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The heated debate over First Lady Oluremi Tinubu’s comment on akara, roasted corn and kulikuli, while discussing the federal government’s economic agenda, still elicits a strong aroma, much like the smell of any of these popular local snacks.This will not go away, especially after her husband, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, jokingly stirred things up at a public event by calling …

Post views: 22 By Osondu Ohaeri There was a time when many motorists approaching the Kugbo exit corridor of the Federal Capital Territory did so with silent but unimaginable anxiety and panic. The fear was not imaginary. It arose from a recurring pattern that had become painfully familiar: huge articulated trucks struggling in rush-hour traffic, smaller vehicles trapped alongside …

The presidency and the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress in the 2027 elections, Peter Obi, exchanged words on Wednesday over the former Anambra State governor’s claim that he may be killed before the next general elections. Obi had alleged that the federal government was frustrating his activities and targeting opposition figures, saying he was no longer sure he …

… Announces $500 million in cash support to poor and vulnerable people in 5 local communities By Salihu Pirkusu, Maiduguri Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, on Tuesday flagged off the 2026 wet agricultural season across the state and launched the sale and distribution of 200 trucks of NPK fertilizers at 50% subsidized rates, along with the distribution of …

The naira recorded another decline at the official foreign exchange market on Wednesday, trading at ₦1,379.06 per dollar. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria showed that the local currency lost ₦3.32 against the US dollar. The latest move represented a depreciation of 0.24% from Tuesday’s rate of ₦1,375.74 to the dollar. The naira had started the trading week with …

Post views: 42 By Wakawaka Sports For a club formed barely a year ago, Hawks Football Club, Owerri, announced their arrival on the Imo football scene with an impressive debut season in the 2026 Imo State Football Association League, finishing the regular season with a perfect winning record before falling on penalties in the semi-final. Founded in 2025 by …

Fawaz Adebisi The Chartered Institute of Directors of Nigeria has inaugurated Dr. Remilekun Bakare as the new president of its South West zone, with a mandate to deepen corporate governance and ethical leadership, while the institute announced a 50% increase in active members across the region. Bakare was sworn in on Wednesday at the third South West Zone investiture ceremony …

By Florence Adidi The Government of Nigeria has launched the South Eastern phase of the Renewed Hope Farm Input Support Program (FISP), with the distribution of 80,640 bags of fertilizer to 20,160 registered smallholder farmers in Imo, Enugu, Anambra and Ebonyi states. The intervention, implemented by the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF), was reported at Ndubuisi Kanu (Heroes) Square, Owerri, …

The Lagos State House of Assembly has reaffirmed support for the establishment of the State Police. This was the crux of the plenary session on Wednesday 8 July, chaired by President Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa. The motion, put forward by the Hon. Stephen Ogundipe and assisted by Hon. Aro Moshood, aimed to sensitize other state assemblies to embrace the initiative …

Post views: 21 By Wakawaka Sports Onyema Football Club have secured their place in the final of the 2026 Imo State Football Association League after defeating Harke FC 8-7 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in normal time. The hard-fought victory keeps Onyema FC in contention for the league title and a place in the Nationwide League Division Two …