Delta Police Arrest Commissioner, 3 Others Over Deputy Director’s Death, Declare 2 Wanted

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The Delta State Police Command has taken the Commissioner for Secondary Education, Dr Kingsley Ashibogwu, into custody alongside three other suspects as investigations continue into the death of a Deputy Director in the ministry, Mr Unity Ekpevbughe Adeda. The latest development brings to five the number of persons currently in police custody in connection with the circumstances surrounding Adeda’s death. The police, in a statement issued by the command’s spokesperson, SP Bright Edafe, also announced a manhunt for two persons described as key suspects in the case. They are Mrs…

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Polaris Bank Takes Customer Service to “The Extra Mile”

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Polaris Bank is set to join organisations around the world in celebrating the 2026 Customer Service Week, holding from October 5 to 9, under the theme, “The Extra Mile.” For Polaris Bank, the theme represents a continuation of its longstanding commitment to putting customers at the heart of its business and continually improving the quality of their banking experience. Over the years, the Bank has used Customer Service Week not only to appreciate its customers, but also to recognise employees who consistently demonstrate exceptional service and reinforce the importance of…

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Egbeda Tragedy: Driver Allegedly Runs Over Police Sergeant During Stop-and-Search

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A Lagos State Police Sergeant, identified as Johnson Okediji, has reportedly died after he was allegedly knocked down and dragged under a vehicle during a stop-and-search operation in the Egbeda area of Lagos. The incident reportedly occurred on Saturday, September 26, 2026, along Olugbede Street, Egbeda, when police officers conducting a stop-and-search operation flagged down a Lexus ES 350. According to the police account, the driver, identified as Olumide Olusola, initially stopped but allegedly accelerated as Sergeant Okediji approached the driver’s side of the vehicle. The officer was reportedly knocked…

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Abuja Police Arrest Married Woman, Two Hotel Workers Over Man’s Body Dumped Under Katampe Bridge

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The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested a married woman, Mrs Rukayat Muhammed of Garki Area 2, Abuja, alongside two hotel workers over the discovery of a man’s body under the Katampe Bridge along the Kubwa Expressway. The development was disclosed by the FCT Commissioner of Police, CP Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi, during a press briefing in Abuja on Saturday, September 26, 2026. According to the police, the case began after the man’s family reported him missing and investigators later established that the body found under the bridge was…

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Mr Macaroni Reveals How Don Jazzy, Osimhen Helped Him During Financial Struggles

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Nigerian comedian and content creator, Debo Adebayo, popularly known as Mr Macaroni, has opened up about the financial difficulties he experienced in recent years and disclosed how some prominent personalities supported him through the challenging period. Mr Macaroni made the disclosure in an emotional post on X while reacting to testimonies from people who recalled various acts of kindness he had shown them over the years. The entertainer said he was moved to tears after reading the accounts, many of which he said he could no longer remember. He explained…

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2027: Umahi Tells Wike, ‘No Rainbow Coalition in Ebonyi’

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Minister of Works and former Ebonyi State Governor, Senator David Umahi, has declared that there is no “Rainbow Coalition” in Ebonyi State ahead of the 2027 general elections. Umahi, who spoke amid ongoing political disagreements over the role of the coalition, said Ebonyi remained aligned with the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its candidates. The minister made the statement on Friday, September 25, 2026, while inspecting Section Two of the Calabar-Abuja Superhighway project in Ado, Benue State. Responding to questions about his relationship with Minister of the Federal Capital Territory,…

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Lagos Third Eye Endorses Hamzat for 2027 Governorship Election

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A socio-political group, The Lagos Third Eye (TEL), has declared its support for Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, ahead of the 2027 governorship election. The group, in a statement signed by its Convener, Comrade Olatunde Malik-Agbalaya, said its decision followed consultations and town-hall engagements across the five IBILE divisions of Lagos State. The Lagos Third Eye said it assessed leading aspirants before settling for Hamzat, whom it described as possessing the vision, experience and leadership qualities required to move Lagos forward. “Lagos does not need politics as…

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Appeal Court Clears Fidelity Bank in Fundamental Rights Case

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The Court of Appeal in Abuja has cleared Fidelity Bank Plc of liability in a fundamental rights case involving Michael Kundera, overturning an earlier judgment of the Federal Capital Territory High Court. A three-member panel led by Justice Adebukola Banjoko delivered the judgment on 14 September 2026, allowing Fidelity Bank’s appeal and overturning the lower court’s finding of liability against the bank. The case originated from suit number CV/6258/23, filed by Michael Kundera to enforce his fundamental rights following his arrest and detention between 15 and 16 May 2023. He…

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‘My Case Files Are Full of Pastors, Imams’ — EFCC Chairman

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The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has disclosed that many religious leaders, including pastors, imams, bishops and sheikhs, feature prominently among persons investigated or prosecuted for financial crimes. Olukoyede made the disclosure while speaking at the 2026 Second Council Meeting of the Nigeria Inter-Religious Council (NIREC) in Abuja. According to the EFCC chairman, the commission’s case files contain several religious figures accused of financial crimes, with some cases resulting in convictions and imprisonment. He said the involvement of people who occupy prominent religious positions…

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“No More Cars, No More Jewellery” — Davido’s Sister Reveals How She Controls His Luxury Spending

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Sharon Ademefun, elder sister of Nigerian music superstar Davido, has revealed how she tries to keep her brother’s lavish spending in check in her role as his financial officer. Sharon disclosed this while speaking on The Morayo Show, where she explained that she and Davido hold regular financial meetings to review how his money is being spent. According to her, she often has to caution the singer against buying more luxury items, particularly cars and jewellery. “David, please, no more cars,” she said, recalling some of the conversations she has…

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