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Sir Chris Chikwelu Emerges Interim Chair of COOU Parents Forum

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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MFM Suspends Vigils Nationwide, Restricts Church Activities to 8pm Over Security Concerns

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Photo: MFM By: Mandy Park The leadership of the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM) has suspended all vigils and overnight prayer programmes across its branches nationwide, directing that all church activities must end by 8:00 p.m. until further notice due to worsening security concerns in the country. The directive was conveyed in an internal memorandum dated June 5, 2026, and signed by the Director of Administration at the church’s International Headquarters, Lagos, Mr. Temitope A. Olawale. According to the memo, the decision was taken as a precautionary measure…

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LAGOS ADC LG Chairmen Demand People-Centred Governance, Condemn Rising Insecurity

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By: Mandy Park Chairmen of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) across the 20 Local Government Areas of Lagos State have called on the party’s leadership at all levels to remain committed to the ideals of people-oriented governance, stressing that Nigerians are yearning for a credible alternative capable of addressing the nation’s growing socio-economic and security challenges. This is as they issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), demanding the immediate release of kidnapped schoolchildren and other victims of abduction across the country, warning that failure to…

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NDC Clarifies on Party’s Primaries • Says there was no imposition of candidates

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By: Mandy Park The leadership of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has put a lie to insinuations that its recently concluded presidential, National Assembly, Governorship and State Houses of Assembly primaries were fraught with irregularities and alleged imposition of candidates. In a statement released to the press late Thursday, the NDC said the wrong narrative about its otherwise overwhelmingly successful primary elections nationwide was largely informed by both ignorance of the new party’s constitution and established guidelines, and outright mischief by those, who are intimidated by NDC’s fast- rising profile.…

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