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 Sadiya Umar Farouq is wanted by the Commission for fraud. The public is hereby notified that SADIYA UMAR FAROUQ, whose photograph appears above is wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in an alleged case of Criminal Conspiracy, Abuse of Office, Diversion of Public Funds. Faroug, 52, is an indigene of Zamfara State, and her last known address is: EN 008, Okpo River, off Agulu Street, Maitama, Abuja.  Anybody with useful information as to her whereabouts should please contact the Commission in its lbadan, Uyo, Sokoto, Maiduguri, Benin, Makurdi, Kaduna, Ilorin, Enugu, Kano, Lagos, Gombe, Port Harcourt or Abuja offices or through 08093322 644; its e-mail address: info@efcc.gov.ng or the nearest Police Station and other security agencies. Dele Oyewale Head, Media & Publicity

 Anambra Students Endorse Tinubu for Second Term, Donate ₦10.7m for Interest Form  Beneficiaries of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) in Anambra State have formally endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term in office and donated the sum of ₦10,735,500 towards the purchase of his expression of interest form. The students said the endorsement and donation were in appreciation of the positive impact of the NELFUND scheme in improving access to higher education and reducing financial burdens on Nigerian students. The declaration was made on Friday during a presentation at the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU), Igbariam campus. Addressing the gathering, Chairman of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) Joint Campus Council in Anambra State, Ifeanyichukwu Chukwuemeka, described the gesture as a show of gratitude for President Tinubu’s educational reforms and youth-focused policies. “We, the beneficiaries of the NELFUND scheme, are collectiv...

 The Super Falconets of Nigeria have qualified for the 2026 FIFA Under-20 Women’s World Cup following a 3-2 aggregate win over Malawi. The Nigerian women’s national team qualified for the tournament as one of four African representatives despite a 2-1 defeat against Malawi in the second leg of their final qualifying round fixture at the Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe on Saturday.

 Oakland City Council fined Nigerian Doctor, Wife with $915,000 Fine for Cutting 38 Protected Trees The Oakland City Council has voted to impose a fine of $915,135.40 on Nigerian medical doctor Matthew Bernard and his wife, Lynn Warner, for cutting down 38 legally protected trees on and around their property on Claremont Avenue. The decision followed a public hearing on Tuesday during which more than 20 residents urged the council to strictly enforce the city’s tree protection laws. Residents argued that the trees’ leafy canopies play a vital role in wildfire prevention, public health, and environmental equity. According to reports, the trees were removed nearly four years ago. Bernard and his wife claimed they acted on the advice of an arborist, describing the trees as “dead, dying, leaning,” or in hazardous condition. The city, however, rejected their explanation and held them liable for violating Oakland’s tree protection ordinances. In addition to the hefty fine, the council pl...

 Afam Osigwe, president of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), says conflicting court judgements and growing judicial uncertainty are eroding public confidence in Nigeria’s justice system. Speaking during the Law Week of the NBA Anaocha branch, themed “Justice Delivery and Prevailing Conflicting Judgements: An Imperative for Urgent Judicial Reforms”, Osigwe said inconsistent judicial decisions on similar issues, particularly political matters, are making it difficult for lawyers to advise clients with certainty. The NBA president said lawyers and litigants across the country are increasingly confronted with contradictory judgements on similar legal questions. The senior advocate of Nigeria said the trend posed serious implications for the credibility of the courts and the administration of justice. “Justice loses its meaning when the law becomes uncertain,” Osigwe said. “A judiciary that speaks in conflicting voices on similar issues risks eroding public confidence in the courts an...

 Stanley Tucci defends 21-year age gap with wife Felicity Blunt Stanley Tucci admitted that dating someone much younger initially weighed heavily on him.  Speaking to BBC Radio in 2023, he revealed that he tried to end the relationship several times because of their 21-year age difference, worried about feeling old for the rest of his life.  Yet, he quickly realized that Felicity was extraordinary and worth holding on to. He praised Felicity for her strength and compassion, noting how she embraced the challenge of marrying a widower with three children who had lost their mother.  Stanley emphasized that her ability to step into such a demanding role at a young age was remarkable, and he credited her with making life better for their entire family. In his words, “She’s the one.” Tucci’s story is just one example of celebrities who have found lasting love despite significant age gaps.  His openness highlights how genuine connection can outweigh societal expectatio...

 Florida surgeon ‘devastated’ over death of patient after removing liver instead of spleen Florida surgeon Thomas Shaknovsky is facing serious legal consequences after a tragic surgical error that led to the death of 70-year-old patient William Bryan.  During what was supposed to be a spleen removal, Shaknovsky mistakenly removed Bryan’s liver, an error that resulted in catastrophic blood loss and ultimately Bryan’s death on the operating table.  In April, a grand jury indicted the 44-year-old surgeon on manslaughter charges, and he now faces up to 15 years in prison if convicted. In a deposition obtained by NBC, Shaknovsky described the incident as an “incredibly unfortunate event” and admitted he was “forever traumatized” by the outcome.  He explained that he was mentally compromised at the time, devastated and demoralized by Bryan’s passing, and even attempted to cover up the mistake by labeling the removed liver as a spleen in medical notes.  Bryan’s widow, ...

 Anambra West Mayor Ndive Advocates Clean, Green and Healthy Environment ‎By Felix Igboanugo ‎The Mayor of Anambra West Local Government Area, Hon. Mrs. Edith Nkeiru Ndive has called on residents of Anambra West to embrace environmental cleanliness and healthy living as part of efforts to build a safer and healthier society. ‎Mrs. Ndive made the call on May 7, at the local council Secretariat Nzam, during a one-day sensitization workshop on “Operation Clean and Green: Desilt Waterways and Drainages,” organized by the Environmental Health and Sanitation Department of Anambra West Local Government Area for President-Generals of communities across the council. ‎Addressing participants at the workshop, the Mayor emphasized that environmental sanitation remains essential to the health and wellbeing of the people, noting that blocked drainage channels, indiscriminate refuse disposal and poor sanitation practices contribute significantly to flooding and disease outbreaks. ‎She urged the P...

 Mefor Returns to Reinforce the Anambra's Communication Strategy By Joseph Obunse The intelligence and the sagacity of Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, in his reappointment of Mefor as the Commissioner for Information and Value Reformation in Anambra State has continued to attract positive reactions from Ndi Anambra, who view the development as a reaffirmation of professionalism, intellectual depth, and strategic communication in governance. Law Mefor PhD,  served in the ministry from September 2024 uptil March 17, 2026, was recently screened by the Anambra State House of Assembly following his renomination by Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo. His screening and expected confirmation have been widely interpreted as a vote of confidence in his performance during his first tenure in office. An academic, media consultant, public affairs analyst, and author, he brought intellectual capacity and administrative experience to bear in the Ministry of Information and Value Reformation....

 2027: Kaduna Govt Reaffirms Commitment To Southern Kaduna, Backs Katung’s Re-election Bid The Kaduna State Government has reiterated its commitment to inclusive governance and balanced development across all senatorial districts, while also expressing support for the re-election bid of the Senator representing Kaduna South Senatorial District, Sunday Marshall Katung. The assurance was given on Saturday by the Deputy Governor, Hadiza Sabuwa Balarabe, who represented Governor Uba Sani at the Kaduna South Senator’s campaign inauguration and declaration of his re-election bid held at the Kafanchan New Township Stadium, Jema’a Local Government Area. She conveyed the Governor’s goodwill message and apology for his absence, noting that official engagements outside the state prevented him from attending personally. “The Governor holds the people of Southern Kaduna in very high esteem and would have loved to be here physically,” she said. “However, he has asked me to assure you that this a...

 Rabid beaver attacks child and others at New Jersey lake, health officials say A beaver that attacked multiple people, including an 8-year-old boy, at a New Jersey lake over the weekend has tested positive for rabies, local health officials said. The incident happened Sunday at Lake Henry in Bergen County, where officials say the animal came into contact with several individuals. The Mahwah Health Department urged anyone who may have been bitten or otherwise exposed to the beaver to seek immediate medical attention. Authorities said at least one child was bitten during the encounter. The young boy was fishing along the shoreline at Continental Soldiers Park around 6 p.m. when the beaver reportedly came out of the water and charged at him. Local officials said all people exposed to the animal are receiving preventive rabies treatment and are recovering. Animal control later captured the beaver, which showed signs of illness. Rabies testing requires examination of brain tissue, mean...

 Two New Jersey residents being monitored after possible hantavirus exposure linked to international travel, officials say Two New Jersey residents are being monitored by health officials after a possible exposure to hantavirus tied to international travel involving a cruise ship linked to a reported outbreak, state authorities said. Officials said the individuals were not passengers aboard the MV Hondius, but may have come into contact with someone who had been on the vessel during air travel abroad. The ship, which departed from Argentina, has been associated with a deadly hantavirus outbreak and is now en route to Spain’s Canary Islands, where passengers are expected to be repatriated. Spanish citizens on board are scheduled to be taken to a military hospital in Madrid for quarantine and further observation. Neither New Jersey resident is showing symptoms, and health officials emphasized that asymptomatic individuals are not considered contagious. The monitoring period for hanta...

 I Wouldn’t Go Below $1 Billion - Hailey Bieber Opens Up About Rhode Deal Hailey Bieber is opening up about the massive business move that changed the future of her skincare brand, Rhode. In a recent interview with Time, the model and entrepreneur reflected on the company’s acquisition by e.l.f. Beauty and revealed she had a very clear financial goal in mind long before the deal became official. According to Hailey, she had already decided that the brand would not be sold for anything less than $1 billion. She explained that she strongly believes words carry power, which is why she openly spoke that number into existence from the beginning. She told her team early in the process that the figure was non-negotiable and became the benchmark she refused to move away from. For Hailey, it was not just about money, it was about setting a clear vision for what she believed the brand was worth. Following the acquisition, Hailey stepped into new leadership responsibilities at Rhode, taking o...

 LAGOS RENDERS ACCOUNT OF STEWARDSHIP: Y2026 MINISTERIAL PRESS BRIEFING COMMENCES MONDAY 11TH MAY 2026 Lagos State Executive Council members are set to render accounts of stewardship of the Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu/Obafemi Hamzat  administration in the last one year.  The Ministry of Information and Strategy is organizing a month-long Ministerial Press Briefing commencing on Monday, 11th  of May , 2026. The  annual event provides an important platform for Ministries, Departments and Agencies to present to the good people of Lagos State in “Facts and Figures” the achievements of the present administration across various developmental pillars of the THEMES+ Agenda. It is an  opportunity to engage with Lagosians on the bold efforts at improving the welfare of all.   This  year’s edition is particularly significant as it precedes the general elections. The exercise will enable the public to assess the performance of the Babajide Sanwo-Olu/Obaf...

 Katy Perry set for World Cup pregame show at SoFi Stadium as FIFA unveils opening ceremony entertainment lineup  Katy Perry is set to headline pre-match entertainment at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, on June 12 ahead of the United States’ opening game in the expanded World Cup, as organizers revealed a slate of performers for kickoff ceremonies across all three host nations. The global music lineup will feature a mix of major artists for matches in the United States, Mexico, and Canada, where opening ceremonies are scheduled to begin 90 minutes before kickoff. In Inglewood, Perry will be joined by performers including Future, Lisa, Tyla, Anitta, Rema, and DJ Sanjoy for the pregame show ahead of the U.S. facing Paraguay. In Mexico City, the tournament opener at Estadio Azteca on June 11 between Mexico and South Africa will include performances from Tyla, Alejandro Fernández, Danny Ocean, Lila Downs, Belinda, J Balvin, Los Ángeles Azules, and Maná. Canada’s opening mat...

 PRESS RELEASE   DELTA STATE POLICE COMMAND ARREST NOTORIOUS ARMED ROBBERY SYNDICATE LINKED TO CHURCH ROBBERY; RECOVERS STOLEN CHURCH EQUIPMENTS AND OTHER PROPERTIES. The Delta State Police Command has recorded a major breakthrough in its sustained crackdown on armed robbery and burglary syndicates operating within Warri and its environs with the arrest of members of a notorious gang specialising in the robbery of solar shops, electronic stores, and churches. The arrest followed an investigation into a reported armed robbery incident in Okuokoko Community by operatives of Orerokpe Division, where four armed men operating in a gold-coloured Toyota Sienna with registration number EFR-118 XB invaded a solar shop, held a sales representative at gunpoint, tied her with rope, and carted away solar batteries, inverters, phones, and other equipment valued at about fifteen million naira. Acting on the report and other related complaints from churches and business owners, operatives lau...

 Niger suspends 10 French media organisations Niger has suspended some 10 media organisations from former colonial ruler France, saying they threatened public order. A statement read on state television on Friday said the suspended bodies had repeatedly broadcast "content likely to gravely endanger public order, national unity, social cohesion and the stability of the institutions" of Niger, AFP reported. They include France 24, Radio France Internationale, France Afrique Media, LSI Africa, Agence France-Presse, TV5 Monde, TF1 Info, Jeune Afrique and Mediapart. It said the suspension was with "immediate" effect and covered "satellite packages, cable networks, digital platforms, websites, and mobile applications". Growing anti-colonial sentiment RFI and France 24 had been suspended a few days after a July 2023 military takeover that brought General Abdourahmane Tiani to power. In December 2024, Britain's BBC was suspended. On Tuesday, Burkina Faso, an a...

 Macron begins Africa tour with first stop in Egypt French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Egypt’s northern city of Alexandria on Saturday at the start of an African tour that also includes stops in Kenya and Ethiopia. The tour comes after a string of setbacks for France in parts of Africa where it has long held sway. Egyptian state media reported that President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi received Macron upon his arrival in Alexandria, and the two leaders are set to inaugurate the new campus of Senghor University in the city of Borg El Arab. Earlier on Saturday, the Egyptian presidency said Sisi would attend the opening ceremony alongside Macron and several African officials, Anadolu Agency reported. Founded in Alexandria in 1990, the Senghor University is one of the main institutions affiliated with the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie. Named after Senegalese poet and former president Leopold Senghor, the university offers specialized master’s programs in development,...

French authorities escalate Elon Musk, X investigation into criminal probe over alleged algorithm manipulation and AI content concerns French cybercrime authorities have escalated their investigation into Elon Musk and his social media platform X into a formal criminal probe, according to the Paris prosecutor’s office. Authorities said Musk and former X CEO Linda Yaccarino were summoned to appear for questioning on April 20, but both declined to attend. The decision to elevate the case marks a significant step in a widening inquiry that has drawn international attention. The investigation was opened following a request from a French lawmaker in early 2025 and initially focused on allegations that X’s algorithm may have been used to influence political discourse in France. It has since expanded to include claims involving the platform’s artificial intelligence chatbot Grok, including accusations that it enabled or failed to prevent the spread of Holocaust denial content and nonconsensua...

 ADC Abia State Congress: Don Norman Obinna Retains Chairmanship, Vows to Challenge Governor Otti in 2027 Don Norman Obinna has been returned as the State Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Abia State following the party's state congress held in Umuahia on Friday. Obinna, who retained his position through what he described as an affirmation process, declared that the party is geared up to unseat Governor Alex Otti of the Labour Party in the 2027 governorship election. The congress was organised by the Abia Congress Committee, chaired by Chioma Cynthia Ladeinde, with Agodi Kanu emerging as secretary. Naomi Nwogu and Gold Mbamaghionyeukwu were elected as State Woman Leader and Deputy Woman Leader respectively. Speaking to journalists after the exercise, Obinna stated that the congress was conducted in compliance with a Federal High Court judgment delivered on April 29 in Abuja, which interpreted Article 17 of the ADC Constitution regarding the conduct of party congr...

 Abia Police Arrest Two Suspects Over Armed Robbery, Cultism and Pipeline Vandalism The Abia State Police Command has arrested two young men in connection with alleged armed robbery, cultism, and the vandalisation of government property. The suspects were identified as Michael Kalu, 21, from Afikpo North Local Government Area of Ebonyi State but resident in Amuma, Ohafia, Abia State, and Obinna Chimezie, 23, of Aba, Abia State. In a press release issued on Saturday by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Maureen Chioma Chinaka, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Danladi Isa, the command said the arrests were made following credible intelligence. According to the statement, operatives of the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) arrested Michael Kalu on May 6, 2026. He is suspected to be an armed robber and cultist. One English pistol and one locally made pistol were recovered from him. Separately, operatives from the Osisioma Divisional Police Headquarters apprehended Obinna...

 Don Jazzy Sparks Reactions as He Tries to Understand Meaning of “Sneaky Link” Don Jazzy has generated reactions online after posting a funny video about the slang term “sneaky link.” In the video, the Mavin Records boss playfully tried to understand the meaning of the popular expression and questioned whether the term applies only to men or can also be used for women. While seeking clarification, Don Jazzy jokingly described himself as an “old man” and asked younger social media users to help explain the slang to him. The lighthearted clip has since sparked amusing reactions from fans online.

 TROOPS OF OPERATION HADIN KAI  CRUSH ISWAP ASSAULT ON BUNI GARI, NEUTRALISE NO FEWER THAN 50 TERRORISTS, RECOVER LARGE CACHE OF ARMS AND AMMUNITION Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have once again demonstrated overwhelming combat superiority, decisively crushing a large-scale, coordinated attack by ISWAP terrorists on Headquarters 27 Brigade at Buni Gari and the Buni Gari Checkpoint in the early hours of Thursday, 8 May 2026. The assault, launched at approximately 0200 hours under the  cover of darkness by a large number of terrorists from multiple axes, was met with devastating firepower, tactical brilliance and resolute determination by troops who held their ground and inflicted catastrophic losses on the attackers. No fewer than 50 terrorists were neutralised, while a large cache of arms and ammunition was recovered from the fleeing remnants. The terrorists initially launched their assault from the western flank before pushing add...

 Betty Broderick Dies in Prison While Serving Life Sentence Betty Broderick has died while serving a life sentence in California prison. She was 78 years old. According to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Broderick passed away early Friday morning at an outside medical facility where she had recently been transferred for additional care. Officials said a doctor initially determined the cause of d3ath to be natural, although the San Bernardino County Coroner is expected to make the final ruling later. Broderick had been incarcerated for decades following the 1989 sh00ting d3aths of her ex-husband, Dan Broderick, and his wife, Linda Kolkena. The case became one of the most heavily discussed crime stories in America at the time, drawing intense public attention because of the bitter divorce, family conflict and emotional fallout surrounding it. Betty and Dan married in 1969 and had four children together. Years later, tensions grew after Dan became involved...

 Yesterday I met with the Ozo Awka Society led by Ozo Sir Chukwujekwu Eze. We spoke truth, as Ozo men do. Awka is my home. It is our capital. And for 34 years, we pretended. No Government House. No Lodge. No vision.  That jinx is broken.  I made a promise: I will live in Awka. Today, you can walk into the Light House — 57 buildings that say Anambra has arrived. We built Solution Fun City because Awka must be a destination, not a junction. But buildings alone don’t make a 21st-century city. People do. And for too long, Awka has been punching below its weight. On tradition and law:   The crisis over Eze Uzu has gone on for years. Government has the easy choice: look away. But leadership means doing the uncomfortable thing.  The Commission of Enquiry was clear: Obi Gibson Nwosu was never dethroned. Chief Austine Ndigwe, my friend, was never legally enthroned.  The law is law. If you parade as a second traditional ruler in one community, you go to jail. Pe...

STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE   NIGERIA, UNITED STATES DEEPEN COOPERATION ON SECURITY, COUNTERTERRORISM AS RIBADU MEETS VANCE, RUBIO   Nigeria and the United States are forging ahead in deepening cooperation on security, counterterrorism, regional stability, and strategic partnership.   Nigeria’s National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, who undertook a three-day working visit to the United States from May 4 to May 6, held a series of high-level engagements with senior officials of the U.S. government and conveyed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s strong commitment to Nigeria’s longstanding strategic partnership with the United States.   Ribadu met with US Vice President J. D. Vance, the Acting National Security Advisor and Secretary of State, Marco Rubio; the Undersecretary for Political Affairs, Allison Hooker; and Assistant Secretary of War Daniel Zimmerim.   The meetings provided an opportunity for both sides to review the current state of Nigeria–United S...

 Brooke Shields admits it's 'bizarre' to see her daughters 'being their own people' and finding success  Brooke Shields recently reflected on the joy of watching her daughters, Rowan and Grier, grow into independent young women. At the New York premiere of You’re Killing Me on May 7, the 60-year-old actress spoke about the pride she feels seeing her daughters find their own paths.  Shields described it as a “bizarre feeling” to watch them become “their own people,” adding that her pride comes not from her own influence but from their confidence and willingness to try new things. Rowan, 22, even joined her mother at the premiere, helping to interview her for AMC’s social team. The mother-daughter duo has been making public appearances together, including attending Animal Haven’s Benefit for the Animals in April, where they wore coordinated gowns. Shields stunned in a shimmering black gown, while Rowan opted for a navy lace dress.  Just a day before the premiere, Rowa...

 George Clooney's Wife Amal Demanded Him to 'Ditch His Drinking' After Being Rushed to Hospital in 2020: She Was 'Fed Up' George Clooney’s dramatic weight loss for his 2020 film Midnight Sky led to a serious health scare, landing him in the hospital with pancreatitis.  The actor later admitted he had pushed himself too hard to shed nearly 30 pounds quickly, neglecting his health in the process.  His wife, Amal Clooney, was reportedly furious that he risked his wellbeing for a role and has since laid down strict rules to ensure he takes better care of himself.  Sources say Amal, 48, wants George to prioritize his health so he can be present for their twins, Ella and Alexander. Following the incident, George committed to a healthier lifestyle, working out six days a week with a mix of cardio and yoga. Amal has also encouraged him to cut back on alcohol, especially after his hospitalization.  While he hasn’t completely given up drinking, insiders note that he now e...

 He’s Not Dead - Kevin McKidd Teases Possible Grey’s Anatomy Comeback Kevin McKidd is stepping away from Grey’s Anatomy for the moment, but he is making it clear the door is far from closed on Owen Hunt’s story. After the season 22 finale saw Owen and Teddy Altman leave Seattle for a new life in Paris, the actor says he would gladly return to the long-running medical drama in the future. “I would do both in a heartbeat,” McKidd, 52, said when asked about coming back as either actor or director. “I love the character, Owen, and he’s not gone, so there’s always a chance.” He added that his connection to the show remains strong after years of working both in front of and behind the camera. “I would embrace that opportunity with wide open arms,” he said, “because it really is a family there.” Alongside his acting role, McKidd has become a key creative voice on the series, directing more than 45 episodes, including the most recent finale. Even with his departure from on-screen duties fo...