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 Suspected bandits have reportedly killed 12 members of the same family and abducted several other residents during an attack on Gidan Taba village in Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The attack occurred on Saturday night in Dosara Birnin Kaya Ward, when the assailants reportedly stormed the community. According to a source who spoke to Vanguard, the victims belonged to the family of Mallam Muhammadu Sani, who had gathered his relatives inside one room in an attempt to protect them from being abducted. The attackers reportedly ordered the occupants to open the door. After they refused, the gunmen allegedly set the room ablaze, killing all 12 family members. Several other residents were also abducted during the raid, although the exact number remains unknown. The victims were buried on Sunday morning in accordance with Islamic rites. The incident has heightened concerns over recurring bandit attacks in the area, particularly along the Gusau-Sokoto road. As of the time...

 GBAGYI YOUTH PROGRESSIVE RAISES ALARM OVER ESCALATING INSECURITY IN CHIKUN LGA, CALLS ON GOVERNMENT AND ELECTED REPRESENTATIVES TO TAKE URGENT AND DECISIVE ACTION The Gbagyi Youth Progressive Union (GYPU), Kaduna State, expresses its deep concern and growing dissatisfaction over the deteriorating security situation in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State, particularly the persistent attacks, killings, kidnappings and displacement of innocent residents across several communities. The security situation has become increasingly disturbing, with communities in Chikun Ward, Gwagwada Ward, Kakau Ward, Rido Ward, Kujama Ward, Kuriga Ward, Kunai Ward and neighbouring communities facing recurring threats and attacks by armed bandits. Hardly a day passes without reports of fresh attacks, abductions and the tragic loss of innocent lives. Families are living in perpetual fear, communities are being displaced, and the social and economic activities that sustain the livelihoods of our p...

 Prince William sprung into dad mode on trip with George, with fans calling him a model father Prince William's parenting skills have pleased royal fans once again. On November 3rd, William and his eldest son, Prince George, traveled to Barcelona to watch the city's soccer club play against Aston Villa. But it was Prince William's dad mode moments that caught the attention of royal fans. During the match, William and George were seen cuddling up, with the young royal even leaning his head on his dad's shoulder. The adorable moment showed that Prince William is a hands-on father who isn't afraid of public displays of affection.  The vulnerability captured by photographers showed just how close William is to his children a big change considering historical reports of emotional distance between royal parents and their kids. As reported by the Telegraph, it was a pair of heirs to the throne displaying a distinctly soft British upper lip, and how wonderful it was. The ou...

 “19 YEARS AND STILL CHOOSING YOU!” – E-MONEY MELTS HEARTS WITH ROMANTIC TRIBUTE TO WIFE Who says love cannot stand the test of time? Nigerian billionaire businessman and socialite Emeka Okonkwo, popularly known as E-Money, has given fans another beautiful reason to believe in lasting love. The businessman is celebrating 19 years of marriage with his wife, Juliet Okonkwo, and his heartfelt message to her has caught the attention of many. Taking to social media, E-Money showered his wife with sweet words, appreciating her for the love, support, laughter and beautiful memories they have shared throughout their journey together. But what really caught people’s attention was his romantic declaration that if he had to make the choice all over again, he would still choose Juliet a million times. He described her as his queen, best friend and lifelong partner, making it clear that their journey together remains something he deeply cherishes. After 19 years of marriage, the businessman is ...

High court judgement disqualifying Atiku and ADC from 2027 election could cause civil war if not properly managed - Amaechi Rotimi Amaechi, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) vice-presidential candidate, has warned that a Federal High Court ruling nullifying the party’s leadership and its presidential nomination process could trigger unrest if the dispute is not properly managed. Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court in Abuja ruled last Thursday that the National Working Committee led by former Senate President David Mark was invalid. The judgment also nullified the emergence of former Interior Minister Rauf Aregbesola as national secretary and decisions taken by the Mark-led leadership, including the process that produced former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as the party’s presidential candidate for the 2027 elections. The court directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) not to recognise or act on decisions taken at the ADC’s 99th National Executive Commit...

 40TH LAGOS INTERNATIONAL TRADE FAIR KICKS OFF … ‘Fair Will Bridge Financing, Market Access Gaps For MSMEs’ - Sanwo-Olu The Lagos State Government has charged Businesses and Investors to leverage the 40th Lagos International Trade Fair to deepen Local production, attract Investment, and position Lagos as a Gateway to Markets across West Africa and the Continent. Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu made the call on Friday, 6th November 2026, in a goodwill message delivered on his behalf by the Honourable Commissioner for Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade and Investment, Hon. (Mrs.) Folashade Bada Ambrose-Medebem, at the opening ceremony of the 40th Lagos International Trade Fair, held at the Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos. In his address, the Governor noted that the 40th edition of the Trade Fair, organised by the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), marks an important chapter in the Commercial history of Lagos and Nigeria. He commended the LCCI for sustaining the platform throug...

 LAGOS FIRST LADY LEADS ‘STOP TB’ CAMPAIGN IN HEALTH DISTRICT II, KOSOFE LGA … Urges Lagosians Not To Ignore Persistent Cough The First Lady of Lagos State, Dr. (Mrs.) Claudiana Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, led the ‘Stop TB’ Awareness and Sensitisation Programme at Ojota Motor Park, Kosofe Local Government Area, with a call on residents to prioritise early testing and shun stigma against people living with Tuberculosis. Speaking at the event, organised by Lagos State Health District II in conjunction with Kosofe Local Government, the First Lady said TB remains a public health concern but is preventable and curable when detected early and treated appropriately. She warned that a cough lasting two weeks or more, unexplained weight loss, fever, night sweats and prolonged weakness should not be ignored or treated as an ordinary cold. The First Lady reassured residents that TB testing and treatment are free at designated government health facilities across Lagos State, and urged transport workers...

 Ogun Police Rescue 10 Abducted Passengers, Neutralise Suspected Kidnapper in Gun Battle The Ogun State Police Command has rescued ten passengers abducted by suspected kidnappers from a commercial bus at Orita Fufu, Awa-Ijebu, and neutralised one suspected member of the criminal gang during a subsequent intelligence-led operation. The passengers were reportedly abducted on November 3, 2026, while travelling in a commercial bus along the area. They regained their freedom unharmed at about 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 7, following sustained security operations and pressure on the suspected kidnappers. In a follow-up operation, operatives of the Police Anti-Kidnapping Unit, acting on credible intelligence, stormed a suspected kidnappers' hideout along the Ibadan-Ijebu Ode Road at about 1:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 8. The operation reportedly resulted in a gun battle after the suspects opened fire on the advancing police operatives. During the exchange, one suspected kidnapper was ...

 Sudanese army takes control of key area in West Kordofan The Sudanese army and allied forces took control of Ayyal Bakhit in West Kordofan state on after clashes with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), military sources told Anadolu. The sources said the army and allied armed movements fighting as part of the Joint Force had secured the area after driving out the RSF. Sudanese soldiers also released videos announcing that they had taken control of the area. Ayyal Bakhit lies in the northwestern part of Al Khuwei locality, near the border with North Kordofan and north of Al Nuhud in West Kordofan. The military sources said the army was continuing to advance across North, West and South Kordofan, where fighting between the army and the paramilitary RSF has intensified since October 25. On Thursday, the army said it had seized four areas in North and South Kordofan, destroyed 40 RSF combat vehicles and captured 43 others. On Tuesday, the army announced that it had taken cont...

 BAUCHI STATE POLICE COMMAND PRESS RELEASE TWO SUSPECTED ARMED ROBBERS ARRESTED, STOLEN MOTORCYCLE RECOVERED, AS YOUNG VICTIM FIGHTS TO RECOVER IN HOSPITAL The Bauchi State Police Command remains resolute in its fight against violent crimes, and will continue to pursue, arrest and prosecute criminal elements who threaten the lives and property of innocent citizens. In line with this resolve, operatives of the Command have arrested two suspected armed robbers, and recovered a stolen motorcycle and other items robbed from their victims in Bauchi metropolis. On 6th November, 2026, at about 0300hrs, three men armed with machetes stormed the house of a 26 years old man, located at Rafin Makaranta Area, Bauchi. Thereafter, the suspects attacked and macheted the victim on the head, and robbed him and his friend, resident of Makera Area, Bauchi, of the following items: 1.  Haojue Motorcycle, unregistered 2.  Mobile Phones - Samsung S32 and Vivo 5Q 3.  Bluetooth Devices 4....

 PRESS RELEASE NAF APPROVES STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP REALIGNMENT TO DRIVE OPERATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has approved a major strategic realignment of its senior leadership through a fresh round of postings and appointments designed to strengthen command effectiveness, enhance institutional capacity and sustain operational readiness in support of national security objectives. The exercise, approved by the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, on 7 November 2026, takes effect from November 2026. The appointments span Service Headquarters, operational commands, Defence Headquarters, training institutions and other strategic establishments, reflecting a deliberate effort to align leadership competencies and professional experience with the Service’s evolving operational and institutional priorities. At Headquarters NAF, AVM AK Ademuwagun has been appointed Chief of Transformation and Innovation; AVM IV Ajiboye as Superintendent of Standards...

 SULTAN CALLS ON MUSLIMS TO SIGHT NEW MOON OF JUMADA ASSANIYA The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General, Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar has called on Muslims across the Country to look out for the new Moon of Jumada Assaniya 1448AH on Monday, 9th November, 2026. A statement by the Sultanate Council of Sokoto and signed by the Wazirin Sokoto, Professor Sambo Wali Junaidu, who is also Chairman of the Sultanate Council Advisory Committee on Religious Affiars says the date corresponds to the 29th day of Jumadal Ula 1448AH.  It urged Muslims to look out for the Crescent and report any confirmed sighting to the nearest District or Village Head. The statement added that reports of the moon sighting should be communicated through the Traditional Authorities to the Sultan for onward communication and necessary action.

 Ugandan woman in Nigeria for church crusade arrested with 87 cocaine wraps Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have arrested a Ugandan woman who arrived the country for church crusade but turned out to be a courier when she was to return back with 87 wraps of Cocaine found hidden in her private part. According to the agency, “34-year-old Ugandan, Ms. Farida Nansubuga, came to Nigeria with members of her church for spiritual renewal at a prayer session in Lagos. But when it was time to go home, she chose a different path. “While the rest of her delegation flew back to Uganda, she stayed behind, not to pray some more, but to pick up a consignment of cocaine, which she hid in her private part in a bid to smuggle it into her country. “Her plan, however, came crashing down at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja, Lagos, on Tuesday 3rd November 2026, when operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) intercepted her at the screenin...

  2027: ADC will be on the ballot; Atiku may not – Keyamo Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has said the African Democratic Congress (ADC) will participate in the 2027 general elections despite the  court ruling voiding the party’s David Mark-led leadership and the nomination of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar. Keyamo, however, said candidates nominated under the Mark-led faction, including Atiku, might not appear on the ballot, depending on the final decision of the Supreme  Court. The minister stated this in a post on X on Sunday while reacting to concerns that the Federal High Court judgment could prevent the ADC from participating in the elections

 KANO STATE POLICE COMMAND PRESS RELEASE KANO POLICE ARREST ANOTHER NOTORIOUS THUG 'SANKOLO', PRINCIPAL SUSPECT IN KIDNAPPING OF 9-YEAR-OLD BOY The Kano State Police Command wishes to inform the public that its operatives have arrested another wanted notorious thug, following the earlier arrest of Umar Usman, popularly known as 'Ta'ambo', in Rimin Kebe and its environs. The operation was conducted under the direction of the Commissioner of Police, Kano State Command, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, PhD, sfipma, mnim, mnips, masis. Following the arrest of 'Ta'ambo' on 5th November, 2026, discreet investigation and actionable intelligence obtained led operatives to the second suspect. On 6th November, 2026 at about 2130hrs, teams of operatives of Zango Police Division proceeded to Rimin Kebbe, engaged through 'Operation Kukan Kura' and arrested Abubakar Isma'il, 'm', 22 years old, of Rimin Kebbe Quarters, Kano, popularly known as 'Sankolo...

 Gov. Uba Sani Supports Religious Organisations With Vehicles To Promote Peaceful Coexistence Gov. Uba Sani of Kaduna State has extended support to religious organisations in the state through the distribution of vehicles to strengthen their operations and promote peaceful coexistence among residents. The Director-General of the Kaduna State Bureau of Interfaith, Malam Tahir Umar, disclosed this during the presentation of the vehicles to the beneficiary organisations in Kaduna. Umar described Sani as a leader who values religious harmony and ensures equal opportunities for both Christian and Muslim organisations. He said the governor's humanitarian gesture was extended to religious bodies to ensure their inclusion in the state's vehicle distribution programme. According to him, Fityanul Islam had initially requested four vehicles to support its official activities and enlightenment campaigns ahead of peaceful elections. He explained that the governor approved two vehicles for t...

Georgia Teen Found Dead After Calling Mother For Help On Halloween Night, Four Charged A 15-year-old Georgia boy called his mother after being shot on Halloween night. The next morning, she tracked his cellphone to an abandoned apartment and discovered her son's body. Four suspects, including three teenagers and a 22-year-old man, have now been charged with murder in the death of Austin Payne in Albany, Georgia. According to investigators, Austin was walking with a group of people near Cameo Lane in Dougherty County on October 31 when several armed individuals allegedly approached them, demanded their belongings, and opened fire. Witnesses suggested that Austin may have been targeted over a handgun he had recently displayed on social media, although police have not confirmed a motive. Investigators recovered seven 9mm shell casings and reviewed surveillance footage and cellphone records to reconstruct the teenager's final movements. At approximately 7:35 p.m., surveillance came...

KIM KARDASHIAN FACES BACKLASH AS FANS CALL HER $148 SKIMS ADVENT CALENDAR A RIP-OFF Kim Kardashian is facing serious criticism online after her SKIMS brand released a $148 Advent Calendar that has left many customers questioning what they are actually paying for. The controversy started after a TikTok creator shared an unboxing video showing all 12 items inside the expensive holiday calendar. Instead of the exciting surprises many people expected, the box contained items such as hair ties, scrunchies, hair clips, bobby pins, keychains, a small SKIMS squishy and other accessories. The creator became increasingly frustrated as she opened the different compartments, questioning why the calendar cost so much. The video quickly went viral, attracting more than 45 million views and sparking a heated debate across social media. Many people have joined in criticizing the product, with some claiming the items look like something that could be purchased for a fraction of the price. Others joked ...

 Megan Fox Is Reportedly Relieved That MGK Has Moved On With Dakota Johnson, and She Has No Plans of Going Back Megan Fox is reportedly happy to see her former fiancé, Machine Gun Kelly (MGK), moving on with actress Dakota Johnson. According to a source who spoke to Page Six, Megan has no interest in getting back together with MGK and genuinely hopes he finds happiness with someone else. The source claims that even after their 2024 breakup, MGK sometimes left flirtatious comments on Megan’s Instagram, giving the impression that he was still trying to get her attention. However, Megan reportedly wants to leave their romantic history in the past. The two share a daughter, Saga Blade, whom they welcomed in March 2025, and Megan would rather keep their relationship focused on co-parenting without any romantic complications. Meanwhile, MGK and Dakota Johnson have been spending more time together, sparking romance rumours after several outings in New York and Los Angeles. Although neithe...

 Ghanaian singer Efya ties the knot with Nigerian singer Tómi Thomas six years after vowing never to marry Ghanaian singer Efya has married Nigerian musician Tómi Thomas in a traditional ceremony in Accra, six years after publicly saying she would never get married. The 39-year-old singer and her 33-year-old partner tied the knot on Friday, November 6, 2026, surrounded by family, friends and prominent figures from Ghana’s entertainment industry. Among those who attended were Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts Abla Dzifa Gomashie, Sister Derby, Fella Makafui, Hajia4Reall, Efia Odo and Kafui Danku. The couple’s journey towards marriage became public in February 2026 when their families held a knocking ceremony on Valentine’s Day. Their management later clarified that the ceremony was not the completion of their traditional marriage rites.

 NIGER STATE POLICE COMMAND  CRIME BULLETIN  WOMAN ARRESTED FOR SUSPECTED POISONING OF CO-WIFE'S TWO CHILDREN On 6th November, 2026 at about 6am, a report was received in Lapai Div that one Mariya Abdullahi of Takuti via Lapai administered some substance suspected to be poison to the children of her co-wife.  The Police operatives moved to the scene, discovered the two children who were 9 & 4yrs, were given the substance to drink, and as a result, they became unconscious. They were immediately rushed to a nearby clinic, but on arrival at the clinic, one of the victims gave up the ghost and the other was referred to the general hospital responding to the treatment. The suspect was arrested, undergoing further interrogation. She claimed that she was influenced by a friend to commit the act because she couldn't bear a child for the husband. She will soon be transferred to SCID Minna for diligent prosecution (2) SUSPECT ARRESTED FOR THEFT OF PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS, ...

 Japan U-17 women’s coach, Sadayoshi Shirai, has praised Nigeria’s Flamingos after his team lost 2-1 in the final of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco. Shirai admitted that Nigeria’s speed and physical strength caused serious problems for his players, particularly when the Flamingos broke through their defence. Nigeria secured the historic victory through goals from Oluebube Umejiaku and Awawu Bashiru, while Fuki Ito scored Japan’s only goal. Reacting after the match, Shirai described Nigeria as a very strong team and said his players fought hard until the final whistle. “First of all, I have to say that Nigeria were a very strong team. We understood their strengths, but there were moments when they managed to get in behind our defence,” he said. He added: “Even so, I think our players fought incredibly hard until the very end, doing everything they could to cope with Nigeria’s speed and physical power.” The Japanese coach also suggested that scoring earlier could hav...

Yoruba started home video, not Nollywood — Osuofia Veteran Nollywood actor Nkem Owoh, popularly known as Osuofia, has clarified his comments on the origins of Nigeria’s home-video industry, insisting that Yoruba filmmakers pioneered home video, not Nollywood. Osuofia made the clarification during an appearance on Curiosity Made Me Ask, hosted by comedian and content creator Adebayo Abidemi, popularly known as Bae U. The interview, which was published on the host’s YouTube channel on Saturday, saw the actor respond to a question about his alleged claim that Yoruba people started Nollywood rather than the Igbo. The comments arrived months after late veteran Nollywood actor Francis Duru sparked debate in August 2026, arguing that the Igbo built Nollywood but the Yoruba community has become more dominant because of its ability to organise and promote its own. Duru, who died in October, argued that the modern Nollywood home-video industry was largely driven by Igbo entrepreneurs during the ...