20 Die, Five Injured As Brake Failure Triggers Multiple Crash On Plateau Road
At least 20 people have been confirmed dead while five others sustained injuries in a multiple-vehicle road crash at Hawan Kibo in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State. The fatal accident occurred at about 5pm on Friday, October 2, 2026, along the notorious Hawan Kibo bend, throwing residents, motorists and other road users into…
Moses Simon To Captain New-look Super Eagles Against Russia As Chelle Tests Fresh Talent
Paris FC winger Moses Simon is set to Captain a new-look Super Eagles side when Nigeria takes on Russia in an International friendly at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. Simon is expected to assume the captaincy following the withdrawal of regular skipper Wilfred Ndidi from the encounter. Ndidi had initially been…
Ogun Police To Arraign Three Over Alleged Assault, Obstruction Of Officers In Ago-Iwoye
The Ogun State Police Command has announced plans to arraign three suspects before the Ago-Iwoye Magistrate Court over alleged obstruction and assault of Police Officers performing their lawful duties. The suspects, identified as Alaba Mulika, 51; Alawode Iyanu, 21; and Temitope Saliu, 29, are expected to face five counts bordering on conspiracy, obstruction of Police…
‘where will we get N50m?’ families panic as kidnappers demand ransom for abducted corps members
Police deploy DIG to lead rescue operation in Imo as parents await missing graduates; NANS calls for review of NYSC postings Families of prospective members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) abducted along the Owerri–Onitsha Road in Imo State are gripped by fear and uncertainty following reports that kidnappers demanded ₦50 million for each…
Ronaldo faces possible six-month ban after dramatic Portugal walkout
Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo could face a suspension of up to six months and a substantial fine after abruptly leaving the Portugal national team camp ahead of the country’s UEFA Nations League clash with Denmark. The 41-year-old Al-Nassr forward reportedly left the Portuguese camp in Copenhagen on Wednesday, September 30, following growing tension surrounding his…
Saudi Arabia opens more doors for Nigerian pilgrims as 2027 Hajj quota rises to 60,000
Thousands of Nigerian Muslims who had feared missing the opportunity to perform the 2027 Hajj may now have renewed hope, following Saudi Arabia’s approval of an additional 10,000 pilgrimage slots for Nigeria. The new allocation has increased Nigeria’s total quota for the 2027 Hajj from 50,000 to 60,000 pilgrims, according to the National Hajj Commission…
NYSC abduction: 10 rescued as families fear for loved ones after gunmen attack buses
The journey to begin a new chapter of National service turned into a nightmare for prospective Corps members and other travellers after gunmen attacked two buses along the Owerri–Onitsha Expressway in Imo State, abducting passengers and leaving families anxiously waiting for news of their loved ones. The attack occurred on Thursday, October 1, Nigeria’s 66th…
Hardship Bites Harder as Nigerian Workers Begin Nationwide Strike, Demand N500 Petrol
Federal, State and Local Government employees begin three-day protest; Union seek wage award, ₦500,000 minimum wage talks Public servants across Nigeria have commenced a three-day nationwide warning strike over rising petrol prices, worsening economic hardship and demands for immediate financial relief, following the failure of the Federal Government to address their concerns before the expiration…
Friends Alliance Club Donates Rice Palliative to Aged, Needy in Abeokuta
As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, Friends Alliance Club, Bubble Base, Ijeja Road, Igbore, Abeokuta, Ogun State, has donated packaged rice to aged and needy residents within the community. The donation, which took place on Thursday, October 1, 2026, was part of activities marking the 2026 Independence Day Anniversary and the Club’s…
Yayi Fulfils Promise, Donates Brand-New 18-Seater Toyota HiAce Bus to Ogun NUJ
The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Ogun State, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, has fulfilled his promise to support the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ogun State Council, with the donation of a brand-new 18-seater Toyota HiAce bus to the Union. The donation came barely a few days after Adeola…
