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AKPABIO URGES SOUTH EAST TO SHUN ARMED STRUGGLE, EMBRACE PEACE FOR DEVELOPMENT. (PHOTO).

- May 03, 2026

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has appealed to the people of the South East to sustain peace and prevent their youth from engaging in armed struggle against the Federal Government. Akpabio made the plea on Saturday during the funeral of Sir Albert Ikechukwu Nnamani, former Administrative Secretary of the defunct Oil Mineral Producing Area Development Commission (OMPADEC), held in Ikem, Enugu State. In a statement made available to journalists in Abuja, Akpabio emphasised that development can only thrive in a peaceful atmosphere and urged Ndigbo to properly mentor the younger generation. “For Ndigbo, I want to plead with you to continue to maintain the peace and watch the youth of today. They don’t understand politics. They don’t understand development. You can only have development in an area of peace,” Akpabio said. He warned that any attempt to wrest power or assert independence through armed struggle would fail, stating that “State power will always overwhelm you.” The Senate Pre...

FOUR UNICROSS STUDENTS, STAFF KILLED IN ROAD ACCIDENT. (PHOTO).

- May 03, 2026

Four UNICROSS Students, Staff Killed in Road Accident The University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) has expressed deep sorrow over a fatal road accident that claimed the lives of three students and one staff member. The accident occurred when a vehicle conveying 24 students and one staff member was involved in a crash in Odukpani Local Government Area of Cross River State. The group was returning from an official assignment in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. In a statement issued on Saturday by the institution’s Public Relations Officer, Mr Onen Ebri Onen, the university confirmed the deaths of four persons. The deceased were identified as: - Comrade Solomon Uya, Director of Sports, Students’ Union Government (SUG) - Comrade Lucky Erim, Department of Chemistry, President of the Faculty of Physical Sciences Students’ Association and President of Presidents - Comrade Favour Darlington, Department of Educational Management - Mr Anthony Arikpo, a staff member and driver of the vehicle The univ...

OBI ENGAGED IN HIGH-LEVEL CONSULTATIONS OVER 2027 AMBITION – OBIDIENT MOVEMENT.(PHOTO).

- May 03, 2026

The Obidient Movement Worldwide has revealed that the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, is currently undertaking extensive high-level consultations with key stakeholders, political allies, and aligned movements regarding his potential 2027 presidential ambition. National Coordinator of the movement, Yunusa Tanko, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday. Tanko acknowledged growing public concerns and media reports about recent political developments, including evolving engagements with current and potential partners. The clarification comes a day after Habibu Mohammed, spokesperson of the Kwankwasiyya movement, claimed on Friday night that Peter Obi and former Kano State Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso would defect from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) next week. Mohammed had stated that the decision was sealed following a unanimous endorsement by relevant stakeholders. It was also noted that Obi has not attended any ...

NO RIFT BETWEEN ME AND MY PREDECESSOR — NWIFURU. (PHOTO).

- May 03, 2026

No Rift Between Me and My Predecessor — Nwifuru The Governor of Ebonyi State, Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, has dismissed speculations of a fallout between him and his predecessor, David Nweze Umahi, affirming that both leaders remain united in advancing the interests of the state and the ruling party. In a press statement issued after a series of stakeholder engagement meetings of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Governor Nwifuru expressed appreciation to party stakeholders for their active participation and contributions toward strengthening the party’s future in the state. The Governor emphasized that the APC in Ebonyi remains “one indivisible family,” assuring that all aspirants for various political positions would be given equal treatment in line with agreements reached during the meetings. Addressing rumours of discord, Nwifuru stated unequivocally that there is no rift between him and former Governor Umahi, who now serves as Nigeria’s Minister of Works. He noted that both l...

ABIA STAKEHOLDERS BUY APC NOMINATION FORMS FOR DEPUTY SPEAKER BENJAMIN KALU, URGE 2027 GOVERNORSHIP RUN. (PHOTO).

- May 03, 2026

Abia Stakeholders Buy APC Nomination Forms for Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu, Urge 2027 Governorship Run A delegation of political stakeholders from Abia State on Saturday purchased the expression of interest and nomination forms of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, and formally presented them to him, urging him to contest the 2027 governorship election in Abia State. The group presented the forms to Kalu in Abuja, citing his impressive record in public service and national leadership as the basis for their decision. Speaking on behalf of the delegation, Senior Advocate of Nigeria James Uko-Kalu described the Deputy Speaker as a unifying figure whose contributions in the National Assembly have distinguished him as a capable leader. “We are here because we recognise the invaluable contributions the Deputy Speaker has made to Nigeria’s legislative process, resulting in tangible developments. From 2019 till date, we ...

RACHEL ZOE ADMITS MAURICIO UMANSKY IS 'LIVING A VERY DIFFERENT LIFE' AFTER DIVORCING KYLE RICHARDS.(PHOTO).

- May 03, 2026

Rachel Zoe admits Mauricio Umansky is 'living a very different life' after divorcing Kyle Richards During the April 30 reunion of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Rachel Zoe offered her perspective on Mauricio Umansky’s transition into single life. She noted that he is “living a very different life,” while Kyle Richards admitted feeling unsettled watching her estranged husband act like a single man at a party in Aspen. Kyle, who was married to Mauricio for three decades, said the experience was difficult, as it highlighted the shifting nature of their relationship since their separation. Rachel supported Kyle’s account, describing the party atmosphere as “awful” and acknowledging the challenges of witnessing Mauricio’s new social behavior. Although Kyle and Mauricio announced their separation in July 2023, they have yet to file for divorce, though Kyle admitted they have discussed the possibility. She expressed concern about how divorce would alter her...

MICHAEL PORTER JR. CALLS THE POLICE ON CELINA POWELL AFTER SHE BROKE INTO HIS HOUSE AND LEAKED HIS ADDRESS ON INSTAGRAM. (PHOTO).

- May 03, 2026

Michael Porter Jr. calls the police on Celina Powell after she broke into his house and leaked his address on Instagram Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. found himself in an unexpected controversy during a recent livestream. While reflecting on his time with the Denver Nuggets, the stream took a dramatic turn when Instagram personality Celina Powell became involved. Allegedly, after overhearing plans to exclude her from the broadcast, Powell retaliated by breaking into Porter Jr.’s home and leaking his address online. The NBA star expressed shock and disappointment, noting that he had once defended her and hoped she was changing her ways. The incident escalated quickly, forcing Porter Jr. to secure his valuables and leave his residence. Doxxing, the act of publicly sharing someone’s private information, poses serious risks for public figures, including unwanted attention and threats to personal safety. Police were called to intervene, though no arrests wer...

'WE WERE TRAINED BY FOREIGN INSTRUCTORS': TERRORIST CAPTURED BY RUSSIAN AFRICA CORPS IN MALI. (PHOTO).

- May 03, 2026

'We Were Trained by Foreign Instructors': Terrorist Captured by Russian Africa Corps in Mali "They supervised the attack. They only want harm for Mali," recounts the man taken prisoner during the assault on the Bamako airbase on April 25, according to the corps' channel. "My commander abandoned me and fled," the prisoner said in a video published by the unit, Sputnik reported. Noting that he is a member of JNIM*, the prisoner admitted to having joined the group under the influence of terrorists. He confessed to killing civilians and taking their belongings on his commander's orders. The prisoner also denied the terrorists' claims that, in the event of captivity by the Malian Armed Forces or Russian forces, torture and death are inevitable. He maintains that he is living "in good conditions" and being treated "humanely."

CAF CONFIRMS DATES FOR AFCON 2027 IN KENYA, TANZANIA AND UGANDA. (PHOTO).

- May 03, 2026

CAF confirms dates for AFCON 2027 in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations will be played between Jun 19 and July 17 the African Federation (CAF) announced on Saturday without revealing which of Uganda, Kenya or Tanzania would host the opener or the final. The dates were approved by the FIFA Council in Vancouver, Canada, after fears the countries would fail to be ready were quelled with CAF president Patrice Motsepe who fought off a delay to 2028. "We have worked hard to ensure that the AFCON is held in East Africa, and our commitment remains unwavering. I am confident that we will organise a very successful AFCON in these three countries," Motsepe said. This edition of the AFCON, the first spread over three countries, will mark the return of the competition to East Africa for the first time since the 1976 edition in Ethiopia.

RSF DRONE STRIKE ON CAR KILLS FIVE CIVILIANS IN SUDAN'S CAPITAL: RIGHTS GROUP. (PHOTO).

- May 03, 2026

RSF drone strike on car kills five civilians in Sudan's capital: rights group A paramilitary drone killed five civilians on Saturday when it hit a vehicle in greater Khartoum, a rights group said, the second such attack in the Sudanese capital this week. Drone attacks by both Sudan's army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have intensified across the country in recent months, at times killing dozens of people in a single strike, AFP reported. Emergency Lawyers, a Sudanese legal advocacy group documenting abuses during the conflict, said an RSF drone struck a civilian vehicle on the Jammouiya Triangle road Saturday morning in southern Omdurman - just across the Nile from Khartoum proper - killing all those on board. The vehicle was travelling from the Sheikh al-Siddiq area in White Nile state, about 90 kilometres (56 miles) south of Khartoum, the group said. Khartoum recapture Last Tuesday, a drone strike hit a hospital in the Jebel Awliya area, around 40 kilometre...