BREAKING: Panic As Suspected Herdsmen Attack Taraba Community, Residents Flee Into Bush Panic has erupted in Chanchanji town, Takum Local Government Area of Taraba State, following an ongoing attack by suspected armed herdsmen. Residents said heavy gunshots were heard in different parts of the community on Saturday afternoon, forcing women, children and other residents to flee into nearby bushes for safety. According to a distress message shared by a resident, the attackers invaded the town and began shooting sporadically, throwing the community into confusion. As of the time of filing this report, residents claimed there was no police or other…
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Nigeria Seeks Fairer Global Finance, Woos Investors With $78.5bn Projects Nigeria has called for reforms to the global financial system to make financing more affordable for developing countries while unveiling 65 investment projects valued at $78.5 billion at the 2026 IMF/World Bank Annual Meetings in Bangkok, Thailand. The meetings, which ended on October 17, 2026, provided Nigeria with an opportunity to showcase the results of its economic reforms, attract international investment and push for policies that support sustainable growth and employment. The Nigerian delegation was led by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, and…
Akpabio Seeks Stronger Collaboration, Professionalism in National Assembly President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has called for stronger collaboration between the management of the National Assembly and the National Assembly Service Commission (NASC) to enhance administrative performance, accountability and professionalism. Akpabio made the call on Friday while declaring open a three-day retreat for the NASC and top management of the National Assembly at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja. The retreat, which focused on “Strengthening Institutional Synergy, Administrative Effectiveness and Professional Service Delivery in the National Assembly,” brought together stakeholders to examine ways of improving legislative administration. Represented by Senator…
COAS Inspects Tinubu Barracks Phase II, Tasks Contractors On Quality, Timely Delivery The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has expressed satisfaction with the progress of construction at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Barracks Phase II, following an unscheduled inspection of the project on Friday, October 16, 2026. The inspection was aimed at assessing the pace of construction, ensuring compliance with approved specifications and verifying the quality of work being executed. The project forms part of the Nigerian Army’s efforts to address accommodation challenges facing personnel and their families, in line with Lieutenant General Shaibu’s Soldier First philosophy…
Navy Uncovers 114,500 Litres of Petroleum Products, Arrests 10 Suspects in Rivers, Delta The Nigerian Navy has uncovered approximately 114,500 litres of petroleum products suspected to be linked to crude oil theft and illegal refining in Rivers State, while arresting 10 suspects during a joint anti-drug operation with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Delta State. The operations, conducted under Operation Delta Sentinel, targeted illegal refining activities and suspected drug distribution networks across the two states. On October 15, 2026, personnel of Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) SOROH, acting on credible intelligence, discovered a suspected illegal refining site in…
Nigerian Navy Discovers 75,000 Litres of Suspected Crude Oil in Delta The Nigerian Navy has uncovered approximately 75,000 litres of substance suspected to be crude oil stored in three dugout reservoirs in the Oteghele general area of Delta State during separate operations conducted on October 12 and 14, 2026. The discoveries were made by personnel of Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) DELTA under Operation DELTA SENTINEL, as part of ongoing efforts to combat crude oil theft and other forms of economic sabotage in the Niger Delta. According to the Navy, the first operation on October 12 led to the discovery of…
VIDEO: Couple Arrested for Allegedly Killing Bus Driver, Stealing His Vehicle in Imo State A couple has reportedly been arrested in Imo State over the alleged murder of a bus driver who was hired for a charter trip from Enugu State to Ideato. According to reports, the suspects allegedly lured the driver into a house, murdered him and stole his bus. Members of the public are urged to share this information widely to help the victim’s relatives identify the stolen vehicle through its registration number. The family is advised to visit Ideato Police Station for further information and assistance. Click…
CBN Deputy Governor Emem Usoro Accused Of Locking Married Man’s Wife Out Of Their Estate And Takes over Luxury Cars Through Secretly Owned Company A widow in Abuja, Grace Wesley, has petitioned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over allegations that Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Deputy Governor, Emem Nnana Usoro, has refused to release the assets and properties of her late husband, businessman Edirin Jerry Wesley, to his family. The petition, reportedly submitted jointly with members of the deceased’s family, alleges that several personal belongings, luxury vehicles, passports and landed properties belonging to the late businessman remain inaccessible to his widow…
NNPC Probes Rivers Gas Pipeline Explosion, Engages Affected Community The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Limited) has commenced an assessment of the circumstances surrounding a gas pipeline explosion in Aleto community, Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State. The incident, which occurred on Thursday, October 15, 2026, involved a gas pipeline operated by NNPC Gas Infrastructure Company Limited (NGIC), a subsidiary of NNPC Limited. Following the explosion, NGIC activated its emergency response procedures and isolated the affected pipeline section to limit further damage. NNPC Limited disclosed this in a statement, expressing concern over reports of injuries and damage to…
Nigerian Army, Denmark Seek Stronger Defence Ties to Tackle Emerging Security Threats The Nigerian Army and the Kingdom of Denmark are exploring ways to strengthen defence cooperation to improve military capabilities, intelligence sharing and responses to emerging security threats in Nigeria and the wider West African region. The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, made the call on Friday, October 16, 2026, when he received the Danish Ambassador to Nigeria, Jens Ole Bach Hansen, and the Defence Attaché, Lieutenant Colonel Henrik Laugesen, at the Army Headquarters in Abuja. Shaibu stressed the importance of international partnerships in strengthening…