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The winner of the 2023 edition of Big Brother Naija All Stars, Ilebaye Odiniya, sparked concern among fans after appearing in an emotional live video in the early hours of Saturday, showing her being assaulted by some men.

In the video circulating on social media, the reality TV star was seen crying and pleading for help while displaying visible swelling on her face.

Ilebaye repeatedly called on people to come to her aid as the disturbing incident unfolded during the livestream.

“Come and open the door, I want to be going,” she was heard saying in part, while at other moments she screamed, “Please come and help me.”

Details surrounding the alleged assault remain unclear as of the time of filing this report, and it has yet to be confirmed whether the matter was officially reported to law enforcement authorities.

The video has since generated widespread reactions online, with fans and supporters expressing concern over her safety and calling for a thorough investigation into the incident.

Neither Ilebaye nor her management team has released an official statement providing further details about what transpired.

Former winner of Big Brother Naija reality show, Ilebaye, has called on the general public for help over domestic violence and physical assault.

Ilebaye, who was seen with a swollen face, cried for help on Friday midnight on her Instagram Livestream.

A now trending video of the Livestream captured the reality star screaming and crying for help as man believed to be his father was seen brutally beating and physically assaulting her in the background.

Speaking amid the incident, she was heard saying “Nigerians help me, I need to go. I need to leave this house, I’m being locked up. I’m tired of assault, please come and help me.”

Reacting to the scary incident, BBNaija’s Tacha, in a video on her Instagram story, called on anyone in Abuja to help her lead the police to Ilebaye’s house to rescue her.

“I really just want to know who is in Abuja right now, that can take the police to Ilebaye’s house. Ilebaye’s face has been ruined. I don’t even know who did it but from the video I have seen they are really brutal”, she said.

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Ex-BBNaija winner, Ilebaye cries for urgent help over alleged domestic violence

Troops of Sector 1, Operation UDO KA, in collaboration with other security agencies while on intelligence led patrol mission to Imezi owa community, Ezeagu Local Government Area, Enugu State on 6 May 2026, foiled an attack by suspected terrorists of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and Eastern Security Network (ESN). The patrol was a follow-up to the trailing of terrorist collaborators in the community.

While troops were advancing on foot to the community, they were attacked from a building, resulting in injuries to three personnel. Despite the attack, troops maintained operational dominance, foiled the attack and secured the general area, while the injured personnel were promptly evacuated. The wounded personnel are currently receiving treatment at a military medical facility.

During the exchange of fire, Improvised Explosive Devices stored by the terrorists in the building used as their hideout; detonated, and triggered a fire outbreak that destroyed the hideout. Subsequent searches around the general area uncovered more IEDs, improvised hand grenades and shrine used for ritual activities. The shrine was thoroughly combed and destroyed. This is to prevent continued usage for criminal activities and to safeguard the community members.

One collaborator was apprehended during the exploitation around the general area. The arrested suspect and recovered items have been handed over to the Nigerian Police, Ezeagu Division, for further investigation.

The general public is hereby reassured that ongoing operations are conducted with utmost professionalism and a firm commitment to protecting lives and property. The law abiding citizens of Imezi Owa community and its environs are encouraged to remain calm, desist from harbouring criminal elements and cooperate with security agencies.

Headquarters Joint Task Force South East operation UDO KA hereby warn members of the proscribed IPOB/ESN and their sympathisers to desist from illegal activities or face the full consequences of their actions as usual. Security forces remain resolute in their determination to build the peace in the region and will continue to dismantle criminal networks and deny terrorists any freedom of action. 

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has secured the conviction of a traffic offender involved in the abduction and assault of an FRSC operative during a routine patrol operation along the Kubwa Expressway in Abuja.

The incident occurred on 30 April 2026 at about 0900 hours when personnel of RS 7.19 Dutse Alhaji Unit Command, while on Special Patrol operations at Gegu Filling Station, flagged down a Toyota Hilux vehicle with registration number YAB 931 AE for traffic enforcement. 

Rather than complying peacefully with lawful directives, the driver reportedly engaged in violent conduct which resulted in the assault and unlawful abduction of a Marshal in the course of carrying out his official duties.

Through the swift intervention of the patrol team and Police personnel attached to the operation, the situation was brought under control and the suspect was immediately taken to the FCDA Police Station, Kubwa, for investigation, while the offending vehicle was impounded

Following diligent prosecution, the offender was arraigned before a competent court and subsequently convicted. The court ordered the offender to pay a fine of Seventy-Two Thousand Naira (₦72,000) or serve a three-month term of imprisonment. In addition, the court awarded Fifty Thousand Naira (₦50,000) compensation to the assaulted FRSC personnel.

The Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, commended the professionalism, courage, and restraint displayed by the patrol team despite the provocation, stressing that attacks on traffic enforcement personnel constitute a direct assault on public safety and the rule of law.

He reiterated that the Corps remains committed to enforcing traffic regulations with firmness, civility, and respect for human rights, while warning motorists against obstruction, assault, intimidation, or any form of violence against FRSC personnel and other law enforcement officers on lawful duty.

The Corps Marshal further urged members of the public to cooperate with enforcement agencies at all times, emphasizing that lawful compliance with traffic regulations remains essential to the collective goal of safer roads and protection of lives across the country.

FRSC assures Nigerians that it will continue to work closely with relevant security agencies and the judiciary to ensure that individuals who violate traffic laws or attack public officers are brought to justice accordingly.

Over 100 people have been affected by a norovirus outbreak aboard the Caribbean Princess cruise on a voyage that started in late April, a CDC report says.

102 of 3,116 passengers (3.3%) and 13 of 1,131 crew members (1.2%) were reported ill, with symptoms including diarrhea and vomiting. The outbreak was reported to the CDC on May 7.

Princess Cruises says a limited number of individuals reported mild gastrointestinal illness.

“We quickly disinfected every area of the ship and added extra sanitizing throughout the voyage. Upon arrival to Port Canaveral on May 11, Caribbean Princess will undergo comprehensive cleaning and disinfection before departing for her next voyage.”

The Nigeria Police Force, in collaboration with the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, says it has uncovered and disrupted a sophisticated examination malpractice syndicate during the conduct of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, at the College of Education, Warri, Delta State.

The police said the operation followed intelligence-led investigations into attempts by criminal elements to compromise the integrity of the examination through technology-assisted fraud and unauthorized remote access to examination systems.

Addressing the press on Friday at the Police Headquarters, the Police Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Okon Placid, said preliminary investigations revealed that during the examination, unauthorized remote access was illegally gained into candidates’ computer systems while the exercise was ongoing.

The statement said that, acting on credible intelligence and digital forensic leads, operatives of the Nigeria Police Force carried out coordinated operations which led to the arrest of three suspects directly linked to the criminal activity.

It said the suspects are currently in police custody assisting ongoing investigations.

The NPF said investigations have also uncovered the involvement of additional examination centres suspected to have engaged in similar illegal activities.

Consequently, the police said JAMB has taken administrative measures, including the withdrawal of results from affected centres pending the conclusion of investigations.

It said candidates affected by the development will be rescheduled for the mop-up examination in line with established procedures.

The Force warned all candidates, examination centre operators and criminal collaborators to desist from engaging in any form of examination malpractice, cyber-assisted fraud or unauthorized system intrusion.

The Nigeria Police Force said it remains committed to identifying, dismantling and prosecuting criminal networks seeking to undermine the credibility of Nigeria’s educational system.

JAMB: Nigeria Police bust sophisticated UTME exam malpractice syndicate

The All Progressives Congress, APC, Screening Committee for governors seeking re-election in 2027 has cleared 11 governors.

The screening is coming ahead of the party’s primary elections scheduled to take place on Thursday, May 21.

The committee, chaired by the party’s National Chairman, Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, and the National Secretary, Surajudeen Ajibola Basiru, will continue the exercise on Saturday.

Here is the full list of governors screened so far:

1. Gov. Abba Yusuf – Kano State
2. Gov. Inuwa Yahaya – Gombe State
3. Gov. Nasir Idris – Kebbi State
4. Gov. Caleb Muftwang – Plateau State
5. Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia – Benue State
6. Rt. Hon. Francis Nwifuru – Ebonyi State
7. Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori – Delta State
8. Gov. Umar Bago – Niger State
9. Gov. Dauda Lawal – Zamfara State
10. Sen. Bassey Otu – Cross River State
11. Gov. Ahmed Aliyu – Sokoto State

2027: APC screens Muftwang, 10 other governors [FULL LIST]

Governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has successfully scaled the screening process of the All Progressives Congress, APC, ahead of the party’s 2027 governorship primaries.

Alia was officially certified to contest the APC governorship primary after the screening exercise held on Friday at the Plateau State Governor’s Lodge, venue designated for the screening of incumbent governors seeking re-election.

The development was disclosed in a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sir Tersoo Kula.

The screening committee was chaired by the APC National Chairman, Professor Nentawe Goshwe.

Governor Alia’s Expression of Interest and Nomination forms were procured by the Nigeria Union of Pensioners, NUP, Benue Chapter, and the Benue State Motorcycle Association, BEMOA.

Leaders of the two groups said their decision was based on what they described as the governor’s human-centred leadership style and the “massive turnaround” recorded in the state since he assumed office.

Political observers and stakeholders within the APC described the governor’s clearance as a significant boost to his political standing ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Governor Alia, who came to office in 2023 on the platform of the APC, has consistently highlighted infrastructural development, security, civil service reforms and social welfare as key priorities of his administration.

His successful screening is also seen as the beginning of intensified political activities within the APC as the party prepares for the next electoral cycle.

Benue: Gov Alia cleared to contest 2027 governorship election under APC

Talismanic Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has won the Football Writers’ Association’s men’s Footballer of the Year award.

The playmaker has scored eight goals and provided 20 assists in 34 games across all competitions for the Red Devils this season.

The visionary midfielder finished with 45% of the votes from the FWA’s 900-plus members.

He claimed 28 more votes than Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice in second, while Manchester City striker Erling Haaland was third.

Called captain fantastic, the Portugal creator-in-chief has played a key role in United’s upturn in form under interim boss Michael Carrick.

United are set to finish the season without a trophy for the second season in a row, but they are on course to finish third in the Premier League and secure a place in next season’s Champions League.

He is the first United player to win the FWA men’s award since Wayne Rooney in 2010.

The 31-year-old joined United from Portuguese club Sporting in January 2020 for £67.7m and clocked up his 300th appearance for the club earlier this season.

An impressive 2025-26 campaign has come after his future at Old Trafford had appeared uncertain.

He almost left at the end of last season, with club officials telling the midfielder they would not stand in his way if he wanted to accept a huge offer from Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal.

He however rejected the offer and subsequently dismissed interest from other teams in Europe to remain with the red devils.

Fernandes’ contract, which expires in 2027, reportedly has the option of an additional year.

United may be tempted to offer the player an extension even though co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe is trying to drive down wage costs.

The player said in October he will not discuss his future with anyone until after the upcoming World Cup.

Fernandes Wins Football Writers’ Men’s Player Award is first published on The Whistler Newspaper