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Politician Samuel Obe Ngobe Killed by Masked Gunmen in Rivers State
Samuel Obe Ngobe, a young politician and community mobilizer in Ebubu, Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State, was murdered by two masked gunmen on Friday, May 22, 2026. The assailants reportedly trailed Ngobe to a hotel he owned within the community. Upon arrival, the gunmen—who were masked and traveling on a motorcycle—entered the premises, located the politician, and opened fire, killing him instantly. To prevent immediate reporting of the crime, the attackers seized cell phones from hotel staff before fleeing the scene. The Rivers State Police Command has officially confirmed the incident. Agabe Blessing Kaborlo, the Police Public Relations…
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EPL: Why I rejected €200m offer to leave Man Utd – Bruno Fernandes
Manchester United captain, Bruno Fernandes, has explained why he turned down a €200m contract from Saudi Arabia last summer. Fernandes’ future at Old Trafford was the subject of speculation, and he has now spoken about how close he was to leaving. According to the 31-year-old, he was determined to pass the right values to his children, as he is not motivated by money. “Instead of becoming the richest person from my town ever, I want to live my dreams. And I want to pass these values on to my children,” Fernandes said on the “Diary of a CEO podcast. “Look,…
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Governor Ademola Adeleke Endorses President Tinubu for 2027 Second Term
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has officially endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term in the 2027 presidential election. Governor Adeleke framed the endorsement as a “moral and development-driven action” taken in the best interest of Osun State and the Yoruba people at large. The Governor made these remarks on Monday, May 25, 2026, while inspecting the ongoing rehabilitation of the Ilesa-Ife-Ibadan expressway. In a statement released through his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, the Governor emphasized that his support for the President transcends partisan considerations. Key Highlights of the Governor’s Stance • Ancestral Ties: Governor Adeleke described President Tinubu…
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Wike Mocks Fubara Over Broken Agreement, Endorses Kingsley Chinda for 2027
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike has publicly addressed the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State, sharply criticizing Governor Siminalayi Fubara for his recent actions regarding the 2027 gubernatorial race. Speaking during an infrastructure inspection tour in Abuja on Monday, May 25, 2026, Wike revealed that a political pact brokered by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had required Governor Fubara to abandon his second-term ambition in exchange for the cessation of impeachment proceedings by the Rivers State House of Assembly. Wike expressed strong disapproval of the Governor’s initial decision to purchase APC nomination forms, labeling it a betrayal of trust…
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FG’s failure to implement 2025 pact may trigger fresh varsity crisis — ASUU
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Jos branch, has warned that the federal government’s failure to fully implement the December 2025 FGN/ASUU agreement could spark a fresh wave of industrial unrest in public universities nationwide. Addressing journalists in Jos on Monday, the branch chairman, Prof. Jurbe Joseph Molwus, expressed deep dissatisfaction with the government’s poor commitment to the pact. This briefing followed a recent congress of the union and deliberations by ASUU’s National Executive Council (NEC) held at Modibbo Adama University, Yola. Prof. Molwus noted that the goodwill generated by the January 14, 2026, unveiling of the…
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ADC Accuses President Tinubu of Leading Nigeria Toward “Abyss”
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has sharply criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, accusing his administration of steering Nigeria toward a “dangerous precipice” and deepening the nation’s socio-economic crisis. In a statement released on Monday by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC cited record levels of food insecurity, failing businesses, and widespread insecurity as evidence of the administration’s governance failures. The party specifically referenced projections that approximately 34.7 million Nigerians could face severe food and nutrition insecurity during the 2026 lean season, alongside the displacement of over 2.3 million citizens due to violence. “If the opposition is going…
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Student Beheaded in Imo State: Police Launch Investigation
There was panic at the College of Nursing, Umulogho, in Obowo Local Government Area of Imo State, following the brutal murder of a female student, Wendy Achumba, on Thursday. The victim, who was undergoing post-basic training after completing her midwifery program, was reportedly discovered beheaded in her off-campus apartment. Imo State Police Public Relations Officer, Henry Okoye, confirmed the incident in a statement released on Friday. He noted that upon receiving reports of the tragedy, police operatives and the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) visited the crime scene to conduct an initial assessment. The victim’s remains have since been recovered and…
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Pep Guardiola Confirms Departure from Manchester City After Decade-Long Tenure
Pep Guardiola has officially announced he will step down as the manager of Manchester City at the conclusion of the 2025/26 season, marking the end of a transformative ten-year era at the club. The 55-year-old confirmed his departure in a heartfelt statement on Friday, May 22, 2026, noting that while there is no singular reason for his exit, he feels it is the right time to move on. Joining the club in July 2016, Guardiola’s tenure is widely considered the most successful in Manchester City’s history. Over the past decade, he has led the team to 20 major trophies, including…
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Blaqbonez Explains Why He Declined $1 Million Mavin Records Offer
Nigerian rapper Blaqbonez has revealed why he turned down a reported one-million-dollar deal to join the prominent label, Mavin Records.The rapper shared his reasoning via a post on his official X (formerly Twitter) handle, citing his personal approach to digital engagement as the primary obstacle. According to Blaqbonez, he is not inclined toward the high level of social media activity that a major label environment typically demands.In his post, he explained: “Need to get this off my chest before chanel drops, the reason I didn’t sign to mavin when they were begging me with a million dollars is cos i…
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Obi Cubana Reportedly Deletes City Boy Movement Posts from Instagram
Nigerian businessman and socialite Obi Cubana has reportedly removed all content related to the “City Boy Movement” from his official Instagram page. The development comes amidst ongoing public backlash directed at him for his prominent role in the pro-Tinubu advocacy group. Obi Cubana, who had been serving as the South-East Regional Director for the City Boy Movement—a youth-driven organization dedicated to promoting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s “Renewed Hope Agenda”—has yet to issue an official statement regarding the deletion of the posts. The movement has been a visible entity in Nigerian politics, known for organizing grassroots support, campus tours, and food…
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”I started smoking in JSS3. I smoked for 13 years. By the time I entered university, I was smoking two packs a day” — Ebuka Obi-Uchendu Shares Personal Battle with Addiction
Media personality Ebuka Obi-Uchendu and singer Banky W have opened up about their personal experiences with addiction, highlighting the challenges of self-regulation and the pursuit of healthier habits. During a recent episode of the ‘MENtality’ podcast, joined by social media influencer and medical professional Aproko Doctor, the trio discussed the root causes of addictive behaviors. Ebuka revealed that his struggle with nicotine began at a young age, starting in JSS3. He described his habit as severe, noting that by his university years, he was consuming two packs of cigarettes daily. “I started smoking JSS3. I smoked for 13 years. By…
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Lere Olayinka Hits Back at Verydarkman Over Kingsley Chinda Land Allegations
Lere Olayinka, a media aide to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has publicly rebuked social media personality Martins Vincent Otse, known as “Verydarkman” (VDM), for renewing allegations of land grabbing against House Minority Leader and Rivers State APC gubernatorial candidate, Kingsley Chinda. In a recent video, VDM revisited claims he originally posted in December 2024, accusing Minister Wike of revoking a property in the Life Camp area of Abuja and reallocating it to his associates, specifically naming Kingsley Chinda as a beneficiary. Following Chinda’s official emergence this week as the Rivers State APC governorship candidate…
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