Gov Eno Visits Former Teacher, Celebrates His Impact on His Life Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has honoured his former French teacher, Mr M.O. Moore, nearly five decades after he taught him at St. Francis Secondary School, Ikot Ataku, Eket. Governor Eno visited the Cameroonian-born veteran teacher in Okon Clan, Eket Local Government Area, on Friday, October 16, 2026, to appreciate his contributions to his education and personal development. Moore taught the governor French between 1975 and 1977, during his secondary school years. During the visit, Eno expressed gratitude to his former teacher for the knowledge, discipline and…
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Troops Kill Two Terrorists, Recover Four AK-47 Rifles, Eight Motorcycles in Sokoto Troops of Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have neutralised two terrorists and recovered four AK-47 rifles, eight motorcycles and other items during clearance operations in Sokoto State. The operations, conducted on October 15, 2026, targeted terrorist groups operating in different locations within the state. During the operation, troops of Sector 2 made contact with terrorists at Waria Forest, leading to a firefight in which one terrorist was neutralised. The troops subsequently recovered two AK-47 rifles, two motorcycles and other items from the location. In a…
Dozens Feared Abducted As Bandits Attack Travellers, Destroy Vehicles In Zamfara Suspected bandits have reportedly attacked commuters along the Magami–Dansadau–Gusau road in Zamfara State, damaging vehicles, destroying travellers’ belongings and abducting several people. The armed men reportedly blocked the highway, which connects communities in Maru and Gusau Local Government Areas, disrupting movement and raising fresh concerns about the safety of motorists and passengers. According to sources, the attackers vandalised vehicles and destroyed items belonging to travellers during the incident, while several passengers were feared to have been taken away. “ALERT: Bandit attacked commuters along the Magami-Dansadau-Gusau road in Maru and…
Tinubu Reappoints Bala Bila as INEC Commissioner, Nominates Six Others President Bola Tinubu has reappointed Dr Bala Bila as a National Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and nominated six other individuals to fill vacant positions in the electoral body. The nominees comprise four National Commissioners and two Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs), following the expiration of the tenures of some serving officials. The nominations were announced in a statement issued on Friday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, who disclosed that the nominees would be forwarded to the Senate for screening and confirmation.…
Private Jet Loses Door Mid-Air, Makes Emergency Landing in Abuja A private jet operated by Triton Aviation reportedly lost a door mid-flight on Thursday, forcing the crew to declare an emergency shortly after departing Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. The aircraft, identified as a CL60 with registration number T7-SEI and flight identification DWC052, was travelling to Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos when the incident occurred at approximately 4:20 p.m. According to an incident report, the crew alerted air traffic control that a door had opened during the flight. Following the report, the approach radar controller instructed the aircraft to…
UMAHI: Tinubu Orders Full Reconstruction Of Benin-Asaba Road As First Niger Bridge Reopens The Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has announced that the Benin-Asaba Road has been returned to the Federal Ministry of Works, following President Bola Tinubu’s directive for the comprehensive redesign and reconstruction of the 136-kilometre highway as a dual carriageway. Umahi made the announcement on Thursday, October 15, 2026, during the reopening of the First Niger Bridge along the Asaba-Onitsha Road. He disclosed that remedial works were ongoing on critical sections of the Benin-Asaba Road, while permanent reinforced concrete pavement construction would begin after the completion…
NAF Intensifies Wreckage Recovery in Igbokoda, Assures Bereaved Families of Support The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has intensified efforts to recover the main wreckage at the crash site in Igbokoda, Ondo State, while assuring bereaved families of continued support and welfare benefits. The Air Officer Commanding, Tactical Air Command, Air Vice Marshal MC Ekwueme, visited the community on the directive of the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, to address concerns raised by residents over the possible impact of the ongoing recovery operations on their water source. During the engagement, Ekwueme acknowledged the community’s concerns and…
APC Reps Aspirants Forum Storms Party Headquarters, Pledges to Mobilise 360 Constituencies for Tinubu, Calls for Integration The House of Representatives Aspirants Forum for Tinubu/Shettima 2027 has called for closer integration into the All Progressives Congress (APC) campaign structure, pledging to mobilise political support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid. The Forum, which brings together former House of Representatives aspirants from Nigeria’s 360 federal constituencies, said it was ready to work with the APC leadership to strengthen grassroots mobilisation and secure victory for the party’s candidates in the 2027 general elections. Its National Coordinator, Mohammed Danjuma, disclosed this on…
BREAKING: Panic in Borno as ISWAP Fighters Overrun Military Base, Kill Many Soldiers and Set Vehicles Ablaze Suspected ISWAP terrorists have reportedly overrun a military base in Borno State, killing about 15 soldiers, injuring several others and destroying military vehicles during a prolonged gun battle. The attack reportedly took place on Tuesday at the Mairari military base in Guzamala Local Government Area, according to sources familiar with the incident. The attackers, believed to be members of the Islamic State West Africa Province, stormed the military installation in large numbers and engaged the troops in an intense exchange of gunfire that…
N10bn Investment Deal: Witness Accuses Queen Duruibe of Defrauding Company of N238.6m A businessman, Promise Egwim, has told the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja how he allegedly lost N238.6 million to Queen Oluchi Duruibe in a disputed real estate investment deal. Egwim, who testified as the first prosecution witness, gave the account on Thursday, October 15, 2026, during the continuation of Duruibe’s trial before Justice Y. Halilu at the FCT High Court, Apo. The defendant is facing a four-count charge filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged investment fraud and obtaining money under false…