Ajiran Killings: CHSR Petitions Lagos AG, Alleges Plot to Frustrate Murder Trial

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By: Mandy Park The Centre for Human and Socio-Economic Rights (CHSR) has petitioned the Lagos State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Lawal Pedro (SAN), over what it described as deliberate attempts to frustrate the ongoing investigation and prosecution of suspects linked to the killings of two Ajiran community indigenes, Sheriff Ishola Salami and Prince Kazeem Ademola Akinloye. In a petition dated June 11, 2026, and signed by its President, Comrade Alex Omotehinse, the rights group urged the Ministry of Justice to safeguard the integrity of the prosecution process and…

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Senate Orders Kyari’s Arrest Over Alleged N210tn NNPCL Financial Discrepancies

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Photo : Mele Kyari By: Mandy Park The Senate Committee on Public Accounts on Wednesday ordered the arrest of former Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari, following his repeated failure to appear before lawmakers investigating alleged financial discrepancies amounting to over N210 trillion. The committee, chaired by Senator Ibrahim Dankwambo, is probing audit queries raised by the Office of the Auditor-General for the Federation (OAuGF) concerning the operations and financial records of the national oil company between 2017 and 2023. Lawmakers expressed…

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2027: Obi Aguocha no match to Chinedum Orji

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Photo: Obi Aguocha and Chinedum Orji By : Onyekachi Atulomah (Ada Abia) In logic, many people, usually indolent ones bereft of cerebral fecundity, resort to what is called augumentum ad homenin ( attacking the person instead of the argument) when they have nothing concrete or tangible to offer. Those who also find themselves in a desperate position, being powerless to reverse an impending doom, resort to sheer blackmail, lies, and baseless allegations to save face. Somehow, the member representing Ikwuano/ Umuahia federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Obi Aguocha,…

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Blessing CEO remanded in prison till  Sept 24 ove

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Photo: Blessings CEO By Mandy Park Justice  Yellim Bogoro of a Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi Lagos on Wednesday ordered the remand of social  media influencer and self acclaimed relationship therapist, Blessing Nkiruka Okoro, alias Blessing CEO in the custody of Nigeria Correctional Services, Ikoyi till next  legal year September 24, 2026 for the commencement of her trial. Blessing CEO who is facing separate criminal trials in three different courts, was arraigned  by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) before Justice Bogoro on a 6-counts charge of obtaining…

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

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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.

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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

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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

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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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