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 PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT  We are aware of yet another deliberate attempt to weaponise religion for politics across various online platforms. Yesterday, it was a manipulated video overlaid with fake audio and false attributions intended to portray President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in a negative light through the use of an influencer’s identity. Today, it is another deepfake video falsely framed around a religious leader in a calculated attempt to provoke Muslims against the President. The pattern is becoming increasingly obvious. As the political season approaches, desperate actors will continue to manufacture outrage, distort faith, manipulate context, spread falsehoods, and push dangerous emotional bait across social media platforms and WhatsApp groups in an attempt to divide Nigerians for political gain. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has never hidden who he is. He is a Muslim. He is married to a Christian. He leads a multi religious nation built on constitutional freedom of wors...

 Omo-Agege joins NDC after quitting APC, declares for Delta central senatorial seat  Ovie Omo-Agege, former deputy senate president, has joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) and declared his intention to contest for the Delta central senatorial seat in the 2027 elections. Omo-Agege had earlier resigned his membership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in a resignation letter dated May 22 and addressed to the chairman of APC Orogun ward 2 in Ughelli north LGA of Delta state.

 PRESS STATEMENT The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) wishes to inform the general public that our party primaries are scheduled to hold tomorrow, 29th May 2026. It is therefore impossible and illogical for any primary results or winners to have emerged when the primaries are yet to take place. We strongly urge the public and all well-meaning Nigerians to completely disregard the fake NDC primary results and false rumours currently circulating. Any result that does not emanate from official party sources should be disregarded. NDC remains committed to a transparent and credible primary process. We appeal to all our supporters and registered members to stay vigilant and ignore any unverified information. Thank you. Signed: Barrister Ikenna Morgan Enekweizu National Secretary �Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC)

 The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) faction led by Kabiru Turaki has scheduled a special national convention for Saturday to formally ratify former President Goodluck Jonathan as its candidate for the 2027 presidential election. In a joint statement issued on Thursday, Ini Ememobong, the faction’s national publicity secretary, and Theophilus Shan, national organising secretary, announced that Jonathan’s nomination would be ratified at the convention in Abuja. The move follows the PDP’s decision on May 19 to waive screening requirements for Jonathan, who is the sole presidential aspirant under the Turaki-led group. The party justified the waiver on the grounds that, as a former president, Jonathan does not need to undergo the standard screening process. On Tuesday, a Federal High Court in Abuja dismissed a lawsuit challenging Jonathan’s eligibility to contest the 2027 election. Justice Peter Lifu ruled that the plaintiff, JohnMary Jideobi, lacked the legal standing to file the suit,...

 LASODA SUPPORTS 20 DISABILITY GROUPS WITH N20 MILLION FOR AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS The Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA) has disbursed #20 million to 20 Disability groups to support advocacy and awareness campaigns ahead of the 2026 International Disability Day celebration. Speaking during the presentation held recently at the Alausa Secretariat, the General Manager, Adenike Oyetunde-Lawal, said the initiative reflects the Lagos State Government’s continued commitment to protecting and promoting the rights of persons with disabilities. In her words, “Today, each beneficiary group will receive one million naira to strengthen advocacy efforts and improve awareness of disability-related issues across the state.” Beneficiaries of the support include the Lupus Foundation, the Dwarf Group, the Hearing-Impaired Cluster for the Deaf, and the Spinal Cord Injury Association Lagos, among others. She urged the groups to ensure that the funds are properly utilised for programmes th...

 Pretoria High Court sentences midwife to 23 years in prison  The Pretoria High Court has sentenced midwife Yolande Maritz Fouchee to 23 years imprisonment after finding her guilty on multiple charges, including culpable homicide involving a newborn baby who died after nine days. Fouchee was also convicted on 11 counts of assault, fraud, and illegally employing an unqualified person at her private midwifery practice. According to reports, she used social media platforms, including Facebook, to attract clients to her practice. At the height of the business, she was reportedly earning between R100,000 and R200,000 per month.

 PRESIDENT TINUBU CELEBRATES GOVERNOR DAPO ABIODUN ON HIS BIRTHDAY President Tinubu has congratulated the governor of Ogun State Dapo Biodun on his birthday. A statement personally signed by President Tinubu reads thus, "I extend my warmest congratulations to Prince Dapo Abiodun, Governor of Ogun State and Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum, on his birthday.  Notably, Governor Abiodun's birthday coincides with his seventh year in office. I commend him for his people-centred approach to governance in Ogun State. His implementation of the “Building Our Future Together” Agenda—anchored on five development pillars: infrastructure, social well-being and welfare, education, youth empowerment and job creation, and agriculture—is especially commendable. From transforming the state’s infrastructure, including the construction of a modern airport and the establishment of an airline, to adopting CNG and electric vehicles for transportation, expanding healthcare, improving access t...

 Captan Claims Shatta Wale Once Helped Bail Burna Boy Out of Trouble in Ghana Captan has alleged that Shatta Wale once helped Burna Boy out of trouble in Ghana after he was reportedly arrested over cannabis-related issues. Speaking during a recent podcast interview, Captan claimed that Shatta Wale instructed him and a few others to secure Burna Boy’s release from police custody. He also alleged that Burna Boy was once sheltered by Shatta Wale and his associates when certain dangerous individuals were allegedly after him. Captan said, “I once bailed Burna Boy out of prison in Ghana when he was arrested for smoking weed. Shatta Wale sent me and some guys to go and free him from police custody. “There was a time we also accommodated him when some people were after his life. We helped him settle the case.” The Ghanaian singer further revealed that he and Burna Boy are no longer on good terms following the Nigerian artiste’s fallout with Shatta Wale. However, he noted that both he and S...

 Sheree Zampino Sues Bilaal Salaam Over Alleged Defamatory Remarks in Interview Sheree Zampino, the former wife of Will Smith, has reportedly filed a lawsuit against Bilaal Salaam over alleged defamatory comments made during a recent interview. According to court documents obtained by TMZ, Zampino accused Salaam of making “outrageously offensive, shocking, and hurtful statements” about her personal life while appearing on Unwine with Tasha K hosted by Tasha K. The lawsuit reportedly referenced a promotional clip shared online on May 4, which allegedly carried the caption: “Exclusive: Bilaal claims Will Smith’s ex-wife Sheree Zampino was sleeping with everyone in Hollywood.” Zampino further alleged that Salaam repeated similar claims during the interview, reportedly referring to her as a “whore” multiple times and accusing her of “screwing everybody in Hollywood.” Salaam, who was previously associated with Will Smith, has made controversial allegations about the actor and his associ...

 Ice Prince Opens Up on Crush on Jemima Osunde, Speaks on Celibacy Journey Ice Prince has revealed that he currently has a crush on actress Jemima Osunde, describing her as calm, intelligent, and exactly his kind of woman. Speaking during an appearance on the Black Box Podcast, the rapper openly admired the actress, saying: “I like a girl called Jemima, she’s an actress,” He further explained that he is attracted to her because she is “cool,” “calm,” smart, and very intelligent. Ice Prince disclosed that they had previously worked together on a project, although he admitted he has not reached out to her or texted her despite having feelings for her. The rapper also spoke about his celibacy journey, revealing that it has become a spiritual experience for him and was inspired by fellow rapper Phenom. According to him, remaining celibate has helped him feel spiritually cleaner, strengthened his relationship with God, and made his dreams clearer.

 A Butler County man climbed into an excavator and began to split their assets after his wife declared their marriage was over.  48-year-old Eric Pierwsza had spent the night of May 25th out on the town, spending the entire night out drinking. When Eric arrived back to his Buffalo Township, Pennsylvania home on Tuesday morning, his wife was not happy about his choices. The couple began arguing, and eventually, Eric's wife expressed her desire to end their marriage. After having a line drawn to his bad behaviors, Eric decided it was time to take things up a notch. Eric simply replied, "If it's over, I'll tear the house down". He then exited their home, leaving his wife and two daughters inside. Once outside, Eric climbed into an excavator and started to make good on his promise.  According to reports, dispatchers could hear yelling and the sounds of the home being destroyed during his wife's 911 call. Eric would eventually stop leaving their homes structural in...

 I should’ve done it sooner - Jennifer Lopez opens up about being single Jennifer Lopez is embracing single life and says she finally feels comfortable exactly where she is. During an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Wednesday, the singer and actress spoke candidly about dating, relationships, and how her mindset has changed in recent months. When host Jimmy Kimmel asked whether she was currently single, Lopez quickly replied, “Yes! I shoulda done it sooner!” The 56-year-old laughed as she reflected on her past relationships, admitting she now sees things differently. “I’ve been doing it all wrong,” she said. “Trust me.” Kimmel then jokingly suggested Lopez could become the next star of a reality dating show, but she immediately dismissed the idea. “Are you crazy?” she responded. “I’m not doing anything to ruin how I feel right now.” Lopez described this stage of her life as peaceful and refreshing, saying being on her own has actually been “fantastic.” Although she made it clea...

 I’m Nick Cage Now - Nicolas Cage Explains Why He Finally Made His Stage Name Official Nicolas Cage has officially made the name the world knows him by his legal identity too. The Oscar-winning actor recently revealed that he legally changed his name to Nicolas Cage last year, fully stepping away from his birth name, Nicolas Kim Coppola.  Speaking in a new interview with Variety, the 62-year-old said the decision came from wanting to create his own path instead of being tied to one of Hollywood’s most famous families. “I am Nick Cage,” he said. “I changed my name legally last year.” Cage explained that he wanted to stand on his own rather than constantly be viewed through the lens of the Coppola dynasty. “‘Tis better to be the patriarch of my own little family than the clown cousin on the margins of someone else’s,” he said. “So I decided I’m going to bring it on and be ‘Cage.’” The actor’s famous relatives include legendary filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola, actress Talia Shire,...

 Kourtney Kardashian Shares Rare Glimpse Of Baby Rocky’s Long Hair In New Family Photo Kourtney Kardashian Barker has given fans a new look at her youngest child, sharing a rare photo of her son Rocky Thirteen Barker on Instagram. The update came on Wednesday, May 27, when the Kourtney Kardashian posted a carousel of family moments, including a shot of 2-year-old Rocky standing on a balcony at a beach house overlooking the ocean. In the image, Rocky wore a yellow long-sleeved top and black trousers, holding what looked like red and blue drumsticks while looking out toward the sea. The toddler’s long, curly hair was clearly visible, drawing attention in the post. Rocky is the son of Kourtney and her husband Travis Barker, who is known for his work with Blink-182. The couple welcomed him in November 2023. While the youngster’s hair appears to take after his mother’s signature look, music also seems to be part of his early interests. Travis has previously shared moments of Rocky engag...

 Zlatan Ibile Apologises to Seyi Vibez After Online Fallout Over Alleged Diss Zlatan Ibile has publicly apologised to fellow artiste Seyi Vibez following their recent social media disagreement. According to reports, the clash started on May 26 after Seyi Vibez accused Zlatan of mocking his Fuji Moto project through ad-libs used on Adekunle Gold’s song, *Life of the Faaji*. In reaction to the alleged shade, Seyi Vibez reportedly referred to Zlatan as a “backup artiste” and also criticised his clothing brand. However, Zlatan later took to social media on Thursday to clear the air and apologise, insisting the issue was only a misunderstanding. “It actually hurts that my brother thinks I would diss him in anyway. It’s literally a misunderstanding. @seyi_vibez it’s all love bro, when you’re ready to talk it out I’m here!! 4L ABURO MI.” As of the time this report was filed, Seyi Vibez had yet to publicly respond to the apology.

U.S and Iranian negotiators reach 60-day ceasefire extension and nuclear talks framework, Trump yet to approve deal, officials say U.S. and Iranian negotiators have reached a tentative 60-day memorandum of understanding aimed at extending a ceasefire and opening formal talks on Iran’s nuclear program, though final approval from President Trump is still pending, according to officials involved in the negotiations. The proposed framework would serve as an initial agreement to bring both sides back to the table for more detailed discussions, with one U.S. official describing it as a starting point to “work out the details in the negotiations.” Officials said most terms were agreed upon earlier in the week, but both Washington and Tehran still required sign-off from senior leadership. U.S. officials said Iranian negotiators later indicated they had received approval and were ready to sign, though Iran has not publicly confirmed that claim. After being briefed on the agreement, Trump report...

 Olukoyede Charges Students to Embrace Integrity for Future Leadership The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr.  Ola Olukoyede, has charged students across the country to cultivate discipline, integrity and hard work as essential qualities for future leadership. He gave the charge in Abuja  recently at a sensitization lecture for pupils of Loyola Jesuit Basic School, Karu – Karshi Road, Gidan Mangoro, Abuja who visited the EFCC Academy on an educational excursion. Represented by the Head, Media Academy Unit, Assistant Commander of the EFCC, ACE 1 Chidimma Amanambu, the EFCC Chairman urged the pupils to shun dishonesty and criminality while striving for excellence and good conduct. “You are the future leaders. Be disciplined, truthful, original and hardworking. These values will make you responsible leaders that Nigeria will be proud of,” he said. During the interactive session, Deputy Superintendent of the EFCC, DSE Angel O. Israel...

 French parliament votes to repeal colonial-era slavery laws France’s lower house of parliament voted unanimously to repeal centuries-old royal decrees that codified slavery in French colonies, marking a symbolic step in the country’s reckoning with its colonial past. Lawmakers in the National Assembly approved legislation to formally annul the “Code Noir,” a set of 17th- and 18th-century laws that regulated slavery across French colonial territories. The measure passed 254-0, according to results published by the Assembly. Although slavery was abolished in France in 1848, the decrees were never officially repealed. The legislation still requires approval by the Senate before it can become law. A vote in the upper chamber has not yet been scheduled. French President Emmanuel Macron endorsed the repeal earlier this month, saying the continued existence of the decrees was incompatible with the values of the French Republic.

 PRESS RELEASE EDO POLICE RECOVER 36 ROUNDS OF LIVE CARTRIDGES, ARREST SUSPECT IN BENIN The Edo State Police Command has recorded another operational success with the recovery of thirty-six (36) rounds of live cartridges and the arrest of a suspect during a routine stop-and-search operation in Benin City. On 23rd May, 2026, at about 1300hrs, officers attached to Ikpoba Hill Area Command, while on stop-and-search duty at Guobadia Junction along the Benin–Auchi Road, intercepted a mini bus conveying seven passengers from Benin–Auchi Bypass to Ring Road, Benin City. During the operation, three male passengers suddenly abandoned their belongings and attempted to flee the scene. The officers swiftly gave chase and successfully apprehended one of the fleeing suspects identified as Richard Gabriel, 36 years old, from Ovia South-West Local Government Area of Edo State. A search conducted on the suspect’s bag led to the recovery of thirty-six (36) rounds of live cartridges concealed therein...

 Defection Drama: Speaker Abbas Ordered to Prove Chinda’s APC Switch The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has been formally asked to produce the official records of proceedings in the Green Chamber to prove that a letter announcing Hon. Kingsley Chinda’s defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and his resignation as Minority Leader was read on the floor of the House. The demand was made by the Incorporated Trustees of the Association of Legislative Drafting and Advocacy Practitioners (ALADP), the group behind a fresh lawsuit filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja seeking to prevent the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognising Chinda as the APC governorship candidate for the 2027 Rivers State election. Chinda, a close ally of FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, emerged as the APC candidate in the party’s governorship primary held on May 21, 2026, after other aspirants — including incumbent Gove...

 COAS CHARGES TROOPS OF OPERATION SAVANNAH SHIELD TO DECISIVELY ROUT CRIMINAL ELEMENTS The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, on Thursday, 28 May 2026, charged troops of Joint Task Force North Central (JTF-NC) Operation SAVANNAH SHIELD (OPSS) to intensify ongoing operations aimed at decisively routing kidnappers, bandits, and other criminal elements threatening peace and security within the Joint Operations Area. The COAS gave the charge while addressing troops at Sobi Barracks, Ilorin, during his maiden operational visit to the Headquarters, JTF North Central OPSS, in Kwara State. Lieutenant General Waidi emphasized that the Nigerian Army remains resolute in its constitutional responsibility of safeguarding lives and property, stressing that troops have sustained operational momentum aimed at decisively denying criminal elements the freedom to terrorize innocent citizens, infiltrate communities, or undermine national security. He assured the troops that r...

 ECOWAS @51: PRESIDENT OF THE COMMISSION TOURAY CONFIDENT OF BETTER FUTURE  President of the ECOWAS Commission,  Dr. Omar Alieu Touray has expressed confidence that the progress made in the last 51 years of the formation of the regional bloc will propel it into a bigger and more responsive body towards building ECOWAS of the people. In a statement to mark 51st  anniversary of ECOWAS,  Dr. Touray said the regional union has evolved overtime as a symbol of unity, cooperation, and shared aspiration for a peaceful, prosperous, and integrated West Africa.  He noted that this year's theme, "Build the ECOWAS of the Future, Today," is both a clarion call to action and a statement of intent. It reminds us that the future we envision for our region will not emerge by chance. It must be consciously and collectively built anchored on good democratic governance,  investment in education. Infrastructural and energy development, free movement and trade, through posit...

 Children’s Day 2026: Soludo Promises Juvenile Correctional Centre, Warns Parents Against Keeping Children Out of School By Ifeyinwa Ogwo The Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo has pledged to establish a Juvenile Correctional Centre in Anambra State as part of efforts to protect children and promote rehabilitation, warning parents against allowing their children to stay out of school during school hours. The governor gave the assurance during the 2026 Children’s Day celebration themed, “Future Now: Promoting Inclusion For Every Nigerian Child,” held at Alex Ekwueme Square on May 27. Soludo stressed that no child should be found roaming the streets or hawking during school hours, especially with the state’s free education policy already in place. “No child should be out of school, especially now that education is free. It is a crime to deny any child this right. We will begin enforcing the detention of parents at the Lion Building if their children are caught loitering or...