The Edo State Police Command has arrested a 21-year-old man, identified as Michael Samuel, over the alleged murder of his girlfriend, whom he reportedly met through social media.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The state Commissioner of Police, Patrick Daaor, disclosed that the suspect and the deceased initially connected online and developed a friendship after communicating for several months.

According to Daaor, Samuel later invited the woman to his residence in the Ahor area of Benin City, where he allegedly stabbed her to death with a knife.

The police commissioner stated that the suspect had been taken into custody and would be charged in court after investigations were concluded.

However, Samuel has offered a different account of the incident, claiming that the woman was injured during a struggle over a knife following an argument between them.

Speaking in an interview, the 21-year-old insisted that he did not intend to kill her.

“I didn’t mean to kill her, but she got injured in the process of struggling with her for the knife during an argument,” he said.

The suspect explained that he had met the woman on social media and that their friendship developed over several months of online conversations before she decided to visit him.

He said they were initially having a discussion at his residence, but the conversation eventually escalated into an argument.

“On the day she came to my house, we were discussing, but the discussion snowballed into an argument. In the process, she picked up a knife and intended to stab me,” he claimed.

Samuel further alleged that the woman sustained an injury to her neck while they were struggling over the knife.

He maintained that he attempted to save her after she was injured but was unable to prevent her death.

“I didn’t mean to kill her. I tried to save her after she was injured, but she died,” he said.

The police are expected to conclude their investigation before proceeding with the case in court.

The Kano State Hisbah Board has arrested popular TikTok creator Amani Ishaq and two other women over allegations of sharing social media videos deemed contrary to Islamic teachings and moral standards.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The board’s Deputy Commander, Dr Mujahid Aminuddeen, confirmed the arrests in a statement issued on Saturday, October 24, 2026.

The other women arrested alongside Ishaq were identified as Hauwa Khamis and Sa’adatu Muhammad.

According to the statement, the three suspects were brought before Magistrate Court No. 5 on Court Road in Kano.

The Hisbah Board disclosed that the case remains ongoing, with investigations continuing to determine the next steps.

The board specifically accused Ishaq of posting dance videos on TikTok that allegedly contradicted the principles of proper upbringing and the teachings of Islam.

It said the content was considered offensive to public morality and inconsistent with the religious and social values the agency seeks to uphold in Kano State.

The arrests form part of the Hisbah Board’s ongoing enforcement of moral and religious regulations, particularly concerning online content it considers obscene or contrary to Islamic teachings.

In a related development, the board had earlier arrested another TikTok content creator over alleged obscene videos after receiving intelligence that he had entered Kano State.

The Deputy Commander-General said the individual was taken into custody and that investigations into the matter were continuing.

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced that it met the deadline set by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to correct the omission of some of its candidates’ names from the electoral commission’s published list ahead of the 2027 general elections.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The party’s National Organising Secretary, Captain Umar Bature (rtd.), disclosed this, confirming that the PDP submitted the necessary corrections before the October 24 deadline.

“Yes, we met the deadline since,” Bature told Vanguard.

He explained that the omissions affected governorship candidates in two states, as well as several candidates contesting seats in the State Houses of Assembly.

Meanwhile, former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Ali Pantami, has alleged that some individuals are working to undermine his governorship ambition in Gombe State.

Pantami, who is the PDP’s governorship candidate in the state, vowed to publicly reveal the identities of those allegedly involved in the plot.

In a video shared on his Facebook page, the former minister said investigations had confirmed the allegations and claimed that considerable resources had been deployed to frustrate his political movement.

“Our investigations have now confirmed that these allegations are true. There is no amount of money or effort that has not been expended in an attempt to scuttle this movement,” he said.

His comments followed INEC’s omission of his name from the final list of governorship candidates for the 2027 election.

Despite the uncertainty surrounding his candidacy, Pantami urged his supporters to remain committed to their cause and avoid being discouraged by criticism or the ongoing controversy.

He also expressed appreciation to residents who had organised prayer sessions in support of his governorship ambition, describing their dedication as a source of encouragement.

“You canvassed support, mobilised people, enlightened them and remained steadfast throughout this period. This is commendable, and this is a sign of true piety.

“Do not relent. Do not be angry or discouraged, because you are the ones who will be elevated, provided you remain steadfast in your belief in Allah,” he said.