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Delta State High Court Grants Bail To 4 Ex-Police Officers In Oghenemine Ogidi’s Fatal Shooting

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The Delta State High Court sitting in Asaba has granted bail to four former police officers standing trial over the fatal shooting of Oghenemine Ogidi at Effurun Motor Park, while the first defendant, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Usman Nuhu, popularly known as “Ogbegbe,” remains in custody. The four defendants granted bail are Owoloko Daurou, Okoh Kelechi, Goodluck Kingsley and Omonigho Ahweyevu. The defendants were members of the Anti-Crime Squad led by Nuhu at the Effurun Area Command of the Nigeria Police Force before they were dismissed by the police authorities following the incident. The development followed the conclusion of the defence cases by all five defendants in connection with the April 26 incident. Trial Judge, Justice Michael Nduka Obi, granted bail to the second to fifth defendants after their lawyers filed the necessary applications. Usman Nuhu, however, remained in custody because no bail application had been filed on his behalf. The Delta State Director ...
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Veteran Nollywood Actor, Francis Duru Dies At 57

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Veteran Nollywood actor, Francis Duru has died at the age of 57 following a brief illness, his family has announced. His death comes four month after Duru dismissed reports that he was battling a life-threatening illness. A video had shown the actor looking frail on social media, prompting concerns about his health.  However, Duru described the reports from the footage as false and malicious, urging the public to disregard the claims. In a statement posted on the actor’s verified Instagram account, @francis.duru, in the early hours of Friday, October 23, 2026, the family confirmed his death. “We, the family of Francis Duru, regret to announce his passing following a brief illness. “We appreciate your prayers, love, and understanding. May his soul rest in peace. Amen,” the statement read. The actor was widely recognised for his role as Ahanna in the 1995 film Rattlesnake, produced by the late filmmaker Amaka Igwe. He also won the Best Actor in a Leading Role (Igbo) award at the 2020...
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Pope Leo XIV Declared Cancer-Free After Successful Lung Cancer Surgery

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Pope Leo XIV has been declared cancer-free and will not require further medical treatment following a successful lung cancer surgery. His physician, Dr.  Luigi Carbone, and surgeon, Dr. Stefano Margaritora, confirmed in a joint statement that test results showed the cancer was localized and fully addressed during the procedure. “A subsequent oncological evaluation has confirmed that no further therapy is required,” the doctors stated. The  71-year-old pontiff underwent a 90-minute operation at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital to remove the lower lobe of his right lung after being diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma. He was discharged over the weekend, four days after the surgery, stopping to greet well-wishers as he departed. On  Wednesday, October 21, 2026, Pope Leo XIV hosted his first weekly general audience at St. Peter’s Square since leaving the hospital. Waving to crowds from the popemobile and blessing children, he demonstrated steady progress in his recovery at the Vatican....
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“I Didn't Want To Die” – Broda Shaggi Opens Up About Stray Bullet Shooting And Surgery

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Nigerian comedian and actor, Samuel Animashaun Perry, popularly known as Broda Shaggi, has recounted his near-death experience after being hit by a stray bullet during a brand activation outing. The entertainer said the incident occurred on March 9, 2026, during what began as an ordinary workday, shortly after he and his team had completed a brand activation and were leaving the location. Recounting the incident in an interview shared on his YouTube page, Broda Shaggi said, “It was just a normal day, a day I will go out for any brand activation, until the devil decided to show up. We were done with the activation, we were already leaving, and all of a sudden, I heard a loud bang, it was just total silence in the car, and then I touched my hip and saw blood, that’s when it dawned on me that I have been hit by a stray bullet.” He described the experience as frightening, revealing that he lost consciousness before reaching the hospital. “It was a crazy day, I was unconscious till we g...
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NCC And Customs Move Against Non-Compliant Mobile Devices

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has announced plans to strengthen collaboration with the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), to check non-compliant mobile devices entering the country. It warned that devices that failed to meet regulatory requirements might be blocked from accessing Nigerian telecommunications networks. The commission said the initiative would improve the monitoring of imported devices, ensure compliance with applicable duties and promote fair competition among businesses in the communications equipment market. In a notice issued on October 19, 2026, the NCC reminded manufacturers, importers, distributors, dealers and retailers of their obligations under the Nigerian Communications Act 2003, the Type Approval Regulations 2024 and the Type Approval Business Rules 2024. The commission stated that all device models intended for importation, assembly, distribution or sale in Nigeria must obtain the required type approval. It said: “All device models intended f...
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DSS Arraigns 5 Suspects Over The Kidnapping Of 20 NYSC Members In Imo State

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The Department of State Services (DSS) has arraigned three suspects, namely Usman Aliyu, Babangida Aliyu and Mohammed Ali, over the kidnapping of 20 NYSC members along the Owerri-Onitsha road, Imo State. The three suspects pleaded not guilty to the three-count charge of abduction and hostage taking, collection of ransom of ₦48 million and dollars, as well as illegal possession of firearms. The other two suspects, Aminu Haliru and Jiji Ibrahim, were charged with conspiracy and hostage-taking, and illegal possession of firearms. They were accused of abducting Winner Ogidi, Opara Timothy, Ogechi Henrietta and one other on October 4, 2026, but they also pleaded not guilty to the charges. Counsel for the state, Ekezie Nwauzo, filed a motion for the suspects to remain in the DSS custody, which the court presided over by Hon. Justice Emeka Orafu granted. Nnaemeka Adipuo stood for the first and second defendants in the case of abduction of corps members, while Paschal Ofoma represente...
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Businessman Petitions EFCC Over Alleged $2.1 Million Land Deal, Says Wike’s Son Claimed Father’s Approval

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Jordan Nyesom-Wike (left) shaking hands with his father, FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike  A businessman named Safwan Garba, has petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over allegations that Jordan Nyesom-Wike, son of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, collected $2.1 million on the promise of facilitating the allocation of 60 hectares of land in Abuja. In the petition dated December 11, 2025, and signed by their lawyer, Hamza Dantani, the petitioners alleged that Jordan claimed to have his father’s approval to facilitate the acquisition of 30 hectares of land each in Katampe and Guzape districts of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. They accused him of fraud, obtaining money by false pretences, criminal misappropriation and conversion of the funds allegedly paid for the proposed land allocations. According to the petition, Jordan reinforced his claims by placing a telephone call to his father in the businessman’s presence, ost...
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