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The Edo State Police Command says its operatives have rescued an abducted woman following what it described as an aggressive bush-combing operation in Igbanke, in collaboration with local security outfits. This was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by the command’s spokesperson, ASP Eno Ikoedem. The statement read, “On 16th May, 2026, at about 0945hrs, one Chinedu George ‘m’, aged 18years, reported that he was abducted with his mother, Mrs. Vivian George, aged 57 years, by suspected kidnappers while on their way to their farm at Ottah Community, Igbanke, but he managed to escape. “Upon receipt of the report,…

Senator Ekong Sampson, the incumbent senator representing Akwa Ibom South Senatorial District in the Red Chamber, has clinched the All Progressives Congress nomination for the senatorial district. The senator was returned unopposed as the APC candidate for Akwa Ibom South Senatorial District in the forthcoming 2027 general elections. Speaking with journalists in Uyo on Tuesday, Sampson reaffirmed his commitment to deepening his legislative engagement with his constituents in Akwa Ibom South. “Let me appreciate the Akwa Ibom South Senatorial District for the peaceful APC primaries held yesterday (Monday). I promise that when I return as a ranking senator, I will…

Medical doctors in Ondo State have called on the state government to address welfare concerns, lamenting that the condition of the health sector in the state is worsening. The doctors, under the auspices of the Nigerian Medical Association and other affiliate bodies, said there was a need for urgent intervention by their employer—the government—to save the sector from total collapse. Speaking with journalists in Akure, the state capital, on Tuesday, the state NMA Chairman, Dr Abel Alonge, said the sector had suffered years of neglect, leading to declining manpower, overstretched personnel, and worsening working conditions in government hospitals. He disclosed…

Former Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong will take centre stage on Tuesday when he joins other African legends to conduct the qualification draw for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Confederation of African Football confirmed the  defender as one of the draw assistants in a post on X on Monday, alongside Max-Alain Gradel, Essam El Hadary and Trésor Mputu. “African legends on draw duty,” CAF wrote. “Meet tomorrow’s AFCON 2027 Qualifiers Draw assistants: Max-Alain Gradel, William Troost-Ekong, Essam El Hadary, and Trésor Mputu.” The draw, which will determine Nigeria’s qualification pathway for the tournament co-hosted…

Almost exactly two years ago, Microsoft introduced Arm-powered versions of the Surface Pro 11 and Surface Laptop 7, with Intel models not ready until more than six months later. This time around Microsoft is refreshing its Surface Pro and Surface Laptop models with Intel’s latest Core Ultra Series 3 processors first, ahead of similar models with Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon X2 processors later this year.The new Surface Pro 12, or as Microsoft calls it the Surface Pro for Business 13-inch (12th Edition), will be available for businesses today, starting at an eye-watering $1,949.99. The base model will include an Intel Core…

Pump.fun remained Solana’s largest revenue generator in the first quarter of 2026, pulling in $124.7 million, more than a third of the network’s $342.2 million in total app revenue, despite cooling memecoin activity.The memecoin launchpad’s revenue rose 17% quarter over quarter, a sign that its core business remains resilient, Messari said in its Solana Q1 report.Launchpads generated $144 million in Q1, roughly 42% of Solana’s total app revenue. A standout within the sector was Bags, whose quarterly revenue surged 1,347% to $11.5 million, fueled by a wave of AI-themed memecoins in January. The surge proved short-lived, with monthly revenue dropping…

Latto has seemingly welcomed her first child with fellow rapper 21 Savage. The “Big Energy” rapper, 28, shared an emotional Instagram video on Monday, May 18, documenting her pregnancy, which she first revealed in March, from the moment she first broke the news to friends at five weeks pregnant to the moment she apparently gave birth. The video concludes with the screen fading to black and Latto being encouraged to “push” as hospital machinery can be heard whirring behind her. Us Weekly has reached out to representatives for Latto and 21 Savage for confirmation. Related: The Most Iconic Celebrity Pregnancy…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Primary Election Committee for Osun State has announced the results of its primaries for the nine federal constituencies and three senatorial districts in the state. The Chairman of the Committee, Bayo Ayo, announced the results in Osogbo, the state capital. In the House of Representatives primaries, Oluwole Oke secured a fifth term ticket for Obokun/Oriade Federal Constituency, while Ibrahim Kayode won the Osogbo Federal Constituency seat. Mr Ayo said Sanya Omirin was re-elected for Ijesa South Federal Constituency, while Abeeb Ademola emerged as the candidate for Iwo Federal Constituency through consensus. He also announced that…

Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has reduced the price of aviation fuel, also known as Jet A1, to N1,650 per litre from N1,750 per litre in a move expected to ease pressure on domestic airlines struggling with rising operating costs. The refinery disclosed the reduction in a statement issued on Tuesday, saying the intervention was aimed at supporting airline operations and ensuring stable fuel supply across the country. The company also announced a 30-day interest-free credit facility for marketers and airline operators backed by bank guarantees, alongside its transition from dollar-based pricing to a naira-denominated structure. “These interventions come amid…

Ileya Festival is the Yoruba word for the Eid al-Adha or Eid al Kabir festival which falls on May 26 – May 27 this year, 2026, in Nigeria, and since it is celebrated for three days by the Muslim faithful, it will run till Friday, May 29th. For Muslims who are already on a pilgrimage to Mecca and Medina in Saudi Arabia, a once in a lifetime obligation for those who can afford it, the fifth pillar of Islam, the Day of Arafah falls on May 26, and it is the day after, that the faithful celebrate the Eid, the…