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 SENATE PRESIDENT WINS APC PRIMARIES As political parties in the country continue their primaries to choose candidates for the 2027 general elections, President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, is assuring Nigerians of a transparent and peaceful electioneering process under the President Bola Tinubu administration. Sen. Akpabio was speaking shortly after he was declared winner of the APC primary election in Akwa Ibom North-West Senatorial District. Though Sen. Akpabio was the sole aspirant in the APC primary election, the party however adopted the Option A4 voting system in validating his victory. Results from Akwa Ibom North-East Senatorial District show that Sen. Aniekan Bassey emerged APC flag bearer, while Sen. Ekong Sampson won in Akwa Ibom South Senatorial District.

 LAGFERRY HOSTS EXCLUSIVE VIEWING OF MICHAEL JACKSON MOVIE ABOARD ADIMU ORISHA BARGE ON LAGOS WATERWAYS The Lagos State Ferry Services (LAGFERRY) has once again demonstrated its commitment to promoting tourism, entertainment, and the vibrant culture of water transportation in Lagos State by hosting an exclusive movie viewing experience aboard the iconic Adimu Orisha Barge on the Lagos waterways. The unique event held in conjunction with Wave Media and tagged “Cinema and Cruise”, featured the screening of the movie Michael, based on the life and times of the highly celebrated American pop idol, Michael Jackson. The event brought together movie goers, entertainment enthusiasts, stakeholders, passengers, and lovers of the Lagos waterways for an unforgettable evening of music, nostalgia, and scenic relaxation. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Lagos coastline, the event combined leisure with the growing appeal of water transportation, showcasing the waterways as not only a v...

 PRESS RELEASE EDO POLICE RESCUE KIDNAPPED VICTIM, ARREST FIVE SUSPECTED KIDNAPPERS On 13th May, 2026, at about 1930hrs, security operatives engaged in sustained bush combing operations around Okpege River Road, Iyuku Community in Jattu, successfully rescued one Jemila Ibrahim, who was kidnapped on 10th May, 2026. The victim was rescued unhurt and taken to the hospital for medical attention while the following suspects allegedly responsible for her abduction have been successfully arrested:  * Nura Saminu ‘m’, 24  * Shaibu Isah ‘m’, 23 years * Suraj Sabitu ‘m’, 23 years * Yajubu Sagiru ‘m’, 23 years * Oseni Abdullahi ‘m’, 26 years The suspects are currently in custody and will be arraigned before court upon conclusion of investigation  The Commissioner of Police, CP Monday Agbonika,fdc commends the operatives involved in the operation and reassures residents of Edo state of the Command’s commitment to sustaining the fight against kidnapping and other violent crimes i...

 REV. FR. EBUBE MMUOSO ALIGN WITH DR AUSTIN NDIGWE AHEAD OF IMO AWKA FESTIVAL.  Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Obimma, popularly known as Fr Ebube Mmuoso, has paid a solidarity visit to Chukwuezugo Austin Ndigwe, the disputed traditional ruler of Awka Kingdom. During the visit, the priest prayed for God’s protection, wisdom, peace, and victory for the monarch ahead of the 2026 Imo Awka (Egwu Imoka) Festival scheduled to hold from May 18 to May 23. Fr. Obimma encouraged Austin Ndigwe to remain calm, patient, and focused, assuring him that "God’s plan for his life and leadership would surely come to pass." He said "no one can stop what God has ordained." Obi Austin Ndigwe thanked the priest for the visit and spiritual support, while reaffirming his commitment to the peace, unity, and cultural development of Awka Kingdom. 

 A female secondary school student, of St. Micheals model secondary school, was caught at Onishta GSM market stéaling phones.  Traders in the particular plaza where she støle the phones caught her and threatened to beat her up if she doesn't confess and tell them how many times she has come to the plaza to steal phones. The secondary school student said her name is Chimuanya Nweke from Ebonyi state and she sells akpu in the market on Saturdays. She also said she lives with her parents in okpoko but they chased her out of the house and she has not been attending school because her parents did not pay the school fees. The girl also said that she came to the plaza to ste@l on Friday but the owner of the shop where she wanted to steal from was around so she could not carry out her plan, she also confessed that this was not the first time she has stol£n phones from the plaza. The traders who caught the young girl said they were going to hand her over to the police or Udogachi secur...

 El-Rufai’s Family Protests SSS Detention, Alleges Torture, Medical Neglect Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai has continued to face controversy over his detention, as members of his family and supporters staged a protest in Abuja on Monday over his custody by the State Security Service (SSS). The demonstrators, which included Senator Lawal Adamu and close relatives of the former governor, accused security authorities of subjecting him to psychological pressure and denying him access to medical care despite existing court directives. Speaking outside the SSS facility, El-Rufai’s second wife, Asia, said the family had been living under fear due to what she described as persistent surveillance and security intimidation connected to the case. According to her, the tension increased after El-Rufai appeared before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court in Abuja, where he was granted bail before the matter was adjourned.  She alleged that despite prior arr...