Opposition Parties Tackle Tinubu Over Absence From UNGA Despite Extended Stay in Europe

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Opposition parties have criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over his decision to remain in Europe and stay away from the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, where Vice President Kashim Shettima is representing Nigeria. Tinubu has been outside Nigeria since August 30, when he departed for a three-week annual vacation in Europe. The Presidency later extended his stay, with the President remaining in France as the UN General Assembly opened in New York. The absence has triggered criticism from opposition figures, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar…

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Ghanaian Beautician Jessica Hartog Remanded Over Alleged €225m Cocaine Shipment to France

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A 34-year-old Ghanaian beautician and businesswoman, Jessica Hartog, has been remanded in custody by an Accra High Court over her alleged connection with a shipment of nearly four tonnes of cocaine intercepted by French authorities. Hartog, who is associated with Euro Spa and Beauty Lounge in Accra, is one of four people charged in connection with the alleged exportation of the narcotics from Ghana to France. The other accused persons are businessman Desmond Koranteng Curiel, also known as Paul Kweku Yeboah or “Biggs”; Musah Attah, alias “Kromo”; and Kweku Otchere.…

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FTAN Delta Endorses 3rd Indigenous Arts Festival, Partners for Asaba 2026

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In a major boost to cultural tourism in the region, the Delta State Chapter of the Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN) has officially announced its endorsement of and partnership for the upcoming 3rd edition of the annual Indigenous Arts Festival. Scheduled to take place from September 25 to 27, 2026, the three-day cultural extravaganza will be hosted at the iconic Indigenous Cultural Centre (ICC), located within the Delta State Film Village in Asaba. This year’s festival, which centers on rich heritage, creative expressions, and environmental sustainability, has drawn…

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Benin-Asaba Expressway Concession Company Appoints Emmanuel Onwodi Chief Operating Officer

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The Benin-Asaba Expressway Concession Company Limited (BAECC) has announced the appointment of renowned Public-Private Partnership and infrastructure specialist, Dr. Emmanuel Onwodi, as its Chief Operating Officer (COO), strengthening its executive leadership as it advances the development and management of the critical Benin-Asaba highway corridor. Onwodi, a chartered accountant, infrastructure finance specialist and former senior official of the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC), brings more than 25 years of professional experience covering infrastructure development, concession management, project finance, risk management, transport and logistics. In his new role, he will help drive…

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Prophet Allegedly Impregnates 15-Year-Old Girl, Abducts Five Others in Edo

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A 50-year-old self-styled prophet and overseer of Divine Grace Church in Ibillo, Edo State, has been arrested by the police over allegations of abducting five girls and impregnating a 15-year-old girl. The suspect, identified as Nicholas Nusa, was reportedly taken into custody following allegations concerning the girls. The Edo State Police Command disclosed the arrest, with its spokesperson, ASP Eno Ikoedem, confirming that the case was under investigation. According to the allegations, the cleric was involved in the disappearance of five girls, while one of the victims, a 15-year-old, was…

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2027: OK Movement, NDC Clash Over 59-Member Presidential Campaign Council

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The Obi-Kwankwaso Movement, popularly known as the OK Movement, and the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) have clashed over a 59-member Presidential Campaign Council unveiled by the movement ahead of the 2027 general elections. The dispute began after the OK Movement announced the council, comprising zonal and state coordinators as well as directors overseeing mobilisation, women’s affairs, strategy, security, legal affairs and other areas. The movement appointed its Director-General, John Ughulu, as Director-General of the campaign council, while its National Secretary, Saadatu Sani, was named secretary. However, the NDC National Chairman,…

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Months After Arraignment, Court Jails Anambra Native Doctor ‘Eke Hit’ 12 Years Over Money Rituals

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An Anambra State High Court sitting in Awka has sentenced popular native doctor Ekene Igboekweze, popularly known as “Eke Hit,” to 12 years in prison over offences linked to conspiracy, kidnapping, protective charms and money rituals. Justice Jude Obiora, in a judgment delivered on Friday, sentenced Igboekweze to six years on count one and another six years on count two. The sentences are to run concurrently, without an option of fine, while the period he had already spent in detention was taken into consideration. Igboekweze and other suspects had been…

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Jehovah’s Witnesses Adjust Blood Transfusion Policy, Leave Decision on Blood Components to Members

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The Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses has announced a significant adjustment to the organisation’s position on blood, allowing individual members to decide according to personal conscience whether to accept or donate four main blood components. The announcement was made on Friday, September 18, 2026, through an official statement issued from the organisation’s World Headquarters in Warwick, New York. Under the revised position, Jehovah’s Witnesses may personally decide whether to accept red blood cells, white blood cells, plasma or platelets derived from another person’s blood during medical or surgical treatment. The…

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Fidelity Promotes 13% of its Workforce…Reinforces Performance-Driven Culture

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Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has announced the promotion of 433 employees through its 2026 Promotion and Notch Award Exercise. Approximately 13 per cent of the Bank’s workforce benefited from the exercise, reflecting a steady increase from the 12 per cent and 11 per cent recorded in 2025 and 2024, when 376 and 337 employees were promoted, respectively. The initiative reflects the Bank’s unwavering commitment to recognizing excellence, rewarding outstanding performance, and fostering a high-performance culture across the organization. Since assuming office as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer,…

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37 Suspected Illegal Miners Die in NSCDC Custody in Niger

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At least 37 people suspected of illegal mining have died while in the custody of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger State, sparking protests and raising questions over the circumstances surrounding their deaths. The victims were among more than 50 people arrested on Tuesday over suspected illegal mining activities around Borgu, an area known for small-scale gold mining. According to NSCDC spokesman Babawale Afolabi, the suspects had not been charged before the deaths because authorities were still carrying out profiling and documentation. The NSCDC initially attributed…

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