Felix Duru Mbah

*Political Cynicism, A Divided Opposition And Religion All Play A Role The article below was run by The Economist of London in its edition of 1 October, 2026. Those in the Western world can't wrap their heads around how an allegedly non-performing leader governing a majority socio-economically severely distressed people, a country bleeding daily from killings and abductions by terrorists, can still return to power. But that's exactly what The Economist predicts will happen in Nigeria's presidential election in January 2027. People&Politics reproduces below the article complete with same headline, rider, photo and caption in the five-minute read that was…

*To Enhance Employment, Entrepreneurship *CSS Global Farms Plays Pivotal Role Chairman of CSS Global Integrated Farms, Professor John-Kennedy Opara, has said that the Federal Government (FG) and the World Bank have reaffirmed their commitment to equipping Nigerian youths with practical skills to enhance employment and entrepreneurship. He disclosed this yesterday in Gora, Nasarawa state, at the commencement of a six-month training programme under the IDEAS Project, being implemented by Federal Ministry of Education with support from World Bank. Professor Opara, who was represented by the agro firm's Training Manager, Victor Umunakwe, said the programme would combine theoretical lessons with practical…

*Salutes Residents, Others *Seeks Improvement In Journalists' Upkeep Journalists in the employ of Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) have felicitated Nigerians on the nation's 66th Independence Day anniversary, today, even as they called on FCTA authorities to prioritize the welfare of residents as the socioeconomic times are indeed harsh on many. Chairperson of their umbrella body, Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCTA chapel, Comrade Ngozi Uloma Ufomba, disclosed this in a statement today. In the statement titled 'A Call For Renewed Patriotism, Unity, And Responsible Journalism', Comrade Ufomba congratulated all Nigerians, both at home and in the Diaspora, on the…

By our reporter Save Nigeria Group USA has extended its "warmest Independence Day greetings" to Nigerians at home and across the Diaspora as the country celebrates her 66th anniversary today. The group especially greeted those it described as the vibrant Nigerian-American community on the occasion. In a statement titled 'Happy 66th Independence Day Nigeria', a copy of which was made available to People&Politics, Save Nigeria Group USA, through the group's theme, titled 'Our History, Today, And The Future', reflected on the African demographic giant's national journey. It traced the country's history from the cessation of British colonial rule on 1…

By Felix Durumbah, Abuja, and Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan As the nation celebrates 66 years of political independence today, prominent Nigerians have enjoined the people to stay on course, embrace unity and continue working to uplift the country. Among them are Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State; Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barrister Nyesom Wike; and Executive Secretary of Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Bishop (Prof) Stephen Adegbite. Stay The Course -Oborevwori Urges Nigerians In a statement, Gov. Oborevwori urged Nigerians to remain steadfast and united, saying sustained commitment to the current reform efforts is essential to achieving lasting development…

By Felix Durumbah, Abuja Executive Secretary (ES) of Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Bishop (Prof) Stephen Adegbite, has recounted some accomplishments made by the body in his two years in office, adding that more is being done. In an exclusive interview with the commission's in-house publication, The Nigerian Pilgrim Magazine, a copy of which was sighted by People&Politics, Bishop Adegbite said a lot has been done to upwardly transform the previous processes of service delivery in the organization, with shining results. He was responding to a question on what he has done differently since assuming office. Bishop Adegbite was appointed…

My fellow Nigerians, Sixty-six years ago today, our flag was raised, for the first time, over a free and sovereign nation. Since then, we have journeyed together as one nation, bound by our collective trust in the great promise of Nigeria: that a country of our size, our bountiful resources, our cultural diversity and, above all, our extraordinary people can build a giant in Africa; that in this blessed and fertile land we can build a united, strong and prosperous nation; a land of regional authority and global consequence. Our journey has not always been easy. In truth, it has…

*My Govt'll Study Oriire Kidnap Panel Report, Says Gov By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan The Senator Sharafadeen Alli Campaign Organisation has described Oyo State governor and Allied Peoples Movement (APM) presidential candidate, Seyi Makinde, as clueless and a total embarrassment to the people of the state, saying "for failing to address hunger in Oyo State, despite increased funds from the federation account, Makinde has shown that he is more than clueless." The organisation, in a statement by the Director of Media and Publicity, Bisi Oladele, said Gov. Makinde's admittance of more money from the federation account to Oyo State was a…

By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Founder of One Love Family, Satguru Maharaj Ji, has raised fresh alarm over the arrest of five devotees providing security services at the organization's Holy Land in Ibadan. This followed an altercation involving members of Faith and Miracle International, whom he described as “illegal occupants” at Maharaj Ji Village, along the Ibadan – Lagos Expressway. Maharaj Ji, who spoke to journalists on Tuesday, said the incident occurred on Monday when some of the alleged illegal occupants p entered the Maharaj Ji community through an area he described as the “Holy Land,” instead of using the entrance…