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Kano-based tailor Abdulkadir Hassan has completed a 120 hour sewing marathon in a bid to set a new Guinness World Record for the longest sewing marathon. Throughout the five day challenge, Hassan made school uniforms for underprivileged children, turning his record attempt into an effort to support education and give back to his community.

  Police arrest Indian, two others in Oyo over assault on truck drivers The Oyo State Police Command has arrested an Indian national and two security operatives over the alleged assault of two truck drivers at Karma Agric Feeds and Foods Limited, located along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Ibadan. The police said the arrests followed a viral video showing the assault, which drew the attention of the command on Tuesday. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, said the Commissioner of Police, Abimbola Ayodeji Olugbenga, directed detectives to identify and apprehend those involved in the incident. The suspects were identified as Olowu Oluwadamilare and Sodeke Olamide, both security operatives attached to the company, and Harjit Singh, a 46-year-old Indian national associated with the company. The statement said, “Preliminary findings indicate that the confrontation stemmed from a disagreement over the parking of a truck that had del...

 Man who met his end after entering tiger enclosure is named and pictured The man who was tragically mauled by a tiger at Yorkshire Wildlife Park has been named and pictured for the first time. The victim has been identified as William Chapman. Pictures on his social media account show him holding a bible and a crossbow in what appears to be the same clothes he had on when he entered the tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park. The picture, which was uploaded on the day of the horror demise, shows him holding a crossbow bolt between his teeth. He also posted to Instagram moments before he passed on. The footage showed him filming as he walked slowly towards the 30-stone tiger, named Altai, which was resting on a raised wooden platform. The man can be heard breathing heavily as witnesses scream in the background. The http://man.was soon set upon by the tiger and later pronounced deceased at the scene. Police confirmed the man had visited the park alone. Witnesses described how he...

 Rwanda to bring F1 back to Africa for first time since 1993 Africa will return to the Formula One calendar for the first time since 1993 with Rwanda set to host ​a grand prix from the early 2030s in a 10-year deal announced on Tuesday, Reuters reported. Formula One last raced on the continent at South Africa's Kyalami circuit to the ‌north of Johannesburg and has long sought a way back. The race will be called the African Grand Prix, presented by Visit Rwanda, and held at a circuit that is yet to be built alongside a new international airport under construction at Bugesera some 40km (25 miles) south of the capital Kigali. "Today is a landmark moment for Formula One," said F1 Chief Executive Stefano Domenicali at a press conference with Rwandan President Paul Kagame and International Automobile Federation (FIA) head ​Mohammed Ben Sulayem. "With Rwanda joining the calendar from the next decade, our sport will race in every inhabited continent, bringing the world champ...

 2027 Election: Adeleke Campaign Group Vows 1.5 Million Votes for President Tinubu The Imole Campaign Council has formally declared its commitment to secure 1.5 million votes in Osun State for President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 presidential election. In a statement released on Tuesday by its Director General, Senator Olalere Oyewumi, the council confirmed that the political network of the Accord Party across the state will be fully mobilized to guarantee victory for the president at the polls. Strategic Campaign Appointments The pledge follows the official inclusion of Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke on the revised All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council list for 2027. Governor Adeleke was named as the State Coordinator for the PBAT Presidential Campaign Council in Osun State. The updated campaign hierarchy includes several high-profile political figures across various party lines, such as: • Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike • Delta State Gov...

 Fiesta nacionale de España: Nigeria’s Ambassador to Spain joins celebration in Madrid Nigeria’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Spain, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu, on Tuesday October 12, 2026 joined the royal family and millions of Spanish citizens to celebrate their national day. The Ambassador represented Nigeria at Spain’s National Day celebration in Madrid while joining King Felipe VI and other dignitaries in the occasion. The celebration featured a military parade, aerial displays and tributes to Spain’s national history and fallen service personnel. The Ambassador’s attendance further highlights the importance of sustained diplomatic engagement between Nigeria and Spain, as both countries seek to strengthen cooperation in trade, investment, education, energy and cultural exchange. “Diplomacy is not only about formal agreements; it is also about building relationships, deepening mutual understanding and creating opportunities for our people. “Nigeria values its relationship with Spain and...

 LAWMA TO DEPLOY CCTV CAMERAS TO CURB ILLEGAL DUMPING … Strengthens Surveillance, Enforcement, Advocacy To Promote Responsible Waste Disposal In Lagos The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) is strengthening its enforcement strategy against indiscriminate waste disposal through an agreed partnership with the Lagos State Command Centre to monitor environmental infractions within the command's coverage area, alongside plans to deploy its own surveillance cameras at strategic locations across the State. Speaking during an interview on Lagos Talks 91.3 FM on Monday, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, said that the initiatives would complement ongoing enforcement and advocacy efforts aimed at curbing illegal dumping and promoting responsible waste-disposal habits. He explained that while improved waste collection infrastructure was essential, achieving a cleaner Lagos also required sustained efforts to change entrenched public behaviour, ...

 LASG PRESENTS 30-SEATER COASTER BUS TO LSCDAC  The Lagos State Government has reiterated its commitment to supporting Community Development Associations (CDAs) across the state to strengthen grassroots development and promote effective community engagement. The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, stated this during the official presentation of a 30-seater Coaster bus to the executive members of the Lagos State Community Development Advisory Council (LSCDAC) at the State Secretariat, Alausa, Ikeja. The Governor, represented by the Special Adviser on Rural Development, Dr. Nurudeen Yekinni Agbaje, said the bus would enhance the Council's mobility and strengthen its capacity to coordinate and support community development initiatives across the State. Governor Sanwo-Olu noted that Community Development Associations had remained key partners of his administration in complementing government efforts through their contributions to the implementation of various ...

  Man falls to his death from 200-foot-tall roller coaster  A man has lost his life after falling from the Goliath rollercoaster at Six Flags Over Georgia near Atlanta.  The incident occurred at approximately 3:58 p.m. local time, on Monday, October 12, when several people were reported injured, and one person died, the Cobb County Police Department said in a statement.  “We are deeply saddened by the guest incident at our park today,” a Six Flags Over Georgia spokesperson said in a statement to PEOPLE. “Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with the guest’s family, friends, and loved ones. We are also providing support to the guests and team members affected.” The park said its team and local authorities responded immediately and that it was cooperating fully with the investigation.  The spokesperson added that the park would not share additional details at this time out of respect for the family’s privacy. Witnesses described seeing the man fall from the ...

 NAFDAC Uncovers Counterfeit Alcohol Operation at Lagos International Trade Fair Complex Today, operatives from NAFDAC's Investigation & Enforcement (I&E) Directorate raided the International Trade Fair Complex in Lagos, uncovering a large-scale counterfeit alcoholic beverage operation concealed within makeshift parking stores on the premises. The enforcement action was executed on the basis of credible intelligence and resulted in the discovery of more than 20 illegal stores engaged in criminal operations within the complex. Officers found suspects in the process of blending and counterfeiting popular alcoholic beverage brands, revalidating expired and unsafe beverages for resale, and stockpiling banned imported products. Two suspects were apprehended, and products seized and evacuated are valued at over ₦2 billion. The Agency urges members of the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious manufacturing, revalidation, or sales activity through NAFDAC's officia...

 TROOPS DISRUPT ILLEGAL ARMS NETWORK IN PLATEAU, ARREST FOUR SUSPECTS, RECOVER WEAPONS Troops of Operation ENDURING PEACE (OPEP) have recorded another operational breakthrough in Plateau State, arresting four suspected illegal arms fabricators and gunrunners during coordinated intelligence-driven operations in Mangu and Barkin Ladi Local Government Areas. The operations also led to the recovery of locally fabricated firearms, ammunition and other incriminating items, dealing a significant blow to suspected illegal arms supply networks fuelling insecurity in the state. Acting on credible intelligence received on 4 October 2026, troops of Sectors 8 and 4 conducted coordinated covert operations between 7 and 11 October 2026, leading to the arrest of the suspects. Those apprehended include Ayuba Sunday Abot, a suspected illegal arms fabricator operating in Heipang, Barkin Ladi LGA, and three suspected gunrunners identified as Tangkat Danjuma, Kopdi Appollos and Nyam Nzang, who allegedl...

 BAUCHI STATE POLICE COMMAND PRESS RELEASE 12TH OCTOBER, 2026 DETECTIVES ARREST SUSPECTS FOR UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF INDIAN HEMP AND RAPE The Bauchi State Police Command has continued to sustain its aggressive onslaught against criminality with the arrest of suspects for being in possession of dry leaves suspected to be Indian hemp and rape. In the first incident, on 12/10/2026 at about 0210hrs, a patrol team attached to Duguri Division, while on routine crime prevention patrol, arrested one Iliyasu Yakubu 'M' 27 years old of Duguri Town, found in possession of dry leaves suspected to be Indian hemp, alongside his vendor one Zakariya Ibrahim 'M' 25 years old of the same address. The suspects were promptly arrested and exhibits recovered. Investigation is ongoing. In a another development, sequel to a previously reported case of rape dated 28/09/2026, wherein aF' 30 years old mother, resident of Bundot area, Dass LGA, reported at Dass Division that on 25/09/2026 at ab...

 NDLEA showcases Nigeria’s drug control transformation at UN General Assembly . Calls for stronger intelligence-sharing, action against illicit finance, and investment in institutions in developing countries  The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has presented the transformation of Nigeria's drug control architecture as a practical case study of how institutions can adapt to evolving threats and deliver measurable results, at the ongoing 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, USA. This was part of the highlights of Nigeria's statement, delivered under the session themed "Restoring Trust, Managing Transformation: A United Nations that Delivers for All" presented before the UN Assembly on Monday 12th October 2026 by the NDLEA Chairman/chief Executive Officer, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd). Marwa who was represented by the Agency's Secretary, Shadrach Haruna told the Assembly that the NDLEA has evolved from a predominantly e...

 2027: Kaduna Christian Leaders Mobilise North For Tinubu, Uba Sani Christian leaders in Kaduna State have pledged to mobilise voters across the 19 northern states to support the re-election of President Bola Tinubu and Governor Uba Sani in the 2027 general elections. The leaders, operating under the Tinubu-Uba Sani Support Organisation (TUSO), also disclosed plans to establish a national platform aimed at uniting Christians across Northern Nigeria and strengthening their participation in politics. The resolutions were contained in a communique issued after a meeting of Christian stakeholders held in Ikara Local Government Area of Kaduna State on Saturday. The meeting was attended by leaders of the Kaduna State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), including chairmen from nine local government areas in Northern Kaduna, among them Giwa. Other participants included representatives of the Southern Kaduna Leadership Elders’ Council, chairmen of 63 Community Development...

 EFCC Arraigns One for  Alleged N31m, $3,600, €1,815 Visa Fraud in Port Harcourt   The Port Harcourt Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC,  has arraigned one Modupe Oriyomi Ativie before Justice A. T. Muhammed of the Federal High Court, sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, for alleged fraud.   She was arraigned on a five-count charge, bordering on visa fraud, advance fee fraud and obtaining money under false pretence.   One of the charges reads: "That you, Modupe Oriyomi Ativie and Eudora and Aegle Management Consulting Limited, sometime in July, 2024 at Port Harcourt, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court did obtain the sum of Eight Million, Five Hundred and Eighty Thousand Naira (N8,580,000.00, only) from One Atamuotoru Dikiari Michael through his sister, Rita Chikeru Owhonda by false pretence under the guise of offering a visa sponsored employment to Canada for him, which pretext you knew to be false and t...

 SUPER FALCONS EYE THIRD ROUND TICKET IN OLYMPIC QUALIFIERS Nigeria’s Super Falcons will aim to secure a place in the third round of the African qualifying series for the 2028 Olympic Games when they face Comoros in the second-leg encounter on Tuesday. The 10-time African champions go into the match with a 2–0 advantage following Friday’s first-leg victory at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne-Remo. Nigeria are seeking a second consecutive Olympic appearance after returning to the women’s football tournament at Paris 2024, their first participation in 16 years.

 Court Dismisses Akwa Ibom State’s Suit Challenging the Powers of the EFCC    Justice M.A. Onyetenu of the Federal High Court sitting in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, has dismissed a suit filed by the State’s Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice in 2017,  Uwemedimo Nwoko,  challenging the statutory powers of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to investigate the financial activities of the state government.   Delivering the landmark judgment on Thursday, October 8, 2026, Justice Onyetenu hinged the ruling on the preliminary objection filed by the Commission’s legal team.   The case originated in 2016 when some indigenes of the state  petitioned the Office of the Executive Chairman of the EFCC over alleged diversion of state resources for purposes other than the welfare and development of the state.   The Commission then commenced investigation into the matter and subsequently invited some government officials for questioning....

Akpabio Insists On Jail Term For Suicide Attempt As Decriminalisation Bill Scales Second Reading The Senate has passed for second reading a bill seeking to establish a national framework for suicide prevention, decriminalise attempted suicide and provide rehabilitation for survivors, despite opposition from Senate President Godswill Akpabio, who insists that the act should remain punishable by imprisonment. Sponsored by Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong, representing Cross River South, the bill seeks to address what he described as a contradiction in Nigeria’s laws. Ekpenyong argued that while the National Mental Health Act recognises attempted suicide as a psychiatric emergency requiring treatment, Section 327 of the Criminal Code and Section 231 of the Penal Code still criminalise the act. He said decriminalisation without accessible care would be incomplete, stressing that suicide has complex causes and requires a humane, health-focused response. “At the heart of this bill is a simple questi...

 Tinubu Applauds  EFCC on  Record- Breaking Achievements … Calls for Stronger Synergy among Anti-Graft Stakeholders   President Bola Tinubu has commended the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC,  for its record-breaking achievements in combating financial crimes, recovering illicit assets and strengthening Nigeria’s international financial standing and called  for stronger collaboration among all stakeholders in the anti-corruption corridor.     The President gave the applause in Abuja  on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at the opening ceremony of the 8th EFCC/National Judicial Institute, NJI Workshop for Judges and Justices.     The workshop is themed:  “Investigation and Prosecution of Economic and Financial Crimes in a Digital Age.”   Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima,  Tinubu particularly commended the EFCC’s efforts in tackling cryptocurrency fraud and recovering virtual assets, noting that...

LAWMA ARRESTS 13 ILLEGAL STREET TRADERS IN FESTAC, MILE 2, IKORODU The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), in furtherance of its  enforcement against illegal street trading, has arrested 13 persons for trading in unauthorised places across the State, including Festac, Mile 2 and Ikorodu. The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of LAWMA, Dr Muyiwa Gbadegesin, said that the arrests were made during operations carried out between Monday 12 and Tuesday 13 October 2026 at the different locations. Gbadegesin reiterated that roads, walkways, medians, road setbacks and other unauthorised public spaces must remain clean, accessible and free from activities that obstruct their intended use, urging traders to operate only in designated and approved markets. Those arrested in Festac and Mile 2 on Monday are Joy Opeyemi, Abigail Manga, Chinasa Eze, Saika Taira, AbdulRasheed Elinu, Charles Nwango, Mustapha Abubakar, Aliyu Garba, Kazinu Umar, Moses Idara, Ahmed Yinusa, Yusuf Usman and...

 Olukoyede Warns Nigerian Girls against Sextortion The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes, Ola Olukoyede has warned young girls across the country on the growing incidents of sextortion in the country. He gave the warning in Abuja on Monday, October 12, 2026 at an event to mark the International Girl-Child Day, organized by the African Girl Guild, AGG, with the theme: “Invest in her, Empower her and Let her Lead.”   While noting that incidents of sextortion are on the rise in the country, Olukoyede disclosed that the criminal elements involved in the crime take advantage of the vulnerable moments of the female gender to extort money from them and urged the girls to choose integrity in their relationship with the opposite sex. “Girls need to be careful about relationships and not fall into the antics of criminals and sextortionists. Integrity in a relationship will safeguard you against such villains. A girl with integrity will always outlast a girl with on...

Alleged forgery: Police arrest, release Okorocha Police authorities on Monday night detained former Imo State Governor Rochas Okorocha at a hotel in Abuja following allegations of criminal conspiracy, forgery and impersonation. Okorocha was taken into custody at the Reiz Continental Hotel before being released on bail after roughly an hour of questioning, according to Nigeria Police Force (NPF) spokesperson Aniete Iniedu, who spoke with Channels Television. Iniedu stated that the former governor has been instructed to present himself at Force Headquarters on Tuesday for additional interrogation as detectives proceed with their inquiry. Law enforcement moved to arrest Okorocha after he repeatedly failed to respond to official invitations. Police initially summoned him to Force Headquarters on September 2, but the date was moved to September 8 following a request by his legal team. Okorocha subsequently missed the rescheduled appearance. The police action comes in the wake of formal peti...

 SANWO-OLU TO LAGOSIANS ON CYBERSECURITY: BE VIGILANT  Lagos Joins Global Community To Celebrate Cybersecurity Awareness Month Lagos State has challenged its citizens to take responsibility for cybersecurity. October is the global Cybersecurity Awareness Month, “Cybersecurity is a shared responsibility. Citizens must remain vigilant, understand common cyber risks, and take proactive steps to protect themselves from cybercriminals”, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu said on Monday. “Most victims of cybercrime are those who are unaware of basic digital safety practices - making public education essential,” the Governor added. Lagos State is participating in the Cybersecurity Awareness Month, joining the global community in promoting safer digital practices and strengthening cyber resilience. This aligns with the global campaign led by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), which emphasises securing digital systems, improving cyber hygiene, and empowering citizens...