RUSSIA UNLEASHES MASSIVE DRONE AND MISSILE BARRAGE ON KYIV, INCLUDING RARE ORESHNIK HYPERSONIC STRIKE, KILLING AT LEAST FOUR AND INJURING DOZENS. (PHOTO).

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 Russia unleashes massive drone and missile barrage on Kyiv, including rare Oreshnik hypersonic strike, killing at least four and injuring dozens Russia launched one of its largest aerial attacks in months on Kyiv and surrounding areas, unleashing hundreds of drones and missiles in an overnight barrage that killed at least four people and injured more than 80, Ukrainian officials said. Authorities reported widespread damage across the capital region, including destroyed residential buildings, damaged schools, and strikes on infrastructure as emergency crews worked through the night to extinguish fires and clear rubble. Officials said the assault included the use of an Oreshnik hypersonic missile, which was fired near the capital and marked only the third known deployment of the system in the war since Russia’s full-scale invasion began in 2022. The missile, which is believed to have a long range and potential nuclear capability, was part of a larger wave of roughly 90 missiles and ...

EKPOMA BUSINESSMAN SHOT DEAD BY SUSPECTED KIDNAPPERS HOURS BEFORE CHILD’S DEDICATION. (PHOTO).


 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 command was “deeply saddened” by the murder.


“The Edo State Police Command is deeply saddened by the tragic murder of Justice Abu Oshioke. He was fatally shot by unidentified armed men on 2nd May 2026 at about 9:55 p.m. at Idumebo, Ekpoma,” Ikoedem stated.


She added that the victim was rushed to the hospital but did not survive.


The Commissioner of Police, Monday Agbonika, has directed a full-scale investigation into the killing. Police said efforts are ongoing to apprehend the perpetrators and have appealed to members of the public to provide any useful information that could aid the investigation.

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