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The Nigerian Correctional Service has made history with its first-ever appearance at the 6th International Chess for Freedom Competition, an initiative designed to promote rehabilitation and mental development within correctional facilities. The debut marks a significant milestone in the country’s correctional reform efforts. Nigeria joined inmates from six other countries including England, Romania, North Macedonia,…

The trial of Queen Oluchi Duruibe before Justice Y. Halilu of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Apo, Abuja, continued on Thursday, October 15, 2026, with the prosecution’s first witness narrating how he lost ₦238.6 million to a fraudulent investment scheme. The witness, Promise Egwim, testified that the defendant obtained the huge sum from him…

Former Turkish referee Ahmet Çakar has leapt to the defence of Victor Osimhen following Galatasaray’s heavy 4-1 Champions League defeat to Barcelona at Rams Park on Tuesday. The Nigerian striker faced criticism for a quiet display, but Çakar insists the blame should not be placed on him. Osimhen, who only recently returned from an injury…

Former presidential aide to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, Tolu Ogunlesi, has raised an alarm that his verified X account has been compromised by hackers. Ogunlesi disclosed that he received a notification from X on October 3rd indicating that the password and phone number linked to his handle, @toluogunlesi, were changed, even though two-factor authentication was active…

A major tragedy was averted in Lagos on Wednesday after a tanker conveying 33,000 litres of highly flammable ethanol fell on the Second Rainbow Bridge in Amuwo Odofin Local Government Area. The incident caused panic among motorists and residents due to the risk of fire and explosion. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) confirmed…