No Vacancy in Aso Rock, Tinubu’s Re-election Not Threatened by Insecurity — Okpebholo

Photo: Gov Monday Okpebholo By: Mandy Park Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has accused opposition parties of exploiting the country’s security challenges to discredit the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, insisting that no amount of political maneuvering would prevent the President’s re-election in 2027. The governor made the remarks on Tuesday during the official flag-off of the All Progressives Congress (APC) campaign for the forthcoming local government elections in Edo South Senatorial District. Speaking before party supporters and stakeholders, Okpebholo declared that the Presidency remained firmly in the…

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ORLU ZONE SENATE 2027. IF NOT ISU CLAN FOR SENATE, THEN WHEN? EQUITY MUST NOT REMAIN A SLOGAN. IT’S THE TURN OF ISU CLAN.

Photo: Hon Uche Ben Odunzeh By: COMR GREGORY CHIDALU. Orlu political zone is made of four Political clans, which comprises, ISU, Orsu ,Oru and Ideato. ISU clan comprises of four (4) and half LGA,namly. Orlu LGA, ISU, Nkwere ,Njaba & Nkwgele .Since the return of democracy in 1999, Orlu political affairs and imo state at large has been largely dominated by the Orsu clan, Oru clan and Ideato clan and this is exactly why 2027 must be the turn of ISU clan in the spirit of equity, justice, and fairness.…

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June 12 Protest: Falana, Civil Society Groups Mobilise Nigerians Against Insecurity, Hunger

June 12 Protest: Falana, Civil Society Groups Mobilise Nigerians Against Insecurity, Hunger By: Mandy Park Prominent human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), popular musician and activist Falz, alongside several civil society organisations, labour groups, youth movements and community-based organisations, have declared June 12, 2026, as a day of nationwide protest against worsening insecurity, economic hardship and deteriorating living conditions across Nigeria. The coalition, in a statement issued on Wednesday and jointly signed by more than 16 activists and organisations, said the protest is aimed at drawing attention to what it…

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Sir Chris Chikwelu Emerges Interim Chair of COOU Parents Forum

By Dr Harrison Madubueze. The Parents Forum Meeting held on Tuesday, 9th June, 2026 at the ETF Auditorium, Igbariam Campus of the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, has produced Sir. Chris Chikwelu and Seven others to lead the Forum. Parents Forum of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University is another initiative of the Prof. Kate Azuka Omenugha’s led Management. This initiative is aimed at bolstering the University Management’s belief that the critical roles of Parents as co-partners in training the Students cannot be underestimated. Other Members of the pioneering committee include; Dr. Chinasa…

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Obi Slams N5bn Defamation Suit on Kenneth Okonkwo Over Corruption Allegations

Photo: Mr Peter Obi By: Daniel Kanu Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has instituted a N5 billion defamation action against actor-turned-politician, Kenneth Okonkwo, over allegations made during a recent television interview which Obi described as false, malicious and damaging to his reputation. The legal dispute stems from comments allegedly made by Okonkwo during an appearance on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily programme on June 8, 2026, in which he accused Obi and leaders of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in the South-East of engaging in unethical and criminal political…

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Lugbe Deanery CMO Football Tournament Heats Up in Abuja as Knockout Stage Approaches

Photo: St Peter and Paul (New Site) By: Mandy Park The race for Lugbe Deanery Catholic Men Organization (CMO) Football Tournament glory is intensifying as the group stage enters its final matchday on Saturday, June 13, 2026. The tournament organised by the Lugbe Deanery CMO in the Archdiocese of Abuja, and themed: “Building Bonds of Brotherhood Through Football”, was declared open by the Archdiocesan CMO President, Brother Onowu Paul Obi Ayaeze, KSJI, on May 9, 2026. Chairman of the Organising Committee, Brother Sunday Otori, said the tournament was going on…

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CHSR Raises Alarm Over Alleged Attempts to Frustrate Ajiran Double Murder Trial Demands Speedy Prosecution as Victims’ Families Renew Call for Justice

Photo: CHSR President, Comrade Alex Omotehinse and others at the briefing By: Mandy Park CHSR Raises Alarm Over Alleged Attempts to Frustrate Ajiran Double Murder Trial Demands Speedy Prosecution as Victims’ Families Renew Call for Justice The Centre for Human and Socio-Economic Rights (CHSR) has expressed concern over what it described as growing attempts to frustrate the prosecution of suspects linked to the killings of two prominent sons of the Ajiran community in Lagos State, warning that the case has become a crucial test of Nigeria’s justice system and commitment…

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Truth Commission Report Revives Questions Over 2002 Murder of NBA Chairman, Wife’s

Photo: Barrister Barnabas Igwe, and wife, Amaka By: Mandy Park Fresh controversy has emerged in Anambra State following revelations that a confidential report submitted by the Anambra State Truth, Justice and Peace Commission (TJPC) allegedly linked Prince Kenneth Okwuchukwu Emeakayi, a current Special Adviser on Community Security to Governor Chukwuma Soludo, to the 2002 murder of former Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Onitsha Branch, Barrister Barnabas Igwe, and his wife, Amaka. The report, submitted to the Anambra State Government on March 6, 2024, as part of the commission’s…

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Children Take Over Service as Living Faith Church Olumo-Oreyo Celebrates Children’s Day

Photo: The Children Displaying Their JBS Certificate With Resident Pastor Innocent Joseph By: Daniel Kanu It was a memorable and inspiring celebration at Living Faith Church (Winners Chapel), Olumo-Oreyo, Ikorodu, Lagos, as children took centre stage during the church’s Children’s Day celebration held alongside the Covenant Day of Recovery and Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, May 31. The special service, which coincided with the church’s worldwide Covenant Day of Recovery and Thanksgiving, provided an opportunity for the children to demonstrate their talents, leadership abilities, and spiritual growth by taking charge of…

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BREAKING: Police rescue former Power Minister’s sister, 2 children

Police rescue former Power Minister’s sister, 2 children The Nigeria Police Force has rescued Mrs. Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul and her 12-year-old twin sons, Peter and Paul, alive during a rescue operation carried out around 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 6, 2026. According to a source in the Force, two suspected kidnappers were killed in a gun duel with police operatives, while two firearms were recovered from the gang. The victims, including the younger sister of the former Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, were abducted around 7:30 a.m. on…

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