BREAKING: FCT Police Arrest NSCDC Officer Over Alleged Shooting at Kubwa Market The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested an officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), identified as Deputy Superintendent of Corps Onoja Samuel, over an alleged shooting incident at a market in Kubwa, Abuja. According to the police, the incident occurred on October 25, 2026, after the officer reportedly went to the market following claims that some traders had assaulted his wife. During an argument with the traders, he allegedly fired shots into the air. Police operatives subsequently arrested him and recovered a CZ pistol and 17 rounds of live 9mm ammunition. The suspect remains in police custody and is expected to be charged in court after investigations are concluded.

BREAKING: Political Tension in Enugu as NDC Candidate Raises Alarm Over Planned Town Hall Meeting “They are trying to stop Peter Obi’s town hall meeting in Enugu State for political reasons. It can never happen. We paid ₦3.5 million for the hall and an additional ₦500,000 for the outside space, but now they are trying to prevent us.” — Princess Ada Ogbu, Enugu East NDC senatorial candidate, raises the alarm ahead of tomorrow’s town hall meeting in Enugu State, alleging attempts to stop the event for political reasons.

“Do we even value human lives in this country? We are on the verge of losing my brother, but nothing seems to be working in our healthcare system. Even though we are a little bit privileged, we have reached a point where we are running out of funds. Now, imagine those who cannot afford even the basics.” — Young Nigerian content creator Anti Abiba expresses frustration over Nigeria’s healthcare system as she struggles to get medical care for her brother. She also questioned why accessing emergency medical attention in Nigeria feels like a privilege rather than a basic right.

BREAKING: Imo Police Probe Viral Video of ASP Allegedly Assaulting Man Along Owerri–Orlu Road The Imo State Police Command has launched an investigation into a viral video showing an Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) assaulting a man along the Owerri–Orlu Road on October 27, 2026. The officer has been identified as ASP Gabriel Utuh, Team Leader of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) patrol team deployed along the road. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Okoye Henry, said the circumstances surrounding the incident were being investigated and that appropriate disciplinary action would be taken against any officer found culpable. The Commissioner of Police, CP Audu Garba Bosso, reiterated the Command’s zero tolerance for unprofessional conduct, abuse of authority and violations of citizens’ fundamental rights.

BREAKING: Two Children D!e as Fire Guts Building at Benue Hospital Tragedy struck at General Hospital, Gboko, Benue State, after a fire outbreak claimed the lives of two children, a 2-year-old boy and a 4-year-old girl, on Tuesday evening, October 27, 2026. According to eyewitnesses and hospital sources, the children were reportedly locked inside a room at the hospital quarters by their parents, who stepped out briefly when the fire started. A hospital staff member reportedly noticed smoke coming from the room and raised the alarm. However, before rescuers could force the door open, the fire had engulfed the room, leaving the children burnt beyond recognition.

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NDC Vice Presidential Candidate, Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso, Joins TikT0k

Happening now: Keke Riders Protest in Garriki, Enugu State, Demand Release of Arrested Colleague Commercial tricycle riders are protesting in Garriki, Enugu State, over a dispute with the Enugu State Board of Internal Revenue concerning a ticket reportedly abolished by Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah. The protest follows the arrest of one of the riders, with his colleagues demanding his immediate release and insisting that they will not pay for the ticket. Recall that weeks ago, Governor Peter Mbah abolished all forms of tickets for commercial tricycle riders in Enugu State.

NDC presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, alongside his running mate, Sen. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso currently at Gaji Luxury Hotel, Akwanga, Nasarawa State, for today’s Presidential Town Hall Meeting, Wednesday, October 28, 2026.

“It’s very crazy that someone’s rights will be violated and the judge will tell you it’s not a fundamental human right.” — Actor Emeka Ike expresses heartbre@k after the judge handling his ₦10 billion suit against Wike’s aide, Lere Olayinka, and INEC dismissed the case.

Mr Peter Obi passes through the heart of Nasarawa State as he heads to today’s town hall meeting.

Happening now: NDC presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, in Akwanga, Nasarawa State, as he heads to the venue of today’s town hall meeting in the state.

NDC Presidential Candidate, Mr Peter Obi, Explains Why He Avoided Spending Public Money on Commissioning Ceremonies as Anambra Governor “I was not into show media business while I was governor of Anambra because I believed the people I was building for would feel the impact. If I spent ₦10 million to build a five-classroom block, the commissioning ceremony alone could cost another ₦5 million. Why not add that ₦5 million to the money and build another set of classrooms? What would I gain by wasting public money in the name of commissioning?” — NDC presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, said this morning during a radio interview, responding to questions about why he did not spend much on media publicity while he was governor of Anambra State.

BREAKING: Four K!ll£d, 16 Injured as Container Truck Overturns on Bus in Lagos Four people have been k!ll£d and 16 others injured after a container truck overturned onto an interstate Toyota Hiace bus on Berger Bridge, inward Eleko, along the Ibeju-Lekki Expressway, Lagos State, in the early hours of Wednesday. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) said preliminary findings indicated that the truck was travelling at excessive speed when it collided with the bus, causing the driver to lose control while attempting to avoid the collision. Emergency responders, alongside the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and the police, rescued the injured victims and took them to Epe General Hospital for medical attention.