Rebuilding post-crisis communities in Imo: The strategic role of SEDC, case of Orsu
By Emeka Ezeh Across many communities in Imo State, particularly in Orsu Local Government Area, years of insecurity have left deep scars on the social, economic, and physical fabric of society. Homes have been destroyed, businesses disrupted, schools abandoned, livelihoods lost, and many indigenes displaced. Beyond the visible destruction of infrastructure lies the less visible […]
ICAN President to inaugurate Akamo as Ife and district Society Chairman
Lamidi Bamidele The 62nd President and Chairman of Governing Council of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, ICAN Queensley Seghosime, would inaugurate Abosede Akamo, as 2nd Chairman of Ife and District Society. The event is scheduled to hold on.June 13, 2026 at the 500 Seater Hall, NACETEM, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife. The investiture ceremony […]
Kogi govt dismisses allegation of mismanaging security fund
Kogi State government has debunked allegations by the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre, CISLAC, concerning the management of the state’s security operations account, describing the claims as politically motivated, speculative and completely devoid of evidence.
Sharia Council raises alarm over rising insecurity, urges FG to act
The Supreme Council for Shariah in Nigeria has expressed concern over the worsening security situation across the country, calling on the Federal Government to take urgent and decisive steps to address the escalating wave of killings, kidnappings, terrorism and banditry.
Northern stakeholders rally behind Obi’s one-term presidency proposal
A growing number of northern political stakeholders have expressed support for Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, over his renewed commitment to serve only one term if elected president in 2027, describing the proposal as a practical step toward national unity and political inclusion.
Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, June 10, 2026
The Nigerian naira traded relatively stable against the United States dollar on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, across both the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) and the parallel market, as market participants continued to monitor liquidity conditions and foreign exchange demand.
Nobody can stop me from visiting any part of Nigeria – Gumi
He wrote, “I now understand how Islamophobia is shaping politics in the South-West and why I was dragged into local political controversies,” he wrote.
Olympic Qualifiers: Comoros set up Super Falcons clash after beating Sudan 30–0
Comoros will face Nigeria’s Super Falcons in the next round of the 2028 Olympic Games qualifiers after producing a historic 30–0 aggregate win over Sudan in the first round.
Reps bar first-term lawmakers from minority leadership race
By Joseph Erunke, Abuja A fresh twist has emerged in the contest for the Minority Leader position in the House of Representatives, as lawmakers on Wednesday amended the House Standing Orders to bar first-term members from occupying principal leadership positions. The amendment is widely seen as a major setback for the aspiration of Hon. Ikenga […]
World Blood Donor Day: WHO raises alarm over blood shortage in Africa
By Chioma Obinna On this year’s World Blood Donor Day, the World Health Organisation, (WHO) on Wednesday raised concerns over persistent shortages in blood supply across the African Region, warning that millions of patients remain at risk due to inadequate access to safe blood and blood products. In a message to commemorate the 2026 World […]
Nigeria’s economic reforms working, but poverty increasing – IMF
“Strong reforms over the past three years have yielded improved macroeconomic outcomes and built resilience,” the IMF said in a statement after its annual review of the Nigerian economy.
APC aspirant’s wife gives out 2,000 pads, sensitises girls in Osun
Hundreds of teenage girls in Apomu Kingdom received free menstrual pads and practical health education on Tuesday as Dr Sekinat Bola -Oyebamiji, wife of APC governorship aspirant and President of Medical Women Association, Osun State Chapter, donated 2000 menstrual pads in a community outreach on menstrual hygiene and girl-child welfare. The teenage girls and young […]
Good work is not hard; work that works is
Over time, what I have seen, experienced, and learnt, alongside some of the most brilliant teams across our region, is that recognition is not the story. The real story is why certain work keeps showing up. Because it is not just creative, although that remains a constant. It is work that works. And that consistency, […]
After rescue of 416 captives in Borno, 11 more kidnapped women regain freedom
Barely 24 hours after the rescue of 416 residents of Ngoshe community in Borno State, abducted during an invasion by suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists three months ago, a fresh wave of relief and emotion has swept across parts of the state ,as another set of captives regained freedom.
Reps summon service chiefs, Finance minister over security spending
The House of Representatives, yesterday, summoned Service Chiefs and the Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy to appear before it and provide a detailed account of funds released to the military,…
Ekiti Polls: INEC delists over 2,000 double registrants
The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has invalidated 2,103 voter registrations identified as cases of double registration ahead of the Ekiti State Governorship Election scheduled for Saturday, June 20, 2026.
