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Man Dies After Falling Into His Father’s Grave
Man Dies After Falling Into His Father’s Grave A man in his 40s has died after falling into his late father’s grave at a cemetery in Brazil. The incident occurred at the São José Municipal Cemetery, where the man had visited his father’s burial site before attending a friend’s funeral. According to reports, the man was sitting on his father’s tombstone when it suddenly collapsed, causing him to fall into the grave.
Popular PoS Firm Shuts Down Operations in Nigeria, Gives Agents Deadline to Withdraw Funds
Popular PoS Firm Shuts Down Operations in Nigeria, Gives Agents Deadline to Withdraw Funds Onafriq, the financial technology company behind Baxi, has announced plans to shut down its agent banking operations in Nigeria, giving agents 30 days to transfer their funds to their preferred principal bank. The decision was announced on Friday, October 16, 2026, amid rising operating costs, inflation, naira depreciation and growing competition in Nigeria’s agent banking sector.
Bauchi Court Tells Thugs: Go to Prison for Eight Years or Pay ₦370,000 Fine Each
Bauchi Court Tells Thugs: Go to Prison for Eight Years or Pay ₦370,000 Fine Each A Bauchi State court has sentenced eight persons to eight years’ imprisonment each for thuggery and disturbance of public peace in Unguwar Dim, Bauchi metropolis. The convicts were given the option of paying a ₦370,000 fine each, the Bauchi State Police Command has said.
10 FACTS TO KNOW ABOUT LATE GOSPEL SINGER TOLUWANISINGS
10 FACTS TO KNOW ABOUT LATE GOSPEL SINGER TOLUWANISINGS Toluwanisings, whose real name was Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji, was a Nigerian gospel singer, songwriter and music minister known for his energetic praise sessions, Yoruba-inspired gospel sound and passionate worship performances. Following news of his death, here are 10 facts to know about the late gospel singer and his musical journey. 1.
Parents of Abducted Corps Members Confirm Refund of ₦6m Ransom
Parents of abducted prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members have confirmed that the ₦6 million contributed by their family towards securing their son's release has been refunded. Obasanjo and Alirat Wahab, parents of one of the 20 victims abducted in Imo State, disclosed this in an interview with News Central.
One Year, Four Months and 26 Days of Agony and Counting: Kwara Family Still Searching for Kazeem After Bandits’ Attack in Kogi, Cries for Help
Abducted at gunpoint in Egbe, Kogi State, on June 12, 2025, during the Ileya festival period, Abdulsalam Kazeem, a native of Erin-Ile in Kwara State, has remained missing for 484 days, leaving his family with unanswered questions about his whereabouts. Kazeem, also known as Qaseem or “Unbeatable”, was travelling with two other men delivering foam products from Ilorin when they were reportedly ambushed by suspected kidnappers.
Tinubu’s City Boy Movement Bus Crashes on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Victims’ Condition Unknown as Ambulance Response Questioned
A bus belonging to the City Boy Movement was involved in an accident along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, with the condition of the occupants unknown as of the time of filing this report, NupekoTV reports. The accident reportedly occurred close to Ibadan, Oyo State, causing panic among motorists and other road users who stopped around the scene.
A Law Student Among Kidnappers: Multiple Ransoms, Tramadol, Cigarettes and Drinks Couldn't Buy His Freedom — How a Kwara Headmaster Survived Two Bandit Camps and Walked 17 Hours Home
Abducted from his farm in Lata Nna, Patigi Local Government Area of Kwara State, on the morning of July 30, 2026, Mohammed Ndakpada Abubakar, headmaster of LGEA School, Dina, Patigi LGA of Kwara State, spent 39 days moving between two bandit camps before he escaped.
Amber Rose Says She Is No Longer A Feminist
American model and television personality Amber Rose has said she no longer identifies as a feminist, explaining that her views on gender issues have changed as she has grown older and become a mother to sons. Rose made the disclosure while reflecting on how motherhood and age have influenced her perspective on feminism and gender relations.
5 Remanded in Prison for Wearing ‘Tinubu Must Go’ T-Shirts, Face Jail
Five men have been remanded in prison after they were arrested and arraigned over their alleged involvement in printing and wearing T-shirts bearing the inscription “Tinubu Must Go,” according to a report by Daily Trust. NupekoTV reviewed the details of the case, including the charges contained in the police First Information Report (FIR). The men were identified as Baba Aji Gremami, 44, Mustapha Abba Yemen, 28, Abbacha Mohammed Ali, 32, Adam Umar Gubio, 21, and Abdulhamid Mohammed, 21.
University Graduate Beaten to Death for Hugging Neighbour’s Child
A 38-year-old university graduate, Oje Michael Eje, has died in Mowe, Ogun State, after he was allegedly beaten by his 43-year-old neighbour with a bamboo stick for hugging and playing with the neighbour’s three-year-old child.
Challenges of Managing a Campus Radio Station in Nigeria: A Case Study of BUK 98.9 FM
This study examines the operational, managerial, and technical challenges facing the management of campus community radio stations in Nigeria, using BUK 98.9 FM at Bayero University, Kano as a case study.
Niger State: 25 Muslim Worshippers Killed After Friday Prayers as Terrorists Ask Families to Come for Bodies, Others Remain in Captivity
At least 25 Muslim worshippers abducted during Friday prayers in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State have reportedly been killed, with the terrorists asking their families to come and collect their bodies from the bush. The development was contained in a video showing the bodies of the victims in the bush, while families were seen gathered around the remains after being directed to retrieve them.
Ondo ‘Monkey Tail’ Toxic Drink Death Toll Rises to 49, 170 Affected
The death toll linked to the consumption of suspected toxic alcoholic and herbal mixtures popularly known as “Monkey Tail” in Ondo State has risen to 49, with about 170 people reportedly affected. NupekoTV reports that the health crisis, initially recorded in communities within Odigbo Local Government Area, has now extended to Irele Local Government Area, where eight deaths have been reported.
Al-Hikmah University Ilorin Is Hiring — Full List of Vacancies and How to Apply
Nigeria's first Islamic faith-based university is hiring across almost every faculty, from Agriculture and Law to Computing and Health Sciences, with fresh vacancies also opening in its medical laboratory department. The university says only applications from shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged, and that computer literacy plus a valid NYSC discharge certificate or exemption certificate are mandatory requirements across the board, where applicable.
“Average Nigerian Can Survive on N3,000 Daily” — Tinubu’s Ambassador Reno Omokri Says
Nigeria’s Ambassador-designate to Mexico, Reno Omokri, has said an average Nigerian can survive on N3,000 daily, arguing that poverty should be assessed within the economic realities of individual countries. Omokri made the statement while appearing on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, where he discussed the rising cost of living and international poverty benchmarks. The remark was reported by multiple Nigerian media outlets on Sunday and Monday.
DSS Warns Osun Muslim, Christian Leaders of Terrorists’ Plans to Attack Worship Centres
The Department of State Services (DSS) has warned Muslim and Christian leaders in Osun State of alleged plans by terrorists to attack churches, mosques, markets and other public gathering centres, NupekoTV reports, citing Punch and Politics Nigeria. The warning was issued during separate meetings between DSS officials and leaders of the Muslim and Christian communities in Osogbo on Wednesday, September 9, 2026.
BREAKING: Kabiyesi Onigbesi of Igbesi Land Dies Days After Regaining Freedom From Kidnappers
NupekoTV reports that His Royal Majesty, Oba Moses Oyinloye Iwedunmoye I, the Onigbesi of Igbesi Land, Isin Local Government Area of Kwara State has died days after regaining his freedom from kidnappers. The traditional ruler was abducted on August 22, 2026, and regained his freedom five days later. His death was announced on Saturday, September 12, 2026, by the National President of Omo Ibile Igbomina, Comrade Bisi Fakayode. According to the announcement, the monarch died on Saturday morning.
Kwara Youths Threaten Protest Over Kidnap Victims’ Captivity
Concerned youths from Tsaragi and surrounding communities in Edu Local Government Area of Kwara State have threatened to stage a peaceful protest over the continued captivity of residents abducted by kidnappers. In a letter addressed to the Edu Local Government Area and the Kwara State Government and seen by NupekoTV, the youths said they had waited patiently and made several appeals and consultations, but the situation remained unresolved.
5 Months After Troops Withdrew, Lata Nna Gets Fresh Military Deployment, Community Appreciates NupekoTV for Advocacy
The Lata Nna Community in Patigi Local Government Area of Kwara State has welcomed the fresh deployment of military personnel to the community, five months after troops were withdrawn from the area, with residents appreciating NupekoTV for its advocacy on their security situation. The community, which has suffered attacks and loss of lives in the past, also expressed appreciation to the military Camp at Gada and social media users who helped draw attention to its security challenges.
APC MEMBERS JUBILATE AS GOVERNORSHIP CANDIDATE, SPEAKER SALIHU DANLADI DECLARES EDU, IREPODUN SEATS VACANT
APC members and supporters have taken to social media to celebrate after the Speaker of the Kwara State House of Assembly and APC governorship candidate, Rt. Hon. Engr. Salihu Yakubu Danladi, declared the seats of Edu and Irepodun constituencies vacant over the defection of two lawmakers from the APC to the PDP. The affected lawmakers are Hon. Saba Yisa Gideon of Edu Constituency and Hon. Olusola Odetundun of Irepodun Constituency.
NupekoTV Lauds KWSG on Lafiagi/Patigi Electricity Project, Begins Countdown to Completion on Its Website
NupekoTV has commended the Kwara State Government for the commencement of the 65-kilometre 33KV overhead electricity line project linking Lafiagi and Patigi, describing it as a major step towards addressing the longstanding electricity challenges facing communities in the two areas. The media platform also announced the commencement of a countdown on its website to the project’s expected completion date of December 8, 2026.
BREAKING: Bandits Kidnap One in Midnight Raid in Patigi LGA, Kwara State, Four Others From Same Community Remain in Captivity
Bandits have kidnapped a man identified as Umar during a midnight raid on Lata NNA community in Patigi Local Government Area of Kwara State, while four other residents of the community abducted in previous attacks remain in captivity. Speaking with NupekoTV, a source who escaped from the scene of the attack said the bandits invaded the community between about 11:40pm and 12:10am, taking advantage of the heavy rainfall to carry out the operation quietly.
END OF THE ROAD: Ilorin East LG Defeats Edu LG in Controversial KwaraFest Football Final
Edu fans have described the KwaraFest football final as controversial after a dramatic encounter that saw Ilorin East LG emerge victorious. The game was goalless at halftime, with both sides heading into the break at 0–0. Edu LG later took the lead but the game turned dramatically after two penalties were awarded to Ilorin East LG within four minutes, changing the momentum of the final.
Nepal-China Floods Kill 633, Leave 2,980 Missing
The latest figures released on Saturday, August 29, 2026, put the death toll at 626 in Nepal and seven on the Chinese side in Tibet. Nepal has also recorded 2,426 missing persons while 554 people remain unaccounted for in Tibet. The disaster struck on Wednesday, August 26, after an ice and rock avalanche triggered a massive surge of water, mud and debris through communities along the Himalayan border. The flooding destroyed homes, roads, bridges and major infrastructure.
EDU LG FACE ILORIN EAST LG TODAY IN KWARA SPORTS FESTIVAL FINAL SHOWDOWN
Edu LG football team will today battle Ilorin East LG in the final of the Kwara State Sports Festival, with both sides set to fight for the ultimate football crown. NupekoTV reports that Edu LG booked their place in the final after a hard-fought campaign that saw the team demonstrate resilience and determination throughout the competition. The final is scheduled for 3:30pm today, Saturday, August 29, 2026, at the Rashidi Yekini Mainbowl, George Agbazika Innih Stadium Complex, Ilorin.
BREAKING: Edu LG Football Team Send Isin LG Back to Owu-Isin, Storm Kwara Sports Festival Final
The Edu LG football team have booked their place in the final of the football event at the 8th edition of the Kwara State Sports Festival after defeating Isin LG 4-3 on penalties. The tense semi final clash ended 0-0 after regulation time as both teams battled fiercely but failed to find the breakthrough. Edu LG eventually held their nerve in the decisive penalty shootout, winning 4-3 to secure their place in the final.
BREAKING: Kabiyesi Onigbesi of Igbesi Land Regains Freedom After Five Days In Captivity
The Kabiyesi Onigbesi of Igbesi Land in Isin Local Government Area of Kwara State, Oba Moses Oyinloye Iwedunmoye I, has regained his freedom five days after he was abducted by armed bandits. The monarch was reportedly released by his abductors on Thursday, August 27, 2026, according to a source who spoke to Afrika Eyes. Oba Moses Oyinloye Iwedunmoye I was abducted when armed men invaded Igbesi community in Oke-Onigbin town at about 11:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 22.
BREAKING: Embattled Kwara Lawmaker Saba Yisa Gideon Resigns from APC, Joins PDP
Embattled Kwara lawmaker, Hon. Saba Yisa Gideon, member representing Edu Constituency in the Kwara State House of Assembly, has resigned his membership of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Gideon’s resignation was reported on Thursday, August 27, 2026, with reports indicating that the lawmaker has joined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Edu LG to Face Isin LG in Kwara Sports Festival Football Semi Final
The Edu LG football team will face the Isin LG football team in the semi final of the football event at the 8th edition of the Kwara State Sports Festival. The highly anticipated encounter is scheduled for Friday, August 28, 2026 at the Kwara Football Academy, Ilorin, Pitch B. Kick off time is 10:00am. The Edu Local Government Area Sports Coordinator, Jibril Qudus Muhammed, disclosed the details in a conversation with a NupekoTV correspondent.
Governor Orders Dismissal, Prosecution of Staff Over Alleged Sale of Donated Items at General Hospital
Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has ordered the investigation, dismissal and prosecution of staff of Umaisha General Hospital over allegations that medical items donated to the facility were sold. The governor gave the directive on Wednesday during the inauguration of newly appointed commissioners in Lafia, following allegations raised by Ibrahim Sa’ad, the lawmaker representing Ugya/Umaisha Constituency in the Nasarawa State House of Assembly.
Emir of Lafiagi Launches ₦20 Million Education Matching Fund to Transform Secondary School
The Emir of Lafiagi, His Royal Highness Alhaji Mohammed Kudu Kawu, has committed ₦20 million on behalf of the Lafiagi community to launch the Lafiagi Education Matching Fund, a community-led initiative aimed at mobilising additional resources for public education in Lafiagi and surrounding communities.
Man Sentenced To 10 Years In Prison After Using ChatGPT To Plan $9,175 (₦12.36m) Bank Robbery
A 23-year-old man from Omaha, Nebraska, Deron Lewis-Payne, has been sentenced to 121 months in federal prison after using ChatGPT while planning an armed bank robbery in the United States. Lewis-Payne was sentenced on August 13, 2026, after pleading guilty to bank robbery and brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence. US District Court Judge Robert F. Rossiter Jr. handed him 37 months for the bank robbery and an additional 84 months for brandishing the firearm.
BREAKING: Nollywood’s Taiwo Hassan ‘Ogogo’ Dies At 66 After Cancer Battle
Veteran Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, has died at 66 after battling stage-four cancer. His daughter Kira Taiwo confirmed his death during an emotional live session on Sunday, August 23, 2026. The announcement came just days after she and her sister Lima appealed for urgent medical assistance for their father, whose condition had deteriorated. The family had said they were seeking medical intervention rather than financial donations.
Bandits Abduct Onigbesi Monarch, Others As Multiple Kidnappings Hit Kwara Within 24 Hours
Bandits have reportedly invaded Igbesi community in Isin Local Government Area of Kwara State and abducted the traditional ruler of the community, Oba Moses Oyinloye, Iwedunmoye I. The incident reportedly occurred around 11:00 p.m. on Saturday when armed bandits stormed the community in a fierce attack. A source who spoke to NupekoTV said the attackers successfully abducted the monarch, popularly known as the Kabiyesi Onigbesi of Igbesi land, and whisked him away to an unknown location.
Two Children Dead, Over 20 Houses Collapse as Flood Ravages Community
At least two children have died and several residents have been hospitalised after a heavy downpour triggered flooding and building collapses in Gandun Sarki community, Malam Madori Local Government Area of Jigawa State. The incident occurred during a heavy rain that lasted for more than an hour on Thursday night and affected several communities across the Hadejia Senatorial District.
Second Bandit Attack in 24 Hours: 2 Kidnapped in Same Kwara LGA
Bandits have reportedly struck Wodata Rumallan, also known as Gidan Panu, in Edu Local Government Area of Kwara State again, with two people reportedly kidnapped in the fresh attack. A community leader who spoke to NupekoTV correspondent Idris Mohammed Shaaba confirmed the incident and said the victims are a child, Rukayat, and her stepmother, Hazare, who have reportedly been missing since the attack.
Emir Calls Out Governor Over Deplorable Roads
The Emir made the appeal as Bassa community leaders renewed calls for the rehabilitation of the Shintaku-Gboloko-Dekina and Odenyi-Oguma roads, which they said had deteriorated and were causing hardship for residents. The affected roads serve as important links between communities in Bassa and neighbouring parts of Kogi State, with their poor condition affecting movement, transportation and economic activities.
BREAKING: Baba Jiya Kolo Dumps APC, Bags PDP's Kwara North Ticket — Mixed Reactions Trail Move
The political landscape of Kwara North is stirring following the decampment of Dr. Baba Jiya Kolo from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), a move that has now earned him the party's senatorial ticket for the Kwara North district ahead of the 2027 general elections.
ADC House of Representatives Candidate, Hassan Zubairu Muhammad to Feature in Live Interactive Session
The ADC candidate for the Edu/Moro/Patigi Federal Constituency in Kwara State, Hon. Hassan Zubairu Muhammad, popularly known as Alhaji-Karo, is set to feature in a live interactive session on Friday, August 21, 2026. The session, scheduled for 9:00 p.m., will be hosted by Usman Haruna (Communicator), with Tauheed Baruwa, Publisher of NupekoTV, serving as moderator.
Lafiagi Township Stadium Rehabilitation: New Photo Circulates Online
A new photograph has emerged showing a pavilion at the Lafiagi Township Stadium in Lafiagi, Edu Local Government Area of Kwara State, amid the ongoing rehabilitation of the facility months after the government announced the project. The photograph shows ongoing work on the pavilion, providing a fresh look at the renovation currently taking place at the facility. Details about the scope, cost and timeline of the project, however, remain unclear.
OSUN 2026: The Blood Before the Ballot — An Investigation into How More Than 29 Lives Were Sacrificed for the Guber Seat
The Blood Before the Ballot An Investigation into How More Than 29 Lives Were Sacrificed for the Guber Seat The August 15, 2026, Osun State governorship election, won by incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party with 511,067 votes against the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate Bola Oyebamiji's 444,815, was preceded by a wave of politically linked violence that claimed more than 29 lives. There is still no single, fully reconciled official death toll.
Osun Election: APC says they didn’t lose, Reject Adeleke’s Victory
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has rejected the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) declaration of Governor Ademola Adeleke as the winner of the August 15, 2026 governorship election. INEC announced Adeleke of the Accord Party as the winner with 511,067 votes. His closest challenger, APC candidate Bola Oyebamiji, polled 444,815 votes, while Najeem Salaam of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) came third with 17,180 votes.
INEC Uploads 90.8% of Osun Governorship Election Results as Collation Continues
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has uploaded results from 3,415 out of 3,763 polling units in the 2026 Osun State Governorship Election, achieving a completion rate of 90.8% on its official Result Sheets Viewing Portal. According to verified data from the INEC portal ( Inec portal ), a total of 3,763 results are expected from polling units across the state.
BREAKING: APC Chieftain Ero-Arike Reportedly Loses Her Polling Unit in Osun Governorship Election
A video circulating widely on social media has captured moments linked to All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain Alhaja Falilat Oyetunji, popularly known as Ero-Arike, as results from her polling unit in Boripe Local Government Area of Osun State were announced during Saturday’s governorship election.
Despite Past Call to Kill, APC Senator Fadahunsi Seen Intimidating Voters During Osun Election
Senator Francis Fadahunsi of Osun East Senatorial District has been seen in a video instructing All Progressives Congress (APC) supporters at his polling unit to monitor voters during the ongoing Osun State governorship election. In the video recorded at NUD Primary School Collation Centre in Ilase-Ijesa, Fadahunsi is seen addressing APC supporters and directing them to monitor the choices made by voters during the election.
#OsunDecides: ‘I’m 100% Sure of Winning’ — APC Candidate Oyebamiji
The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Osun State governorship election, Bola Oyebamiji, has expressed confidence that he will emerge victorious in the ongoing poll. Oyebamiji spoke after casting his vote at Ward 9, Polling Unit 011, Ikire, in Irewole Local Government Area of the state on Saturday. He commended the large turnout of voters in Ikire, saying it showed that the people were not intimidated.
“Watery Leaders” — Davido Accuses AbdulRazaq of Bringing Insecurity to Kwarans via Villa Access
By ✔ Afrobeats star Davido has launched a blistering attack on Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, branding him among “watery leaders” and linking his access to the Presidential Villa directly to the insecurity ravaging the state.
APC Chieftain Shares ₦1,000 to Supporters Ahead of Saturday Osun Poll
By ✔ A video circulating widely on social media has captured a man wearing an APC campaign shirt branded with “AMBO” distributing ₦1,000 notes to a group of women supporters in Osun State, just a day before the governorship election scheduled for Saturday, August 15, 2026.
'₦200,000 Donation Won't Free Our Kidnapped Relative' Lata Nna Youth Blasts Patigi LG Chairman Over 'Chicken Change'
By ✔ A youth from Lata Nna Community in Patigi Local Government Area of Kwara State has criticised Patigi Local Government Chairman, Ahmed Adam Rufai, over what he described as an inadequate response to the worsening security crisis in the community following the recent kidnappings of a resident.
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