VIDEO: Armed Men Abduct, Torture Tie Hands of Sunday Igboho’s Iru Ekun Members, Force Them To Renounce Group Armed men identified in a viral video as Fulani gunmen have reportedly abducted and brutalised members of the Iru Ekun group in Bani community, Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, tying their hands behind their backs and interrogating them over their alleged association with the group. In the video obtained by Ibom Focus, the armed men were seen questioning the abducted individuals in Yoruba, accusing them of ignoring previous warnings against associating with or welcoming members of Iru Ekun into the…
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VIDEO: Tears As Tinubu Campaign Supporters Hired From Kano Stranded In Kaduna, Over Hunger, Unpaid Stipends, Cries Out For Help Supporters allegedly recruited from Kano State to participate in the All Progressives Congress (APC) campaign rally and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election campaign activities in Kaduna State have reportedly been stranded over unpaid stipends, with some complaining of hunger. In a video obtained by Ibom Focus, the supporters were seen gathered around a commercial bus, with some sitting inside the vehicle while others stood outside, appealing to the campaign organisers to pay them for their services. Speaking in Hausa, some…
2027 Elections: NDC Names Peter Obi, Kwankwaso to Key Positions in Campaign Council The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has unveiled its National Campaign Council ahead of the 2027 general elections, naming its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and his running mate, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, to key positions in the campaign structure. Former Bayelsa State Governor and National Leader of the party, Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, was appointed chairman of the council, while Obi will serve as co-chairman. Kwankwaso was named co-vice-chairman, with the party’s National Chairman, Senator Cleopas Moses Zuwoghe, appointed vice-chairman. The party also named Mallam Ibrahim Hussain Abdulkarim as…
VIDEO: Phyna Kneels to Beg Nigerian Hookup Girls to Take Their Business Seriously Former Big Brother Naija winner Phyna has sparked reactions online after kneeling to appeal to Nigerian hookup girls to pay more attention to their appearance and dressing. In a video circulating online, Phyna criticised some women operating around Orchid Road and Farm City in Lagos, saying they put little effort into their outfits, makeup and overall presentation. The reality TV star said her recent visit to Kenya exposed her to what she described as a difference in how women involved in similar activities present themselves. “I want…
BREAKING: Dozens Feared Killed As Bandits Attack Taraba Community, Burn Houses About 30 people are feared dead following an attack by suspected bandits on Binnari community in Karim Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State, with several houses reportedly burnt and food crops destroyed. The attack occurred shortly after Friday’s Juma’at prayers on October 23, leaving children and elderly people among the reported victims. Several residents were also forced to flee their homes for safety. While residents put the death toll at about 30, the Taraba State Police Command said security operatives had recovered 10 bodies as of Friday evening.…
Ebola: FG Approves ₦100,000 Weekly Allowance for People Under Isolation The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has approved a weekly allowance of ₦100,000 for individuals placed under isolation or quarantine as part of measures to contain the Ebola outbreak in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The Director-General of the NCDC, Dr Jide Idris, disclosed this on Sunday in Abuja while briefing journalists, explaining that the financial assistance was introduced to ease the burden on people identified as contacts of the confirmed Ebola case. According to Idris, some individuals under public health monitoring had complained about the cost…
Kaduna Woman Beaten After Criticising Residents for Failing to Support Uba Sani A woman believed to be a supporter of Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has reportedly been assaulted and injured after criticising residents for failing to publicly demonstrate support for the governor following President Bola Tinubu’s visit to the state. In a video circulating online, the woman was seen speaking in Hausa, expressing disappointment that residents did not organise celebrations, play songs or display posters in honour of Governor Sani during the All Progressives Congress (APC) campaign rally in Kaduna. She questioned why residents of Kaduna appeared unwilling to…
18-Year-Old Wife Stabs Husband Over Phone, Money in Bauchi An 18-year-old woman, Fatima Dalha, has allegedly stabbed her 30-year-old husband in the stomach during a disagreement over a phone, money and wrappers in Lirr Bajar, Dass Local Government Area of Bauchi State. The incident occurred on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at about 6:00 a.m., according to the Bauchi State Police Command. The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Nafi’u Habib, confirmed the incident to journalists in Bauchi, explaining that the disagreement between the couple escalated into violence after the woman allegedly demanded her belongings from her husband. According to Habib, the…
BREAKING: FG Identifies More Suspected Ebola Cases, Tracks 53 Contacts The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has identified two additional suspected cases of Ebola virus disease and 53 primary contacts as part of efforts to contain the potential spread of the disease. The Director-General of the NCDC, Jide Idris, disclosed this on Sunday during a press briefing in Abuja. According to Idris, the agency has established isolation and quarantine facilities to support its response to the suspected cases. “We have established two additional suspected cases and 53 primary contact links. They are primary contacts. We have an…
Nigeria Customs to Host Major Conferences on Border Security, African Trade in December The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) will host two major conferences in Abuja in December 2026 to strengthen border security, facilitate legitimate trade and promote economic integration across Africa. The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC) Conference is scheduled for December 7 and 8, while the Customs Partnership for African Cooperation in Trade (C-PACT) 2026 Conference will take place from December 9 to 11. According to a statement by the Service, the CGC Conference will be held under the theme, “Securing Borders, Enabling Trade: A Customs Commitment to Safer Communities.”…