“I Killed My Ex-Girlfriend And Dumped Her Body In A Bag Because She Broke Up With Me” — Man Confesses A young man identified as Emmanuel from Ebonyi State has reportedly confessed to killing his ex-girlfriend, Umuora Mmesoma, from Uga in Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State, after she allegedly ended their relationship. According to Ibom Focus, Mmesoma was reported missing on Friday, October 16, 2026. Her body was later discovered inside a bag in Uga on Friday, October 23. A video circulating on social media shows security operatives interrogating the suspect following his arrest over the incident. During…
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Tension As Remi Tinubu, Seyi Reportedly Clash Over APC Youth Mobilisation Leadership A reported disagreement between Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, and Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Bola Tinubu, has reportedly emerged over the control of youth mobilisation efforts within the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general elections. The alleged disagreement centres on the leadership of the APC Presidential Campaign Council’s youth mobilisation directorate and the activities of two political support groups associated with the president’s family: the CityBoy Movement, founded by Seyi Tinubu, and the Mummy’s Men Movement, which was launched by supporters of the…
Gov. Eno Deepening Accountability, Strengthening Security Under ARISE Agenda — Umanah The Akwa Ibom State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to transparency, accountability and the protection of lives and property, with security identified as a central pillar of Governor Umo Eno’s ARISE Agenda. The State Commissioner for Information, Rt. Hon. Dr. Aniekan Umanah, stated this on Friday, October 23, 2026, during a Ministerial Press Briefing by Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) at Government House, Uyo. Umanah explained that the briefing was organised to demonstrate the Eno administration’s commitment to probity, transparency and accountability by providing government officials with a platform…
BREAKING: Suspected Political Thugs Killed After Attack on NDC Candidate’s Convoy in Ebonyi Two suspected attackers have reportedly died following a gun battle with security personnel attached to Rollins Offia Nwali, the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate for Ezza South Constituency in the Ebonyi State House of Assembly. The incident reportedly occurred on Thursday afternoon when armed men attacked Nwali’s convoy as it returned from Amazekewe community in Ebonyi State. Security sources cited by Naija New House said the attackers were allegedly carrying AK-47 rifles and pump-action guns when they opened fire on the convoy. The security personnel accompanying the…
Nigeria Customs, TMPL Test Advanced Cargo Scanners in China Ahead of Deployment The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and Trade Modernisation Project Limited (TMPL) have completed factory acceptance tests for newly acquired cargo scanners and an Electronic Cargo Tracking System (ECTS) in China ahead of their deployment to Nigeria. The two-week exercise, conducted from October 9 to 20, 2026, at the facility of Nuctech Company Limited in China, was designed to verify the quality, technical specifications and operational readiness of the equipment before shipment to Nigeria. The delegation was led by the Deputy Comptroller-General of Customs in charge of Information Communication…
Suspect Reveals Why He Allegedly Killed His Girlfriend, Claims She Demanded N1.5m to Sleep With Another Man Benjamin Best Nnanyereugo, the gambler popularly known as Killaboi, has narrated before a Lagos State High Court how he allegedly discovered messages suggesting that his late girlfriend, Augusta Oseodion, was negotiating sex with another man for N1.5 million. The defendant, who is standing trial for Augusta’s alleged murder, gave the account on Thursday while testifying in his defence before Justice Ibironke Harrison. Killaboi told the court that the discovery caused him severe emotional distress and eventually led him to confront Augusta and end…
Tragedy in Gombe as Brake Failure Triggers Multiple-Vehicle Crash, Many Feared Killed At least seven people have died and 11 others were injured after a trailer reportedly suffered brake failure and crashed into several vehicles and motorcycles along the Gombe-Billiri Road in Gombe State. The accident, which involved eight vehicles, occurred at approximately 5:30 p.m. on Thursday at Tashan Magariya Junction, Kumo, in Akko Local Government Area. The Gombe State Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Samson Kaura, confirmed the incident during an interview with journalists in Gombe on Friday. Kaura said a DAF trailer heading from Gombe…
‘Rig and Die’: Omo-Agege Warns Those Planning to Manipulate 2027 Elections Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has issued a violent warning to anyone planning to rig the 2027 general elections, declaring that those caught manipulating the results would risk their lives. Omo-Agege, who is the National Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate for Delta Central Senatorial District, made the remarks during a campaign, where he condemned electoral malpractice and accused those responsible of jeopardising the future of Nigerians. The senator vowed to resist any attempt to manipulate the polls, repeatedly using the phrase “rig and die” to drive home his warning. “Anybody who rig…
Nollywood Actor Francis Duru Dies at 57 After Brief Illness Veteran Nollywood actor Francis Duru has died at the age of 57 following a brief illness, his family has announced. The family disclosed the actor’s death in a statement published on his official Instagram page, expressing sadness over the loss. “We, the family of Francis Duru, regret to announce his passing following a brief illness. We appreciate your prayers, love and understanding. May his soul rest in perfect peace. Amen,” the statement read. The National President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Abubakar Yakubu, also mourned the actor, describing…
Tinubu Administration Commissions 30.58km Abuja-Kano Expressway Section in Kano The Federal Government has inaugurated a 30.58-kilometre section of the Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano Expressway in Kano State as part of efforts to complete major road projects inherited from previous administrations. The commissioning ceremony, held on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, was performed by Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Speaking at the event, the Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, said the project reflected the administration’s commitment to completing critical infrastructure and improving transportation across the country. Umahi said the Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano Expressway remained a priority because of…