was the sole criterion for eligibility.

A UK-based Nigerian lawyer, Emmanuel Oduntan, has been fined £2,500 by the Bar Standards Board (BSB) of England and Wales for failing to disclose multiple past criminal convictions related to drink driving, a decision announced on June 26, 2026. The disciplinary panel found Mr Oduntan guilty of six counts of professional misconduct for not reporting his convictions from 2004, 2006, and 2010, which violated the BSB’s code of conduct.

A Nigerian man, Ifeanyi Obi, also known as Alex, has been granted conditional bail by the Bombay High Court in Goa after spending seven years in Indian custody over a drug-related case. The court ruled that his continued detention violated his fundamental rights to life and personal liberty, citing prolonged delays in the trial process. The decision comes after the prosecution failed to meet critical deadlines and only seven of 30 listed witnesses had testified so far.

The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) has launched targeted passport intervention exercises in the United States, Canada, Qatar, and the United Kingdom to improve service delivery for Nigerians abroad. These initiatives, carried out under the directive of Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, aim to bring passport services closer to diaspora citizens and reduce delays in application processing. The exercises are being conducted in collaboration with Nigerian diplomatic missions and community representatives to ensure a coordinated and efficient approach.

Senator Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi and the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for Ogun State, has announced a bold economic agenda aimed at recovering corporate taxes and revenue from industrial entities operating in the state but remitting executive-level taxes to Lagos. Speaking during an interactive session with journalists at the Ogun State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Secretariat in Abeokuta, Adeola outlined his vision for boosting the state’s internally generated revenue (IGR) ahead of the 2027 governorship election.

The Niger State Police Command has arrested two men over the alleged vandalism of a communication mast in Minna, with authorities confirming that a suspected soldier and another accomplice escaped during a high-speed interception along the Paiko-Lapai Road on September 20, 2026. The suspects, identified as Ogbonna David, 34, from Ogbo Local Government Area of Rivers State, and Chidiebere Okonkwo, 30, from Port Harcourt, were apprehended at Tungan-Mallam Village via Paiko after police received credible intelligence about a stolen Mazda vehicle with registration number PHC 544 BP moving through the area.

Chukwuma Emele, a Nigerian lawyer based in the UK, has been permanently disbarred by the Bar Standards Board of England and Wales for serious professional misconduct, including dishonesty and misappropriation of client funds. The disciplinary action was taken following a formal investigation and conviction by a five-member tribunal panel in 2012. Emele, who was called to the Bar at Lincoln’s Inn on February 1, 2010, had failed to disclose prior conduct that was deemed dishonourable and unfitting for a legal practitioner.

A 43-year-old man, Edebiri Temitope, has been arrested by the Ogun State Police Command for allegedly beating his neighbor to death with a bamboo stick after accusing him of hugging his 3-year-old son in Bluestone Treasure Estate, Mowe-Ofada, Ogun State. The incident occurred on August 26, leading to the death of Michael Oje, a 38-year-old Guidance and Counselling graduate of Benue State University.

Nollywood is set to make history on Saturday, September 26, as the crime thriller Black Market attempts to break the Guinness World Record for the largest single-location film screening, with an ambitious target of 50,000 attendees at Tafawa Balewa Square in Lagos. The event marks a bold shift from traditional, exclusive premieres to a mass, community-driven celebration of Nigerian cinema. Produced by Nora Awolowo and directed by Fatimah Binta Gimsay, who co-wrote the screenplay with Abdul Tijani-Ahmed, …

Joseph Nantomah, a 49-year-old Nigerian national known online as “The Black Mentor,” has been sentenced to four years in U.S. federal prison for orchestrating a $2.7 million investment fraud scheme targeting Nigerian immigrants and church members. The sentencing, handed down by U.S. District Judge Lynn Adelman, also requires Nantomah to pay restitution of $2,762,798.37 to his victims. Following his prison term, he will serve three years of supervised release and faces the possibility of deportation from the United States.