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The Vice-Chancellor of Ekiti State University (EKSU), Professor Babatola Ayodele, has attributed the institution’s recent strides in academic development, infrastructure growth, and global relevance to the harmonious relationship between the Governing Council and the university management. Speaking at the university’s convocation ceremony held at the main auditorium, Ayodele said the synergy between both arms of […]

By Martin Metieh Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has urged the Federal and Ondo State governments to take immediate action over the worsening environmental and humanitarian crisis in Abereke community of Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State, where recurring oil spills and ocean surges have destroyed livelihoods and submerged large parts of […]

RECENTLY, the parking rate at the Multi-Storey Car Park at the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 2 (MMA2), operated by Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL) and managed by Balosh, was arbitrarily increased. Overnight parking, which used to be N6,000 only, was increased to N50,000 only. What is the mathematical rationale for this type of increase? In […]

Society for Family Health (SFH), in collaboration with the Taraba State Primary Health Care Development Agency (TSPHCDA), has

NLNG has disbursed a total of N250 million in grants to 51 entrepreneurs following the conclusion of its 2026 Vocational Innovation and Business Empowerment Scheme (VIBES)..

“The Radical Left Lunatics might not like this, but I think it is quite nice!!!”

The naira on Wednesday appreciated against the United States dollar at the foreign exchange for the third straight day.

Central Bank of Nigeria’s data showed that the naira strengthened further on Wednesday to N1,343.74 per dollar up from N1,343.76 traded on Tuesday.

This means that on a day-to-day basis, the naira gained N0.03 against the dollar at the official foreign exchange market.

DAILY POST reported that in the past three day this week, the local currency has firmed up by N12.44 against the dollar.

Meanwhile, at the black market, the naira remained unchanged at N1410 per dollar on Wednesday, the same rate the previous day.

The development comes as the country’s external reserves dropped further to $48,69 billion on Tuesday, 14th April 2026.

Dollar to naira exchange rate today, April 15, 2026: Nigeria’s currency records three-day appreciation

The Enugu State Traditional Rulers Council has endorsed the governor of the state, Dr. Peter Mbah, for a second term in office ahead of the 2027 election. The endorsement was made on Tuesday at the House of Chiefs Chamber within the Enugu State House of Assembly Complex during an interface between the state government and […]

Democrats in the United States House of Representatives filed articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday, citing the war in Iran and his handling of the Pentagon.

The resolution, led by Rep. Yassamin Ansari of Arizona, is supported by Reps. Nikema Williams (Georgia), Dina Titus (Nevada), Dave Min (California), Lauren Underwood (Illinois), Steve Cohen (Tennessee), and Jasmine Crockett (Texas), among others.

The six impeachment articles include Obstruction of congressional oversight; Abuse of power and politicization of the armed forces; and Conduct bringing disrepute upon the U.S. and its armed forces.

Others are Violations of the law of armed conflict and targeting of civilians; Reckless handling of sensitive military information; and Unauthorized war against Iran and endangerment of U.S. service members.

The resolution accuses Hegseth of deliberately disregarding the Constitution, abusing the powers of his office, and “acting in a manner grossly incompatible with the rule of law.”

It said the Secretary prevented the use of military force “in a manner inconsistent with the law,” causing civilian casualties, including the death of 168 people after the February 28 bombing of a girls’ school in Minab.

The articles accuse Hegseth of withholding information on the Venezuela and Iran operations, as well as “gross negligence,” regarding the sharing of U.S. military operations in Yemen in a private Signal group.

The lawmakers condemned Hegseth’s “no quarter, no mercy for our enemies” remark about Iran, noting that such utterances raise concerns about violations of the Geneva Conventions and other binding obligations.

The U.S. House is responsible for approving impeachment articles, while the Senate is tasked with presiding over a trial to determine whether the accused is guilty and should be ousted from office.

Although the move against Hegseth could be opposed by the Republicans, who hold a narrow majority, the Democrats could resume the push if the party takes control of the chamber after the midterm elections.

The Pentagon, in a statement, said the Democrats were “trying to make headlines” as the Department of War “decisively and overwhelmingly” achieves President Donald Trump’s objectives in Iran.

Press Secretary Kingsley Wilson called the resolution “another charade” aimed at distracting Americans from the Department’s successes, adding that “Secretary Hegseth will continue to protect the homeland.”

Impeachment articles filed against Hegseth amid US-Iran war

The United States government on Wednesday sanctioned an Iranian shadow fleet and oil-for-gold network accused of funding terrorism.

The State Department explained that the action was taken to limit Iran’s ability to generate revenue amid the continued blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

The sanctions target elements of the United States-designated Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani’s “multi-billion-dollar oil smuggling empire”.

Also affected is an oil-for-gold network that finances Hezbollah and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corp-Qods Force (IRGC-QF), both designated by the U.S.

Washington accuses the Iranian leadership of continuing to enrich “corrupt elites like the Shamkhani family” while ordinary Iranians suffer under a deteriorating economy.

The government insists Tehran funnels state wealth to terrorist groups in the Middle East, saying its designations underscore commitment to maximum pressure on Iran and its proxies.

The U.S. said the complex schemes involving illicit Iranian oil, gold, and terrorist financing demonstrate the lengths to which Iran and its partners will go to evade sanctions.

The Trump Administration has sanctioned more than 1,000 persons, vessels, and aircraft as part of its campaign against Iranian malign activity.

The State Department vowed to continue to deny Iran and its proxies “the resources they use to threaten U.S. interests and regional stability.”

US sanctions Iranian shadow fleet, oil-for-gold network