Gunmen attack ADC guber candidate’s convoy in Sokoto, candidate escapes
By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO — The governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Sokoto State, Hon. Manir Muhammad Dan’iya, has reportedly escaped unhurt after suspected gunmen opened fire on his convoy near the Sultan Abubakar III International Airport on Friday night. The incident occurred at about 9pm on October 30, 2026, shortly […]
Vatican excommunicates six ultraconservative bishops over ordination
For the Holy See, consecrating bishops without the approval of the pope, the head of the Catholic Church ruling over some 1.4 billion faithful, is a direct act of insubordination.
US-based Nigerian engineer pleads guilty to diverting $1.64m to family’s bank account
A former building inspector with the City of St. Louis, Adebanjo Popoola has pleaded guilty to diverting about $1.64 million meant for repairing dilapidated buildings to himself and his relatives.
FG hails end of Oyo teachers’ strike, says dialogue saved learning
Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, who announced the development, said the successful resolution underscored the commitment of all stakeholders to prioritising the future of Nigerian children over every other interest.
Death toll from Russia’s heaviest strike on Kyiv rises to 17
The death toll from a Russian drone and missile strike on Kyiv early Thursday has risen to 17 people, Ukraine’s state emergency service said.
APC standard-bearer declares greater task begins after Oyo ticket
…calls for unity By Adeola Badru The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, Sharafadeen Alli, has declared that the “greater task” of rebuilding the state has begun after he was officially unveiled alongside his running mate for the 2027 governorship election. The party on Thursday presented its governorship and deputy […]
