News November 06, 2026 Ndoni Kingdom in Rivers State Set for Burial of Chief Charles Omenka November 27

The family of Chief Charles O. Omenka, the Agbogidi of Ndoni Kingdom in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State, has announced plans for his burial ceremony scheduled for Friday, November 27, 2026.

According to a burial invitation released by the family, the ceremony will take place at Umuagbidi in Ogbe Ukwu Quarters, Ndoni, with proceedings commencing at 10:00 a.m.

Chief Omenka, who was born on October 18, 1964, and passed away on August 9, 2026, is being remembered as a beloved father, husband, brother, uncle, community leader and stakeholder whose life made a lasting impression on those around him.

His death is seen as a significant loss to his family and the Ndoni community, where he was recognised by his traditional title as the Agbogidi of Ndoni Kingdom.

The family has extended an invitation to relatives, friends, associates, community leaders and well-wishers to join them in paying their last respects and celebrating the life and legacy of the departed chief.

The burial ceremony is expected to bring together members of the Ndoni community and other well-wishers to honour a man whose memory, according to the family, will remain cherished.

" A life well lived, a legacy that remains forever in our hearts," the family stated in the burial announcement.

Events News November 06, 2026 Queen Hauwakulu, Dr Usman Nga-Kupi, Others Honoured at GAIYD Great Achievers Awards 2026

Prominent personalities, including HRH Queen Hauwakulu Adamu Ibrahim, HRH Alhaji Dr Usman Nga-Kupi, Engr. Frank Nwike, Chief Eleduma Gbenga Abiodun and Mr. Salihu AbdulAhmed Dembos, have been honoured at the fourth edition of the Great Achievers Awards 2026 organised by the Great Achievers Initiative for Youth and Community Development (GAIYD) in Abuja.

The award ceremony, held on Saturday, recognised individuals and organisations whose contributions to community development, humanitarian services, education, entrepreneurship, leadership, broadcasting and youth mentorship have made significant impact in society.

Queen Hauwakulu Adamu Ibrahim received the Community Development Advocate and Champion for Gender Equality and Justice award, while Alhaji Dr Usman Nga-Kupi was recognised as Champion of Education and Cultural Preservation.

Engr. Frank Nwike emerged as Outstanding Organisation of the Year, Chief Eleduma Gbenga Abiodun received the Humanitarian of the Year award, while Samuel Biboye Luwei was named Entrepreneur of the Year.

Other award recipients included Dr Hassan Hospital, which received the GAIYD Legacy Award; Salihu AbdulAhmed Dembos, Outstanding Leadership in Broadcasting; Okeke Chidozie, Africa's Trailblazer of the Year; David Ogidinta, Youth Mentor of the Year; and Princess-Ekwi Ajide, Mental Health Advocate of the Year.

Speaking at the event, President of GAIYD, Dr Hillary Akpua, disclosed that the organisation reached more than 49,585 direct and indirect beneficiaries through its youth development and boychild advocacy programmes in 2026.

He said the initiative also reached 37 schools across three states, distributed more than 4,300 copies of its book, Unheard Voices of the Boychild, and provided learning facilities to five schools.

Akpua explained that GAIYD began its boychild advocacy campaign in 2021 and was formally registered in 2023 to address challenges confronting boys and prepare them to become responsible members of society.

According to him, the organisation's activities included school sensitisation programmes, community engagements, parental awareness initiatives and sporting competitions designed to promote discipline, teamwork and positive values among boys.

"We believe that if there is a better boychild, there will be a better family. If there is a better family, there is going to be a better society," he said.

The GAIYD president announced plans to expand the organisation's programmes to more states and schools in 2027, with a target of at least 100 per cent growth in its impact.

In his keynote address, the Executive Director, Development Specs Academy, Prof. Okey Ikechukwu, who spoke on the theme, "Raising Responsible Leaders, Building Sustainable Nations," called for responsible leadership anchored on tolerance, fairness, integrity and respect for others.

He maintained that leadership was not necessarily determined by titles or official positions but by the ability to influence decisions and make meaningful contributions to society.

Also speaking, Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Ola Olukoyede, represented by the Head of its Enlightenment and Re-orientation Unit, Aisha Muhammad, emphasised the importance of integrity education and early value re-orientation in raising responsible young people.

He said the commission's efforts extended beyond the arrest and prosecution of offenders to preventing corruption through public enlightenment, citing the establishment of Integrity Clubs in primary and secondary schools and Zero Tolerance Clubs in tertiary institutions.

Similarly, Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal, Justice Mainasara Kogo Umar, identified money politics, weak ideological foundations and divisive sentiments as challenges to Nigeria's democratic development. He urged citizens to prioritise national unity, accountability and responsible political participation.

Other speakers at the event included Imran Hassan, Ms Oma Favour Igboanua and Mrs Hauwa Aminu Wambai, who contributed to discussions on leadership, youth development and nation-building.

The ceremony also acknowledged the contributions of institutional and corporate partners, including the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), EFCC, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Hillak Holdings, Rockbase Developers, Homadil Reality, Dr Hassan's Hospital, Heladi Prime Limited, De Ace Cribs, Etazuma M&I, Boys2Men Coaching and Mentoring, Neovantage Foundation and Vinael Wines.

Akpua expressed appreciation to the organisation's partners and supporters for their contributions to advancing its mission of youth empowerment, boychild advocacy and community development.

News Politics November 04, 2026 Obi alleges attack on convoy in Calabar, says Nigerians won’t tolerate it in 2027

Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), says his convoy was attacked in Calabar, the Cross River state capital, on Wednesday.

In a viral video seen by TheCable, the former governor of Anambra said he was in Calabar for a town hall as part of his nationwide engagements ahead of the 2027 elections.

Obi said some unnamed persons threw stones at his convoy after sighting NDC supporters, forcing his team to take   another route before the attackers eventually fled.

“They saw NDC people and they were throwing stones. People were running back. Our security people said we should find another way,” he said.

“I said, no, I am coming down to go and meet them. But by the time they saw what was happening, they left.”

Obi said such incidents were happening because Nigerians allowed them but vowed that things would change.

“All these are happening because Nigerians allow it. But we are not going to allow it in 2027,” he said.

His remarks came hours after Ibrahim Abdulkarim, director-general of the NDC campaign council, dismissed reports that Obi was exhausted after recent campaign activities.

In an interview with TheCable, Abdulkarim, said the NDC flagbearer travelled quietly to the United States for a two-day meeting and met with some of the party’s candidates in Lagos on Tuesday before proceeding to Calabar for the townhall.

Speaking on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief, Sam Omale, deputy spokesperson of the NDC campaign council, said Obi had been advised to rest because of his hectic schedule, which involved travelling between cities and attending multiple engagements.

Omale, however, maintained Obi was in good health and that the exhaustion would not affect his campaign activities.

News Politics November 04, 2026 Atiku’s Sokoto rally shows rising discontent with Tinubu, ADC says

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) says the large crowd that welcomed Atiku Abubakar, its presidential candidate, in Sokoto on Wednesday demonstrated growing public dissatisfaction with the administration of President Bola Tinubu.

In a statement issued on Wednesday, Phrank Shaibu, director of strategic communication of the ADC presidential campaign council, said the party’s campaign train was flagged off in Sokoto, with supporters lining the route from Sultan Muhammad III International Airport to its state secretariat.

Shaibu said Atiku’s motorcade took three and a half hours to reach the rally venue as residents, including men, women, and youths, turned out to welcome the former vice-president.

He said activities came to a standstill in parts of the city as residents left their workplaces and abandoned their daily engagements to join the procession and attend the rally.

He described the turnout as spontaneous, saying it reflected public frustration with the rising cost of food, transportation, fuel and other basic necessities.

He also accused the Sokoto state government of denying the ADC access to public facilities requested for the campaign flag-off and obstructing the party’s activities.

“The federal government and its APC allies should understand that denying people a venue cannot suppress their political choices,” Shaibu said.

“In Sokoto, those efforts backfired: the people came out in even greater numbers and made their voices heard.”

At the rally, Shaibu said Atiku reiterated his commitment to addressing the cost-of-living crisis and restoring confidence among households and businesses.

He added that the ADC presidential candidate’s proposed measures include a targeted, production-based subsidy for qualifying petroleum products refined in Nigeria.

He said the policy would link government support to domestic production, reduce fuel costs and ease the pressure of transportation and energy expenses on food prices and household budgets.

“The ADC’s message is clear: Nigerians deserve a government that makes life more affordable, supports local production and responds to the hardship people face every day,” Shaibu said.

He said the reception in Sokoto showed that the ADC’s message was gaining traction among Nigerians.

“When you have a message that connects with the people, you do not need to rent a crowd. The people show up on their own,” he added.

Crime News November 04, 2026 Police arrest suspect over attack on Peter Obi’s convoy in Calabar

The Cross River state police command says suspected hoodlums armed with machetes and sticks attacked the convoy of Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), in Calabar on Wednesday.

Earlier on Wednesday, Obi said his convoy was attacked in Calabar, where he had gone for a town hall meeting as part of his nationwide engagements ahead of the 2027 elections.

In a statement, Eitokpah Akata, police spokesperson Cross River, said one of the suspects had been arrested, while efforts were ongoing to apprehend others.

Akata identified the suspect as Victor Edet Yellow Duke, 27.

“The Cross River State Police Command has arrested a 27-year-old suspect, identified as Victor Edet Yellow Duke, in connection with the alleged attack on the convoy of the Presidential Candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), His Excellency, Peter Obi, along the Watt Market Roundabout axis of Calabar, on Wednesday, 4th November 2026,” the statement reads.

“The attack reportedly resulted in damage to the windshields of some vehicles in the convoy.”

The police spokesperson said the attack occurred at about 2:20pm as Obi’s convoy was returning from the palace of the Obong of Calabar to Metropolitan Hotel, venue of the party’s presidential town hall meeting.

He said at the Watt Market Roundabout in the state capital, “a group of suspected hoodlums, reportedly armed with machetes and sticks, emerged from the Calabar Road and Clerks Alley axis and attacked vehicles within the convoy, smashing their windshields”.

Akata said the exact number of vehicles affected was yet to be ascertained.

“Police personnel deployed around the area responded swiftly to contain the situation,” he said.

“The arrested suspect was subsequently moved to the state police headquarters by operatives of the violent crime response unit (VCRU) for discreet investigation and to prevent any possible reprisal or further breakdown of law and order. Normalcy has since been restored in the area,” he said.

Akata said Ajo Geoffrey Ordue, commissioner of police in the state, had directed a thorough investigation to identify and apprehend other persons who may have participated in the attack and establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident.

He added that the suspect’s arrest did not amount to a determination of guilt, as he remained entitled to the presumption of innocence pending the conclusion of the investigation and any subsequent judicial proceedings.

The police spokesperson assured residents, political stakeholders and visitors that adequate security measures remained in place to protect lives and property and guarantee the peaceful conduct of lawful political activities in the state.

He said the command was committed to providing equal security protection to all political parties, candidates and their supporters, irrespective of political affiliation.

News Sports November 04, 2026 Nigeria defeat Brazil to reach first-ever women’s U-17 World Cup final

Nigeria’s Flamingos have qualified for the final of the 2026 Women’s U-17 World Cup.

The team defeated Brazil 3-1 vict in the semi-final in Sale, Morocco, on Wednesday.

A Queen Joseph opener and an Awawu Bashiru double drowned out Graise Kelly’s consolation goal, sending Nigeria to its first-ever final of the competition.

Before the kickoff whistle at the Mohammed VI Football Complex, a bronze medal in the 2022 edition was the highest Flamingos had achieved at the World Cup.

But after the Akeem Busari-led side wrapped up the game against a befuddled Brazilian team, only three days separated the Flamingos from Nigeria’s first global title in women’s football.

The first half ended goalless until the match picked up pace just after halftime. Oluwakeyi Adegbuyi drove into the Brazilian area, and her scuffed shot swerved into Joseph’s path, who tucked it in to give Nigeria the lead.

Then Bashiru doubled the advantage a few minutes later with an audacious cross-shot that lobbed, from the left byline, above everyone’s reach and into the net.

Bashiru then grabbed her second of the game after finishing a move that saw Flamingos practically pass the ball into the Brazilian net.

Brazil’s late strike was only good for a consolation against a team that outperformed them by all metrics.

Nigeria will face Japan, who defeated North Korea on penalties, in the final on Saturday.

News Politics November 04, 2026 Tambuwal: Tinubu has failed woefully as Nigeria’s leader

Aminu Tambuwal, former governor of Sokoto state, says President Bola Tinubu has failed “woefully” in providing leadership for Nigeria.

Tambuwal spoke on Wednesday during the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential campaign flag-off in Sokoto.

He accused Tinubu of failing to fulfil promises he made ahead of the 2023 presidential election, particularly on electricity supply, security, roads and infrastructure.

“Bola Tinubu and his team have failed woefully in providing leadership for Nigeria,” he said.

“We have seen what the All Progressives Congress (APC) has done to Nigeria. When Bola Tinubu was campaigning, he promised to improve electricity supply in the country.

“Has he been able to do that? Has he done anything about insecurity in Nigeria? What about roads and infrastructure? Nothing.

“Therefore, they have no business whatsoever remaining in power. Come January 2027, by the grace of God, we shall come out and vote for Atiku Abubakar and all candidates of the ADC and remain at the polling units until the votes are counted and the results declared.

“This time around, nobody should be allowed to get away with rigging the election. We are determined to work assiduously to win this election. And nobody, but by the grace of God, will take it away from us once again.”

Tambuwal said Tinubu’s supporters in northern Nigeria were focusing on his past political alliances with Atiku Abubakar in 2007, Nuhu Ribadu in 2011 and Muhammadu Buhari in 2015 and 2019, rather than highlighting his performance in office.

He questioned Tinubu’s achievements over the past three and a half years, saying Nigeria had witnessed worsening economic and security conditions.

“They are not campaigning on his scorecard. He is a sitting president. What has he done? What has he achieved in the last three and a half years? Nigeria has been retrogressing. There is a lot of hunger, a lot of poverty and a lot of killings all over Nigeria,” he said.

“So, it is not about supporting our own leaders. It is about delivering leadership to this country.

“You must accompany each and every polling unit result to the ward level, then to the local government headquarters and subsequently to the state headquarters, where they will be matched.”

TheCable