Suspected bandits have reportedly attacked a commercial vehicle travelling along the road to Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto State, shooting at the passengers and killing all those on board.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The victims were reportedly returning from Sokoto, the state capital, when the deadly incident occurred. However, the exact number of casualties has yet to be confirmed.

reports that Bakatsine, a conflict reporter covering Nigeria’s North-West region, revealed the incident in a post on X.

According to the reporter, some of the victims were among the 3,000 individuals recently recruited by the Sokoto State Government, who had been invited to the state capital for additional screening and the collection of their employment documents.

Bakatsine also shared photographs of some of the victims, although their identities had not been officially established at the time of the report.

In his post, the reporter disclosed that the attack occurred on Wednesday evening, when the suspected bandits intercepted the vehicle carrying the passengers along the route to Isa LGA and opened fire, killing everyone inside.

He wrote, “Yesterday evening, bandits reportedly intercepted a vehicle carrying passengers returning home from Sokoto city and opened fire, killing everyone inside. The exact number of victims has yet to be confirmed.

“Reports indicate that some of the victims were among the 3,000 people recruited by the Sokoto State Government who had been invited for further screening and to collect their documents.

“The attack reportedly occurred along the road to Isa LGA, Sokoto State.

“May the Almighty grant the deceased eternal rest and give their families the strength to bear this painful loss.

“How can citizens continue to travel in fear of being attacked and killed on our roads, and what more must happen before their safety becomes a priority?”

The reported attack has renewed concerns over the safety of travellers on roads across Sokoto State and the wider North-West region, where banditry and armed attacks continue to pose security challenges.

As of the time of filing this report, the exact number of people killed and the identities of the victims had yet to be confirmed.

The daughters of late Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, have announced plans to venture into the Nigerian movie industry as they seek to sustain their father’s legacy.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The sisters, Lima Olamide Taiwo and Shakira Taiwo, also known as Kira Ogogo, disclosed their decision in a statement released on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.

According to reports, the daughters expressed gratitude to Nigerians, friends, family members and prominent figures in the entertainment industry who supported them following their father’s death.

Lima, who spoke on behalf of the family, appreciated everyone who reached out to them and offered support during their period of mourning.

She also acknowledged the contributions of several notable personalities, including Honourable Tayo Ayinde, Nigeria’s First Lady, the Ogun State governor, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, and the Olu of Ilaro.

Lima said the family remained thankful to everyone who showed them love, provided assistance and stood by them during the difficult period.

She further revealed that fans of their late father would continue to experience aspects of his legacy through her sister, Kira Ogogo, who is preparing to begin her career in the entertainment industry.

The family expressed confidence that their entry into Nollywood would help keep their father’s name and contributions to the Nigerian film industry alive.

Speaking on behalf of the family, Lima said, “On behalf of my family and I, we want to say thank you very much to everybody who stood by us. We are going to start seeing Ogogo through my sister Kira Ogogo. We are coming to the industry and we are here to stay.”

The National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ajibola Basiru, has described Omoyele Sowore, the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), as a skit maker and comedian.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Basiru made the remarks while reacting to the AAC’s request to use the Presidential Villa in Abuja for the inauguration of its Presidential Campaign Council ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The party has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to grant it access to the presidential facility for the event. It also requested that the Presidency provide food, drinks and other logistical support for participants at the programme scheduled for November 11, 2026.

The requests were contained in a letter dated October 21, 2026, and signed by the party’s National Secretary, Oshiokhai Ikpeminioghena.

Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Wednesday, Basiru argued that Nigerians would take Sowore more seriously as a politician if he could secure a seat in a State House of Assembly.

He said, “Sowore is a skit maker. Let him struggle to even get a seat in the House of Assembly as a politician, and then people will begin to take him seriously.”

The APC national secretary also questioned the electoral strength of Sowore’s party, citing its performance in the 2023 general elections.

Taking a swipe at the AAC, Basiru said rejected ballot papers recorded more votes than the party during the election, using the claim to argue that the party lacked significant electoral support.

He stated, “Even rejected ballot papers had more votes than his party in the 2023 election. This shows that rejected ballot papers are more popular than his political party. So he is just making skit.”

When the television host challenged his assessment by suggesting that Sowore was a strong contender, Basiru dismissed the suggestion and maintained that the AAC leader lacked the political strength to pose a serious challenge.

“Which strong contender? He also knows that he cannot contend anything, if I see him, I will tell him, Sowore you are just a comedian,” he added.