Felix Duru Mbah

*It Is Particularly Concerning That A Governor Who, As Chief Security Officer Of Benue State, Has Never Been Able To Arrest, Prosecute Criminals Ravaging His State Could Instead Feast On A Man On A Humanitarian Mission' By Tony Ezimakor, Abuja As Nigerians continue to voice outrage over the shameful sabotage of the humanitarian mission to Yelwata, Benue State embarked by the presidential candidate of Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr Peter Obi, by alleged government-mobilized thugs, Labour Party (LP) has urged President Bola Tinubu to rein in governors before they derail the nation's democracy. The party in a statement said the…

*'Jobs Not For Sale, Outcome Of Vacancy Adverts Not Predetermined' By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Enugu State government has called on young people in the state to seize available Federal Government (FG) opportunities, stressing that access, connection and preparedness matter more than mere quotas and appointments. State Governor, Barr. Peter Mbah disclosed this at Peter Eze Youth Connect program held at the International Conference Centre, Enugu, with the theme 'Beyond Quotas: Unlocking Opportunities for Enugu Youths Through the Federal Character Commission'. Governor Mbah, who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Prof Chidiebere Onyia, described the programme as…

*Running Mates In List Too Barring any unforeseen circumstances, 36 presidential candidates and their running mates will make it for the 2027 election as Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) published the final list of presidential ticket holders. President Bola Tinubu, of the All Progressives Congress (APC), is seeking re-election in the poll with 17 candidates of opposition political parties bidding to remove him from office. Secretary to INEC, Rose Oriaran-Anthony, disclosed in a statement on Saturday that the list contains candidates being sponsored by 18 political parties. The list comprises 16 male candidates and two female candidates respectively. The two…

*Yelwata People To Obi: Please Return, We'll Welcome You By Tony Ezimakor, Abuja The leadership of Obidient Movement in Benue State has announced the immediate postponement and rescheduling of the One Million Man march in solidarity with Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, earlier fixed for today (Saturday, September 12) in the state. The march will now hold on 26 September, according to organizers who cited safety and security concerns raised by relevant agencies. "The decision to reschedule the march reflects our commitment to ensuring that the event is conducted in a peaceful, orderly, responsible, and lawful…

*Role Of Black Axe Secret Cult In Internet Fraud Emerges South African police are handing over six Nigerians wanted in the US for alleged online romance scams to FBI agents later today (Friday). Online fraudsters in Nigeria are known as 'Yahoo boys/girls', with their activities on the rise, helping to further blight the country's image and hindering meaningful foreign investment prospects. The group of six is accused of targeting over 100 women in the US and defrauding them of more than 100m rand (£5m), about N9billion, the South African authorities said. Those being extradited were arrested in 2021 and are…

By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Oyo State, Senator Sharafadeen Alli, has appointed seasoned journalists and communication experts to key positions in his media and publicity campaign team. This is contained in a statement issued by Mr. Dare Adekanmbi, Media Consultant to Senator Alli, and made available to journalists in Ibadan. The appointed include former South-West Bureau Chief of The Nation newspaper, Mr Bisi Oladele, who was named Director of Media and Publicity; Alhaji Kehinde Olaosebikan, who becomes Director of Strategic Communication; and a former consultant to Daily Times of Nigeria, Mr. Bolaji Tunji, who…