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A woman, Amarachi Promise Esomonu, has called for justice after losing her three children in a tragic accident that occurred in the Ogbunabali area of Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The incident reportedly happened on May 15 when a yet-to-be-identified man was allegedly teaching his girlfriend how to drive. The woman, who was said to be behind the wheel, reportedly lost control of the vehicle and rammed into the family’s residence, killing the three children, all toddlers. A resident of the area, who spoke anonymously, said the children, aged 10, four, and three, were inside the house when the accident occurred.…

The Itsekiri Leaders of Thoughts (ILOT) have rejected the newly proposed delineation of wards, polling units, state constituencies, and an additional federal constituency in Warri, describing the exercise conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as flawed and unconstitutional. In a statement signed by its Secretary, Sir A.S. Mene, the group said that although it welcomed the creation of two additional state constituencies and one federal constituency, it strongly opposed the composition and structure of the proposed delineation released by INEC in Asaba, Delta State, on May 20. ILOT alleged that the new arrangement was based on what it…

Mascot Uzor Kalu, younger brother of former Abia State governor and senator representing Abia North, Orji Uzor Kalu, has withdrawn from the All Progressives Congress governorship primary scheduled for Thursday, May 21. In a withdrawal letter dated May 20, 2026, and addressed to the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress through the Abia State Chairman of the party, Mascot Kalu said the decision followed wide consultations with family members, friends, and political stakeholders across the state. He described the decision as difficult but necessary to promote fairness, equity, and unity within the party in Abia State. Kalu said one…

A governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, Dr. George-Kelly D.A., has withdrawn from the party’s governorship primary election, citing the need to preserve unity within the party ahead of the 2027 general elections. George-Kelly announced his withdrawal in a statement personally signed on Wednesday, saying the decision followed extensive consultations with members of his political team and other key stakeholders after a stakeholders’ meeting convened by the national leadership of the APC. The aspirant, who identified himself as a committed member of the Rivers State Rainbow Coalition for President Bola Tinubu under the leadership of…

Former governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, Tonye Cole, has withdrawn from the party’s governorship primary election scheduled for Thursday. Cole announced his withdrawal in a statement issued on Wednesday, saying the decision was taken in the interest of unity, peace, and progress within the Rivers State chapter of the APC. The former two-time gubernatorial candidate said he stepped down after extensive consultations with members of his political team, supporters, and key stakeholders following a recent meeting convened by the national leadership of the party. According to him, the meeting focused on the future of…

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has announced his withdrawal from the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary, declaring that he stepped aside in the interest of peace, stability, and unity in the state. In a dramatic statement released on Wednesday night after days of intense political speculation, Fubara said the decision followed “deep reflection and extensive consultations” with family members, political allies, friends, and close associates. The governor described the move as “difficult but necessary,” insisting that the future of Rivers State must come before personal ambition. Fubara, however, pledged total loyalty to the APC and vowed to support whoever…

Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has been cleared to contest in the presidential primary of the Nigeria Democratic Congress ahead of the 2027 general election. Chairman of the party’s National Screening Committee, Sam Egwu, announced Obi’s clearance on Wednesday in a video shared on the party’s official X account following the screening exercise held in Abuja on Tuesday. Egwu said the committee was satisfied that Obi met all constitutional and statutory requirements to contest for the presidency. “This is to certify that, following the screening of His Excellency Peter Obi by the National Screening Committee of the Nigeria…

A court in Pakistan has sentenced a 22-year-old man to death for the murder of teenage TikTok influencer Sana Yousaf after she repeatedly rejected his advances. The verdict was delivered on Tuesday by a judge in Islamabad, who also imposed a fine of $7,200 on the convict, Umar Hayat. Speaking after the judgment, Yousaf’s father described the ruling as a warning against violence targeting women. “This verdict is a lesson for anyone who commits such acts, showing that they should never be repeated,” he told journalists outside the courtroom alongside the victim’s mother. According to investigators, Hayat shot the 17-year-old…

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria has retained the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) at 26.5 percent following the conclusion of its 305th meeting held in Abuja. CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso announced the decision after the meeting attended by all 11 members of the committee. The committee also retained all other key monetary policy parameters, underscoring a cautious stance as policymakers continue to monitor inflationary pressures and broader macroeconomic conditions. According to the apex bank, the decision to keep rates unchanged was driven by persistent inflationary trends and the need to sustain macroeconomic stability. The Cash…

Meta Platforms Inc. has begun notifying employees across its global operations of fresh job cuts affecting about 8,000 roles as part of a major restructuring tied to its growing investment in artificial intelligence and cost optimisation. According to reports, the layoffs started on Wednesday morning, with employees in Asia receiving notifications around 4 a.m. Singapore time, while staff in the United States were also expected to be informed later in the day. The latest round of layoffs is part of Meta’s broader effort to streamline operations while redirecting substantial resources toward AI infrastructure and product development. Affected employees were reportedly…