Kidnappers Demand ₦1bn Ransom for 20 Prospective NYSC Members, Give Families 24 Hours

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Parents of 20 prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members abducted in Imo State have appealed for urgent intervention after their children’s alleged abductors demanded a total ransom of ₦1 billion and reportedly gave the families 24 hours to pay. The parents made the disclosure on Saturday when they visited the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, at his residence in Bodija, Ibadan, seeking help to secure the safe release of their children. The prospective corps members, who were travelling from Ibadan to their respective NYSC orientation camps, were reportedly…

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Julius Agwu: Brain Surgery Made My Penis To Stop Functioning

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Popular Nigerian comedian Julius Agwu has opened up about the serious health challenges he faced following surgery for a brain tumour, revealing that the operation affected his sexual function. Agwu made the revelation while speaking on the *Beer Parlour Talk Show*, where he recounted some of the complications he experienced after undergoing brain surgery. According to the comedian, his penis stopped functioning properly after the operation, which he attributed to a nerve-related complication from the surgery. “After the surgery, my penis no dey work again,” Agwu reportedly said while discussing…

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Madonna University Suspends 14 Nursing Students, Expels One Over Viral TikTok Video

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Madonna University, Elele, Rivers State, has suspended 14 nursing students and expelled one of their colleagues following a viral TikTok video recorded on the university premises. The students, reportedly in their final year, came under disciplinary action after the video showing nursing students dancing in a hospital environment surfaced on social media and generated widespread reactions. The video, which was reportedly posted in August as part of a social media trend involving so-called “Gen Z nurses”, showed the students dancing while wearing their nursing uniforms. Reports said the video carried…

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Sultan: Nobody Should Be Forced to Embrace Islam

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The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has said nobody should be forced to embrace Islam, stressing the importance of respecting the religious freedom of people of other faiths. The Sultan stated this while addressing the NSCIA General Assembly at the National Mosque in Abuja. He said Islam does not support compulsion in matters of faith, adding that people should be allowed to make their religious choices freely. “We do not intend to force anybody to join Islam,”…

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Rivers: RCCG Pastor Dies While Preaching About Death At Burial Ceremony

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A burial ceremony in Aleto, Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State, reportedly turned tragic on Friday when a pastor collapsed and died while preaching about the certainty of death. The pastor, identified as Deacon Steve Eyo, was said to be the Resident Pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Aleto. According to reports, Eyo was delivering a sermon titled “The Certainty of Death and Hope Beyond” at a burial ceremony attended by more than 300 people when he suddenly collapsed. He reportedly began preaching at about 1:10…

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Pete Edochie Reveals Health Struggle: ‘Walking Is a Problem for Me Now’

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Veteran Nollywood actor Pete Edochie has opened up about his current health struggles, revealing that walking has become difficult for him. The respected actor made the disclosure while visiting his Ghanaian colleague, Emmanuel Armah, who has reportedly been battling health challenges for several years. During the emotional visit, Edochie said he was also dealing with his own health issues and had experienced swelling in different parts of his body. According to the veteran actor, his hand and leg sometimes swell before returning to their normal state. “Walking is a problem…

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Debit Card vs Credit Card: How to Choose the Right Card for Every Expense

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Understanding what happens to your money after a payment is just as important as completing the transaction. Picture a professional preparing for a trip. The flight must be booked, the hotel needs to be paid for and regular household expenses have not stopped simply because travel is approaching. There are two cards in the wallet, a debit card and a credit card. Both cards can be used to make payments, but they affect the cardholder’s finances differently. A debit card draws money directly from the available balance in a linked…

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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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