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 An 11-year-old Texas girl started a lemonade stand to buy her father a tombstone.  Kaylee Hernandez lost her father nearly two years ago. After his passing, Kaylee and her family wanted to honor her late father with a special headstone.  However, since his passing, money has been tight and the family could not afford the headstone they wanted. Kaylee really wanted to do something to help, so she came up with a plan to raise the funds.  Kaylee opened a lemonade stand in her late father's name, hoping that she could raise the money needed. The community in Lubbock, Texas, did not disappoint, and customers lined up to buy her lemonade. Kaylee was so busy she had trouble keeping up with the customers.  By the end of the day, Kaylee had raised $3,000. Kaylee said being able to meet her community, and people who knew her Dad, was an amazing experience.  First thing on Monday morning, Kaylee and her family were able to purchase the special headstone they had want...

 ANAMBRA POLICE ARRESTS A NOTORIOUS CULTIST: RECOVERS FIREARMS AND UNCOVERS MURDER AND KIDNAPPING ACTIVITIES IN OBOSI Following the confession of a notorious suspect arrested by operatives of the Special Anti-Cultism Unit, Enugwu Ukwu, on 30th April 2026, the Anambra State Police Command has recorded a significant breakthrough in ongoing investigations. The suspect, identified as Favour Izunna, a.k.a. Njoku, aged 22 years, is a member of a dreaded cult group known as the Vikings Confraternity, where he operates as an executioner responsible for terrorising Obosi and its environs. Subsequently, with operational support from the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Awkuzu, the Police operatives recovered the following items from a criminal hideout in Obosi: One pump-action gun Five (5) live cartridges, One locally made Beretta pistol and seven (7) rounds of 7.5mm live ammunition During interrogations, the suspect further confessed to the gruesome murder of about five persons in Obosi. However...

 A Florida woman was arrested after rushing onto the field during a football game and repeatedly kicking a 13-year-old boy. 33-year-old, Renee Lambert, is being charged with ab*se of a child without great bodily harm and resisting arrest after an outrageous incident on Saturday, May 2nd. Renee was attending a football game at Brooks Park in Fort Myers when a fight broke out between the players. This is when Renee came charging in from the stands and began kicking a 13-year-old boy who was already on the ground.  Other spectators were recording the game, and the entire ordeal was captured on cellphone video.  Fortunately, there were two on-duty deputies patrolling the park, and eyewitnesses quickly pointed out Renee after she fled the field. The deputies approached Renee near the concession stand, and she immediately became confrontational. She resisted being handcuffed and began pushing the deputies and trying to pull away. Renee reportedly claimed she was the one who had...

 Rainstorm Claims Two Lives, Destroys Over 50 Homes In Kaduna At least two people have lost their lives and more than 50 houses were destroyed following a powerful rainstorm that hit Dokan Mai-Jama’a in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The village head, Alhaji Hamisu Tukur, confirmed the incident, noting that the storm caused significant damage and displaced many residents. Speaking on Tuesday, Tukur explained that over 50 homes were badly affected, with several completely flattened by the strong winds. Residents reported that the heavy rainfall, accompanied by violent winds, began around 6:41 p.m. on Monday and lasted for about 40 minutes. A visit to the community revealed widespread devastation, with many families left homeless and trying to recover belongings from the wreckage of their houses. While some buildings collapsed entirely, others had their roofs torn off, exposing occupants to harsh weather conditions. Many affected residents were seen searching for tempo...

 LASPA GM VISITS IKEJA LGA CHAIRMAN, SPEAKS ON COMMENCEMENT OF ON-STREET PARKING In line with ongoing efforts to strengthen stakeholder collaboration towards improved parking management, the General Manager, Lagos State Parking Authority (LASPA), Mrs. Adebisi Adelabu, today paid a courtesy visit to the Chairman of Ikeja Local Government Area (L.G.A), Comrade Akeem Olalekan Dauda. Speaking during the meeting, Mrs Adelabu explained that the visit was aimed at sensitising the leadership of the Local Government about the activities of LASPA in ensuring proper parking in the State, informing them of the ongoing expansion plans, and introducing the On-Street Parking Scheme, under which motorists would have to pay for parking. She further informed stakeholders that the On-Street Parking Scheme, would commence within the year 2026 as a pilot scheme in designated Local Government Areas of the State including Ikeja L.G.A. Briefing the Chairman and the management team of the L.G.A further, th...

 PRESS RELEASE ARREST OF SUSPECTED ARMED ROBBER, RECOVERY OF FIREARM AND STOLEN ITEMS IN AUCHI The Edo State Police Command has recorded another significant breakthrough with the arrest of a suspected armed robber and the recovery of a firearm and stolen items following a swift police response in Auchi. On 2nd May 2026, at about 0200hrs, actionable intelligence was received at Auchi Division that a four-man armed robbery gang had invaded the residence of one Mr. Okologho Prosper in the Comprehensive Secondary School area of Auchi. Acting promptly on the information, the Divisional Police Officer mobilized a patrol team to the scene. On sighting the police, the suspects fled in different directions, abandoning a bag containing one cut-to-size locally made firearm, one live cartridge, and one mobile phone. A coordinated manhunt was immediately launched, leading to the arrest of one of the suspects, Aliu Mustafa (male), at about 0900hrs the same day. Further investigation led to the r...

 STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT TINUBU ENGAGES GLOBAL INVESTORS IN PARIS President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has met with global investors in Paris, France, emphasising transparency and fiscal discipline, and explaining the rationale for the swift implementation of bold reforms.   At the meeting, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Taiwo Oyedele, highlighted Nigeria's strong GDP growth in dollar terms in 2025.   He said Nigeria recorded 11.2% GDP growth in dollar terms last year, a record that reinforced the country's ambition to achieve a $1 trillion economy in 2030.   Oyedele emphasised the government's near-term priorities of translating reforms into results for the Nigerian people. He also pledged to publish quarterly financial data.   The Director General of the Debt Management Office, Mrs Patience Oniha, assured investors of the government’s responsible approach to debt financing and its focus on sustainable debt management. ...