Blogger Remanded in Kirikiri Days After Apologising to Folashade Okoya Over Controversial Posts

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A blogger, Ifeoma Nwafor, has been remanded at the Kirikiri Correctional Centre in Lagos following her arraignment before the Federal High Court over alleged cyberstalking involving billionaire businesswoman, Mrs. Folashade Okoya. The development came days after Nwafor reportedly tendered a public apology to Okoya over social media publications which she acknowledged as false. Nwafor was accused of using her Instagram account to publish offensive, false and malicious statements about the businesswoman. She pleaded not guilty to the charge when she was arraigned before the court. The court subsequently granted her…

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Fidelity Bank to Convene Lagos Entrepreneurs for Sustainable Business Growth

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Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, is set to host the Lagos edition of its Quarterly Business Forum, bringing together entrepreneurs, industry experts and key stakeholders to explore strategies for building competitive and sustainable businesses. Themed “Built to Compete: Positioning Lagos Businesses for Sustainable Growth,” the forum will examine the opportunities and challenges within Lagos’s dynamic business environment. Discussions will focus on competitiveness, access to finance, market expansion, innovation, digital transformation and sustainable growth. Speaking ahead of the event, Ugochi E. Osinigwe, Divisional Head, SME Banking, Fidelity Bank Plc, said…

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20 Abducted NYSC Prospective Corps Members Regain Freedom in Imo

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Twenty prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members abducted while travelling to their orientation camps in the South-East have regained their freedom. The victims were reportedly kidnapped in Imo State while on their way to their respective NYSC orientation camps. Their release followed a security operation involving operatives of the Nigeria Police Force, Department of State Services (DSS) and other security agencies. The prospective corps members were reportedly rescued in the Amakohia Ubi area of Owerri, Imo State, after spending several days in captivity. Following their rescue, the victims were…

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AAU Lecturer Dies After Hotel Encounter With 21-Year-Old Sex Worker

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A lecturer at Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, Edo State, has reportedly died after an encounter with a 21-year-old commercial sex worker at a hotel in the town. The deceased, identified as Dr. Matthew Uwuigbe, was said to be a lecturer in the Faculty of Medical Laboratory Science at the university. According to reports, Uwuigbe lodged at a hotel in the Mosco area of Ekpoma with the young woman, identified as Angela Defa Jacob. It was gathered that after the reported sexual encounter, the lecturer allegedly asked the woman to…

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VIDEO: Ondo Traditional Ruler Shot Dead at Colleague’s Burial Ceremony

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Tragedy struck Ayeka community in Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo State after a traditional ruler, High Chief Akinwalere Akinola, was shot dead during the burial rites of a fellow traditional ruler. The incident occurred on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, while traditional rulers and other members of the community were gathered to perform funeral rites for their late colleague. According to a community source, a firearm was suddenly discharged during the ceremony, with the bullet striking Akinola in the head. The traditional ruler reportedly died instantly, throwing the gathering into…

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Ondo Air Crash: NAF Pilot Dies 16 Days After Wedding to Fellow Officer

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Tragedy has struck a Nigerian Air Force family after Squadron Leader Ahamefule Aham Man-Ugwueje, one of the pilots aboard the military aircraft that crashed in Ondo State, died just 16 days after his wedding. Man-Ugwueje reportedly got married to fellow Nigerian Air Force officer, Flight Lieutenant Damilola Adekunle, on September 19, 2026, in Abuja. The couple’s wedding ceremony was held at the Redeemed Christian Church of God, The Masters Place, Utako, while the reception took place at the Nigerian Army Conference Centre in Asokoro. Barely two weeks into their marriage,…

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Nigeria’s SMEs: Resilient, Essential and in need of the Right Partners

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By Aderonke Oluwadare Nigeria’s micro, small and medium sized enterprises remain central to the country’s economic growth, employment and household incomes. According to the NBS and SMEDAN MSME 2021 survey, as cited in PwC Nigeria’s MSME Survey 2024, MSMEs account for 96.9 per cent of businesses, 87.9 per cent of employment, 46.32 per cent of gross domestic product and 6.21 per cent of exports. These figures underline the importance of Nigerian SMEs to job creation, innovation and inclusive economic development. They also explain why the health of the sector should…

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Military Aircraft With 32 On Board Crashes In Ondo

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A Nigerian Air Force aircraft carrying 32 people has crashed in Igbokoda, headquarters of Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State. The aircraft, identified as an ATR-42 with tail number NGR 931, was travelling from Benin to Lagos when air traffic controllers lost contact with it at about 9:13 a.m. on Monday, October 5, 2026. Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, confirmed the incident, saying the aircraft was subsequently confirmed to have crashed close to the Naval Base in Igbokoda. According to the minister, preliminary information indicated that…

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Temi Nkem Wins Big Brother Naija Season 11

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Temi Nkem has emerged as the winner of Big Brother Naija Season 11, tagged “Show Ya Sef.” The 21-year-old reality TV star was crowned winner during the grand finale of the popular reality show on Sunday, October 4, 2026. Temi defeated Aikou and Sheba, who finished as first and second runners-up respectively, to claim the coveted BBNaija crown. She polled 25.87 per cent of the total votes, while Aikou received 23.68 per cent and Sheba secured 9.80 per cent. With her victory, Temi takes home a ₦160 million prize package,…

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Kidnappers Slash N1bn Ransom to N100m for 20 Abducted NYSC Members

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Kidnappers holding 20 prospective National Youth Service Corps members abducted in Imo State have reportedly reduced their ransom demand from N1 billion to N100 million. The abductors initially demanded N50 million for each of the 20 victims, who were travelling from Ibadan, Oyo State, to their NYSC orientation camps in Abia and Akwa Ibom states when gunmen attacked the two buses along the Owerri-Onitsha Road in Umunoha, Imo State. However, the kidnappers have now reportedly reduced the demand to N5 million per victim, bringing the total ransom to N100 million.…

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