Felix Duru Mbah

By Sam Tyav, Makurdi A House of Representatives contender for Buruku federal constituency, Benue State, Hon. Alex Adingi has kicked off an oil palm seedlings empowerment program for his constituents. He said the initiative is to make them self reliant in the face of the nation's current economic realities. Addressing journalists at the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) House, Makurdi, the state capital, on Monday, the National Assembly aspirant noted that he was compelled to look into the challenges of his people by addressing them even before the decision to seek to represent them in the National Assembly. Adingi said…

The Traditional Council and Community Development Union of a locality in Nigeria's Abia State, Okon-Aku autonomous community in Ohafia Local Government Area (LGA), have threatened to head to court for redress over what they described as acts of criminal defamation by those allegedly aiding and abetting perpetrators of a crisis which rocked the community on 2-3 January, 2026. During the widely reported crisis, one life was lost while properties were destroyed with several persons displaced. In a statement signed by Chief U.E. Udensi, for Okon-Aku Traditional Rulers Council/Nnaka IV Cabinet, and Comrade Okorie Kama for Okon-Aku Development Union president, issued…

*Donate N100m For Gov's Nomination Form By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu The people of Enugu West Senatorial District have endorsed President Bola Tinubu and the governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, for a second term in office, citing their policies, projects, programmes, and interventions that have positively impacted the nation, South East, and Enugu State in particular. To make good the endorsements, the people, who swarmed the Awgu Local Government Secretariat field in their thousands, weekend, also presented a cheque for the sum of N100 million to Gov. Mbah for the purchase of his nomination form, vowing to defend their…

*LG Chairmen Vow Financial Discipline, Defend 2026 Budget Proposals By Rosemary Ameh, Sokoto Sokoto State Government has reiterated its commitment to promoting intellectual growth, strengthening legal systems, and building resilient institutions as part of its development agenda. Governor Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto made the fresh bow during the presentation of a book titled Military Law in Nigeria: A Quick Reference Guide to Practice and Procedure. The book was published in honour of Muhammad Bello Goronyo and edited by Professor Ibrahim Abdullahi, SAN. The event took place at the Army Command Mess and Suites. Represented by his Deputy, Idris Mohammed Gobir, the…

*'This Distinction Honours Nigerian, African Trade Unionism As A Whole' By Felix Durumbah, Abuja It takes accomplishments hewed out of sterner stuff for one to be recognized abroad, outside one's normal locality. This was the case with effervescent President, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Joe Ajaero, as he was honoured inBrussels, the Belgian capital. On the sidelines of the preparatory meeting for the International Labour Conference, Comrade Ajaero, an emblematic figure in the struggle for human rights, was on Friday awarded the prestigious Arthur Svensson Prize. The award was presented to him by General Secretary of the International Trade Union…

Some impressed residents of Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have voiced their appreciation to the authorities over the desilting work being undertaken by staff members of FCT Administration (FCTA)'s Department of Facilities Maintenance and Management (DFMM) with the onset of the first rains. The department embarked on proactive desilting of manholes and drainages across Asokoro and Wuse Districts of Abuja, the nation's capital. Mr. Emeka Onwuegbuna of Queen Elizabeth Street, Asokoro, who spoke to newsmen, said: “The first rain of the year left the roads covered with sand, but the department quickly cleared the debris, restoring access.” Similarly, Mr. Joshua Pam…