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 UBA Denies Viral Divorce Rumour Against Tony Elumelu, Arrests Three Over Defamatory Post The United Bank for Africa (UBA) has strongly refuted a viral social media claim alleging that its Group Chairman, Mr. Tony O. Elumelu, CFR, has divorced his wife, Mrs. Awele Elumelu, describing the report as false, fabricated and malicious. In a statement issued on Sunday by the bank’s Group Head of Brand, Marketing and Corporate Communications, Alero Ladipo, UBA said the publication was a deliberate and reckless attempt to damage the reputation of the bank and its chairman. “The attention of UBA Group has been drawn to a false, defamatory, and malicious publication currently circulating on social media platforms, falsely alleging that the Group Chairman, Mr Tony O. Elumelu, CFR, has divorced his wife,” the statement read. The bank emphasised that the claim has no factual basis and was designed to mislead the public. It described the content as “entirely fabricated, reckless, and without basi...

 Ekpoma Businessman Shot Dead by Suspected Kidnappers Hours Before Child’s Dedication Residents of Ekpoma were thrown into mourning after a prominent businessman, Justice Abu Oshioke, was fatally shot by suspected kidnappers on Saturday night, May 2, 2026, just hours before the dedication of his newborn child. Oshioke, Chief Executive Officer of the popular fast-food outlet Principle Takeout, was attacked at around 9:55 p.m. in the Idumebo area of Ekpoma while returning home.  According to eyewitness accounts, the assailants attempted to abduct him by dragging him into the bush, but the victim resisted. He was subsequently shot. Passersby rushed him to a nearby hospital, where he was confirmed dead on arrival. The tragic incident has sparked widespread shock and fear among residents, who have expressed deep concern over the rising insecurity in the area. Confirming the incident in a statement on Sunday, the spokesperson for the Edo State Police Command, Eno Ikoedem, said the c...

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has sharply criticised former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, describing him as a “political rolling stone” following his resignation from the African Democratic Congress (ADC). National Publicity Secretary of the APC, Felix Morka, in a post on X on Sunday, accused Obi of habitually switching political parties in pursuit of an easy presidential ticket without building any platform. “Peter Obi, a political rolling stone that gathers no moss… roaming again in search of free, uncontested, unchallenged presidential ticket… never willing to remain to build any party,” Morka wrote. Morka further alleged that the former Anambra State governor prefers a smooth path to power devoid of internal party contests.  “He fantasises to be president on a ticket delivered only on a platter of gold… APGA – PDP – LP – ADC on to NDC,” he added. The APC spokesman concluded by calling Obi “Nigeria’s inconsolable political drifter,” saying: “Fare thee wel...

 A California woman has suffered over 150 injuries to her body after being attacked by a pack of stray dogs. Dorrie Reyes was enjoying a mid-day walk around her Stockton, California neighborhood on April 23rd, when she noticed around 7 to 9 stray dogs approaching her.  As they approached, Dorrie pulled out her phone and began recording the pack, which included a German Shepard  and several mixed breeds.  Dorrie didn't realize she would soon be fighting for her life. As she filmed the dogs, they closed the distance and began to attack her. In a matter of seconds, Dorrie was on the ground, attempting to fend off the pack of dogs. Thankfully, a nearby couple heard Dorrie's cries for help. The couple were able to chase away the dogs and get Dorrie to safety. However, that brief encounter with the stray dogs left Dorrie with between 150 to 200 lacerations and punctures all over her body. She also lost a substantial amount of blood as a result of the attack.  Dorrie w...

 A 2-year-old Missouri child was sadly swept away after falling in the St. Francis River. This heartbreaking incident occurred on Saturday, May 2nd. According to reports, the child had fallen into the river from a boat dock in Fisk, Missouri. After falling in the water, the child was immediately swept away by the river's current.  The 911 call went out at approximately 3:58 p.m., and deputies with the Butler County Sheriff's Office immediately responded along with Butler County Ambulance and Fire Department.  Multiple agencies would eventually arrive on the scene to assist in the search for the child. Search operations continued for hours despite difficult conditions but were ultimately suspended due to unsafe conditions on the water.  However, crews were back out at daybreak on Sunday, May 3rd. Sadly, the child was recovered in 30 feet of water around 200 yards downstream from the boat dock at approximately 11:05 a.m. Our thoughts are with the family during this dif...

 Bende Elders Urge Traditional Rulers to Intervene in Kalu Political Rift Elders from various communities in Bende Local Government Area have called on traditional rulers to urgently intervene in the ongoing political tension between Senator Orji Uzor Kalu and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu. The elders made the appeal during a visit to the Eze of Bende Ancient Kingdom, Eze Anthony Okorochukwu, in Bende LGA. Led by former Chairman of Bende Local Government Area, Emmanuel Onwuchekwa, the delegation urged the monarchs to advise former Abia State Governor, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, to sheath his sword and embrace peace with his kinsman, Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu. The elders stressed that the Deputy Speaker is not opposed to Senator Kalu’s ambition to contest for the Senate in the 2027 general elections. “Ben is not stopping Senator Orji Uzor Kalu from contesting for Senate,” the elders said.  “They are contesting for two different positions. Wh...