Angry commuters and pedestrians were recorded on video raining insults and curses on President Bola Tinubu as his heavily armed convoy halted movement in Lagos. Frustrated residents were stranded under the scorching sun for extended periods, sparking heavy online criticism over the disruption of daily economic activities. The viral footage captured visibly furious citizens condemning the security operatives who blocked major roads to allow the presidential motorcade to pass. Many of the stranded individuals—stuck in traffic during peak hours—decried the disruption as a symbol of the widening disconnect between top government officials and ordinary Nigerians who are already battling severe economic hardships. Such traffic halts are not isolated to Lagos; residents in Abuja have also repeatedly raised concerns over severe artificial gridlocks whenever the presidential convoy travels between the state house and his private residence. The situation has renewed public debates regarding the need for better traffic planning and route management by security details to reduce the burden placed on the public during official state movements. The video has ignited a storm of reactions across social media platforms. Critics argue that public office holders should adopt measures that minimize public inconvenience rather than subjecting struggling citizens to hours of delay on top of existing infrastructural and economic challenges. While presidential security is widely acknowledged as essential, the recurring incidents of halted traffic continue to fuel public resentment, with many calling on the Presidency to review its transit protocols and ease the strain on daily commuters.

Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, has warned President Bola Tinubu, Senate President Godswill Akpabio and other political leaders against issuing Children’s Day messages amid worsening insecurity and repeated abductions of schoolchildren across the country. In a lengthy post shared on X on Wednesday, Ezekwesili accused the Nigerian political class of failing children and lacking the moral justification to celebrate Children’s Day. Addressing the President, Vice President, governors, members of the National Assembly and state assemblies, the former minister said they had “abandoned, betrayed, and condemned” Nigerian children to suffering. She cited several incidents of school abductions across the country, including the reported kidnapping of students and teachers in Oyo, Kebbi, Niger, Kaduna and Sokoto states. Ezekwesili also referenced the abduction of the Chibok schoolgirls in 2014, noting that many of the victims were still missing more than a decade later. According to her, successive incidents of mass kidnappings and attacks on schools showed the failure of leadership and the inability of government to protect children. She further claimed that thousands of students had been affected by school abductions in recent years, while many schools were forced to shut down due to insecurity. The former minister said Nigerian leaders should focus on addressing insecurity and protecting children rather than issuing ceremonial Children’s Day messages. “To the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the Vice President, the Governors of the 36 States, the Federal Executive Council, the Members of the National Assembly, the State Houses of Assembly, and the entire political class that has captured and destroyed the Nigeria State: “Do not dare open your mouths on May 27 to wish Nigerian children a “Happy Children’s Day.” Do not dare release the recycled, ghost-written platitudes your media handlers have already drafted. “Do not dare stand in front of cameras, surrounded by carefully arranged children in matching uniforms, to perform a tenderness you have never extended to the millions of Nigerian children you have abandoned, betrayed, and condemned to lives of suffering. “You have no moral standing to wish anything to Nigerian children. None,” part of her message read.

The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom, USCIRF, has disclosed that no fewer than 30,000 armed Fulani militants are currently operating across Nigeria. The USCIRF’s report titled “Nonstate Violators of Religious Freedom in Nigeria: Fulani Militants,” said armed Fulani militants are the ones worsening insecurity and religious freedom violations in several parts of the country. The report, which was released in May 2026, described the armed groups as some of the deadliest non-state actors responsible for violent attacks across the Middle Belt and Southern Nigeria. The USCIRF stated that the militants operate in clusters ranging from 10 to 1,000 fighters, carrying out coordinated assaults that have led to thousands of deaths, mass displacement and heightened religious tensions. According to the Commission, attacks linked to Fulani militants accounted for the highest number of deaths among religious communities in Nigeria in the past year, surpassing casualties attributed to organised insurgent groups and criminal gangs. It pointed out that although many attacks targeted Christian communities, Muslim communities had also suffered killings, kidnappings and raids. “Violence by Fulani militants caused the highest number of deaths among all religious communities in Nigeria over the last year compared to attacks by organised insurgent groups and criminal gangs,” it said. The commission noted that while the groups lacked a central leadership structure, some factions occasionally collaborated with bandit networks and extremist organisations. “These actors operate in a variety of contexts and with a multiplicity of likely aims and motivations. “While many Fulani militant groups wage independent attacks, others periodically coordinate with a wide range of actors, from conventional bandit gangs seeking financial enrichment to recognised terrorist organisations that espouse violent interpretations of Islam,” it added.

The ancient city of Ogbomoso is set for grand celebrations tomorrow, May 28, 2026, as prominent philanthropist and media executive, Maami Yeyelua Ashabi Abimbola Oluwatoyin Odebunmi, marks her birthday. Mrs. Odebunmi, the Chairperson of BRAVE 91.1 FM, Ogbomoso, is the wife of Rt. Hon. Olusegun Dokun Odebunmi (Bunvic), a former Nigerian lawmaker and All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the Ogo-Oluwa/Surulere Federal Constituency. Her special day has triggered widespread anticipation across Oyo State, with residents preparing to clear the roads and beat the drums in her honour. An outpouring of tributes has already commenced, led by BRAVE 91.1 FM’s Head of Programmes, Akintayo Asamu Kowinrin, who joined thousands of well-wishers to celebrate her. In a heartfelt statement, Kowinrin described the chairperson as a "darling sister" and an extraordinary motivator whose positive impacts and deep generosity to mankind inspire everyone around her. The station`s staff and loyal listeners have actively mobilized to ensure the day reflects her immense contribution to the community. Affectionately called the "mother of all" and a devoted lover of God, Yeyelua Odebunmi is widely recognized for her extensive humanitarian gestures and community leadership. Her role at the helm of BRAVE 91.1 FM has further cemented her legacy as a pillar of support and development in the region. As the community gears up for tomorrow`s festivities, messages of congratulations and prayers continue to flood in for the celebrated philanthropist. Beyond her media leadership, Yeyelua Odebunmi’s deep commitment to faith and community welfare has earned her a reputation as a compassionate matriarch, providing critical lifelines to widows, orphans, and less privileged families in Ogo-Oluwa and Surulere ,Ogbomoso and Nigeria at large. Her collaborative partnership with her husband, Rt. Hon. Olusegun Dokun Odebunmi, forms a powerful political and humanitarian alliance that shapes the socio-political landscape of Oyo State. As preparations wrap up for her milestone birthday on May 28, dignitaries and community leaders are expected to honor her decades of dedication to uplifting the people of Ogbomoso. As the countdown to tomorrow ends, local organizers and cultural troupes are preparing special performances to honour her title as Yeyelua. The milestone celebration is expected to bring together dignitaries from across Oyo State to witness the massive show of love for a woman who has dedicated her life to uplifting others. Well-wishers continue to pray for her long life, good health, and continued wisdom as she enters a new year of impactful service.

A young man simply identified as Qawiyu from Ibaragun has appealed to the Nigerian police for forgiveness after raising an alarm over a fake bandits attack in Ogun State. The man, who is already in police custody, said that he raised the alarm in a video only to get social media followers. He said: “I raised a fake bandits attack just to gain TikTok followers. Please forgive me. My Ileya customers’ clothes are still in my shop.” When asked how he got the Fulani herdsman he used in the video, the man said, “The Fulani herdsman used to move with his cows in their area just behind his shop. “I asked him to feature in the video so that I could get content. He initially refused but I insisted. I told my apprentice to do the recording. I did it because I saw people doing it to gain followers.”

Security forces have launched immediate rescue operations to free victims of Yashikira abduction which occured on Sunday night, THENEWSCREDIT reports. Military and police operatives, it was gathered, have established a cordon in the area as part of the efforts to rescue about 10 persons who were reportedly taken from the community in an overnight attack on the palace of the Emir of Yashikira, Alhaji Umar Seriki. The Emir, however, escaped unhurt in the invasion on his palace. Yashikira is in the Baruteen Local Government Area of Kwara state. The attackers also sought to raid the local police stations but were reportedly repelled. An official statement on the incident was yet to be issued by the police authorities at the time of this report on Monday.

A chieftain and presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, Adewole Adebayo, has lamented the current living standard in Nigeria, stressing that the situation is training citizens to become thieves. Adebayo made this statement on Tuesday during a live appearance in an interview on ‘Morning Show’, a programme on Arise Television. THENEWSCREDIT reports that President Tinubu, upon assumption of office on May 29, 2023, announced the removal of fuel subsidy, leading to the increase in prices of virtually everything in the market. Reacting, Adebayo said, “The current living standard is training citizens to become thieves. I ran for President in 2023, but I didn’t realise I was running to be a prophet. Everything I predicted has happened. “President Tinubu’s policies have ruined the economy and weakened Nigerians’ purchasing power, without delivering the accountability people sought. “What we have today in Nigeria are people in power, not a government as contemplated by our constitution. The SDP will focus on healthcare, education, and improving citizens’ purchasing power. We are targeting voters who didn’t exercise their right in 2023 to boost our numbers.

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has been cleared by an Abuja Federal High Court to contest in the 2027 presidential election. A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, under the leadership of Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, last week offered a waiver to Jonathan as the only presidential candidate of the party. But one Johnmary Jideobi had instituted a suit seeking an order restraining Jonathan from presenting himself to any political party as a candidate for the 2027 presidential election. The plaintiff had earlier asked the court to stop INEC from accepting, processing or publishing Jonathan’s name as a presidential candidate. He asked the court to determine whether, having regard to Sections 1(1), (2), (3) and 137(3) of the 1999 Constitution, Jonathan remains eligible to seek the office of president again. But in his ruling on Tuesday, Justice Peter Lifu held that Jonathan could participate in the election as a contestant.

In a world filled with stories of broken homes, a heartwarming account has emerged of a Nigerian man whose extraordinary devotion over 24 years successfully raised his stepdaughter to become a medical doctor and a beautiful bride-to-be. The story showcases the profound power of intentional fatherhood and the beautiful bonds that can be built within a blended family. The journey began 24 years ago when the man married a single mother with a three-year-old daughter. From day one, he made a sacred promise to protect, cherish, and provide for the little girl as his very own. As the family grew with the birth of three more children, his love never wavered or discriminated. For more than two decades, the bond was so seamless and full of affection that outsiders could never tell she was his stepdaughter. Driven by pure paternal pride, the father poured his heart and resources into her education. He successfully guided her through years of intense study at a top university, celebrating her hard-earned graduation as a qualified medical doctor. When she announced her upcoming wedding, he described himself as "the happiest man on earth." To celebrate his daughter`s milestone, he spared no expense, single-handedly and joyfully paying for every single detail to ensure her dream wedding came to life:The grand reception venueGourmet food and premium drinksA stunning wedding cakeA magnificent engagement party. While recent discussions online have noted the family is navigating the delicate logistics of the bridal aisle and reconnecting with biological roots, the undeniable highlight of the story remains the stepfather’s magnificent 24-year legacy. His unwavering emotional, financial, and spiritual support stands as a beautiful testament to what it truly means to be a father—proving that love is defined not just by blood, but by the daily choice to protect and uplift a child.

IBADAN — The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) has officially appointed the Rt. Rev. T. B. Olayinka, the current Bishop of the Ogbomosho Diocese, as the supervisory bishop of the Ibadan Diocese. This strategic deployment ensures administrative and spiritual continuity within the diocese. It follows a similar intervention by the Church leadership, which previously appointed the Rt. Rev. Prof. Dapo Asaju to supervise the Ife East Diocese after the transition of Bishop Shelemiah Oyelade. In Anglican polity, bishops are structural guardians of the Church rather than ceremonial figures. They hold ultimate responsibility for doctrine, worship, discipline, and pastoral order. The house of bishops deploys supervisory oversight to maintain structural accountability. Just as parish priests manage local congregations, bishops oversee entire dioceses and clergy to ensure strict compliance with Scripture, sound teaching, and Church Canons. Church leadership emphasizes that this supervision focuses on unity, correction, guidance, and order rather than dominance. This structured oversight dates back to the early Christian Church, drawing biblical precedent from St. Paul’s instruction to Titus to “set in order the things that are lacking” (Titus 1:5). The appointment of a supervisory bishop serves to protect four core pillars of the Anglican communion:Doctrinal stability by preventing unauthorized theological teachings.Liturgical order by ensuring uniform worship traditions.Pastoral accountability by maintaining high standards for clergy conduct.Provincial unity by keeping dioceses connected to the larger Church body. Anglicanism relies heavily on this episcopal leadership to prevent administrative confusion and spiritual disorder, balancing spiritual growth with strict organizational governance.