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Political Heavyweights Form Alliance To Unseat Abia Governor Alex Otti.
According to Nivo News, former Abia State governors Orji Uzor Kalu and Theodore Orji convened a strategic meeting in Umuahia on Friday to mobilize political forces aimed at unseating Governor Alex Otti in the 2027 general election. The gathering brought together political actors who held office in the state between 2009 and 2023, with the goal of forming a united bloc to influence the upcoming polls.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Senator Kalu emphasized the importance of including all former officeholders from this period, highlighting their collective experience and past contributions to the state’s development. He described the group, known as “The Team,” as having played a critical role in shaping Abia State during their tenure.
Rejecting claims that prior administrations were irrelevant, Kalu likened governance to a relay, stressing continuity: “I handed over to Senator T.A. Orji, who handed over to Okezie Ikpeazu. No single individual can claim we achieved nothing. If we did nothing, where would our people be today?”
He further stated that the objective of the platform is clear: to ensure political change in Abia State in 2027. Kalu noted that the initiative transcends party lines and is open to allies regardless of political affiliation, signaling a broad-based approach to the planned campaign against Governor Otti.
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June 12 Legacy: President Tinubu Bestows National Honours Of Icons Of Nigeria’s Democratic Fight!.
In observance of Democracy Day, President Bola Tinubu has announced that he is bestowing national honours upon 50 Nigerians for their pivotal contributions to the nation’s pro-democracy movement. The recipients of these honours include senior military officers, civil rights leaders, and journalists who were active in the resistance against military dictatorship.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Describing June 12 as a “defining chapter” and a “sacred place in our national memory,” President Tinubu emphasized that while the heroes of June 12, 1993, successfully secured political freedom, the current generation is now tasked with achieving economic freedom. He noted that these honourees faced significant personal sacrifices—including exile, persecution, and incarceration—to restore democracy in Nigeria.
List of Honourees
Pro-Democracy Advocates & Journalists
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Barrister Ayoka Lawani, Tunde Fagbenle, Oladele Alake, Olatunji Bello, Louis Odion, Segun Babatope, Sam Omatseye, Sir Ademola Osinubi, Bola Bolawole, Lade Bonuola, Femi Kusa, Debo Adeniran, Chief Ayo Opadokun, Chief Ralph Obiora, Ose Osayande, Barrister Osa Director, Prof. Sylvester Odion-Akhaine, Dr Arthur Nwankwo (Posthumous), Dr Osagie Obayuwana, Dr Joe Okei-Odumakin, Barrister Titus Mann, Joe Igbokwe, Richard Akinnola, Ben Charles-Obi (Posthumous), George Mbah, Dr Niran Malaolu, Major-General Ishola Williams (rtd), Femi Aborisade, Jenkins Alumona, Gbemiga Ogunleye, Muyiwa Adekeye, Babajide Kolade-Otitoju, and Ike Okonta.
Soldier-Democrats
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Major General MA Garba, Brigadier General Lawal Jaafaru Isa, Col Umar Farouk Ahmed, Col Sambo Dasuki, Col Lawan Gwadabe, Brigadier Jonathan Ndam Temlong, Col Musa Shehu, Major General Chris Eze, Major General Harris Dzarma, Col Isa Jibrin, Maj. General Joseph Oshanupin, Col Olusegun Oloruntoba, Lieutenant Colonel Happy Kefas Bulus, Col J Okai, Col Emmanuel Ndubueze, Lt Col Yakubu Muazu, and Brigadier Yahaya Abubakar.
The President indicated that the comprehensive list of national honours will be published within the “next few days”.
A joint operation involving the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigerian Army has successfully thwarted a kidnapping plot by the outlawed Eastern Security Network (ESN) targeting students currently sitting for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WAEC) across Enugu, Anambra, and Imo states.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
According to a DSS statement issued on Thursday, security forces acted on credible intelligence to raid an ESN armoury in the Agbani area of Enugu State. The intelligence indicated that the group planned to disguise themselves in National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) uniforms to carry out attacks on selected schools, intending to create a false impression of a bandit invasion in the region.
During this raid, operatives recovered a significant cache of weapons and gear, including:
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Eight AK-47 rifles, 12 magazines, and 323 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition.
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One smoke grenade launcher and two teargas canisters.
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Various pieces of NYSC apparel, specifically 10 trousers, eight T-shirts, and four lanyards.
Several members of the organization were reportedly arrested during the operation. This follows another successful raid conducted on Tuesday by a combined team of DSS and military personnel near the Garki area of Enugu, where they seized an additional cache of arms, including a rocket launcher, rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) components, three AK-47 rifles, and hundreds of rounds of ammunition.
These security actions follow the recent arrest of five suspected arms couriers connected to the November 21, 2025, abduction of students and staff at St. Mary’s Catholic School in Papiri Village, Niger State.
Are you looking for the latest black market (parallel market) Dollar to Naira exchange rates for June 11, 2026? Below is a breakdown of the rates reported by Bureau De Change (BDC) sources for that date.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Black Market Exchange Rates (June 11, 2026)
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Selling Rate: ₦1,400 per Dollar
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Buying Rate: ₦1,390 per Dollar
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Rates (June 11, 2026)
For official comparison, the CBN recorded the following rates on the same day:
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Highest Rate: ₦1,363
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Lowest Rate: ₦1,360
Important Disclaimer: Please be aware that the Central Bank of Nigeria does not recognize the parallel market. They advise anyone looking to conduct foreign exchange transactions to do so through authorized commercial banks. Furthermore, please note that actual market rates can fluctuate and may differ from the figures quoted here.
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