Author: Nnamdi Deborah

The Federal Government has outlined the steps through which selected poor and vulnerable households can access its N50,000 cash grant under the National Emergency Relief and Stabilisation Intervention (NERSI). The intervention, being implemented by the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, is aimed at providing financial relief to low-income households struggling with the rising cost of living. Under the programme, selected beneficiaries will receive N50,000 each through mobile wallets operated by five designated payment service providers: ALAT, MoMo, NairaGram, OPay and Moniepoint. According to the programme guidelines, the disbursement process involves four major stages, beginning with an SMS…

At least four people have been killed after gunmen attacked the Sabon Angwa community, around Bet/Zat in the Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State. The attack reportedly occurred at about 8pm on Thursday when the assailants invaded the community and opened fire on residents despite an existing curfew imposed in parts of the state to curb insecurity. A resident of Barkin Ladi, Bulus Jok, who confirmed the incident, said the gunmen shot indiscriminately, targeting anyone in their path and throwing the community into panic. He described the incident as particularly disturbing, noting that security agencies had reportedly received…

Gunmen have abducted a primary school teacher, Mrs Amina Hussaini, from her residence in Kuru community, Toto Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, and demanded N50 million for her release. The victim was reportedly kidnapped on Tuesday while her husband was away in Lafia, the state capital, on an official assignment. A family member, Suwaiba Abdullahi, who confirmed the incident during a telephone conversation with our reporter on Thursday, said the abducted teacher works at an LEA Primary School in Kuru. According to Abdullahi, the kidnappers contacted the family shortly after the abduction and demanded N50 million as ransom for…

A nursing mother, Firdausi Ahmad, has approached a Shari’a Court in Kaduna State seeking the dissolution of her three-year marriage and a monthly allowance of N10,000 for the upkeep of her eight-month-old daughter. Ahmad, who appeared before the court on Thursday through her lawyer, Malam Sani Sunusi, is seeking a divorce through Khul’i, a form of Islamic divorce initiated by a wife, with an offer to refund her N100,000 dowry. Presenting her case, Sunusi told the court that his client had been sent back to her parents’ home by her husband, Malam Anas, who allegedly instructed her to remain there…

Suspected Mamudawa/Lakurawa terrorists have reportedly killed a police inspector and 11 civilians in separate attacks on Waiwayi and Kystu villages in Koko/Besse Local Government Area of Kebbi State. The Kebbi State Police Command confirmed the incident, disclosing that the inspector was killed during a gun battle with the attackers. The command’s spokesperson, SP Bashir Usman, confirmed the development during a telephone conversation, adding that the officer’s identity had yet to be released pending the conclusion of investigations. “Yes, there was an attack on the villages of Waiwayi and Kystu by suspected Mamudawa, and unfortunately, during an exchange of fire, they…

A young Nigerian cyclist, Bello Muhammad, from Kebbi State, has earned recognition from Guinness World Records after successfully riding a self-fabricated bicycle measuring 2.9 metres in height without assistance. Muhammad reportedly achieved the feat on September 22, 2026, in Kebbi State, demonstrating his cycling skills and technical ingenuity. The achievement was celebrated at the Kebbi State Government Secretariat in Birnin Kebbi, where government officials commended the cyclist for bringing international recognition to the state and showcasing the creative potential of Nigerian youths. The Patron of the Kebbi State Equity Cyclist Association, Abubakar Kalgo, said Muhammad built the unusual bicycle himself…

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja has sentenced a staff member of the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA), Kinsley Eselebor, to 25 years’ imprisonment for obtaining money under false pretences and using forged documents in a land transaction. Justice A.O. Musa delivered the judgment on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, after finding Eselebor guilty on all five counts filed against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The court imposed seven years’ imprisonment each on counts one, two and three, and two years each on counts four and five. However, all the sentences are to run…

The Federal High Court in Abuja has nullified the emergence of Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Imo West Senatorial District in the January 16, 2027, election, recognising former governor Rochas Okorocha as the rightful winner of the party’s primary. Justice Obiora Egwuatu, who delivered the judgment on Thursday, held that the evidence before the court established that Okorocha won the APC senatorial primary conducted on May 18, 2026. The court consequently ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognise Okorocha and publish his name as the party’s authentic candidate for the…

Facebook has partnered with Nollywood actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele to promote Nigerian storytelling globally through the London and Lagos premieres of her forthcoming film, The Four. The collaboration will support the film’s world premiere in London and its homecoming premiere in Lagos, bringing together filmmakers, digital content creators, celebrities and audiences to celebrate the growing international influence of Nigerian cinema. Meta’s Head of Communications for Sub-Saharan Africa, Oluwasola Obagbemi, said the partnership would showcase how Facebook enables creators to connect with fans, build communities and reach audiences beyond their immediate locations. “Facebook has always been about connecting people, and…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) Presidential Campaign Council has alleged a plot to pressure the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) into postponing the January 16 presidential election, warning President Bola Tinubu against any attempt to delay the poll. The council raised the allegation in a statement issued by its Director of Strategic Communication, Phrank Shaibu, claiming that INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, could be summoned to the Presidential Villa and instructed to alter the election timetable. With 80 days reportedly remaining before the election, the council urged Tinubu to abandon any such move and called on Amupitan to resist any…