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Four Students and Driver Killed in Niger State Crash Reportedly Involving Governor’s Convoy
MINNA, Nigeria — Four university students and a government driver were killed in a Niger State road crash on Monday, October 26, 2026, according to a news report. The state government denied reports that the vehicle was travelling in Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago’s convoy. It said the driver was a Government House employee returning from a trip with other staff. The collision occurred on the Minna–Bida Road at Gidan Mangoro, near Minna.
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Hosts Last 2026 Global Healing Programme
LAGOS, Nigeria — Pastor Chris Oyakhilome has opened the final 2026 edition of Healing Streams, a three-day Christian programme in which participants from several countries have reported improvements in their health following prayers. The event began on Friday, October 23, 2026, and is scheduled to conclude on Sunday, with services featuring religious teachings, worship, prayers, and accounts of alleged healing.
Nigeria’s Ebola Virus Genetically Linked to Kenya’s First Case, Health Minister Says Original
ABUJA, Nigeria — Laboratory tests have established that the Ebola virus detected in Nigeria’s only confirmed patient is closely related to the virus responsible for Kenya’s first recorded case, the Federal Government has announced. Health officials cautioned that the genetic similarity does not establish how the Nigerian patient became infected or whether the two patients had any direct contact.
Uganda Identifies Abuja Ebola Patient as Nigerian Who Visited Congo Before Infection
KAMPALA, Uganda — Uganda has identified the woman diagnosed with Ebola in Nigeria as a Nigerian national who travelled to the Democratic Republic of Congo before passing through Uganda. The Ugandan government also denied having any active Ebola cases, saying investigators had not established where the woman contracted the virus.
Anglican Church Suspends Nigerian Archbishop Over Alleged ₦2 Billion Land Scandal Original
AWKA, Nigeria — The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) has suspended Archbishop Alexander Chibuzo Ibezim from his official duties for six months amid allegations involving church properties worth more than ₦2 billion. Ibezim, the Archbishop of the Province of the Niger and Bishop of Awka Diocese, has been barred from conducting church activities while an internal investigation continues.
Tragedy Averted as Aircraft Loses Door Mid-Air, Makes Emergency Landing in Abuja
ABUJA, Nigeria — An aircraft lost a door shortly after taking off from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport and made an emergency landing in Abuja. The aircraft, operated by Triton Aviation, was travelling to Lagos when its crew declared an emergency and returned to the airport. The incident occurred on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at approximately 5:20 p.m. Nigerian time. The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) confirmed the incident and deployed investigators to determine what happened.
Tragedy Averted as Aircraft Loses Door Mid-Air, Makes Emergency Landing in Abuja
ABUJA, Nigeria — An aircraft lost a door shortly after taking off from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport and made an emergency landing in Abuja. The aircraft, operated by Triton Aviation, was travelling to Lagos when its crew declared an emergency and returned to the airport. The incident occurred on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at approximately 5:20 p.m. Nigerian time. The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) confirmed the incident and deployed investigators to determine what happened.
7,500 Christians Reportedly Killed Across Africa in 2026 as Attacks on Churches Escalate
ENUGU, Nigeria — At least 7,500 Christians have been killed across Africa since the beginning of 2026, with more than 1,000 churches attacked, destroyed, or burned, according to a new report by the International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (Intersociety), a Nigerian human rights organisation.
7,500 Christians Reportedly Killed Across Africa in 2026 as Attacks on Churches Escalate
ENUGU, Nigeria — At least 7,500 Christians have been killed across Africa since the beginning of 2026, with more than 1,000 churches attacked, destroyed, or burned, according to a new report by the International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (Intersociety), a Nigerian human rights organisation.
Nigeria Rolls Out 11-Character Digital Postcodes to Identify Buildings Nationwide
ABUJA, Nigeria — The Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) has introduced a nationwide digital postcode system designed to give individual buildings unique location identifiers, with applications in deliveries, online commerce, banking, and lending. The 11-character codes are intended to provide a standard means of locating and verifying residential and commercial properties, replacing dependence on broad postal districts and informal descriptions of addresses.
Nigeria Rolls Out 11-Character Digital Postcodes to Identify Buildings Nationwide
ABUJA, Nigeria — The Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) has introduced a nationwide digital postcode system designed to give individual buildings unique location identifiers, with applications in deliveries, online commerce, banking, and lending. The 11-character codes are intended to provide a standard means of locating and verifying residential and commercial properties, replacing dependence on broad postal districts and informal descriptions of addresses.
20 NYSC Members Abducted While Travelling to Orientation Camps in Imo
OWERRI, Nigeria — Gunmen have abducted 20 National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, members travelling through Imo State, police said on Thursday, as security forces launched a search for the victims. The abduction occurred along the Owerri-Onitsha Road near Umunoha in Mbaitoli Local Government Area on Thursday, October 1, 2026, as Nigeria marked its 66th Independence anniversary. Henry Okoye, spokesperson for the Imo State Police Command, confirmed the incident to Channels Television.
20 NYSC Members Abducted While Travelling to Orientation Camps in Imo
OWERRI, Nigeria — Gunmen have abducted 20 National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, members travelling through Imo State, police said on Thursday, as security forces launched a search for the victims. The abduction occurred along the Owerri-Onitsha Road near Umunoha in Mbaitoli Local Government Area on Thursday, October 1, 2026, as Nigeria marked its 66th Independence anniversary. Henry Okoye, spokesperson for the Imo State Police Command, confirmed the incident to Channels Television.
From David Beckham to Leonardo DiCaprio: 13 Celebrities Whose Anatomy Made Headlines
The private lives of Hollywood stars have long attracted public attention, but some celebrities have found themselves at the centre of unusually personal discussions after former partners, colleagues, and even the stars themselves made remarks about their anatomy. From George Clooney’s comments about Michael Fassbender to Victoria Beckham’s description of her husband’s physique, these disclosures have emerged through award speeches, magazine interviews, films, and advertising campaigns.
From David Beckham to Leonardo DiCaprio: 13 Celebrities Whose Anatomy Made Headlines
The private lives of Hollywood stars have long attracted public attention, but some celebrities have found themselves at the centre of unusually personal discussions after former partners, colleagues, and even the stars themselves made remarks about their anatomy. From George Clooney’s comments about Michael Fassbender to Victoria Beckham’s description of her husband’s physique, these disclosures have emerged through award speeches, magazine interviews, films, and advertising campaigns.
Beyonce, Mariah Carey, Ludacris, Cee Lo: SEE Cute Childhood Photos Of Famous Celebrities (PHOTOS)
Long before they became famous, these celebrities posed for childhood photographs. The gallery pairs early images of 24 public figures with their later portraits. Some retain immediately recognisable features, while others look markedly different from the faces audiences know today.
Solomon Dalung Invokes Nathaniel Bassey’s Love Story in Message About Rejection
ABUJA, Nigeria — Solomon Dalung, a former minister of youth and sports, urged people experiencing rejection and heartbreak not to regard a failed relationship as the end of their prospects for happiness. In remarks shared on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, Dalung drew his message from gospel singer Nathaniel Bassey’s account of meeting his wife, Sarah Bassey, after an earlier relationship had left him discouraged about marriage.
Chude Jideonwo Launches FourthMainland as Media Parent Group
LAGOS, Nigeria — Chude Jideonwo has launched FourthMainland, an umbrella group for seven media, creator-support and training ventures. The consolidation was announced on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. FourthMainland brings YNaija, Joy Inc., The Masterlist and Chude Jideonwo Presents together with three newly named divisions: the FourthMainland Creator Fund, the FourthMainland Agency and the FourthMainland Academy.
Chude Jideonwo Launches FourthMainland as Media Parent Group
LAGOS, Nigeria — Chude Jideonwo has launched FourthMainland, an umbrella group for seven media, creator-support and training ventures. The consolidation was announced on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. FourthMainland brings YNaija, Joy Inc., The Masterlist and Chude Jideonwo Presents together with three newly named divisions: the FourthMainland Creator Fund, the FourthMainland Agency and the FourthMainland Academy.
NAFDAC Director Defends 9-Year Record as She Laughs Off Resignation Demands
LAGOS, Nigeria — Professor Mojisola Adeyeye has rejected calls to resign as head of Nigeria’s food and drug regulator. She defended her nine-year record as concerns persist over counterfeit and substandard products. Adeyeye, director-general of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, addressed the demands during an engagement with journalists in Lagos on Monday, September 7, 2026.
How British-Nigerian Influencer, Igbo Ubiribo, Died After Penis Enlargement Procedure
LONDON, United Kingdom — British-Nigerian businessman and social media influencer Igho “Tiny” Ubiribo died in Bangkok after undergoing a cosmetic penile procedure, a London inquest heard. He was 43 and died early on Friday, March 6, 2026. Evidence presented at an inquest at Inner West London Coroners’ Court showed that hyaluronic acid used during the treatment entered Ubiribo’s bloodstream and reached his lungs, causing a fatal pulmonary embolism.
EDEN Honours Oronto Douglas, Festus Iyayi, and Jonathan Ihonde at Environmental Report Launch
BENIN CITY, Nigeria — The Environmental Defenders Network released a report on Nigeria’s environmental conditions on Friday, August 28, 2026, and posthumously honoured three Nigerian activists. The presentation was held in Benin City, Edo State. The organisation, known as EDEN, said its State of the Nigerian Environment Report was intended to encourage civil society groups, communities and public institutions to work together on the country’s environmental problems.
EDEN Honours Oronto Douglas, Festus Iyayi, and Jonathan Ihonde at Environmental Report Launch
BENIN CITY, Nigeria — The Environmental Defenders Network released a report on Nigeria’s environmental conditions on Friday, August 28, 2026, and posthumously honoured three Nigerian activists. The presentation was held in Benin City, Edo State. The organisation, known as EDEN, said its State of the Nigerian Environment Report was intended to encourage civil society groups, communities and public institutions to work together on the country’s environmental problems.
VDM at NBA Conference: VeryDarkMan Posts ‘First Evidence’ After Police Challenge
ABUJA, Nigeria — Social media commentator Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, has posted a video that he described as his first evidence supporting allegations that some police officers assist kidnappers. Otse published the clip on his Instagram account on Thursday, August 27, 2026, hours after the Nigeria Police Force asked him to substantiate comments he made at the Nigerian Bar Association’s annual conference in Port Harcourt.
Nigerian Media Entrepreneur Dotun Oladipo Dies at 56
LAGOS, Nigeria — Oladotun Oladipo, a veteran journalist and online publisher, died after becoming ill at his Lagos office. He was 56. Oladipo died on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, after falling ill at work in the Ogba area of the city, according to The Eagle Online, the publication he founded. The newspaper reported that Oladipo had shown no apparent signs of illness earlier in the day. He was taken to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead after what was reported to have been a heart attack.
Brandon Hudspeth Returns to Lagos as New US Consul General
LAGOS, Nigeria — Brandon Hudspeth has assumed office as the new United States Consul General in Lagos. The US Mission announced his arrival on Friday, August 14, 2026. He will serve a three-year term as the senior US government representative across 17 states in southern Nigeria. Hudspeth succeeds Rick Swart, who retired from the US Foreign Service in July. “I am honoured to return to Lagos as the U.S. Consul General,” Hudspeth said.
‘World’s Healthiest Man’ Bryan Johnson Has Been Diagnosed With Incurable Autoimmune Disease
LOS ANGELES, United States — Bryan Johnson, the longevity entrepreneur widely known as the “World’s Healthiest Man,” has disclosed that he has autoimmune gastritis, a chronic disease in which the immune system damages vital cells in the stomach. Johnson, 48, has built an international following by documenting an intensive programme designed to slow ageing and extend his lifespan.
What You Need to Know About Newly Elected NBA President Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya
ABUJA, Nigeria — Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, has been elected the 33rd president of the Nigerian Bar Association, becoming the first woman to win the office through a direct vote of the association’s members. Badejo-Okusanya received 12,317 votes, or 47.18 per cent of the ballots cast in the presidential contest.
Lagos City Reporters Rebrand Introduces Inside City Reporters
LAGOS, Nigeria — Lagos City Reporters has changed its name to Inside City Reporters, in a move the company said reflects its growth, new ownership and plans to expand its digital news operations. The Lagos City Reporters rebrand takes effect immediately, with the platform now operating under InsideCityReporters.com, according to a statement emailed to The Trent on Wednesday, June 24, 2026.
Meet the Australian Town Crier Is Recognised as World’s Loudest Person
MELBOURNE, Australia — Joseph McGrail-Bateup, a professional air conditioner cleaner from Canberra who also serves as an honorary town crier, has been recognised by Guinness World Records for producing the loudest shout ever recorded by an individual.
‘God Is Not a Man That He Should Lie,’ Diezani Alison-Madueke Says After London Acquittal
LONDON, United Kingdom — Diezani Alison-Madueke, Nigeria’s former minister of petroleum resources, thanked God and her supporters after a London court cleared her of six bribery-related charges. The verdict was returned at Southwark Crown Court on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, after jurors deliberated for more than 46 hours. This development brings an end to a trial she described as traumatic for her and those close to her. “But I tell you this: God will always do what God does, and God will be God.
Olukoya Leads MFM’s National Prayer Response to Insecurity in Nigeria
LAGOS, Nigeria — Daniel Olukoya, the General Overseer of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries Worldwide, MFM, has led a special prayer session over Nigeria’s worsening security crisis. Speaking during the service, Olukoya expressed concern over the plight of citizens caught in the violence and urged believers to intensify prayers for divine intervention in the country.
Akwa Ibom Doctors Suspend Treatment for EFCC Personnel, Families Over UUTH Raid
UYO, Nigeria — The Akwa Ibom State chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, has announced the suspension of medical services to personnel of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, and their relatives following an operation at the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital that doctors alleged involved the assault of medical personnel.
Nigeria: New COVID-19 Case Reported, Chinese National Identified as ‘Patient Zero’
CALABAR, Nigeria — The Cross River State Government has confirmed a new case of COVID-19, marking the first reported infection in the state in several years, officials said on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. Dr Henry Ayuk, the state Commissioner for Health, announced the development at a news conference in Calabar, stating that the case involves a 53-year-old Chinese national working in Akamkpa Local Government Area. According to Ayuk, the individual arrived in Nigeria on March 17 and later fell ill.
US-Based Lawyer Petitions Commission Over Palm Sunday Jos Killings, Urges Global Action
WASHINGTON, United States — A United States-based lawyer has petitioned a federal advisory body to examine recent deadly attacks in Nigeria, calling for international intervention amid rising concerns over violence in parts of the country. Emmanuel Ogebe, in a letter to the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom, addressed to its chair, Vicky Hartzler, said the incidents represented a pattern of coordinated violence across multiple states.
Betty Irabor Weeps, Olumide Akpata Urges Deeper Dialogue at Launch of Chude Jideonwo’s Memoir
LAGOS, Nigeria — An evening meant to unveil a new book became, for many in attendance, a moment of rare emotional openness and public reckoning. On Thursday, January 29, 2026, guests gathered Alliance Francaise, Ikoyi, Lagos to mark the release of How Depression Saved My Life, the memoir by filmmaker and media entrepreneur Chude Jideonwo. The launch drew cultural leaders, entertainers, business figures and readers, and was shaped by a tone of sombre reflection rather than simple celebration.
'When Tomorrow Found Us': Sisterhood, Faith, and Resilience in Debut Novel by Pearl Ehigimetor
ABUJA, Nigeria — A debut novel by Nigerian lawyer and writer Pearl Ehigimetor was formally introduced to readers during a virtual launch on Sunday, February 8, 2026, marking the completion of a project that spanned nearly a decade from conception to publication. The book, titled When Tomorrow Found Us, centres on the lives of four young women navigating personal and professional challenges while sustaining one another through friendship and shared faith.
Nigeria Police Sanction 10 Officers Over Social Media Violations
ABUJA, Nigeria — The Nigeria Police Force has disciplined at least 10 officers in the past month for violating its social media policy, imposing penalties ranging from dismissal and demotion to severe reprimand and demobilisation, according to senior police officials. The sanctions followed increased monitoring of officers’ online activities, a senior police source said on Tuesday, January 27, 2025, speaking on condition of anonymity because he was not authorised to speak publicly.
Ezekwesili Casts Makoko Demolitions as Test of Lagos Governance and Citizenship
LAGOS, Nigeria — The demolition of homes in Makoko has renewed national debate over how Nigeria’s major cities are governed, after Obiageli Ezekwesili, a former Minister of Education, released an open memorandum questioning the place of low-income communities in Lagos’ development plans.
Northern Christian Leader Slams Security Agencies Over Kaduna Abduction Denials
ABUJA, Nigeria — Joseph Hayab, the chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the northern region, on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 criticised security agencies for initially disputing reports of a mass abduction in Kaduna State, saying the response had worsened public mistrust and may have hindered rescue efforts.
Nigeria’s National Power Grid Collapses, Cutting Electricity Supply Across the Country
ABUJA, Nigeria — Nigeria’s national power grid collapsed again on Friday, January 23, 2026, leaving parts of the country without electricity and disrupting supply to households and businesses. Electricity generation dropped sharply from more than 4,500 megawatts to as low as 24 megawatts as of 1:30 p.m., according to checks by a correspondent.
Akwa Ibom Boy, 13, Allegedly Shot Dead by Soldier After Defending Sister From Sexual Harassment
IKOT ABASI, Nigeria — A 13-year-old boy, identified as Timothy Daniel, was shot dead in the early hours of New Year’s Day in the Ette community of Ikot Abasi Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, in an incident residents say involved a soldier assigned to a nearby industrial facility. The incident occurred shortly after midnight on Thursday, January 1, 2026, as the boy and his sister were returning from a church service, according to eyewitness accounts from community members.
CAN Warn Tinubu, 'Don't Mistake Endurace of Economic Hardship for Public Support'
ABUJA, Nigeria — The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) cautioned political leaders that the patience of citizens amid rising hardship should not be interpreted as endorsement of current economic and security conditions, urging authorities to ensure that ongoing reforms deliver tangible relief in the year ahead.
How Anthony Joshua Escaped Death by Changing Seats Before Fatal Car Crash - Report
SAGAMU, Nigeria — A court hearing in Ogun State has heard claims that world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua avoided death in a road collision after changing seats in his sport utility vehicle shortly before the crash that killed two members of his team.
Akpabio Family Excommunicates Daughter-in-Law Over Social Media Attacks on Senate President
UYO, Nigeria — The Greater Akpabio Family has announced that Patience Ibanga Akpabio has been disowned and excommunicated from the family following what it described as repeated disparaging comments directed at Senate President Godswill Akpabio and his wife.
Crew Member Missing After Fire Engulfs Navy-Linked Vessel in Calabar Channel
CALABAR, Nigeria — One crew member has been declared missing and 20 others rescued after a fire broke out on a vessel associated with the Nigerian Navy along the Calabar channel on Monday night, naval authorities said. The incident involved the Motor Vessel Chimba Express, which was carrying scrap materials and other logistics from Gabon to Calabar.
Nigerian Rights Group Urges Action Against Prophet Oyeniyi Over Abuse of Elderly Woman (VIDEO)
LAGOS, Nigeria — The Advocacy for Alleged Witches, a Nigerian human rights organisation, has called on authorities to sanction Prophet Oyeniyi, the leader of the African Apostolic Church, after a video circulated on social media showed him physically assaulting an elderly woman during a so-called healing session. The video, shared widely on social media platforms, depicts the cleric beating, shaking, and pushing the woman. At one point, he slapped her face and spat into her mouth.
Akwa Ibom Government Revokes Land Allocations, Moves to Digital GIS Platform
UYO, Nigeria — The Akwa Ibom State Government has revoked all land allocations made since Governor Umo Eno assumed office in May 2023, including those involving government-acquired lands. In a notice issued on Monday, August 25, 2025, the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Uko Udom, SAN, said the decision was taken to allow for the revalidation of allocations and to facilitate the migration of records to the state’s new digital land management system, Akwa-GIS.
Governor Umo Eno Responds to Daughter’s Viral Accusation Video, Denies Rift Within Family
UYO, Nigeria – Jane Edidiong Ufot, daughter of Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno, has publicly accused her father of having “sacrificed” her late mother and alleged threats to her own life and that of her daughter. The allegations were made in a video that surfaced on social media, where Mrs Ufot voiced emotional distress over her mother’s death and issued grave claims against the governor.
SHOCKING: NIPSS Suspends PR Guru Over Articles Backing Tinubu's Digital, Blue Economy Reforms Despite ₦18m Fee
ABUJA, Nigeria – Yushau A. Shuaib, a Nigerian public relations practitioner and founder of PRNigeria, has petitioned President Bola Tinubu following his suspension from the Senior Executive Course (SEC) 47 at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, NIPSS, Kuru.
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