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"Seeing this, even in d Almighty ikoyi, and talking about it, so that something can be done about it, and watch how dem Agbadorians will ask u to pack out of Lagos to ur village.  In ur own country o, same pple berating South Africans for driving and kpaing our pple in SA, r d ones asking us to pack to our village, for voicing out a wrong.  Instead of seeing reason, and asking those collecting money for this job to do their work.  D disgastin way of some pples reasoning is appalling. I case my rest.". One more photo below. 

 Kidnapped Kaduna Catholic Priest Regains Freedom After Three Months In Captivity The Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan in Southern Kaduna has confirmed the release of Rev. Fr. Nathaniel Asuwaye, who was kidnapped in February 2026. In a statement issued on May 12, 2026, the diocesan chancellor, Very Rev. Fr. Jacob Shanet, announced that the priest regained his freedom after spending three months in captivity. Fr. Asuwaye was abducted on February 7, 2026, when armed men suspected to be terrorists attacked his residence. The incident caused widespread concern among Catholics and residents of Southern Kaduna. Reports stated that the priest was kidnapped alongside 10 parishioners from Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Karku, located in Kauru Local Government Area.  Three people were reportedly killed during the attack. According to the Diocese, Fr. Asuwaye is currently safe, stable, and receiving medical care. The statement expressed gratitude to God and appreciated everyone who support...

 NDC PRESIDENTIAL AND GOVERNORSHIP FORMS N60 & N30 MILLION; FEMALE ASPIRANTS TO PAY 50% The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has announced the schedule for the conduct of its primary elections, with presidential aspirants expected to pay N60 million while Governorship aspirants  N30 million to secure their nomination and expression of interest forms ahead of the 2027 general election. NDC National Chairman Moses Cleopas in a statement announced that the sale of forms will commence from May 13 to May 18. The party also advised aspirants to attend the planned screening exercise with their relevant credentials and supporting documents. Meanwhile, female aspirants and persons with disability (PWDs) are to pay 50% and 25% of the fees across all categories. The Presidential primary will hold in Abuja May 29th.

 BAUCHI STATE POLICE COMMAND PRESS RELEASE   SUSPECT ARRESTED FOR ARMED ROBBERY AND GRIEVOUS HURT IN NINGI Bauchi State Police Command have arrested a 27-year-old suspect for armed robbery and causing grievous hurt to a commercial motorcyclist along Gada Maiwa–Zakara Road in Ningi Local Government Area. On 11th May, 2026 at about 1400hrs, the suspect, Abdullahi Gambo, male, of Kanaka Village, Ganjuwa LGA, was reported to have attacked an Okada rider with a stick and struck him on the head. The victim sustained varying degrees of injury and was immediately rushed to a medical facility, where he is currently responding to treatment. In the course of the attack, the suspect escaped with the motorcycle. However, he was pursued by the operatives of Ningi Division and locals, apprehended, and the stolen motorcycle was recovered immediately.  During interrogation, the suspect voluntarily confessed to the offence. He is currently in custody and assisting investigators as the...

 STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE  PRESIDENT TINUBU AT AFRICA FORWARD SUMMIT IN KENYA, CALLS FOR A REFORM OF GLOBAL FINANCIAL ARCHITECTURE TO AID AFRICA'S  GROWTH   President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Tuesday, led Nigeria’s government, diplomatic, and business delegation to the Africa Forward Summit at the Kenyatta Convention Centre in Nairobi, Kenya, advocating for stronger economic integration that prioritises Africa’s growth and prosperity. The Africa/France summit, co-hosted by Presidents Emmanuel Macron of France and William Ruto of Kenya, brought together leaders and top officials from more than 30 countries across the continent.  Ruto and Macron, Antonio Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, and Mahamoud Ali Youssouf, Chairman of the African Union Commission, delivered opening statements.    On the sidelines of the summit, President Tinubu held a bilateral meeting with Madagascar's President, Michael Randrianirina. He also met with the Presiden...

 STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT TINUBU WELCOMES 10TH FRANCE NIGERIA BUSINESS COUNCIL MEETING, SAYS PARTNERSHIP HAS ENTERED EXECUTION PHASE   President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has welcomed the outcomes of the 10th France-Nigeria Business Council Meeting, held today at the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, Kenya, describing them as a clear signal that Nigeria and France are moving from dialogue to delivery.   With trade between both countries reaching $4.7 billion in 2025 and Nigeria remaining the top destination for French investment in sub-Saharan Africa, President Tinubu says the relationship now carries real economic weight and must be translated into more jobs, industries, infrastructure, and shared prosperity.   The meeting, which was also attended by Nigeria’s Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, and France’s Minister Delegate, Nicolas Forissier, saw leading Nigerian and French businesses provide updates on key projects and commit to furt...

 ADDRESS BY CP MONDAY AGBONIKA, fdc COMMISSIONER OF POLICE EDO STATE COMMAND ON RECENT OPERATIONAL BREAKTHROUGHS CAPACITY BUILDING, SECURITY ENHANCEMENT AND THE UNVEILING OF THE VIOLENT CRIME RESPONSE UNIT (VCRU)   Distinguished Stakeholders, Gentlemen of the Press, Senior Police Officers, Ladies and Gentlemen. It is with a deep sense of responsibility and gratitude to God that I welcome you all to this press briefing where we present the scorecard of the Edo State Police Command from March 2026 till date. Today is not just about figures, statistics or data. It is about the resilience, sacrifice, strategic planning and operational transformation currently ongoing within the Edo State Police Command, in our determination to rid Edo State of violent crimes and criminal elements. From the very first day I assumed office as Commissioner of Police, Edo State Command, I made a firm commitment that under my watch, the Command would be intelligence-driven, technologically compliant, o...