Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to sustaining the peace, unity, and development of Gombe State, assuring citizens that the remarkable progress recorded over the past seven years will be safeguarded and consolidated for the benefit of present and future generations. The governor gave the assurance while receiving the Emir […]
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A 30-year-old event decorator identified as Ms. Esohe Aigbe has reportedly been killed in Benin City by an unknown assailant.
DAILY POST gathered that the incident occurred on Ojo Street in the Ogida area of Egor Local Government Area.
It was gathered that the deceased had gone to the area to help her friend decorate a funeral venue free of charge when she was attacked.
According to relatives who spoke to newsmen, the decorator had just finished her job and was still within the vicinity when she was attacked by persons yet to be identified.
They explained that the attackers inflicted severe injuries on her and left her in a pool of blood.
The relatives added that she was immediately rushed to the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) for medical attention, but the efforts of medical personnel could not save her life.
They described the deceased, whose remains have since been deposited in a morgue, as a breadwinner whose life was cut short in the line of duty.
“Esohe was quiet, focused, and committed to her work as a decorator. She was well known in the area for taking jobs around funeral and event venues.
“She had built a strong reputation in the community for her exceptional work decorating funeral and event venues,” they said.
They, however, called on security agencies to ensure that those responsible are found and prosecuted.
They also appealed to anyone with information about the attack to report it to the police and assist security agencies in their investigation.
When contacted, the Public Relations Officer of the Edo State Police Command, ASP Eno Ikoedem, who confirmed the incident, said a suspect had been arrested.
Teenage sensation Joao Fonseca delivered one of the biggest shocks of the French Open, fighting back from two sets down to defeat Novak Djokovic in a thrilling third-round encounter at Roland Garros.
Djokovic, still chasing a record 25th Grand Slam singles title, appeared firmly in control after taking the opening two sets.
With world number one Jannik Sinner already eliminated and Carlos Alcaraz absent through injury, the Serbian great looked well positioned for another deep run in Paris.
However, the 19-year-old Brazilian gradually turned the tide with fearless shot-making and remarkable composure under pressure.
Fonseca claimed the next two sets to force a decider before completing a dramatic 4-6, 4-6, 6-3, 7-5, 7-5 victory after four hours and 53 minutes of intense action.
The Paris crowd erupted as Fonseca recovered from 3-1 down in the fifth set to seal the biggest win of his career. He also became the first teenager ever to defeat Djokovic at a Grand Slam tournament.
The defeat marks only the third time in 22 appearances that Djokovic has failed to reach the second week at Roland Garros, raising fresh questions about whether another opportunity to secure a historic 25th major title may have slipped away.
Fonseca advances to the fourth round, where he will face either two-time finalist Casper Ruud or American 24th seed Tommy Paul.
The Brazilian is one of two 19-year-olds making waves in Paris, alongside Rafael Jodar, who has emerged as a serious contender after winning 18 of his 21 clay-court matches in 2026.
Fonseca Stuns Djokovic In Third-Round Roland Garros Epic is first published on The Whistler Newspaper
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has revealed that kidnappers, armed robbers, and other criminal gangs were in control of several communities in the state when he took over leadership, before his administration dislodged them.
Otti, who was delivering his third anniversary speech at Umuahia Township Stadium on Friday, said that the bandits had set up camps inside forests from where they terrorized innocent villagers, forcing natives to panic or flee.
He announced that the state government had been able to recover the communities from the bandits and reassert control of the areas through effective collaboration with security agencies.
“Security was a major challenge in the state three years ago. Several communities were held hostage as kidnappers, armed robbers, and other criminal groups set up camps in the forests from where they launched sporadic attacks on innocent Abians,” he said.
Governor Otti, who praised the heads of security agencies and traditional rulers for their roles in the restoration of security and order in communities, urged Abia citizens to always supply security agencies with information that would sustain the onslaught against criminals.
Otti also said that 2,997 truckloads of refuse were evacuated from the streets of the state a few weeks after he took over power in 2023, thereby saving residents from environmental pollution and its associated health hazards.
On the condition of Abia workers under his administration, the governor said that civil servants and pensioners no longer beg on the streets for their monthly salaries and pensions, as was the case in the past.
While thanking the citizens of the state for their support, Governor Otti promised that state funds and other resources would never be wasted on frivolities.
How we dislodged bandits, robbers from Abia forests, communities – Otti
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has sounded a note of warning to owners of Event Centres, Hotels and other public buildings in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to stop offering their facilities for use by illegal organizations.
The FCTA noted that allocations of lands in the FCT are strictly to carry out lawful activities, adding that “going forward, title documents of any event center, hotel or public building that is used for the gathering of illegal organizations will be revoked.”
This was contained in a statement on Friday, by Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike.
“In view of the need to further ensure the security of lives and properties in the FCT and sustain the efforts of security agencies in this regard, usage of Event Centres, Hotels and other public buildings will now be closely monitored.
“This is aimed at ensuring that they are not used by illegal organizations for gatherings capable of disrupting the peace of the nation’s capital.
“Owners of these facilities are therefore urged to take cognizance of the legality of organizations seeking to use their facilities and the purpose before letting them out.
“For instance, in this political season, owners of Event Centres and Hotels in particular must ensure that they only deal with Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) recognised leadership of political parties in respect of the use of their facilities, and proper records of transactions must be kept.
“Failure to comply with this directive will result to revocation of the title documents such properties.”
WE WILL RESIST EVERY ATTEMPT TO INTIMIDATE US
We have been informed by the proprietors of A Class Event Centre of the threat by the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, to shut down their business premises if the Peoples Democratic Party is allowed to use their hall for our presidential candidate ratification ceremonies.
We state here, and for the record, that we had furnished consideration in full to consummate the earlier offer and acceptance. Furthermore, we had duly notified all relevant security agencies about the event. We have directed our lawyers to write, reminding A Class Event Centre of these facts.
Having satisfied these requirements, we reiterate that the special convention to ratify the presidential candidature of President Goodluck Jonathan will hold as scheduled on Saturday, 30th May, 2026, at A Class Event Centre, Wuse 2, Abuja, by 10 a.m.
We are certain that Nigeria is a country governed by law, and any attempt to use force to suppress political dissent and opposition is an aberration which must be resisted by all people of good conscience. There is nowhere in our laws where the Minister of the FCT is empowered to determine events that should be held and where they should be held. Such limitless powers are strange to a democratic republic, but available and operational only under an emperor – a title that President Tinubu has been struggling to deny.
We invite party leaders from the states, NEC members, and other critical stakeholders to attend the event as scheduled.
Signed:
Comrade Ini Ememobong, mnipr
National Publicity Secretary
Interim National Working Committee
People’s Democratic Party
29052026
Dino Melaye, a former Kogi West Senator, has commended former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on his emergence as the 2027 presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC.
Melaye likened Atiku’s victory in the ADC’s presidential primary to Arsenal’s recent success in the English Premier League.
In a post on X, Melaye wrote: “Boss, you did it just like Arsenal.”
Tunde Ogbeha, who was in charge of the ADC presidential primary election, announced on Wednesday night that Atiku won the election.
Ogbeha said Atiku got 1,846,370 votes, winning against two other candidates, Mohammed Hayatu-Deen and Rotimi Amaechi.
Amaechi received 504,117 votes, whereas Hayatu-Deen got 177,120 votes.
Atiku will be aiming for the presidency for the sixth time in 2027.
He has run for president three times, appearing on the ballot in 2007, 2019, and 2023.
On May 19, Arsenal celebrated winning its first English Premier League title in 22 years after Manchester City tied 1-1 with Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium, allowing Arsenal to secure the championship.
ADC presidential ticket: ‘You did it like Arsenal’ — Dino Melaye hails Atiku
Arsenal icon Lee Dixon has urged Mikel Arteta to include Myles Lewis-Skelly in his starting lineup for the forthcoming UEFA Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain.
Although Lewis-Skelly had only made 2 starts for Arsenal in the Premier League by May 2, he was introduced into central midfield during their league match against Fulham.
He played a crucial role in the game, which ended with a 3-0 victory for the Gunners.
Since that match, Lewis-Skelly has consistently featured alongside Declan Rice in the Arsenal midfield.
The young player also delivered an impressive performance in their Champions League semi-final victory over Atletico Madrid.
Mikel Arteta faces the decision of selecting a player to partner Declan Rice in the UCL final, and Gunners legend Lee Dixon believes that Lewis-Skelly deserves that chance.
He shared his thoughts with The Athletic via Metro, “I can’t say I was surprised because I think I knew he could do it,” he said when discussing the young Englishman’s midfield performance.
“I believe it was an opportunity that arose from Mikel needing something, and he certainly got it in abundance. I thought Myles was outstanding.
“His control and awareness of the players around him made him my man of the match, possibly in both games (UCL semi-final).
“It’s a significant decision (who to start in the Champions League final). However, I would likely choose Myles. He has already demonstrated enough composure not to be intimidated by that stage.”
Dixon further likened the Arsenal midfielder to Paul Gascoigne, stating:
“I’ve observed Myles extensively; he possesses a very Gazza-like quality in how he utilizes his weight and strength,” Dixon continued.
“He almost allows opponents to catch up with him. He’ll maneuver past them and then decelerate slightly. Gazza used to do that so that when they came in and made contact again, he would bounce them off him.
“Myles will earn free kicks by employing that technique, and he will also position himself higher up the pitch, making it a remarkable skill to possess.”
The Kano State Fire Service on Friday rescued three people, including an 18-month-old child, from two separate well accidents in Kumbotso and Warawa local government areas.
In a statement by its spokesperson, Saminu Yusif Abdullahi, the agency said the incidents occurred between 7:06 a.m. and 9:40 a.m.
The first case was reported in the Semegu area of Kumbotso, where an unidentified middle-aged man fell into a well.
Firefighters from the state headquarters were deployed and found the victim unconscious before rescuing him.
He was later handed over to the Divisional Crime Officer of the Panshekara Police Division for further investigation.
In a separate incident in Madarin Taba village, Warawa LGA, a 32-year-old woman, Maimuna Shitu, and her 18-month-old son, Harisu Muntari, were also rescued after falling into a well.
Fire service officials said both victims were pulled out unconscious and handed over to family members and community leaders.
The agency noted that the causes of both incidents are yet to be determined.
Reacting, the Director of the Kano State Fire Service, Sani Anas, urged residents to properly cover wells and take preventive measures to avoid such accidents.
He also called on families to closely monitor children and vulnerable individuals, especially those with health conditions.
Well accidents remain a recurring safety concern in parts of northern Nigeria, often linked to uncovered or poorly secured wells in residential areas.
Fire Service Rescues Toddler, Two Others From Wells In Kano is first published on The Whistler Newspaper
The Allied People’s Movement (APM), Osun State chapter, has affirmed Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, as its sole presidential candidate for the 2027 general election following the conclusion of primaries…
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