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 Osun Residents Protest as Newly Tarred Road Washes Away After Rainfall Residents of Aduragbemi in Ido-Osun, Osun State, protested Friday after a newly tarred road was washed away less than 24 hours after completion. They accused the contractor of using substandard materials and demanded government intervention. Governor Adeleke’s spokesperson confirmed the contractor has been queried and a statement from the Ministry of Works is expected.

 Woman Bites Off Lover’s Manhood in Rivers, Arrested by Police A 43-year-old woman, identified as Gift, has been arrested by the Rivers State Police for allegedly biting off her lover’s manhood during a sex-related dispute in Mile 3, Diobu, Port Harcourt. The altercation reportedly began when her partner, Sunday, requested sex. Gift refused, accusing him of using sex-enhancing drugs. A scuffle ensued, during which she allegedly bit off the tip of his penis. Police intervened and arrested the suspect, while the victim was rushed to the hospital. Command spokesperson SP Grace Iringe-Koko confirmed the incident and said an investigation is ongoing.

 Suspect Arrested in Cash-in-Transit Robbery Nyameko Samela (40) has been arrested in connection with a cash-in-transit robbery and attempted murder. He was already in custody for other unrelated matters when the arrest was made. The charges relate to a robbery that took place in January 2025 at Food Lovers Market in Somerset West. A G4S cash vehicle was collecting money when armed suspects attacked. One of the guards was shot while running back to the vehicle. The suspects fled with two bags of cash estimated at R331,000. Following an investigation, police identified Samela as a suspect and linked him to the crime. He appeared in the Somerset West Magistrates Court on 15 May 2025. The case has been postponed to 3 July 2025, and he remains in custody.

 Stolen Vehicle En Route to Zimbabwe Intercepted by Police Members of the Provincial Anti-Smuggling Team successfully intercepted a suspected stolen vehicle near the Limpopo River on Thursday morning, dealing a blow to cross-border smuggling syndicates. Acting on intelligence, police tracked a white Toyota Cross SUV travelling along Malale's Drift, believed to be heading towards an illegal crossing into Zimbabwe. At around 06:00, officers spotted the vehicle hidden in the bushes near the riverbank. When police attempted to stop it, the vehicle sped off but became stuck in the sand. Two male suspects quickly fled on foot across the border into Zimbabwe, evading arrest. A preliminary investigation revealed that the SUV belongs to a private company in South Africa, although it had not yet been officially reported stolen. The vehicle was impounded at the scene, and investigations are ongoing. More photos below. 

 3 armed robbers dead after a failed CIT heist. All Fidelity guards emerged unharmed following a fierce gun battle.The incident took place near white river in Mpumalanga yesterday 2025.05.15 This powerful photo shows the brave crew of the Fidelity Security Company in prayer, giving thanks to God for their survival. A moment of gratitude in the face of danger.

 Defectors to APC Seek Forgiveness for Their Sins, Says Senate Minority Leader Abba Moro Senate Minority Leader Abba Moro has lambasted members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) defecting to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), accusing them of seeking political forgiveness for their “sins.” Speaking in an interview on Thursday, the Benue South senator criticized the recent wave of defections, suggesting ulterior motives behind the mass exodus. The PDP has faced a surge of high-profile defections, including former presidential running mate Ifeanyi Okowa and Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori. Additionally, all PDP House of Representatives members from Delta State and three PDP senators from Kebbi State have crossed over to the APC. Moro hinted that the true reasons for these defections would soon be revealed, stating, “When history unfolds, we will know why people are moving to the ruling party.” Moro attributed the defections to a desire to remain within the “corri...

 Terrorists in Zamfara Feed Newborn Twins to Dogs, Sparks Outrage Former Aviation Minister Femi Fani-Kayode has condemned a horrific act of violence in Zamfara State, where terrorists reportedly fed newborn twins to dogs. The shocking revelation came from House of Representatives member Aminu Jaji during a session on Wednesday, highlighting the escalating security crisis in the region. According to Jaji, a pregnant woman held captive by the insurgents gave birth to twins. The terrorist leader allegedly took the infants and threw them to the group’s dogs, which devoured the babies “one after the other.”  In a statement on his X handle Friday, Fani-Kayode described the act as a “callous crime against humanity” and a “bestial act of savagery and barbarity.” He called for divine intervention and urged the nation to “eliminate these feral psychopaths and send them back to hell.”  “We must rid our land of this godless horde,” he declared, emphasizing Nigeria’s resolve to prevai...

 NANS President Files N38.3bn Lawsuit Against Seyi Tinubu, DSS, and NTA Over Alleged Abduction and Torture   Comrade Atiku Abubakar Isah, President of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), has filed a lawsuit at the Federal High Court in Abuja, seeking to enforce his fundamental human rights. Isah is demanding N38.3 billion in damages, citing allegations of abduction and torture.  The suit names Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, the Department of State Services (DSS), and senior officials of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) as respondents.  The case, marked FHC/ABJ/CS/966/2025, was filed on May 14, 2025, amid ongoing controversy surrounding Isah’s detention and treatment. Further details on the court proceedings are awaited.

 Umahi Criticizes Labour Party, Praises Tinubu in Ministerial Briefing  The Minister of Works, David Umahi, launched a sharp rebuke against the Labour Party and its supporters, particularly followers of 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi, during the Ministerial Press Briefing in Abuja on Friday. Umahi, while presenting his ministry’s performance, distanced himself from the opposition party, stating, “I don’t want to be disobedient or be a member of Labour Party that are very disobedient.”   In his address, Umahi extended gratitude to his colleagues, commending the Minister of State for Works, the Permanent Secretary, and all Directors, with special praise reserved for President Bola Tinubu. “Greater commendation goes to Mr. President,” he added.   Highlighting a key achievement, Umahi lauded Tinubu for initiating the Sokoto-Badagry road project, an idea first conceived 47 years ago under former President Shehu Shagari. The minister noted that Tinubu, who...

 Labour Party Crisis Deepens as Nenadi Usman Challenges Julius Abure’s Threats    The Caretaker Committee Chairperson of the Labour Party (LP), Nenadi Usman, has boldly confronted factional National Chairman Julius Abure over his recent threat to expose prominent party figures, including Peter Obi and Alex Otti. The confrontation escalates the ongoing leadership tussle within the party.   Abure had on Monday challenged Obi, the LP’s 2023 presidential candidate, and Otti, the Abia State Governor, to name party members allegedly involved in mishandling 2023 election funds. “I am waiting for them, from top to bottom, to make any other move, and I will open my mouth,” Abure warned. “And when I open my mouth, wherever they go, they will be like smelly eggs, rotten eggs that nobody will ever buy.”   Responding on Friday, Usman dismissed Abure’s threats, daring him to present any evidence. “I am challenging him to expose us. If you have anybody to expose, you...

 Russia, Ukraine to Meet in Istanbul Amid Hopes for Renewed Dialogue Istanbul, Turkey — May 16, 2025 Officials from Russia and Ukraine are set to meet in Istanbul this week in what analysts are calling a tentative step toward reinitiating peace talks after months of intensified hostilities and a diplomatic stalemate. The Turkish government, which has maintained relations with both Kyiv and Moscow throughout the conflict, will host the high-level meeting. A spokesperson for Turkey’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed on Thursday that delegations from both countries will arrive in Istanbul over the weekend for preliminary discussions. “This is not yet a formal resumption of negotiations,” said a senior Turkish official speaking on condition of anonymity. “But both sides have agreed to sit at the same table and explore the possibility of creating a roadmap toward reducing tensions.” The planned meeting follows a series of back-channel contacts brokered by Ankara and facilitated by ...

 South Korea Resumes Tariff Talks with U.S. on Friday Seoul, May 16, 2025  South Korea will resume tariff negotiations with the United States on Friday, aiming to ease trade tensions and protect key domestic industries amid ongoing global economic uncertainties. The talks, which had been on hold since late last year, are set to focus on sensitive sectors including steel, automobiles, and semiconductors. Seoul is expected to push for the removal or reduction of U.S. tariffs on South Korean goods, particularly steel, which has faced heavy duties under Section 232 of the U.S. Trade Expansion Act. An official from South Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy said on Thursday, “We hope this round of discussions will lead to a fairer trade environment and bolster economic cooperation between the two nations.” U.S. trade officials have expressed interest in ensuring market access for American products in South Korea while addressing concerns about trade imbalances and complia...

 Gabon’s Ousted President Bongo Flies to Angola with Family, Angola Confirms Luanda, May 16, 2025 —  Angola has confirmed that Gabon’s deposed President Ali Bongo Ondimba arrived in the country earlier this week, accompanied by members of his immediate family. The development marks a new chapter in the aftermath of Gabon’s 2023 military coup that ended Bongo’s 14-year rule. In an official statement released on Thursday, Angola’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the former leader and his relatives were received “for humanitarian reasons,” following a formal request from Bongo’s representatives and with the consent of Gabon’s transitional authorities. “The Republic of Angola reaffirms its commitment to peace, stability, and regional cooperation. The arrival of former President Ali Bongo and his family is being managed in accordance with international norms and respect for human dignity,” the statement said. Bongo was ousted in August 2023 after a group of senior military officer...

 EFCC Arrests Ex-Government Contractor for Alleged N30b Fraud in Kaduna   The Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested one Bashir Bello Ibrahim, a former Kaduna State government contractor and Chief Executive Officer, CEO,  Formal Act Legacy Limited for alleged multiple fraud to the tune of N30 billion.   Though his contract with the state government had been terminated, no less than 251 complaints received by the Commission against the suspect pointed to the allegation that Ibrahim is parading himself to unsuspecting victims as consultant for the 23 local government areas in Kaduna State as well as that of the United Charity Foundation, UCF, FICCORD with affiliation to Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs Office.      It is also alleged that he informed his victims that he had a 2020 Memorandum of Understanding, MoU with the Kaduna State government for the purpose of sourcing intervention grants from ...

 Kaduna State University Resumes Academic Activities Following Government Intervention The management of Kaduna State University (KASU) has announced the immediate resumption of academic activities following the suspension of strike action by the institution’s branch of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). Addressing a press conference in his office on Thursday, the Vice Chancellor of KASU, Professor Abdullahi Ibrahim Musa, stated that Governor Uba Sani has approved a ₦50 million monthly standing order to support staff welfare and has set up a negotiation team to resolve lingering issues. He further disclosed that the governor has released ₦146 million for the payment of some withheld salaries and Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) allowances. The Vice Chancellor also revealed that the governor approved the retention of a certain percentage of the university’s Internally Generated Revenue (IGR), after verification of collections, to enhance financial aut...

 General Hospital Sabon Tasha Reportedly Turning Into 'Luxury Hospital For The Poor' — Kaduna Resident Cries Out, Urges Authorities To Intervene A Kaduna resident, Precious Stanley, has raised serious concerns over the deteriorating state of General Hospital Sabon Tasha, alleging that the public facility now feels more like a "luxury hospital for the poor" than a government hospital meant to serve the masses. In a heartfelt statement shared publicly, Stanley highlighted the alarming shift in the hospital’s operations, from affordable public healthcare to what she described as an increasingly commercialized system accessible only to the privileged. “A hospital meant to be affordable and accessible for the average Nigerian, especially the poor is gradually becoming a place only the privileged can afford,” she said. She accused some health workers of exploiting the lack of price regulation to demand exorbitant fees for basic procedures, often done unofficially. According...

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 Cameroon's football legend Emmanuel Kunde, 1990 World Cup team star, dies Emmanuel Kunde, who was a mainstay of the 1990 Cameroon side that became the first African team to reach the World Cup quarter-finals, has died, the country’s football federation said on Friday, Reuters reported. Kunde, 68, also played at the 1982 World Cup in Spain, where Cameroon made their debut appearance, and was in the winning team when the Indomitable Lions won the Africa Cup of Nations in both 1984 and 1988. He took the penalty that decided the 1988 Cup of Nations final against Nigeria in Casablanca and also scored from the spot in the dramatic 3-2 loss to England in Naples in the last eight of the 1990 World Cup. “His death constitutes a huge loss for Cameroonian football,” said a federation statement.

 Kwara Court Jails Tailor for Impersonating, Defrauding EFCC Investigator   Justice Abimbola Awogboro of the Federal High Court sitting in Ilorin, Kwara State, has sentenced a 27-year-old fashion designer, Haruna Musa Tolani, to 12 months imprisonment for impersonating and defrauding  Callitus Egwuonwu, an investigating officer with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ilorin Zonal Directorate.    Tolani, an indigene of Ilorin East Local Government Area of Kwara State, was initially arraigned on a two-count charge bordering on impersonation and cybercrime on January 28, 2025 and pleaded not guilty, but later changed his plea to guilty after overwhelming evidence was presented by counsel to the EFCC, Sesan Ola. Count one of the charge reads:   "That you Haruna Musa Tolani in August,2024 at Ilorin within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court with intent to defraud, misrepresented yourself via electronic message sent through unstructured sup...

 500 Youths Graduates From Anaocha Skills Acquisition Program By Ifeoma Aniagbado 500 youths trained under the Anaocha Skills Acquisition have graduated and empowered with start up kits. Addressing the participants at Anaocha Local Government Area,  Neni, the Executive Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, represented by the Commissioner for Youth Development Mr. Patrick Agha-Mba, commended the Mayor for keying into Mr. Governor's vision of upskilling the youth of the state, being proactive and passionate in supporting the Youth Development Agenda which falls under the third pillar of this current administration. He also said that 1 Youth 2 Skills Solution program is Mr. Governor's initiative that was designed with the key objective of shifting youth employment from the baseline of immediate consumption to a productive innovation, exportive and impactful venture. He congratulated the graduating youths, urging them to take bold steps in putting what they learned int...

 3-Day Conference For Key Local Government Functionaries  Kicks Off In Anambra  ...Ezeaka,Nkwoka, Others In Attendance By Michael Ezenwata Governor Chukwuma Soludo has tasked local government functionaries to aim at achieving sustainable and progressive conduct that will engender credible service delivery. The governor made the call while declaring open  a 3-day conference for local government selected staff tagged,"General Orientation And Management Programme Of Key Functionaries Of The Local Government System In Anambra State",at the International Convention Centre, Awka. According to the governor, Mayors, Deputy Mayors and Councilors in the local government system should make every moment of their career count in the discharge of their duties,adding that they should be themselves in their disposition. Governor Soludo challenged them to be unassuming in their carriage and to make themselves available to the people they serve. In a remark,the Commissioner for Local ...

 Market Chairman Charges Newly Inaugurated Zonal Executives To Protect Government Image, Maintain Market Structure By Juliana Nwachukwu  The Chairman of Onitsha Main Market, Anambra State, Chief Innocent Ezeoha has charged the three newly inaugurated main market zonal executives to protect the image of the government while discharging their duties and to also protect the interest of the traders, even as he vowed to maintain the market structure. Chief Ezeoha who gave the charge during the inauguration of the three zonal executives by the President General, Anambra State Market Amalgamated Traders Association (ASMATA), Chief Humphrey Anuna. He also stated that the market is one of the markets the governor wants to be harmonized for the betterment of the state. According to Ezeoha," we call on you to work for the government, for the good of the market, to protect the interest of the traders, most of them ignore their duties and indulge in selfish interest, self enrichment. The q...

 UBWFAN Holds 2025 National Convention and 3rd Anniversary in Awka, Champions Role of Mothers in National Security By : Ukpa Ewa  The Ultimate Business Women and Farmers Association of Nigeria (UBWFAN) has held its 2025 National Convention and celebrated its third anniversary in Awka, Anambra State, with a strong emphasis on the role of mothers in national security. The convention, which brought together 250 women from across the 21 local government areas in Anambra State, was themed “The Role of Mothers in Nation’s Security.” The theme was inspired by the current state of security in Nigeria, particularly in the South-East region. Speaking during the event, the National President of UBWFAN, Mrs. Nkiru Nwagbo, described the annual gathering as a ritual where executive members of the association meet to reflect on prevailing societal issues and adopt a theme that aligns with national and state realities. She emphasized that mothers, often being the most affected in times of cri...