Ransom Money Returned to Families of Freed Abducted NYSC Members Parents of the recently freed National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members abducted in Imo State have confirmed that the money contributed as ransom has been returned to them. Obasanjo and Alirat Wahab, parents of one of the abducted corps members, disclosed that all the affected families had received refunds of the money contributed to secure their children’s release. Twenty prospective corps members were abducted on October 1 along the Owerri-Onitsha Expressway after gunmen attacked two 18-seater buses conveying passengers from Ibadan, Oyo State, to Anambra State. The kidnappers initially demanded…
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FG Targets Lower Business Costs as Oyedele Moves to Reform Government Agencies The Federal Government has unveiled plans to reduce the cost of doing business in Nigeria by introducing measurable performance targets for government agencies and eliminating overlapping regulatory requirements. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, announced the initiative on Thursday during a strategic engagement with heads of agencies and senior government officials in Abuja. According to the minister, the next phase of Nigeria’s economic reforms will focus on removing the bureaucratic obstacles that make it difficult for businesses to operate, invest and expand.…
Nigerian Man Announces Cancellation of Traditional Wedding A Nigerian man, Petc Godwin Okoye, has officially announced the cancellation of his traditional wedding, which was scheduled for September 12, 2026. Okoye made the announcement in a Facebook post on Saturday, October 10, 2026, stating that he wanted to clear the air and inform his well-wishers about the development. In his post, he wrote, “Greeting everyone, I want to use this opportunity to officially announce that my traditional marriage, which was supposed to hold on September 12, 2026, has been officially cancelled. I just want to clear the air. God bless you…
NDLEA Arrests 83-Year-Old Grandmother Again With Meth, Colorado Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested an 83-year-old grandmother, Uloma Uchechi Sunday, for allegedly dealing in methamphetamine and Colorado, less than a year after she was arrested, prosecuted and convicted for a similar offence. The octogenarian was reportedly arrested on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at her residence in Ite-Uzo, Umuaguma, Obingwa Local Government Area of Abia State. According to the NDLEA, quantities of methamphetamine and Colorado were discovered concealed around her waist with a wrapper. The agency said her arrest followed credible intelligence indicating that she allegedly…
Oyedele Leads Nigeria’s Economic Engagements at IMF/World Bank Meetings in Bangkok Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, has arrived in Bangkok, Thailand, to lead the country’s delegation to the 2026 Annual Meetings of the IMF and World Bank Group. The meetings, scheduled for October 12 to 18, will provide a platform for global economic leaders to discuss pressing economic challenges, development financing and policies to promote sustainable growth. Nigeria is expected to use the gathering to engage international financial institutions and development partners on issues relating to its economic priorities. The discussions come as…
Tragedy as 29-Year-Old Woman Allegedly Poisoπs Children, Dies by Sui¢ide A tragic incident has reportedly occurred in Umuahia, involving a 29-year-old woman identified as Brenda, who allegedly poisoned her children with Sniper before taking her own life. Unverified accounts circulating online claim that the incident followed an alleged discovery that her husband was having an affair with their housemaid. According to the claims, Brenda was reportedly concerned about the future of her children and allegedly feared leaving them behind with her husband. The claims surrounding the incident have yet to be independently confirmed, and further details about the circumstances remain…
How a Woman Who Always Gave Us a Ride Home From Church Kidnapped My Three Children A Nigerian mother has recounted how a woman she met at church and trusted with her children’s safety allegedly took three of her four children away from their home while she was at the market. In a disturbing account, the mother said the woman had spent about two to three months building a relationship with her family before the alleged incident. She described the woman as someone who appeared generous and responsible, regularly donated to the church, bought sweets for children and offered to…
Gov Eno Directs MDAs, Contractors to Fast-Track Transport Projects for 2026 Delivery Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, Ph.D., has directed relevant Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) and contractors to accelerate work on ongoing transportation projects across the state to ensure their completion and commissioning before the end of 2026. Governor Eno gave the directive on Thursday, October 8, 2026, during a comprehensive briefing on the progress of ongoing transport infrastructure and equipment projects by the responsible MDAs and contractors. The governor stressed that the projects were designed to improve transportation services, enhance connectivity and provide residents with efficient…
Three Suspected Robbers Nabbed as Troops Recover FN Rifle, Ammunition in Plateau Troops of the newly established 24 Armoured Brigade have arrested three suspected armed robbers and recovered a foldable FN rifle, ammunition and a stolen motorcycle in Langtang North Local Government Area of Plateau State. The operation, conducted under Operation UNITY HAVEN, was launched following a distress call from Sabon Gida, Pil Gani Village, where a robbery incident left a victim with a gunshot wound to the forehead. The Acting Commander of 24 Armoured Brigade immediately led a patrol team to the scene after receiving the report. The injured…
Tinubu’s Economic Reforms Gain Recognition as Fitch Gives Nigeria Positive Outlook President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic reform programme has received another boost as Fitch Ratings revised Nigeria’s economic outlook from Stable to Positive, maintaining the country’s credit rating at ‘B’. The latest assessment, announced on October 9, 2026, reflects what the rating agency described as sustained reform momentum, stronger foreign exchange reserves, easing inflation and improvements in Nigeria’s external financial position. The Federal Government, through the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, welcomed the decision, saying it reinforces growing confidence in the country’s economic direction.…